The jump seats, like the Model S had back in the day, won’t be making a comeback.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
The OpenEVSE 48-amp EV Charger Ultimate Review
We see how the OpenEVSE stands up to our comprehensive testing review.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Canoo unveils $33,000 electric delivery van, teases electric pickup truck
Electric vehicle startup Canoo has unveiled a new $33,000 electric delivery van to follow its passenger electric vehicle and it teases an upcoming electric pickup truck.
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Source: Charge Forward
Joe Biden names his picks for interior secretary, EPA chief
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Representative Deb Haaland (D-NM) for secretary of the interior and Michael S. Regan as head of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
Haaland (pictured above left) will be the first Native American cabinet secretary and head of the Department of the Interior. Regan (pictured above right) will be the first Black man to head the EPA. Both appointments will need to be confirmed.
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Source: Charge Forward
Study: German dealers refuse to sell ID.3 even as VW talks big on EVs
German VW dealers failed to recommend the brand’s flagship electric car, the ID.3, to secret shoppers with a “suitable driving profile,” according to a new study by Greenpeace. Out of 50 dealers visited, only eight of them (16%) recommended the ID.3, and the percentage was even lower (4%) for customers who didn’t specifically mention they were considering the ID.3.
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Source: Charge Forward
Tesla Cybertruck remote-controlled electric truck is delayed
The Tesla Cybertruck remote-controlled toys made by Mattel’s Hot Wheels has been delayed.
Hopefully, it won’t be followed by a delay for the actual electric pickup truck.
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Source: Charge Forward
Fisker And Magna Sign Final Production And Platform Deal For The Ocean
We still want to learn more about the FM29 platform and its relation to the BE21.
Source: Electric Vehicle News
Toyota CEO shows lack of vision, spreads EV misinformation, and spells the end for the automaker
Toyota CEO Akio Toyoda went on a rant about battery-electric vehicles at an annual meeting of the automaker. He spread misinformation about electric vehicles and claimed that it wasn’t a good idea to push for a massive electrification.
This small-mindedness could spell the end for the automaker if they don’t quickly let go of such ideas.
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Source: Charge Forward
Quick Charge Podcast: December 17, 2020
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
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Source: Charge Forward
Canada: Tesla Model 3 Fails To Supercharge In -30°C Weather
When state-of-charge is running low, it’s important to not panic.
Source: Electric Vehicle News