One of the more daunting perceived obstacles to driving a plug-in electric car seems to be the need for a home charging station. While plug-in hybrids can be recharged overnight using their 120-Volt charging cords, battery-electric drivers should really have access to a 240-Volt Level 2 charging station. Those will recharge the full battery pack in anything from…
It may surprise EV newbies to learn that an electric car’s charger is found on board the vehicle. It’s the equipment buried in the guts of the car that takes an AC source of juice from your house, and converts it to DC—so your car’s battery pack can be charged. This fact doesn’t stop nearly everybody from calling the wall-mounted box that supplies 240 volts of…
EV Charging Station Installation Long Island - June 2017 Driving an electric vehicle will change the way you think about filling up your car. Instead of going to the gas station you will get most of your fill ups at home while you sleep, using your EV charging station. Think of your electric car (EV) like your cellphone. Always keep an eye on the battery…
The city has learned from the 350Green fiasco it helped uncover, announcing in February new grants available for charging station equipment and installation, with funds being provided after the work is completed and the station is operational. I want Chicago to be the greenest city in the world,Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel said in a statement. That appears to…
In this example, with the optional Rallye Group ($1695), the V-6 is rated at 300 horsepower and 264 lb-ft of torque, a little more than the standard SXT version’s 292 hp and 260 lb-ft. The net result is 6.2 seconds to 60 mph and 14.7 seconds through the quarter-mile, hitting 96 mph. That’s quick enough to ward off drowsiness, and the driver won’t have to worry…
Are you a ChargePoint EV driver who needs help now? Call us for a quick, helpful answer. We take care of EV drivers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for charging session support and ChargePoint account assistance. What is ChargePoint? ChargePoint is the largest and most open electric vehicle (EV) charging network in the world, with more than 35, 800 charging locations…
For 2017, the Dodge Charger gains a new trim, the Daytona, which includes unique interior trim as well as upgraded brakes and tires. An active exhaust system is standard with all V8 trims, and the Uconnect touchscreen infotainment system is now available with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto capability. Dodge Charger Overview The Dodge Charger is a full-size performance…
Going the distance Australians have been slow to embrace electric vehicles (EVs) compared to drivers in the US, Europe and China. Car makers often put this down to range anxiety , caused by the relatively low number of EV charging stations in our country. Put simply, range anxiety is worrying that the car battery will die before reaching your destination and…
MARGARET MORAN file photo | Sierra Sun via AP Tesla Motors charging stations near Truckee, California. KENNY KEMP | Gazette-Mail The Courtyard by Marriott hotel on Kanawha Boulevard, where electric car company Tesla has “had conversations” with the property owner about installing a charging station. You can’t buy a Tesla vehicle in Charleston, but you might be…
Consumers are a fickle lot, especially when it comes to purchasing a car. The emotional decision of choosing your ride, however, does not necessarily extend to the charging station for drivers of electric vehicles. Most people respond to price, and buying a charging station is no different. After extensive market testing, Bosch has responded with a $450 Level…
THE BACK SEAT JUST CAUGHT UP Charging is no longer limited to the front seat with the Road Rockstar. Designed with a 6ft cable, and 4 USB ports, you can seamlessly charge 4 devices simultaneously while on the go. 2 front seat USB ports charge smartphones at optimum speeds with shared 2.4A, while the extendable hub allows backseat passengers to charge 2 tablets…
London s electric car scene is set to be jump-started by a major funding round to fit thousands more charging points across the capital. One of the fast-growing electric car industry’s major players has unveiled a ÂŁ9 million programme to install its charging stations in London and other parts of the UK. POD Point’s biggest funding round to date comes amid growing…
There are many reasons for considering making an electric car the next car you buy or lease. Besides the many environmental benefits, the promise of energy security, the silky-smooth driving experience with instant torque available without delay, and low maintenance, one of the best characteristics of electric vehicles is how little they cost to operate. Just…
The Bosch Power Max is the manufacturer-recommended Level 2 240V charging station for multiple electric vehicle manufacturers in North America. Power Max is available in multiple power output and charging cable length options to meet your charging needs. A minimalist, compact design and user-friendly operation easily integrate to your home. Installation Ask your…
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today announced a contract for the installation of 300 electric vehicle charging stations at public locations across New York. The New York Power Authority Board of Trustees accord supports the Governor’s ChargeNY program’s goal of 3, charging stations online in the state by 2018 and helps New York achieve its goal for a 40 percent reduction…
Source London is a convenient and highly accessible network of charging points located across the capital and a way of charging your electric vehicle whilst you re going about your daily business. Any vehicle that is licensed with the DVLA as a pure electric or a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle can join the scheme. This includes motorbikes, cars, vans, trucks…
More than 200 public electric vehicle charging stations will be installed across North Carolina under a $1 million Duke Energy project. New EV stations are planned for nearly half the state’s 100 counties, including two stations in Charlotte, two in Huntersville and one in Cornelius. The program is part of Duke’s settlement last year of a federal lawsuit that…
Car buyers got a garage evaluation and installation quote before they took delivery of their vehicles. They bought the charging stations (usually through their car dealers) that the automaker recommended. Fast-forward a few years and the marketplace has wrought its magic. Today, there are more than a dozen EV and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) vehicles on the market and…
Reply: Hello Diego, It can work with your Lenovo Zuk Z2. Let me know if you need any help. Question: In your site have any cable compatble with this charger? Can send the link? Hello, Ricardo Thank you for the inquiry. The port is compatible with normal USB charging cables. Maybe you can check this cable. Please feel free to contact us if you have additional…
Dear EarthTalk: If you have an electric or plug-in hybrid car, you’re paying for electricity rather than gasoline all or most of the time. How does that cost compare to a gas-powered car’s cost-per-mile? And since the electricity may be generated from some other polluting source, does it really work out to be better for the environment? - Kevin DeMarco, Milford…
Cost: Most public stations let EV drivers charge vehicles for free, but some charge between $1 and $3 an hour. Time: Charging can take several hours, depending upon the car and charger. The “Blink” DC chargers that will be installed in Buckhead can charge a car in a little as 15 minutes, officials say. Numbers: There are 2, in the 10-county metro Atlanta area…
