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Weekly Radar (August 14 - August 20)

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Each week, our team curates a selection of news articles, expert insights, and innovations related to electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, and the broader clean energy landscape. Whether you're an EV enthusiast, an industry professional, or simply curious about the future of transportation, our Weekly Radar will provide you with a comprehensive overview of the most relevant and engaging topics. Stay connected, stay informed, and join us on this electrifying journey towards a greener future.

  • State takes next step in developing EV charging network | The Latest from WDEL News | wdel.com-->  The State of Delaware has issued a request for proposal (RFP) for a network of electric vehicle charging stations through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Plan which is part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. Delaware will receive $17.5 million over five years through NEVI. The state's plan is to locate EV charging stations along the corridors of Routes 1, 13, and 113, along with I-95.
  • Fisker to add Tesla's EV charging connector by 2025 | Reuters --> Electric vehicle startup Fisker (FSR.N) said on Tuesday it signed a deal with Tesla (TSLA.O) to adopt its North American Charging Standard (NACS), giving Fisker customers access to the automaker's Supercharger network by 2025. A plethora of automakers, including Ford Motor (F.N) and General Motors (GM.N), are moving away from the standard Combined Charging System (CCS) connector to Tesla's previously proprietary charging design, which is set to dominate the industry.
  • Tesla Launches a Home Level 2 Charger for Both J1772 and NACS Plugs (caranddriver.com) -->  Tesla has introduced a new Universal Wall Connector with a built-in adapter for both Tesla (NACS) and J1772 plugs for EV charging. The Universal unit also allows control and monitoring of charging history and energy use via the Tesla app, a feature new to the Wall Connector. Its $595 price is slightly higher than the current Wall Connector, it's available for order now, and Tesla says it will start shipping in October.
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