The DOE has awarded $7.4 million to seven projects to develop medium- and heavy-duty EV charging and hydrogen infrastructure plans across 23 states. The seven projects receiving the money span the country, and address the drayage, regional haul and long-haul sectors. “A clean transportation sector requires vast investments across the entire industry, including to decarbonize… Read more »
Month: March 2023
Unlock the power of accurate analysis for electric vehicles
Sponsored by Hioki. The global trend towards clean energy and a net-zero carbon economy is gaining momentum. Electrification is one of the transformations for all viable routes to net-zero. EV development has been accelerating in response to this trend. In the US, the government targets 50 % of newly manufactured vehicles to be zero-emission vehicles… Read more »
Tesla Model Y “Project Juniper” Refresh Reportedly Underway
Much like the Model 3 “Project Highland,” it seems there may be a refreshed Model Y in the works as well, codenamed “Project Juniper.”
Volvo CE investing in electric wheel loaders
Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) reports that, as part of its efforts to become fossil-free by 2040, it is investing SEK65 million, or about $6.3 million, in the production of electric wheel loaders at its plant in Arvika, Sweden. Volvo CE says its plans for the facility, which will specialize in the production of medium… Read more »
Microvast provides battery packs for REE Automotive’s commercial EV platforms
Battery manufacturer Microvast will provide its MV-C Gen 4 HpCO lithium-ion battery packs to REE Automotive for use in REE’s P7 EV systems. Microvast says its vertical integration and unique battery technology and cell chemistry combine to meet REE’s power, density, charging time and cycle life needs. “Microvast’s MV-C Gen 4 battery pack is a… Read more »
Volkswagen unveils new ID.3 electric hatchback
Fresh design, higher-quality materials and the latest-generation assist systems: that is the new ID.3. Two and a half years after the launch of the first generation, the all-electric bestseller from Volkswagen is now coming to the market with a …
Analysis: Lighter EVs are greenest, thirsty gas trucks are meanest
When considering the overall environmental impact of new cars and trucks, it’s important to look not only at the powertrain, but also the curb weight, according to a new analysis from the American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE). The gr…
Tesla Investor Day: Five things we’d love to hear (but probably won’t)
Tesla Investor Day is set to kick off later today, and there will surely be plenty of massive developments that CEO Elon Musk and other executives could give us details on. However, there are still some things that Tesla fans and investors would love to know about, but we might not get the opportunity, at […]
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USPS To Purchase 9,250 Ford E-Transit Electric Delivery Vans
The US Postal Service will also buy 9,250 gas-powered Ram ProMaster vans “to fill the urgent need for vehicles.”
Tesla ‘Project Juniper’ aims to revamp and refresh Model Y
Tesla reportedly plans to revamp and refresh the Model Y all-electric crossover in a new initiative called “Project Juniper.” The plans, initially uncovered by Reuters, state that the Model Y will undergo exterior and interior changes and will take effect in 2024 when vehicles with the Project Juniper modifications are set to hit production lines. Tesla […]
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