Ford is looking to patent a way to make wireless EV charging more effective. Wireless charging systems already exist, albeit mostly in aftermarket form. However Ford’s patent application, which was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on June 1 (and originally filed on Nov. 30, 2021) details some potential improvements. Ford […]
Texas requiring Tesla NACS connectors on state-funded chargers
Texas officials on Tuesday said EV charging sites looking to tap state funds must include Tesla connectors alongside the Combined Charging Standard (CCS) connector that has been the default up until now. The decision was made in response to announcements by Ford, General Motors, and Rivian to adopt the Tesla connector, which the automaker has […]
Tesla Model S Spotted ICEing Its Own Charger
If there’s one thing that’s guaranteed to make EV drivers mad, it’s ICEing. That’s the name give to the act of drivers with internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles parking in bays designated for electric vehicles, thereby blocking access to a charging point. Some drivers of gas cars no doubt do this without realizing, but others […]
Tesla’s NACS EV fast-charging standard lags in locations vs. CCS
Ford and GM recently both announced plans to install the Tesla NACS port in future vehicles, and together, this could mark the start of a more effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the U.S. But things may look even more uncertain before they get better. Ironically, the shift to NACS means GM and Ford both […]
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast, Episode 165: Bronco Raptor, Ranger Raptor, and the State of Automotive Electrification | The Daily Drive
Consumer Guide Car Stuff Podcast Whether you drive a car, need a car, or just occasionally bum a ride with friends, youve come to the right place. Join Jill and Tom as they break down everything thats going on in the auto world. New-car reviews, shopping tips, driving green, electric cars, classic cars, and plenty […]
Hyundai To Deploy Curbside Chargers With The Help Of Brooklyn Firm
Hyundai and Itselectric will initially install six charges throughout Brooklyn by Brad Anderson April 19, 2023 at 10:32 by Brad Anderson Hyundai Cradle, the car manufacturer’s center for technologies including mobility services and smart cities, has announced a partnership with Brooklyn’s Itselectric curbside charging company and the New York City Economic Development Corporation. The partnership […]
First Spin: 2023 Toyota Prius Prime | The Daily Drive | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
2023 Toyota Prius Prime If it feels like we’ve been waiting for the 2023 Toyota Prius Prime for months, it’s because we have. Both the Prius and Prius Prime were revealed at the Los Angeles Auto in November of 2022. This was followed quickly by a first drive of the regular Prius. Now, five months […]
Walmart plans its own EV charging network, Electrify America aside
Walmart plans to build its own EV fast-charging network, in what reads as an aspiration to create something much larger than what it currently has with Electrify America. The company on Thursday announced plans to install “thousands” of chargers at its Walmart and Sam’s Club stores nationwide by 2030. That’s in addition to almost 1,300 […]
US EV charging locator will soon display cost, charge power
The Biden administration on Thursday confirmed plans to update its charging station locator tool, and provided updated numbers on EVs and chargers being deployed by federal agencies. The tool is part of the Alternative Fueling Station Locator, kept up by the Department of Energy. It will soon include the charging cost and charging speed, or […]
Rivian adds compatible Tesla Superchargers to its navigation app
Rivian has added locations of compatible Tesla Superchargers to its navigation app, allowing R1S and R1T drivers to more easily find the Superchargers Tesla is opening up to EVs from other manufacturers. The interface adds Tesla Supercharger locations both to the in-vehicle navigation and the mobile app. Rivian provided this excerpt (below) from the official […]