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ID.Buzz All I wanted in a Van, but cannot have, yet.

I really wanted a van that was electric and when I first saw the ID buzz, I fell in love . I watched it progressed through the development, seen it in quite a few reviews before the US release and … Continue reading

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How will the suspending of the NEVI funding effect EV car adoption ?

Some news reports. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-states-stop-spending-ev-charging-infrastructure US government spending on charging infrastructure is poised to have a significant impact on the EV market, with both positive and potentially challenging effects: Increased Adoption: Market Growth: Technological Advancements: Challenges: Overall, government spending on charging … Continue reading

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How to follow National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Awards updates

Here is a site to follow the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Awards Dashboard https://evstates.org/awards-dashboard/ The NEVI Awards Dashboard tracks electric vehicle (EV) charging sites funded by states through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program. The State NEVI Action … Continue reading

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To Ev or Not to EV

Sometimes the best laid ( not really ) plans have a wrinkle. Sabine Hossenfelder lays out the trouble of moving to0 fast and how dependencies need to be considered.

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Stealing cables, the third world has arrived.

https://www.zerohedge.com/technology/seattle-thieves-targeting-ev-charging-stations-has-reached-epidemic-proportions As bad as it is in some areas to get a charge, this is something that has to be addressed to achieve wide spread adoption.

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ChargePoint and Airbnb Partner to Enable Seamless EV Charging

https://www.chargepoint.com/about/news/chargepoint-and-airbnb-partner-enable-seamless-ev-charging This make a lot of sense. “With Airbnb, we are enabling more EV charging for drivers where they need it and helping Airbnb hosts appeal to more travelers by delivering a frictionless charging experience for their guests,” said Rick … Continue reading

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Is this the first wave of dealer pushback on the Ev Mandates?

Great article on the dealers concerns from Electrek, or just trying to make a buck? Ford loses nearly 400 participants from its EV dealer program Peter Johnson | Nov 27 2023 – 2:52 pm PT

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Is this the end game of the Legacy OEMs?

John Leeland Gibbs is known for Dr Know-it-all  Lays out the best case for the state of the EV transition and the challenges faced by both the Legacy and EV startups. I think there is still room for more players, but … Continue reading

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Is now the time to buy a new EV?

Based on this article from caredge.com , it may be your time to strike and get a great deal on an EV. Finally charging networks, have got the message that they are way behind the curve and General Motors and … Continue reading

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Tesla FSD recall notice from nhta Feb 23 2023

Description of the Safety Risk : In the specific and rare circumstances described above when a Tesla vehicle is operating with a software version of FSD Beta as described below and with FSD Beta engaged, certain driving maneuvers could potentially … Continue reading

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