Tag: ev chargers
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Cybersecurity Experts Reveal Vulnerabilities in Electric Vehicle Chargers That Could Threaten Power Grids
A recent video by the Wall Street Journal highlights how cybersecurity researchers can exploit vulnerabilities in electric vehicle (EV) chargers, potentially exposing personal data, compromising wifi networks, and even threatening the power grid. The report details how hackers could cause power spikes by simultaneously activating multiple EV chargers, leading to blackouts. It also explores the…
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New Adapter Enables Non-Tesla EVs to Use Tesla Supercharger Network
Tesla’s new EV adapter allows non-Tesla electric vehicles to charge at Tesla Supercharger stations, addressing a significant interoperability challenge in the EV industry. The adapter, which is temporarily free, enables vehicles like the Ford Mustang Mach-E to access over 15,000 Supercharger stalls in the US and Canada. However, the compatibility and convenience of this solution…