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As electric vehicle (EV) sales grew during the past year, they added stress to an already deficient public charging infrastructure that lacks juice. Owners in high EV volume markets of California, Texas and Washington, among others, are finding the charging infrastructure inadequate and inundated with non-functioning stations. These are among the findings in the second annual J.D. Power U.S. Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Public Charging Study,SM released today.
“Public charging continues to provide challenges to overall EV adoption and current EV owners alike,” said Brent Gruber, executive director of global automotive at J.D. Power. “Not only is the availability of public charging still an obstacle, but EV owners continue to be faced with charging station equipment that is inoperable. The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program promises to provide funds to states for building out their EV public charging infrastructure.”
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First Look – 2023 Dodge Hornet and Hornet R/T PHEV
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The all-new 2023 Dodge Hornet is now on public view as part of industry events surrounding the Woodward Dream Cruise north of Detroit. There are three versions of the Dodge brand’s new entry in the compact utility vehicles (CUV) segment. The line consists of Hornet R/T; the Hornet GT, claimed to be the quickest, most powerful CUV under $30,000; and the Hornet GT GLH Concept, which uses optional Direct Connection performance parts upgrades.
“The Dodge brand’s electrified transformation has left the starting line, with the all-new Dodge Hornet R/T representing the first electrified performance vehicle from Dodge,” said Tim Kuniskis, Dodge brand chief executive officer – Stellantis. Continue reading →