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32:42 Charging Hongqi E-HS9 Completed Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge In 11 Hours

Hongqi E-HS9 Completed Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge In 11 Hours

Despite outstanding ride comfort, the drawback was the necessity to stop seven times for charging.
By Mark Kane 30 September 2022
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27:21 Range / Efficiency Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge: BMW i4 M50 Overheating Issues Busted

Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge: BMW i4 M50 Overheating Issues Busted

The first press car simply had a low coolant level, which compromised the fast charging performance.
By Mark Kane 23 September 2022
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Charging US: Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter Is Finally Available

US: Tesla CCS Combo 1 Adapter Is Finally Available

It does not work with all Teslas, but retrofit eligibility for older cars is coming in early 2023.
By Mark Kane 21 September 2022
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Manufacturing / Production ABB Builds New DC Fast Charger Production Facility In South Carolina

ABB Builds New DC Fast Charger Production Facility In South Carolina

It will be able to produce up to 10,000 chargers per year.
By Mark Kane 16 September 2022
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Charging Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program Expands To Iceland

Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program Expands To Iceland

The service is already available in 14 European markets.
By Mark Kane 16 September 2022
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00:06 Weird ICEing To The Max: Block A Charger With A Pickup And Leave It Idling

ICEing To The Max: Block A Charger With A Pickup And Leave It Idling

The owner explains that he "dreams" to own a Tesla one day.
By Mark Kane 13 September 2022
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Battery Tech StoreDot Ships EV Battery Cell Samples To Global OEMs: 300 Wh/kg

StoreDot Ships EV Battery Cell Samples To Global OEMs: 300 Wh/kg

The new batteries enable extreme fast charging to replenish 100 miles of range in just 5 minutes.
By Mark Kane 07 September 2022
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Charging Spain: Circontrol Installs 400 kW DC Fast Chargers

Spain: Circontrol Installs 400 kW DC Fast Chargers

A new charging hub will have installed power of 2.5 MW, including 400 kW, 200 kW and 50 kW chargers.
By Mark Kane 06 September 2022
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20:05 Range / Efficiency Mercedes EQS 450+ Beats Teslas In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

Mercedes EQS 450+ Beats Teslas In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

The result is basically on par with conventional cars and the NIO ES8, which is powered by battery swap stations.
By Mark Kane 05 September 2022
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Manufacturing / Production Tritium Opens A New DC Fast Charger Factory In Tennessee

Tritium Opens A New DC Fast Charger Factory In Tennessee

In a few years, production might increase to 30,000 chargers annually.
By Mark Kane 24 August 2022
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China China: Drought And Heatwave Lead To Limited EV Charging Services

China: Drought And Heatwave Lead To Limited EV Charging Services

In some cities, Tesla and NIO, among others, had to limit or suspend charging.
By Mark Kane 24 August 2022
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27:53 Charging NIO ES8 Tops Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge When Using Battery Swap

NIO ES8 Tops Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge When Using Battery Swap

It's faster than the fastest Tesla and basically matched the internal combustion engine cars.
By Mark Kane 24 August 2022
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36:34 Range / Efficiency BMW i4 M50 Achieved Good Results In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

BMW i4 M50 Achieved Good Results In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

However, overheating hampered the drivetrain and charging power.
By Mark Kane 21 August 2022
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Charging Ford F-150 Lightning: How Much Does It Cost To Charge?

Ford F-150 Lightning: How Much Does It Cost To Charge?

We discover there's an enormous difference, depending on where and when you charge.
By Tom Moloughney 19 August 2022
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Charging Ford F-150 Lightning Gets 250 kWh Of Complimentary Fast Charging At Electrify America

Ford F-150 Lightning Gets 250 kWh Of Complimentary Fast Charging At Electrify America

It's a nice perk, equal to nearly three "fill-ups" or up to 575 miles of electric driving.
By Mark Kane 17 August 2022
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Charging XPeng Introduces 480 kW S4 Ultra-Fast Charger

XPeng Introduces 480 kW S4 Ultra-Fast Charger

The company demonstrated replenishing 210 km (131 miles) of CLTC range in 5 minutes.
By Mark Kane 15 August 2022
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Charging EVgo Orders 1,000 Ultra-Fast Charging From Delta Electronics

EVgo Orders 1,000 Ultra-Fast Charging From Delta Electronics

The network accelerates expansion to provide more charging stations in the US.
By Mark Kane 15 August 2022
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29:18 Range / Efficiency BYD Tang Does Not Shine In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

BYD Tang Does Not Shine In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

It required 11 and a half hours to complete the test.
By Mark Kane 14 August 2022
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Charging Germany: Police Take Anti ICEing Campaign To The Extreme

Germany: Police Take Anti ICEing Campaign To The Extreme

The message is clear, do not park at charging stations.
By Mark Kane 10 August 2022
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Manufacturing / Production Europe: NIO Will Produce Battery Swap Stations In Hungary

Europe: NIO Will Produce Battery Swap Stations In Hungary

The company's first overseas plant will commence operations in September.
By Mark Kane 07 August 2022
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Charging BP Opens Its First Charging Station For Electric Trucks

BP Opens Its First Charging Station For Electric Trucks

It's ready to handle large and long vehicles.
By Mark Kane 01 August 2022
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Charging Mercedes-Benz Trucks Opens Charging Park For Customers In Germany

Mercedes-Benz Trucks Opens Charging Park For Customers In Germany

It integrates various solutions to demonstrate possibilities.
By Mark Kane 31 July 2022
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22:39 Range / Efficiency Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: A Road Trip King?

Porsche Taycan 4 Cross Turismo: A Road Trip King?

Bjørn Nyland checked out the car over a distance of 1,000 km (621 miles) and found out that it was thirsty but fast.
By Mark Kane 26 July 2022
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25:53 Range / Efficiency BMW i4 eDrive40 Amazes In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

BMW i4 eDrive40 Amazes In Bjørn's 1,000 Km Challenge

It's the second fastest model after the latest Tesla Model 3.
By Mark Kane 26 July 2022
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