Articles tagged with "home-charging"
250,000 Miles and Counting, David’s Mustang Mach-E is Going the Distance - CleanTechnica
The article highlights the impressive durability and real-world performance of the 2022 Mustang Mach-E through the experience of David Blenkle, who has driven over 250,000 miles in his electric SUV within just over three years. David, who operates a private car service in Santa Cruz, California, chose the Mach-E for its dependability, passenger comfort, and cost efficiency. His extensive use of the vehicle, including providing complimentary rides for veterans to VA appointments, demonstrates the Mach-E’s reliability and practicality for high-mileage commercial use. Despite concerns often raised about electric vehicle battery longevity, David’s Mach-E battery remains healthy after 250,000 miles, still delivering around 290 miles per full charge, aided by practices like limiting daily charging to 90%. Ford’s engineering and warranty standards are underscored by David’s experience, which surpasses the typical 8-year/100,000-mile battery and drivetrain warranty. His maintenance routine is straightforward, involving tire rotations, inspections, and cabin
energyelectric-vehiclesbattery-longevityMustang-Mach-Ehome-chargingDC-fast-chargingsustainable-transportationEVIQO EVIPOWER GEN 2 Home EV Charging Station Review — Plus Video - CleanTechnica
The CleanTechnica review of the EVIQO EVIPOWER GEN 2 Level 2 home EV charging station highlights its sleek, durable design and user-friendly features. The reviewer, previously reliant on slower Level 1 charging, praises the convenience and speed improvement offered by this 240V charger, especially for a Tesla Model 3. The unit’s colorful indicator lights provide clear status updates, enhancing usability. Installation is straightforward, involving mounting the unit near a 240V outlet and plugging it in, with the longest input (3.1 ft) and output (25 ft) cables legally permitted for flexibility. A standout feature is the EVIQO app, which allows users to schedule charging sessions to take advantage of lower electricity rates during off-peak hours, track energy use, charging duration, costs, and view real-time voltage, power, and amperage. Users can also receive notifications about charging status. The app’s intuitive interface and comprehensive data tracking make managing home charging efficient and
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