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Tesla’s V4 Supercharger pictured with credit card reader and CCS1 adapter

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Tesla has been taking its time with the rollout of its V4 Superchargers, but things are now beginning to ramp up. There are multiple reports by observant users on Reddit, posting pictures of new V4 Supercharger sites being constructed around the US and in Europe and Asia. The image below, courtesy of Reddit user RealPokePOP is the most revealing so far. It shows that the V4 charger has a payment terminal and a CCS1 adapter, which Tesla calls the Magic Dock. The two open the V4 Superchargers to non-Tesla owners. The CCS1 (Combined Charging System) adapter allows other EVs to charge at up… More…

Stella Terra SUV goes on sun-powered safari across Morocco

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The desire for vehicles fully independent of the charging infrastructure is nothing new, even if commercialization is impossible at this point. However, that doesn’t stop projects like the Stella Terra from popping up and do a publicity stunt or two., The khaki SUV is created by the young minds at Eindhoven University of Technology (TUE), and it claims to be the “world’s first off-road solar-powered vehicle”. It’s the potential game-changer for places where the definition of a road is stretched and where electrical grids exhibit a whimsical nature. Think about it: an SUV that can bring… More…

Electrek signs 5-year title sponsorship deal with IEF for Formula Sun Grand Prix and American Solar Challenge

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After this year’s incredibly successful Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix, Electrek has moved to quintuple down on its title sponsorship of the American Solar Challenge (ASC) and Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) by signing a 5-year sponsorship agreement. The agreement will guarantee the parent organization, Innovators Educational Foundation (IEF), has funds to host the yearly races through 2028. More…

Ford offers up to €14,000 discounts for F-150 Lightning

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Ford brought some great news for potential buyers of its F-150 Lightning: a whopping €14,000 incentive. That’s right, the electric behemoth of a truck just got a lot more affordable. If you’re in the camp of “I’ve been considering this, but…” – now might be the time to strike. On the 2023 F-150 Lightning Platinum trim, there’s a €7,000 retail purchase incentive. And if you’re thinking of leasing instead of buying, there’s an equal amount available in Red Carpet Lease customer cash. But if Platinum is a bit too rich for your wallet, don’t worry. The Lariat offers a €7,000 incentive… More…

RAM 1500 REV battery could cost as much as a whole Toyota Prius

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According to data put together by Visual Capitalist, the cost of replacing your next-gen RAM 1500 REV’s battery could exceed $25,000 in components alone. Based on information from Benchmark Minerals Intelligence, VC put together a cost estimate comparison of various EV batteries. The RAM 1500 REV’s massive top-tier 229kWh pack was the most expensive by a considerable margin, at $25,853 — within spitting distance of a brand-new Prius ($27,650). As Snoop Dogg so eloquently put it: Pay the cost to be the boss. More…

NIO finds early success with solid-state batteries, files to expand the tech to 11 more EVs

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Less than six months after filing with the Chinese government to add solid-state batteries to three of its EV models, NIO has just filed to include the potentially game-changing technology to 11 more. With dozens of EVs powered by the lighter, safer, and more energy-dense cells, the automotive landscape overseas could soon look very different in that drivers can go further and charge faster. More…