charging stations
Tesla’s NACS Charger Triumphs: Here’s How | Giga Gears
For a couple of years, there was a war among the makers of electric vehicle charging plugs over which company would win market supremacy. Well, now it seems we’ve got a clear winner, and it’s Tesla’s North American Charging Standard. For a long time, it didn’t seem like this would be the case, with automakers like Ford…
Tesla Sues Over Dangerous Charger Adapter | Giga Gears
Tesla filed a lawsuit in federal court last week against startup EV charger adapter manufacturer EVject for false advertising, trademark dilution and unlawful trade practice. The electric automaker claims the adapter poses a “high safety risk,” and the product’s advertising centered around “working seamlessly” with DC…
California Unlikely to Reach Goal of 1 Million EV Chargers
California officials are assuming that there will be millions of EVs on California’s roads in the 2030s, so the state needs to get on the ball when it comes tobuilding chargers. However,Calmatters reports that California lofty EV charging goals don’t seem to have a basis in reality.
Ram tops initial quality, Dodge ranks lowest: JD Power | Giga Gears
Happy Friday! It’s June 28, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
“Copper Thieves Profit from EV Charging Cable Thefts | Giga Gears”
The recent surge in cable theft from electric vehicle charging stations could be tied to the increasing price of copper, an increase largely due to the increase in EV production. This negative feedback loop has caught the attention of charging companies and police, the AP reports. Authorities are recommending…