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Google Maps now offers better EV charging station navigation

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Google Maps for Android and Android Auto got an important update today that will greatly benefit EV drivers in particular. The new features enable better navigation to EV charging stations and peace of mind when planning long trips. Google Maps AI-generated descriptions With the help of AI, Google Maps will provide more accurate instructions on how to find the EV… Read more…

Save $300 on Juiced’s new JetCurrent Pro e-bike, Jackery power stations up to 42% off, and more

Headlining today’s green deals is a special pre-order discount on Juiced Bikes’ new JetCurrent Pro Foldable e-bike for $2,499. It is joined by Jackery’s Earth Day sale that is taking up to 42% off the company’s power stations, bundles, and accessories starting from $100, as well as a one-day sale on the WORX 12A TURBINE 600 CFM Electric Leaf Blower at $55. Plus, you’ll also find all of the other day’s best Green Deals below. Read more…

Report: Mercedes pulls the plug on range-extended EV possibilities

Green Car Reports
Mercedes-Benz is scrapping extended-range EV powertrains after tests of prototypes, according to an Autocar report citing an anonymous source with knowledge of the matter. Mercedes built and tested some prototypes based on existing models, “concluded that the range-extender drivetrain is a transitional technology with a relatively short-term… Read more…

If $50,000 EVs still lose $6,000, when will EVs become profitable?

Green Car Reports
Legacy automakers are still losing thousands of dollars on many EV sales, according to newly published analysis from the Boston Consulting Group. BCG estimates that most automakers lose around $6,000 on each EV they effectively sell for $50,000, that price accounting for any tax credits or other incentives the customer might be eligible for… Read more…

VW ID.7 Tourer orders open in the UK, has roughly the same price as the sedan

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Volkswagen unveiled its first all-electric estate in February, launched in Germany a couple of weeks later and is now finally reaching UK shores too. The ID.7 Tourer in the UK comes in just one trim for now, the so-called Pro Match, while the Pro S and the high-performance GTX version are scheduled for a release sometime this summer. The entry-level… Read more…