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Electric two-wheeler maker <keyword id="19938729" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Ather-Energy" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Ather Energy" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Ather Energy">Ather Energy</keyword> on Wednesday said it has collaborated with <keyword id="19902762" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Google" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Google" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Google">Google</keyword> to give real-time availability information on two-wheeler <keyword id="22949804" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fast-charging-stations" source="keywords">fast charging stations</keyword> to <keyword id="21361710" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="EV-users" source="keywords">EV users</keyword>. The collaboration will allow EV users with the Light Electric Combined Charging System - <keyword id="22949805" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="LECCS" source="keywords">LECCS</keyword>, the official Indian EV charging connector standard, on their two-wheelers to find '<keyword id="22949806" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ather-Grid" source="keywords">Ather Grid</keyword>' fast chargers on Google with complete live status updates of the chargers, the company said in a statement. Chargers with LECCS will appear when searching for 'EV charger near me' or '<keyword id="20593483" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="charging-stations" source="keywords">charging stations</keyword>" on <keyword id="19895625" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="google-maps" source="keywords">Google Maps</keyword> and whenever a new charger is installed, it will also be listed on Google Maps, it added. Ather Grid's fast-charging network for electric two-wheelers is based on the indigenously developed LECCS, which is approved for nation-wide adoption by the Bureau of Indian Standards, Ather Energy said. The new standard was launched last year in a significant move towards building a universal standard through interoperability, thus paving the way for wider adoption of <keyword id="19895203" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electric-vehicles" source="keywords">electric vehicles</keyword> in the country. As of March 30, 2024, 1,973 fast chargers are already available to the public, Ather Energy said.

Ather Energy, Google collaborate to give real-time information on 2-wheeler fast charging stations

<ul class="summary-list"><li>GM's new EV charging hubs look exactly like gas stations.</li><li>The joint venture with EVgo will produce 400 new charging stalls nationwide.</li></ul>GM Energy and EVgo are deploying a new network of fast-charging hubs designed to fit in on the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-charging-needs-to-improve-amenities-offerings-stores-2024-6">classic American road trip</a>.Several large hubs of roughly 20 fast chargers each are being installed in major metropolitan areas in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, New York, and Texas, for a total of 400 new charging stalls.These pull-through stalls will be protected by a lit canopy and built near retail locations and convenience stores with bathrooms and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-electric-car-charging-station-need-better-amenities-bathrooms-food-2023-8">other amenities</a>, according to GM Energy Vice President Wade Sheffer.If all of that sounds familiar, that's the idea. You might not even clock one of these<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gm-rivals-tesla-enabling-americans-energy-storage-evs-power-home-2022-10"> GM Energy</a>-EVgo hubs from the road as anything other than another gas station."If you're going on a longer trip — maybe you're out doing some shopping or thighs of that nature — we're offering ease, comfort, and reduction of that anxiety," Sheffer said in an interview with Business Insider. "You see it, you know it, you understand it."The first GM-EVgo flagship charging station is expected to open in 2025, the companies said in their Thursday announcement. This new project builds on the existing relationship between GM and the charging company, which has already resulted in more than <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.evgo.com/press-release/evgo-and-general-motors-open-1-000th-dc-fast-charging-stall-as-part-of-metropolitan-charging-collaboration/">1,000 fast-charging stalls</a> nationwide.<h2 id="4b153d4a-4628-4f70-8054-e3b604684075">Solving the charging problem</h2>Charging outside the home has long been a pain point for EV drivers. There simply aren't enough places to plug in when you're far from home, which can lead to the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-charging-range-improving-americans-still-dont-want-electric-cars-2024-9">dreaded range anxiety</a>.Efforts to patch holes in US charging infrastructure have resulted in a proliferation of plugs in the last several years. Since 2020, the number of charging stations in the US has more than doubled, and the Biden Administration has set aside $7.5 billion to fund 500,000 new EV charging stations by 2030.But the very existence of a plug only solves about half of the problem.Stalls are often tucked away in inconvenient places, many are not well-maintained, and the speed of charging fluctuates based on external factors like weather and battery technology.In fact, the charging experience has become so bad that some EV drivers are even considering <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-charging-is-so-bad-its-driving-owners-back-to-gas-2024-6">returning to gas-powered cars</a>.Early adopters in the EV segment were more willing to endure the charging challenges, but a new crop of more <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicle-misconceptions-about-the-ev-transition-market-sales-2024-5">practical electric car shoppers</a> will be less patient. These drivers are looking for a charging experience that more closely mirrors a stop at the gas station.The idea is to give EV drivers a safe and easy "charging in the wild" experience, Sheffer said."We're taking every opportunity to provide to our customers the most convenient, the safest and most simplistic way to all-in on the EV lifestyle," Sheffer said.

GM's new EV charging hubs look exactly like gas stations 

<keyword id="22416554" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="EV-ride-hailing" source="keywords">EV ride-hailing</keyword> services and charging infrastructure network operator <keyword id="20354062" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="BluSmart" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="BluSmart" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="BluSmart">BluSmart</keyword> on Monday said it has raised USD 24 million (Rs 200 crore) capital in a <keyword id="20080855" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="funding-round" source="keywords">funding round</keyword>. The pre-Series B funding round saw participation from existing investors like responsAbility Investments AG as well as new investors such as Sumant Sinha, Chairman and CEO of ReNew, and <keyword id="22416555" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="MS-Dhoni-Family-Office" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="MS Dhoni Family Office" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="MS Dhoni Family Office">MS Dhoni Family Office</keyword>. The funds will support BluSmart in expanding its operations and building <keyword id="5933706" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="EV-charging-infrastructure" source="Orion">EV charging infrastructure</keyword> and assets in mega Indian cities, the company said. "Our latest fundraise of USD 24 million is an important step in our journey to scale the e-mobility fleet and <keyword id="3378793" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="EV-charging" source="Orion">EV charging</keyword> infrastructure," BluSmart co-founder Punit Goyal said. The company is building an integrated energy-infrastructure, mobility and technology company to take full advantage of the EV revolution, he added. "Investing in BluSmart's sustainable business model is not just about supporting a company; it's about being part of a movement that shapes the future of mobility," Dhoni, veteran cricketer, said.

EV ride-hailing firm BluSmart raises USD 24 million

Even though the launch of the <keyword id="20850131" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OnePlus-13" source="keywords">OnePlus 13</keyword> is still months away, rumours about the next flagship are already circulating. The upcoming smartphone is expected to deliver some major upgrades, on both hardware and software front. A few days back, reports about <keyword id="19900518" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="OnePlus" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="OnePlus" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="OnePlus">OnePlus</keyword>' plans to bring MagSafe-like technology to the OnePlus 13 had surfaced. Along with this, reports of possible battery upgrades have also been doing rounds for quite some time. The phone could debut in China as early as December this year, with a global release following in early 2025. While the official release date and pricing are yet to be confirmed, rumours suggest it could be priced similarly to its predecessor, likely ranging between $699 and $799. Let us take a look at all we know about the phone so far. <h2><keyword id="20850133" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="oneplus-13-rumours" source="Orion">OnePlus 13 rumours</keyword>: Design and display </h2> One of the most eye-catching leaks about the OnePlus 13 concerns its display. According leakster <keyword id="23543197" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="yogesh-brar" source="keywords">Yogesh Brar</keyword>, OnePlus may introduce a micro-quad curved display, where the screen curves not only on the sides but also on the top and bottom. This unique design could make the phone stand out, offering a bezel-free appearance. However, another rumour spotted on Weibo suggests a flat display covered with curved glass on all sides for an even sleeker look. The same post also said that OnePlus 13 is likely to feature a 2K OLED panel, with a 120Hz refresh rate and enhanced brightness, possibly surpassing the 4,500-nit peak seen in the OnePlus 12. <h2>OnePlus 13 rumours: Cameras </h2> Cameras have been a strong focus for OnePlus in recent years, and the OnePlus 13 is no exception. Continuing its partnership with Hasselblad, the phone is expected to come with a familiar camera setup, including a 50MP main sensor, 48MP ultra-wide lens, and a 64MP telephoto lens, a report in Tom's Guide says. While major changes to the camera system are unlikely, minor improvements to the periscope telephoto lens and overall image processing can be expected as per Digital Chat Station. Users can expect improved portrait mode performance and better low-light photography, following in the footsteps of the OnePlus 12. <h2>OnePlus 13 rumours: Performance </h2> As always, OnePlus is expected to equip its flagship with top-tier performance hardware. The OnePlus 13 is rumoured to debut Qualcomm’s latest <keyword id="20801320" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Snapdragon-8-Gen-4" source="keywords">Snapdragon 8 Gen 4</keyword> chip, promising significant performance upgrades. There’s also speculation that the phone could use Snapdragon’s new Oryon CPU, previously seen in laptop hardware. This would place OnePlus among the first to adopt this new technology, giving it an edge in the high-performance smartphone market. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="114083857" title="OnePlus 13 could offer MagSafe charging like iPhone: What is MagSafe and how does it work" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> <h2>OnePlus 13 rumours: Battery and charging </h2> Battery life is another area where the OnePlus 13 is expected to shine. Leaks suggest a 6,000mAh battery, a step up from the OnePlus 12’s 5,400mAh. Additionally, the phone is rumoured to offer 100W fast wired charging along with 50W wireless charging. This means users can expect quick and efficient power-ups, whether using a traditional cable or going wireless, ensuring minimal downtime before the device is ready to use again. There is also talk of the phone supporting magnetic charging, potentially based on the Qi2 standard, which could be similar to Apple’s MagSafe technology. <h2>OnePlus 13 rumours: IP rating </h2> The OnePlus 13 could also see a major improvement in its water resistance rating. While the OnePlus 12 came with an IP65 rating (resistant to water sprays), the upcoming model could boast an IP68 or even IP69 rating, meaning it could survive full submersion in water—an upgrade that will be welcomed by fans.

OnePlus 13 rumours: MagSafe-like charging, battery upgrades and all we know so far

<keyword id="19906967" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Tata-Motors" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Tata Motors" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Tata Motors">Tata Motors</keyword> on Wednesday said it has tied up with <keyword id="20243465" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Delta-Electronics-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Delta Electronics India" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Delta Electronics India">Delta Electronics India</keyword> and <keyword id="22863979" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Thunderplus-Solutions" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Thunderplus Solutions" meta.hostid="153" meta.entityid="Thunderplus Solutions">Thunderplus Solutions</keyword> to set up <keyword id="20111395" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="charging-infrastructure" source="keywords">charging infrastructure</keyword> for its range of <keyword id="21658969" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="electric-commercial-vehicles" source="keywords">electric commercial vehicles</keyword> (CVs). As part of the MoU inked between the parties, 250 new fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles would be set up across the country. Strategically located in and around over 50 cities, including Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, and Kochi, among others, these new charging stations will significantly increase the existing network of 540 commercial vehicle charging points, Tata Motors said in a statement. Basis its understanding of the commercial EV movement, the commercial vehicle major will recommend optimal locations and nearest dealerships for setting up the fast-charging stations, the company said. While Delta Electronics will supply the necessary hardware, Thunderplus Solutions will install and operate them, it added. E-commerce companies, parcel and courier service providers, among other industries, are increasing the adoption of commercial EVs for last-mile deliveries. "Expanding the available charging infrastructure on high-use routes will encourage more customers to opt for electric commercial vehicles and improve vehicle uptime, resulting in higher revenues and better profitability, while contributing towards a cleaner, greener environment," Tata Motors Commercial Vehicles Vice President and Business Head -- SCV &amp; PU -- Vinay Pathak said. Currently, Tata Motors sells Ace EVs to cater to various last-mile delivery requirements. The model is supported by over 150 electric vehicle service centres across the country. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/telecom/news/reliance-jio-and-airtel-gained-over-3-million-subscribers-in-june-vi-lost-nearly-a-million/articleshow/112670406.cms">Reliance Jio and Airtel gained over 3 million subscribers in June, Vi lost nearly a million</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/the-iphone-pro-models-will-be-made-in-india-for-the-first-time-this-year/articleshow/112653019.cms">The iPhone Pro models will be made in India for the first time this year</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/stock-market/webstories/orient-technologies-ipo-price-band-to-risk-factors-all-you-need-to-know/slidelist/112646237.cms">Orient Technologies IPO – Price band to risk factors, all you need to know</a>

Tata Motors ties up with two firms to expand charging infra for electric CVs

<ul class="summary-list"><li><keyword id="19969321" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="EV-charging" source="keywords">EV charging</keyword> is so bad it's driving people back to <keyword id="19951339" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="fossil-fuels" source="keywords">fossil fuels</keyword>.</li><li>Lack of <keyword id="20111395" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="charging-infrastructure" source="keywords">charging infrastructure</keyword> is already a barrier for many would-be EV buyers.</li></ul>Difficulty charging and other issues are leading some EV buyers to consider switching back to fossil fuels — the latest bad sign for the <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicle-misconceptions-about-the-ev-transition-market-sales-2024-5" target="_blank">EV transition</a>. A recent consumer study conducted by <a href="https://executivedigest.sapo.pt/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Mobility-Consumer-Pulse-2024_Overview.pdf" target="_blank">McKinsey</a> found that 46% of US EV owners surveyed said they were likely to switch back to a gas-powered vehicle, compared to a global average of 29% of EV owners who said they would likely switch back to an internal-combustion engine. Respondents in 9 major countries said the top reason for potentially ditching their EVs was<a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-car-ev-road-trip-toyota-bz4x-genesis-gv60-charging-2023-8" target="_blank"> a lack of charging infrastructure</a>, something the US has historically <a href="https://www.iea.org/reports/global-ev-outlook-2024/outlook-for-electric-vehicle-charging-infrastructure" target="_blank">lagged</a> behind other nations in building. Other charging issues high on the list included a lack of charging at home and the impact of long-distance driving. <keyword id="21396729" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="range-anxiety" source="keywords">Range anxiety</keyword> and access to charging infrastructure have long been considered <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicle-charging-availability-cost-automakers-tesla-supercharger-advantage-2023-2">one of the top barriers to electric vehicle adoption</a>, but the revelation that these same issues may drive current <keyword id="22369439" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="battery-powered-car-owners" source="keywords">battery-powered car owners</keyword> back into <keyword id="20635927" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="gas-powered-cars" source="keywords">gas-powered cars</keyword> is a new blow for the already rocky <keyword id="20729481" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="EV-transition" source="keywords">EV transition</keyword>. Despite the challenges facing the segment, EVs accounted for a record 7.6% of all cars sold in the US in 2023 while the number of charging stations hit 61,000. While the rate of growth has slowed, industry experts and executives have said they expect some EV share to grow to 8% in 2024 as new models continue to hit the market, helping to keep their <a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-electric-car-deals-leases-kia-hyundai-tesla-ford-2024-6" target="_blank">average price falling.</a> While there are plenty of shoppers interested in an electric vehicle, the options on sale today are often too big, too expensive, or not practical enough to replace a gas-powered car. Car companies are already <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/automakers-back-to-the-drawing-board-ev-plans-2024-2">scrambling to adjust</a> to a sudden change in the electric vehicle market in order to draw more new customers. The slowdown in electric vehicle sales growth has rocked everyone from Ford to <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/tesla-sales-miss-ev-slowdown-new-wave-customers-2024-4">Tesla</a>, denting sales and forcing executives to rethink their long-term plans for electric vehicles. While the industry has made great strides in electric vehicle range and battery charging times, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ev-charging-needs-to-improve-amenities-offerings-stores-2024-6">huge holes in the infrastructure</a> make certain areas nearly impossible to navigate without a gas-powered engine. McKinsey's study found this issue to be particularly acute in the US, which had the second-highest rate of respondents say they're considering ditching their EV. (In first place was Australia, with 49% of respondents saying they are likely to switch back.) America's high placement shouldn't come as too much of a surprise. <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/electric-vehicle-range-ev-charging-station-infrastructure-issues-2024-5">Charging infrastructure here has long been a hot-potato issue</a>, which has held back efforts to build more chargers. While a push from the automotive industry to fund charging infrastructure has led to a boom in public charging stations in the last two years, these have largely been money-losing ventures. On the government side, the Biden Administration has set aside $7.5 billion for charging infrastructure with a vow to add 500,000 EV charging stations by 2030. But that effort in reality has played out slowly so far, with only a handful of stations going live since the funding was approved two years ago. Addressing charging infrastructure is already high on the industry's list of priorities when it comes to removing barriers to adoption, but the fact that it might also drive existing EV owners away only amplifies the issue. Correction: July 9, 2024 — An earlier version of this story misidentified where respondents who said they were considering switching back to gas-powered cars because of charging issues were located. They were in 9 countries, not only the US.

EV charging is so bleak that some owners are considering going back to gas-powered cars, survey finds

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Brittany Patterson's 11-year-old son walked to a local dollar store alone without telling her.</li><li>A stranger called the cops, concerned he might be in danger, though he said he was OK.</li></ul>This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Brittany Patterson, 41, a real-estate broker and mom of four from Fannin County, Georgia. It has been edited for length and clarity.My cellphone rang at lunchtime on October 30, 2024, near the end of my 14-year-old son Evander's <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/doctor-shares-tips-for-being-heard-during-medical-visits-2023-3">doctor's appointment</a>. It was the police.The sheriff's deputy asked if I knew that my youngest son, Soren, who was about to turn 11, was alone in our downtown area. "No," I said.It turned out he'd walked just under a mile from our house in the woods where he's homeschooled. The deputy wanted to know why he was there, how he got there, and why I didn't know where he was.<h2 id="80f69f87-6b5d-48bc-b647-b92c6dab7a51">The police brought him home</h2>I was annoyed with Soren for going into town without telling me or other family members first, but I wasn't panicking. I told her that I knew the roads and that he was mature enough to walk there without incident.The deputy said it wasn't safe because it was a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/most-dangerous-roads-highways-world-2021-6">dangerous road</a>. She said all kinds of things could have happened, including being kidnapped.Fifteen minutes later, as I rushed home from the doctor's, my dad called to say the police had dropped Soren off. My mom and I chastised him for leaving the house without telling us where he was going and how long he was going to be.We discussed what had happened. Soren was supposed to accompany me to the appointment, but he wasn't there when I called out to say it was time to go.I figured he decided that he wanted to stay. I wasn't concerned because I knew we'd be back in about an hour and a half.We live on a rural 16-acre compound that includes our house, which contains an in-law suite for my dad, who's always home. My mom and sisters live in a building that's a three-minute walk away. The kids — we also have two daughters, Enola, 16, and Selah, 12 — always go back and forth between the properties.<h2 id="f4bd4cd2-f9dc-4501-a63c-168e5e0c346e">We grew up with a lot of independence</h2>My husband Josh works as a superintendent of schools in Montana. We were both <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/us-mom-lived-in-denmark-compares-american-and-nordic-parenting-2024-10">raised with a lot of freedom and independence</a>. We're free-range parents who want the same kind of life for our children. They're allowed to go back into the woods and dig and build forts. They ride their dirt bikes or walk over to the neighbor's house, where there's a nice flat spot to play basketball.Soren told me he'd gotten bored that lunchtime and just wanted to go for a walk. He walked into our small town of 370 people along the verge of the road — which has a speed limit of 25 to 35 miles an hour. He wandered through the gas station to say hi to his friend's grandma, who works there.She wasn't around, so <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/worked-new-dollar-general-started-falling-apart-before-it-opened-2023-11">he went into the Dollar General</a>. He was on his way back home when a lady <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/abandoned-post-offices-photos-history-2020-8">outside the post office </a>called him over to her car.<div type="image" title="A family posing inside a giant lighted holiday ornament." height="2268" width="3024" msid="115270349" hostid="261" sizebytes="408012"></div>"She asked if I was OK, and I said I was," Soren told me. She asked him who his mom was, and he told her my name. Then he got a little nervous — he didn't feel like he should be talking to her — and just walked away. I guess that, at some point, she called the police.I didn't fuss at Soren for walking to the Dollar General because I think that's fine. I fussed at him for not letting me know that he was going when leaving the property. It was a communication thing. He apologized, and we moved on with the afternoon.<h2 id="f0d5bd22-611e-4ef4-ae59-71964716e3ab">I was arrested</h2>Around 6:30 p.m., the deputy sheriff and another officer knocked on our door.I opened the door and held my finger up, asking if they could give me a moment to end my phone call with my client. "You need to step outside now," the deputy said. They asked me to turn around and put my hands behind my back. Soren was sitting right there watching this whole thing.They said that I was under arrest on a charge of reckless conduct and took my phone.At the station, they fingerprinted me. They stripped me down and made me change clothes into an orange jumpsuit. They scanned my body and took my mug shot.I was only in there for an hour and a half. My mom and sister paid $500 for me to be <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/date-asked-me-to-post-bail-for-him-2023-9">released on bail</a>, and I was back home by 8:30 p.m.On Halloween, a case manager from the Division of Family and Children Services visited our home and spoke to the kids, my mom, my sister-in-law, and my dad.<h2 id="c1c0be20-a38f-43bc-a764-b12a29bf4e97">I was asked to sign a safety plan</h2>The next day, I contacted David DeLugas, the founder of <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener" href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__parentsusa.org_&amp;d=DwMFaQ&amp;c=euGZstcaTDllvimEN8b7jXrwqOf-v5A_CdpgnVfiiMM&amp;r=AhsXuq61LSf9ONOz2FqVCWNi_6wlXzjX7EkJk9i4a_M&amp;m=uGEjrCTYW0kC3XPjlZTDSnHAlmwgqqqehpLIb1H6ER4yldng9J9kwNCirDnhMg67&amp;s=1DHhL3QqSmE0g1NOy-dcq9GymTkkx9R7gbqUWGhjy5E&amp;e=">ParentsUSA,</a> a nonprofit that often provides pro bono legal support to parents wrongly accused of child neglect.The case manager texted me on November 5 because she wanted to stop by to go over a so-called safety plan. It required me to delegate a "safety person" — presumably my mom — to be a "knowing participant and guardian" and watch over the children when I wasn't there. Under her supervision, I also needed to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-tracking-app-locations-not-stalking-good-parenting-2024-2">download a tracking app </a>onto Soren's phone so I could monitor his location.DeLugas, an attorney, explained the pros and cons of me signing — or not signing — the safety plan.I decided that it was better not to sign it. I knew the potential risk — that the deputies could push the issue and maybe even try to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/mom-had-kids-taken-away-after-a-misdiagnosis-2022-6">have my children removed from my home</a> — so it's scary.But I feel it's more important to stand up for what we believe in. My kids are all supportive of that decision because we've talked about everything that's been going on. We know the maximum punishment could be a $1,000 fine and up to a year in jail. DeLugas is helping us dispute the charges.Meanwhile, friends and family have said they're concerned because they sometimes leave their kids alone at home or their kids go out for walks like Soren. They wonder now if they'll have cops show up because of it.None of us wants the government telling us how to raise our children.Editor's note: Business Insider verified Patterson's account through documents. We contacted the Division of Family and Child Services in Georgia and the assistant district attorney handling Patterson's case for comment on whether the charges are being dropped. They have not yet responded. The Fannin County Sheriff's Office said it did not comment on pending cases.

My 11-year-old walked less than a mile away from home. I was arrested and charged with reckless conduct.

<ul class="summary-list"><li>Ted Colbert, head of Boeing's defense, space, and security division, is leaving the company, per CNBC.</li><li>Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg announced Colbert's departure in a staff memo on Friday, CNBC reported.</li></ul>Ted Colbert, the head of Boeing's defense, space, and security division is leaving the company after 15 years, CEO Kelly Ortberg told staff in a memo on Friday, according to CNBC.CNBC reported that in the memo, Ortberg — who came to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-labor-crisis-wage-increase-union-strike-contract-2024-9">Boeing</a> in early August — thanked Colbert for his service to the company and announced that Steve Parker, the chief operating officer of Boeing's defense, space, and security division, would take over Colbert's duties until a replacement can be named.Colbert and representatives for Boeing did not immediately respond to requests for comment from Business Insider."At this critical juncture, our priority is to restore the trust of our customers and meet the high standards they expect of us to enable their critical missions around the world," CNBC reported Ortberg wrote in the memo. "Working together, we can and will improve our performance and ensure we deliver on our commitments."Colbert's departure comes amid significant turbulence in the company. He is the first executive to leave the company since Ortberg became CEO. It's unclear what led to his departure.Boeing's defense, space, and security division has had budget overruns in developing its next-generation tanker for the US Air Force, according to <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.defensenews.com/industry/2024/01/09/cautionary-tale-how-boeing-won-a-us-air-force-program-and-lost-7b/#:~:text=The%20contract%20was%20firm%2Dfixed,contract%20value%20of%20%244.9%20billion.">Defense News</a>, and had recent issues with its <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-starliner-spacecraft-returns-to-earth-without-nasa-astronauts-2024-9">Starliner spacecraft</a>.Earlier this month, the <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/boeing-starliner-spacecraft-returns-to-earth-without-nasa-astronauts-2024-9">Starliner returned to Earth</a> without issue but also without the NASA astronauts who piloted it to the International Space Station. NASA announced last month that the astronauts would remain on the space station and will return on a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/nasa-admits-spacex-working-on-backup-plan-stuck-boeing-astronauts-2024-8">SpaceX craft</a> in February 2024 due to concerns about thruster issues and a helium leak with the Starliner.Stock for the aerospace company is down more than 39% since January 1.

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New Delhi, The number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations that are operating in the country has gone up to 12,146 as of February 2 this year, Minister of State for Heavy Industries, <keyword id="20219727" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="krishan-pal-gurjar" source="keywords">Krishan Pal Gurjar</keyword>, said in a written reply in the <keyword id="19895394" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lok-sabha" source="keywords">Lok Sabha</keyword> on Tuesday. The data provided by the minister shows that Maharashtra leads with 3,079 EV charging stations followed by Delhi with 1,886, while Karnataka is at the third spot with 1,041 charging stations. The top three states are followed by: <keyword id="19896018" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="kerala" source="keywords">Kerala</keyword> (852), <keyword id="19896558" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="tamil-nadu" source="keywords">Tamil Nadu</keyword> (643), Uttar Pradesh (582), <keyword id="19898913" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rajasthan" source="keywords">Rajasthan</keyword> (500), Telangana (481), Gujarat (476) and Madhya Pradesh (341), making up the top 10 list. The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has been making consistent efforts for facilitating the promotion of EVs in India. The FAME-II scheme inter-alia included financial support in the form of subsidy for setting up of public charging infrastructure to instill confidence among the EV users, the minister said. Further, the Ministry of Power has taken several initiatives to accelerate the deployment of public EV charging infrastructure in the country. The government has issued guidelines and standards for charging infrastructure, which enable the owners of EVs to charge their vehicles at their residence/office using their existing electricity connections. A revenue sharing model for provision of land at promotional rates for public charging stations has also been introduced and provision has been made for providing electricity connection to Public Charging Station (PCS) within stipulated timelines. The government has also prescribed the single part EV tariff for public charging stations, This amount cannot exceed Average Cost of Supply (ACoS) till 31.03.2025. The guidelines specify a ceiling of Rs 2.50 per unit and Rs 3.50 per unit of electricity used for slow AC charging of EVs at PCS during the solar and non-solar hours, respectively. Additionally, a ceiling limit of Rs 10 per unit and Rs 12 per unit of electricity used for DC fast charging of EVs at PCS during the solar and non-solar hours, respectively, has also been specified. Average cost of supply (ACoS) by DISCOMs to PCSs during solar hours shall have a rebate of 20 per cent and a surcharge of 20 per cent during all other times. The Green Energy Open Access Rules, 2022, has been notified with the objective of further accelerating renewable energy adoption, ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and green energy for all, the minister added.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was charged with six crimes related to illegal activity on his platform.</li><li>Durov was released from custody, but he is not allowed to leave France.</li></ul>French authorities charged <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pavel-durov-telegram-billionaire-russia-instagram-wealth-founder-dubai-lifestyle-2022-3">Telegram CEO Pavel Durov</a> with six crimes on Wednesday related to allegations that the tech leader allowed illegal activity to proliferate on his platform.Following Durov's arrest this weekend, Telegram said in an unattributed statement that the CEO has "nothing to hide," that the company abides by "EU laws," and that "it is absurd to claim that a platform or its owner is responsible for the abuse of that platform."The influential messaging platform has grown to be a <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/how-telegram-became-the-heart-of-the-ukraine-conflict-2022-3">primary source of information</a> in the war in Ukraine and Russia but has repeatedly been called out by critics and <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://carnegieendowment.org/research/2023/09/facebook-telegram-and-the-ongoing-struggle-against-online-hate-speech?lang=en">researchers</a> for refusing to remove graphic, misleading, and sometimes criminal content. Despite consistent pressure to do so from governments around the world, Telegram rarely shuts down channels or removes posts from its servers.Over the weekend, authorities in France arrested Durov, later stating in a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.tribunal-de-paris.justice.fr/sites/default/files/2024-08/2024-08-26%20-%20CP%20TELEGRAM%20.pdf">press release</a> that there was an ongoing investigation into posts related to images of child sexual abuse, drug trafficking, and money laundering, among other offenses. On Wednesday, he was charged.In France's criminal justice system, Durov's indictment allows for more time for investigation.Durov's arrest raises questions about free speech and content moderation.<h2 id="30840377-89a8-47f3-80c7-7da5c6ac9aad">What do we know about Durov's charges?</h2>Durov, a Russian and French citizen, was charged on Wednesday with <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.tribunal-de-paris.justice.fr/sites/default/files/2024-08/2024-08-26%20-%20CP%20TELEGRAM%20.pdf">multiple offenses</a>, including "complicity" in the distribution of child sexual abuse material and drug trafficking on <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/pavel-durov-arrest-france-what-is-telegram-explained-2024-8">Telegram</a> while refusing to cooperate with the authorities' investigation into the platform.The charge of complicity in managing an online platform that allows organized crime carries up to 10 years in prison and a 500,00 Euro fine, French officials said, according to <a target="_blank" href="https://apnews.com/article/france-telegram-pavel-durov-arrest-6e213d227458f330ed16e7fe221a696c">The Associated Press</a>.Durov was released from police custody on Wednesday but is barred from leaving France. He'll also have to report to a police station twice a week, AP reported, citing the Paris prosecutor's office.Telegram called Durov's arrest "absurd" and said that the company is "awaiting a prompt resolution" of the situation.The AP, citing French media, quoted his attorney, David-Olivier Kaminski, saying, "It's totally absurd to think that the person in charge of a social network could be implicated in criminal acts that don't concern him, directly or indirectly."Durov's arrest has received backlash from free-speech absolutists like Elon Musk — although his track record for <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/judge-throws-out-hate-speech-lawsuit-elon-musk-x-2024-3">allowing speech on X</a> has also come into question.<a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/elon-musk-telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-arrest-france-free-speech-2024-8">Musk</a>, who has been criticized for the lack of content moderation on his platform X, defended Durov and painted the Telegram CEO's arrest as a broader global threat around free speech.Daniel Lyons, an internet law expert at Boston College Law School, told <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/08/28/business/telegram-ceo-pavel-durov-charged.html">The New York Times</a> that Durov's charges could push other social media platforms to apply more moderation to ensure that they're complying with local laws."As a CEO, seeing that you are personally put at risk, I'm going to have much lower tolerance for speech and transactions at the margins. It would at least make me question where I'm traveling and why," Lyons told the Times.Durov's charges are a signal to other tech and social media executives to toe the line, Harmeet K. Dhillon, founder and managing partner of the Dhillon Law Group and former vice chairwoman of the California Republican Party, told Business Insider in a statement."The EU has made similar threats against X and Rumble, among others," she said. "This will have a chilling impact worldwide, which, of course, is its intended purpose."French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that the decision to bring charges was "in no way a political decision" and that his country was "deeply committed" to freedom of expression, AP reported.

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