[ad_1] We’ve asked Tesla for comment. It has previously welcomed the possibility of allowing Supercharger access to non-Tesla vehicles, but only if they can agree on costs. There’s no agreement so far. As Electrek suggests, this could easily be a bug or some other flaw. Tesla only allows free Supercharger use as a perk for […]
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PlayStation 5 accessories include a camera and ‘3D’ headphones
[ad_1] Sony’s PlayStation 5 won’t launch by its lonesome — there will also be a host of official (not to mention matching) accessories to go with it. To start, you can expect an HD Camera that, like its PS4 predecessor, will include dual cameras (1080p). It’s pitched as a way to show your face while […]
Germany will require electric vehicle charging at every gas station
[ad_1] As part of a 130 billion euro stimulus plan, Germany will require every gas station in the country to install electric vehicle charging stations. As reported by Reuters, this stimulus package includes subsidies for electric vehicle purchasers and taxes to penalize owning large, pollution-generating SUVs. According to Germany’s Motor Transit Authority, out of 168,148 […]
Porsche opens Europe’s most powerful EV charging park
[ad_1] The company is using the charging downtime as an opportunity to hawk its wares. You can visit a customer center (including a car museum and shop) and book track time at the Leipzig circuit. This is partly about bragging rights, and underscores part of the problem with EV ownership in 2020. While it’s great […]
VW’s prototype charging robot can find your EV in the parking garage
[ad_1] Cameras, laser scanners and ultrasonic sensors help the bots both navigate parking areas and find a car’s charging port. Several of these machines could operate in a single garage. VW said it hadn’t “yet” decided on a possible release date for the charging robot. A rollout would likely depend on a number of factors, […]
Google Maps helps you find EV chargers that work with your car
[ad_1] There’s also a new “electric vehicle settings” option in the app’s settings that you can use to set your plug preferences. This filtering isn’t a novel concept among EV station finding apps. It does, however, bring the option to a much wider audience. And strictly speaking, additions like this will likely be necessary going […]
Walmart has more than 120 fast EV charging stations in 34 states
[ad_1] Most of the existing stations are placed at stores near key highways, although there are “dozens” more due near large urban areas. As before, the chargers range in power from 150kW to 350kW, offering enough speed for both the latest EVs as well as upcoming models that can take advantage of higher charging rates. […]
Google Maps helps you find open EV charging stations in real time
[ad_1] Station info also includes other helpful tidbits such as charging speeds and port types, so you won’t risk going to a port that wastes your time. The trickiest bit is simply performing the “ev charging stations” search you’ll need to turn up results. Unless you’re using Android Auto, you’ll want to come to a […]