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By Thomas Wischgoll We had not taken a road trip for a while and wanted to visit with family. So we decided to take our EV to find out how well the charging infrastructure supports long-distance road trips. Our road trip started near Dayton, OH with a destination in San […]
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State officials from the Ohio Department of Transportation Drive Ohio initiative updated the public in Trotwood Friday afternoon about progress on Electric Vehicle (EV) infrastructure development in the state. They said the plan is to install Direct Current (DC) Fast Charging stations every 50 miles along most Ohio interstates within a couple of years. Rap Hankins, […]
Tesla has implemented another wave of price cuts across its Model 3 and Model Y vehicles. It’s the second time this month, resulting in its electric cars starting under $40,000 before incentives. Read More
Following its delayed but long-anticipated battery guidance pertaining to federal EV tax credits, the US Treasury Department’s requirements are about to kick in, and it’s not great news for all prospective EV buyers. Beginning tomorrow, EVs from major automakers like Volkswagen, Rivian, BMW, and more will no longer qualify for […]
General Motors shared Monday that it now leads the industry in the number of EV models that qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit. GM expects its entire lineup of electric vehicles under the MSRP cap to be eligible for the full EV tax credit in 2023. Read More
BMW’s i7 electric sedan is getting a performance upgrade from the masterminds at BMW M. The up- to-660-horsepower BMW i7 M70 xDrive is setting new internal records as its fastest, most powerful EV model yet. Read More
Volkswagen finally released its new global ID.7 flagship electric sedan on Monday. The VW ID.7 is the largest in the automaker’s fully electric ID lineup and is built for long-distance journeys with up to 435 miles (700 km) WLTP range. Read More
If you buy a new Chevy Bolt, GM gives you two options for charging at home: $500 cash for DIY, or $1,000 towards using one of its certified installers. I did not know much about installing a charger, so I opted for the second. All was done by email: click […]