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News•by Staff•September 27, 2019

2020 Honda Accord Hybrid Brings Update to EV Mode

New to the 2020-MY is an updated Acoustic Vehicle Alert System, a system that provides audio cues for pedestrians and other road users when the vehicle is in electric power only.

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News•September 26, 2019

Canoo Unveils Subscription-Only EV

Using a proprietary skateboard architecture, the electric Canoo is designed for a ridesharing future, the company states.

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News•by Staff•September 25, 2019

2020 Hyundai Kona Electric Adds New Features

Hyundai will offer an enhanced navigation system and a battery warmer system in the 2020-MY Kona Electric SUV.

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News•by Staff•September 24, 2019

LeasePlan Urges for more EV Charge Stations in Europe

LeasePlan published an open letter urging European Commission policymakers to implement 1 million charging stations by 2025 to meet the demand of electric driving in the country.

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News•September 23, 2019

Tritium Opens R&D Facility in Los Angeles

The Australia-based company opened a manufacturing and research-and-development facility in Torrance, Calif. which will allow automakers to test vehicles for DC charger interoperability.

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News•by Staff•September 23, 2019

Lightning Systems Offers EV Charging Tech to Fleet Operations

Lightning Systems has introduced a comprehensive offering of AC and DC fast charge charging stations to improve accessibility to electric vehicle charging infrastructure for fleets.

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News•September 20, 2019

Consumer Reports: More States Hitting Electric Vehicle Owners with High Fees

The analysis shows that 26 states currently charge EV fees; 11 of those charge more than what is charged to their gas-powered counterparts. Experts and consumer advocates fear that this finding may discourage individuals from transitioning to electric.

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News•September 19, 2019

Amazon Orders 100,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans

The retail giant has made a $440 million fleet order to electric truckmaker. The company says new vehicles will hit roadways as early as 2021.

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News•by Staff•September 19, 2019

Battery-Electric Ford F-59 Van in Production

A battery-electric Ford F-59 van powered by SEA Electric's power system is in production at Ford's

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News•September 17, 2019

GM Dangles Electric Pickup Production in UAW Negotiations

The offer would assign production of an electric pickup to the Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant and battery cell production to Lordstown Assembly in Ohio.

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