Honda opts for Tesla’s EV charging standard in North America
Honda is the latest to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) for all its electric vehicle models sold in North America.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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