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Musk Appears to Reverse Course on Tesla Supercharger Cuts

Musk Appears to Reverse Course on Tesla Supercharger Cuts

by | May 13, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , ,

Just days after firing the head of Tesla’s Supercharger operations – and dismissing her entire 500-person staff – CEO Elon Musk appeared to reverse course, announcing on his social media site X that the automaker still will invest “well over” $500 million on “new sites and expansions” of the public charging system. The apparent turnaround comes as Tesla comes under increasing pressure from Tesla investors, analysts, owners and other automakers who have done deals to gain access to the Supercharger network for their own EV customers.

Angered by Tesla Supercharger Cuts – Competitors Look to Rival Ionna Network

Angered by Tesla Supercharger Cuts – Competitors Look to Rival Ionna Network

by | May 3, 2024 | , , , , , , , , ,

Tesla delivered a shock this week when word leaked out CEO Elon Musk was effectively closing down several departments, including the one overseeing its Supercharger network. Set up in 2012, when the automaker launched its original Model S sedan, the charging system was meant to assure buyers they’d have a place to plug in. But with the Supercharger network now open to most competing EV manufacturers, the news has triggered concerns across the auto industry — and is leading Tesla rivals to put emphasis on the competing new Ionna charging network.

Polestar 5 Prototype Using New Battery That Can Charge Up in 10 Minutes

Polestar 5 Prototype Using New Battery That Can Charge Up in 10 Minutes

by | May 2, 2024 | , , , , , , , ,

Among the many obstacles to widespread EV adoption, consumers often cite long charging times. But a new battery breakthrough could make it as quick – and potentially even easier – to charge up an EV as it is to fill a gas tank. A Polestar 5 prototype is going from a 10 to 80% charge in just 10 minutes.

Shell Shutting 1,000 Gas Stations in Shift to EV Charging

Shell Shutting 1,000 Gas Stations in Shift to EV Charging

by | Mar 20, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , , ,

The Dutch-based energy giant Shell plans to eliminate 1,000 gas stations by the end of 2025 as it begins to put more emphasis on its EV charging operations, the company said in a new report. It already operates 3,700 charging stations in the U.S. and will not only add more facilities but expand the size of existing ones.

EVs Are Getting Better but Public Charging is Getting Worse

EVs Are Getting Better but Public Charging is Getting Worse

by | Feb 29, 2024 | , , , , , , , , , , ,

While the rate of growth may be slowing, EV sales hit a record 1 million last year as more and more Americans find them to be acceptable alternatives to conventional, gas-powered vehicles. But “charging anxiety” has become one of the key factors slowing EV growth, according to industry analysts. And a new J.D. Power study concludes that “Public charging isn’t just bad, it’s getting worse.” That said, most owners are ready to buy another EV when it’s time to trade in, especially those with the top-ranked BMW i4.