Tag: EV charging stations

Range anxiety? These electric vehicle chargers will come to you
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Range anxiety? These electric vehicle chargers will come to you

[ad_1] The US has about 50,000 public charging stations for electric vehicles, compared to an estimated 145,000 retail locations to purchase fuel for a gas-powered car. That's the prime source of the dreaded charging anxiety — the worry that you could run out of power in the middle of a trip.Not only are current and would-be EV drivers worried about whether they can find charging, they're also concerned charging infrastructure might not work. More than 20% of EV drivers in the US said they have pulled up to a charging station and been unable to charge their vehicle due to equipment malfunction, according to a study from J.D Power, a data analytics company.  We are now on WhatsApp. Click to join. A slew of startups are attempting to solve this problem by developing mobile chargers, from ...
iOS 17 update will help electric car drivers find charging stations on their iPhones easily
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iOS 17 update will help electric car drivers find charging stations on their iPhones easily

[ad_1] If you're an electric car owner and you use an iPhone, there's exciting news for you. Apple has rolled out its latest iOS 17 beta update, and it comes with some awesome features designed especially for electric vehicle (EV) drivers. This update introduces enhancements to Apple Maps that are sure to make life more convenient for people who drive electric cars.Smart Charging Station LocatorEver find yourself driving your EV and realizing you need to charge it? With the new iOS 17 update in the beta mode, your iPhone becomes your trusty assistant in finding available charging stations on the go, according to a 9to5Mac report. It's like having a personal guide to help you navigate the world of EV charging. So, here's how it all works. Once you've updated your iPhone to iOS 17, Apple ...