Automakers appear to have had an awakening last week: Electric vehicles are the future, and if they want to continue selling cars, they have to think beyond the car. I’m not talking about subscriptions, though; I’m talking about charging. For ...
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Electric utilities are driving customers into the hands of startups
BrightImagine running a large public company — S&P 500 large — and telling some of your most promising customers that you can’t sell them what they want unless they’re willing to wait three to five years at a minimum. In ...
Rocsys wants to automate EV charging, starting in ports and yards
BrightAmerica’s logistics sector is becoming more electrified and autonomous, and Rocsys, a Dutch startup, wants to hit that sweet spot in the middle. Rocsys has created a robotic arm that can transform any electric vehicle charger into an autonomous charger. ...
How long does it take to charge a Tesla?
BrightA Tesla Model S at a charging station in New York. Bruce Bennett/Getty Images Charging a Tesla isn’t quite as straightforward as filling a gas tank. Recharging times can vary drastically depending on your vehicle and power source. You can ...
Seven things every EV fast-charging network needs
BrightPeople love their electric vehicles. In survey after survey, the vast majority of EV owners say that their next car will also be electric. EVs score top marks nearly across the board except one: fast charging. While most people do ...
Elon Musk convinced the industry to charge cars his way and Tesla owners are the biggest winners
BrightTesla drivers might actually be poised to get even more access to charging, not less, as the automaker shares its charging tech with EV rivals. Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Some Tesla drivers worry the EV-maker ...