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Patronis warns about lithium-ion battery fire safety, electric vehicles ahead of Hurricane Milton
Read full article: Patronis warns about lithium-ion battery fire safety, electric vehicles ahead of Hurricane MiltonFlorida State Fire Marshall Jimmy Patronis issued a warning about fire hazards with lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles ahead of Hurricane Milton.
New crash test shows electric vehicles may be too heavy for highway guardrails, raising safety concerns
Read full article: New crash test shows electric vehicles may be too heavy for highway guardrails, raising safety concernsPreliminary tests by a University of Nebraska road safety research facility and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers point to concerns that the nationโs roadside guardrails are no match for new heavy electric vehicles.
Would proposal to tax EV owners in Florida level the playing field?
Read full article: Would proposal to tax EV owners in Florida level the playing field?Some are questioning whether a proposal to tax electric vehicle owners is trying to address the infrastructure issue or if it is politically motivated.
JEA calling for 100+ drivers for new study on EV charging habits
Read full article: JEA calling for 100+ drivers for new study on EV charging habitsJEA needs dozens of people to be a part of a study that will review habits when it comes to charging electric vehicles. The research will last for one full year.
โA space where ideas transform into realityโ: Miller Electric opens new EV design center in Jacksonville
Read full article: โA space where ideas transform into realityโ: Miller Electric opens new EV design center in JacksonvilleIn an effort to revolutionize the electric vehicle industry, Miller Electric Company officially opened its new โElectric Vehicle Innovative Design Centerโ Friday morning in Jacksonville.
Electric vehicles canโt travel far when hauling heavy cargo, new AAA study shows
Read full article: Electric vehicles canโt travel far when hauling heavy cargo, new AAA study showsA new study from the AAA Automotive Engineering research team finds that electric vehicles lose a significant amount of range when loaded with heavy cargo.
Itโs electric: JEA promotes sustainability, efficiency at ride-and-drive event
Read full article: Itโs electric: JEA promotes sustainability, efficiency at ride-and-drive eventAs a push to educate Northeast Florida on the value of electric vehicles, JEA hosted a ride-and-drive event Saturday afternoon.
โFuture is hereโ: JEA hosts event to get drivers buzzing about electric vehicles
Read full article: โFuture is hereโ: JEA hosts event to get drivers buzzing about electric vehiclesAs the pain at the pump continues to climb for drivers, many are showing interest in electric cars. JEA held an event Saturday at TIAA Bank Field for those considering making the switch.
Road tripping: A few important things to know if youโre considering an electric vehicle
Read full article: Road tripping: A few important things to know if youโre considering an electric vehicleAs we approach the summer months, when we begin daydreaming about the places we can travel, road trips are an easy way to visit all kinds of places.
With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractive
Read full article: With soaring gas prices, EVs and public transportation have never looked more attractiveThe nationwide average price for a gallon of unleaded gas has reached record highs in 2022, according to GasBuddy.com.