Q1 2024 brings only a few new EV arrivals, as market regroups for the year ahead

EV makers have taken a methodical start to 2024, with a handful of promised new models delivering but no big announcements for new vehicles — yet

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Here’s a list of every county suing Tesla for its handling of hazardous waste

Tesla is being sued by two dozen California counties for its handling of hazardous material at its Fremont Factory. Yesterday, it was reported that various counties in California were suing Tesla for violations of the State’s health code for “intentional or negligent disposal of hazardous waste.” The complaint was filed on Tuesday, and the counties […]

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Volvo prepares to call it quits on Polestar

Volvo said it is ready to call it quits on Polestar and is prepared to stop funding the company altogether while simultaneously handing over responsibility to Geely, the Chinese company that is the parent company of the Swedish automaker. Volvo owns roughly 48 percent of Polestar’s shares, but it has long been an overhang on […]

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Transforming the EV charging station market: new AI-driven revenue opportunities


Sponsored by SECO The electric mobility surge owes its momentum to a confluence of factors—heightened environmental consciousness, strides in battery technology, and the perspective of reduced operational costs. As electric vehicles gain traction, they emerge as a linchpin in smart city management, aligning with sustainability, enhanced efficiency, and reduced emissions goals. The growing use of… Read more »

Transforming the EV Charging Station Market: New AI-Driven Revenue Opportunities


Sponsored by SECOThe electric mobility surge owes its momentum to a confluence of factors—heightened environmental consciousness, strides in battery technology, and the perspective of reduced operational costs. As electric vehicles gain traction, they emerge as a linchpin in smart city management, aligning with sustainability, enhanced efficiency, and reduced emissions goals. The growing use of EV… Read more »

E3 Lithium discovers high lithium concentrations in Alberta’s Nisku Aquifer


The Canadian province of Alberta, currently the country’s top producer of petroleum, could soon be producing substantial quantities of lithium. Alberta-based lithium developer E3 Lithium has announced the discovery of higher-than-expected lithium concentrations in the Nisku Aquifer through a new six-well sampling program conducted late in 2023. E3 Lithium sampled brine in the Nisku from… Read more »

DOE releases $131 million in funding for EV batteries and other transport-related projects


The latest round of funding to be announced by the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office includes support for a wide range of projects designed to advance low-carbon transportation technologies, including several EV-related initiatives. A big chunk of the money—$60 million—will go to the United States Advanced Battery Consortium to further develop pre-competitive vehicle-related… Read more »

Department of Homeland Security orders $4.8 million worth of Beam Global off-grid EV charging systems


Government agencies and municipalities are lining up to buy Beam Global’s EV ARC solar-powered off-grid EV charging systems, which not only come in handy in a disaster-recovery scenario, but also offer a quick and simple way to deploy EV charging. The latest customer is the US Department of Homeland Security, which has ordered 47 Beam… Read more »