How the U.S. wants to make it a lot easier to charge electric cars : NPR
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The U.S. has an ambitious plan to build tons of chargers in order to make charging an electric car closer to the speed and ease of pumping gas.
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Building solutions for 'range anxiety' can boost electric vehicle transition
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The $7,500 tax credit for electric cars has some big changes in 2024. What to know
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Electric vehicles may be better for Florida's environment, but are they actually more economical?
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For EVs to take off, Boston needs more equitable placement of chargers
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EV driver calls cops on Energy Secretary after her staff blocks charger with ICE car
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How the U.S. wants to make it a lot easier to charge electric cars : NPR
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Getting a $7,500 tax credit for an electric car will soon get a lot easier
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Big incentives, low union participation have turned the Southeast into EV hub : The Indicator from Planet Money : NPR
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