The Biden Administration announced Tuesday that a few private companies had committed more than $700 million in investments to boost domestic production of more than 250,000 new electric vehicle chargers annually. According to the White House, this investment will create at least 2,000 well-paying jobs and make EV charging more accessible, affordable, and fair. The […]
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On Monday, EVgo and General Motors (GM) announced that all GM EVs with DC fast-charging capability can now use Plug and Charge on the EVgo network. Utilizing Plug and Charge, EVgo GM users may begin a fast-charging session without having to launch a smartphone app or swipe a credit card or RFID. To access the […]
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As of June 15, 2022, Ford will no longer offer the opportunity to purchase its three all-electric vehicles, the F-150 Lightning, Mustang Mach-E, and E-Transit Van, for new leases. Ford informed dealers in a letter that it was discontinuing the end-of-lease purchase option for the E-Transit van, Mustang Mach-E, and F-150 Lightning. Ford says, “you […]
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Financial advisory and global consulting firm AlixPartners released new projections for the future of the electric vehicle market, predicting sales could reach 33 percent by 2028 and 54 percent by 2035 as demand ramps up in major markets. EVs attributed for less than 8 percent of global automotive sales in 2021 and are now under […]
On Thursday, Chinese battery manufacturer Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL), announced that mass production of its most current product, Qilin, is efficient and enables electric cars to travel longer. CATL expects to begin production next year. The Qilin battery achieves a new record for volume-based utilization efficiency at over 72%. In other words, cells make up […]
FedEx announced on Tuesday that it has taken delivery of 150 electric delivery vans from BrightDrop. The General Motors startup is reducing carbon emissions in last-mile delivery. BrightDrop’s delivery of the Zevo 600 to FedEx, which is the fastest-to-market vehicle in GM’s history, is a crucial turning point for the e-commerce and transportation company as […]
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Ford announced on Wednesday that it will begin making electric vehicles based on a next-generation architecture in Spain later this decade. As a result, this will have an impact on job losses at both its Spanish and German factories. Ford believes the Valencia, Spain plant is the ideal location for making cars with a next-generation […]
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Tesla announced late last week that its new production facility in Germany, Gigafactory Berlin, achieved a production rate of 1,000 cars in a week. The facility was commissioned for production in March, meaning the 1,000 run rate is a huge step in the right direction, especially in terms of the plant’s production ramp. Tesla’s Twitter […]
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On Wednesday, Chinese EV automaker Nio launched its new ES7 sports utility vehicle, as the competition within China’s EV sector continues to heat up. This is the first SUV application of the “Design for Autonomous Driving (AD).” This will be the company’s first SUV application, which is Nio’s latest design language. “Nio Digital System for […]
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Singapore’s government is considering implementing new laws that would require new buildings to install electric vehicle charging stations in at least 1 percent of parking spaces. The laws would help supplement EV adoption in the country and ensure there are enough charging stations available as the market share of electric cars increases. The restrictions will […]
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