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More than four years after the debut of the ID. Buzz, iconic German automaker Volkswagen has finally debuted its first fully electric campervan, the ID. California Cruise, based on the ID. Buzz and billed as the first of a new all-electric California family. The ID. California Cruise was unveiled at the 2026 Caravan Salon…
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Škoda Group’s RegioPanter battery electric multiple units (BEMUs) have covered 500,000 kilometers in Czech Republic service, proving battery-electric rail works on partially electrified networks. With 80 km battery range and 160 km/h catenary speeds, fifteen new-generation units enter service in early 2027, offering diesel-free regional transport without major infrastructure investment. The international unveiling of…
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Change Comes After New Weights and Measures Rules Take Effect In an earlier post, I examined whether Tesla’s congestion fee structure complied with new Maryland legislation signed by the Governor on April 28, 2026. The legislation, which took effect July 1, 2026, added method-of-sale rules for EVSE to Maryland’s Weights and Measures statute. The…
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Renewable energy services provider Amber Electric says that its automated smart charging feature now supports all MG, Xpeng, and Audi models that have built-in connectivity, although it is yet to say if more car makers are signing on to its expanded V2G trial. The smart charging feature, known as Amber for Evs, was originally…
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V Engineering has developed Project Continuum, a new high-voltage hybrid battery for the McLaren P1, aimed at replacing deteriorating original cells. The battery increases energy storage to 12.4kWh from 4.72kWh, cuts weight by 23kg, and improves EV range. Customer installations begin spring 2027 for owners in the UK, Europe, the Middle East and US….
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Utilization, Uptime & Profit/Loss The public charging station at the Public Parking Lot 15 in Salisbury, Maryland is owned and operated by Delmarva Power and Light under a pilot program approved by the Maryland Public Service Commission. There are two dual-port Level 2 units on the SWTCH network located in the southern end of…
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The surge in EV sales has taken the total electric vehicle fleet in Australia to more than 650,000, according to the latest data, with even legacy car companies reporting a rapidly growing share of EV sales. Official data released earlier this week showed that Australians purchase 23,510 EVs ion July. This was described as…
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GÖPEL electronic has launched a modular battery cell tester that assesses quality, charging efficiency and reliability across up to five cells simultaneously. It performs OCV and ACIR safety tests and supports automated batch testing, complementing the company’s existing EOL battery test system. GÖPEL electronic has developed a modular battery cell tester designed to give…
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Below is the complete set of public comments released by the Maryland Department of Agriculture in response to a Maryland Public Information Act (MPIA) request I filed on July 2, 2026. The request asked for all comments submitted on the proposed EVSE Weights and Measures fee regulation changes. The agency’s response contained 53 files….
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Fuel excise relief for motorists is unlikely to be extended despite the war in the Middle East flaring up. The Labor government halved the fuel excise for three months from April in response to rising prices as a result of the US-Israeli war with Iran, saving drivers 32 cents a litre on fuel. The…
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The peak price for Tesla owners at the Bel Air, MD – Tobin Crossing Supercharger is $0.41/kWh as of April 9, 2026 Tesla revised its Supercharger prices around April 9, 2026. This price update resulted in mostly increases across the state, with some stations having slight price decreases during off-peak hours. On average, the…
Continue readingToyota has done a good job with their first Hilux electric ute. It’s great on the road, capable off-road, but its limited range will put a cap on buyers. The post Toyota Hilux BEV first drive: “You can’t do that in a diesel ute” appeared first on The Driven IO. Source link
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