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2027 Chevy Blazer EV drops CCS for Tesla-style NACS port

2027 Chevy Blazer EV drops CCS for Tesla-style NACS port

Photo: Chevrolet GM is continuing its shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard, and the 2027 Chevy Blazer EV is next in line. The 2027 Chevy Blazer EV will feature a North American Charging Standard (NACS) port instead of the CCS connector used on earlier models. That change puts the Blazer EV in step with General Motors’ broader plan to move its EV lineup over to NACS, a transition the automaker said would start with 2026 models. The Blazer EV isn’t the first to make the switch. The 2027 Chevy Bolt is also set to use NACS, while the 2026 Cadillac Optiq was GM’s first EV to roll out with the new port. If you’ve been following the charging space, then you will have seen this coming. NACS is quickly becoming the standard in North America, largely because it gives drivers access to Tesla’s massive Supercharger network – still the most reliable and widely available fast-charging option in the US. Advertisement – scroll for more content GM says drivers won’t lose access to CCS chargers because …

Taiga unveils 120 kW electric snowmobiles with CCS fast charging and onboard power

Taiga unveils 120 kW electric snowmobiles with CCS fast charging and onboard power

Canadian electric powersports company Taiga is launching three new electric snowmobiles with a 33% jump in power output to 120 kW and CCS fast charging to 80% in 20 minutes — bringing the same charging standard used by electric cars to the backcountry. The most interesting addition might be the onboard power system: a 3 kW output at 120V and 220V that turns the snowmobile into a mobile generator, capable of powering a remote cabin through a winter storm. Three models, one platform The Model Year 2027 lineup expands Taiga’s Nomad platform into three purpose-built configurations: the Nomad Pro ($19,499), Nomad Performance ($21,999), and Nomad Scout ($22,249). Taiga Electric Snowmobile Lineup The Nomad Performance is the flagship — a 120 kW drive unit that jumps from 90 kW in the previous generation, making it the highest-output electric utility snowmobile on the market. Taiga says it can haul 1,000 pounds and outrun gas snowmobiles in a drag race. Advertisement – scroll for more content Taiga electric Snowmobile The Nomad Scout targets backcountry riders with the same …