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Mercedes EV Explodes Sending 23 To Hospital

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More than 20 people are in hospital after a Mercedes-Benz electric car burst into flames in a South Korean car park. The car exploded and damaged more than 100 cars parked nearby. The fire released a cloud of toxic smoke into the building above, which left 23 people in need of medical attention. Read more.

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Why hydrogen passenger vehicles are unlikely

Auto Service World

There are too many challenges in the way for fuel cell electric vehicles to become a viable option for consumers, according to aftermarket experts. The topic of hydrogen-powered vehicles for mass market use came up during a pair of discussions at the Worldpac Supplier and Training Expo. And even generators, too.

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Driver Taking Kid To Hospital Turned Away From Parking Lot Over Fears EV Could Explode

Jalopnik

The parking situation at hospitals in the UK is one of the biggest complaints British people have. Now, one driver in the country has found a new hospital parking drama to complain about after… Read more. Sure, their doctors visits won’t leave them in financial ruin , but they sure as hell won’t come with free or ample parking.

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Musk Brands Cybertruck ‘Tougher Than Bag Of Nails’ After Crash That Left Driver In Hospital

Jalopnik

Ever since it was first unveiled, Elon Musk has proudly shouted about the strength of the Cybertruck , despite several owners proving firsthand that it isn’t quite what he claimed. Now, the Tesla boss has jumped on the back of a horrific Cybertruck crash in Mexico claiming that it proves the truck is “tougher than a… Read more.

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Mullen Announces Development of Mobile EV Charging Truck

Tomorrow's Technician

Mullen’s PowerUP was first introduced in July 2023 as a mobile EV charging truck delivering level 2 and level 3 DC fast charging capabilities in scenarios where such power is not available, including roadside assistance and emergency response where immediate power is required for recharging electric vehicles or emergency power backup.

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Trio Teams Up to Tackle Charging Infrastructure Challenges

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Facilities with private parking, from retail and hospitality to events and community venues, are a key part of the solution, and must be prepared to meet EV driver expectations.” EV drivers using Flash’s network through one of its many native integrations will now be able to access chargers on the EV Connect network and vice versa. “The

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Autel Releases AC Elite G2 Charging Series 

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The charger can be used in various settings such as public commercial parking areas, residential areas, hospitals and service areas. With a charging power of up to 19.2kW (80A), it surpasses the charging power of most household chargers at 11kW (50A).