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Month: September 2023

Lithium extraction for EV batteries will expand in North America

Innovation and collaboration are the keys to scaling the lithium supply chain in North America, said Eric Norris, president of the lithium business unit at Albemarle Corp.  Albemarle, a top global lithium producer, expects demand to more than double worldwide…

Eu Escalates China Tensions With Probe To Ward Off Cheap Evs 

The European Union (EU) is launching an investigation into Chinese subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) in a bid to ward off a flood of cheap imports, an escalation that opens the door to retaliation which would hit the bloc’s carmakers…

Smartville Second-Life EV Battery to Power Nissan North America

Smartville Inc., an EV battery-repurposing innovator, has been contracted to install a 500-kilowatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Nissan North America headquarters in Franklin, Tenn. using second-life Nissan LEAF electric vehicle battery packs.  Smartville launched the Smartville 360™…

Hallcon Unveils State-of-the-Art 3.3-Megawatt Electric Vehicle (EV) Operations Center in San Jose 

Hallcon Corporation, a leading provider of mobility and infrastructure solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of its newest Electric Vehicle (EV) Operations Center in San Jose, California. As the largest facility of its kind in the Bay Area, this groundbreaking 3.3-megawatt…

Ford Hires New CMO Away From Toyota as It Pivots Toward Electric Vehicles  

Ford Motor hired a new global chief marketing officer away from rival Toyota as the automaker contends with a costly and slower-than-expected shift toward electric vehicles, as well as a potential strike by thousands of unionized workers.   Lisa Materazzo succeeds Suzy Deering, who…

Europe’s Electric Truck Market Is Surging, But Electric Buses The Star Of The Show 

By now, you’ve probably come across an electric bus, but how about an electric truck? If you haven’t spotted one yet, you’re not alone.  Despite the rapid growth in electric truck sales in the EU, with volumes more than doubling…

Smartville Second-life Ev Battery Systems To Help Power Nissan North America 

Smartville Inc., an EV battery-repurposing innovator, has been contracted to install a 500-kilowatt-hour battery energy storage system (BESS) at the Nissan North America headquarters in Franklin, Tenn. using second-life Nissan LEAF electric vehicle battery packs.  Smartville launched the Smartville 360™ BESS today…

State Installs 1st Electric Vehicle Charging Stations On University Campus 

Montana State University installed Level 2 EV charging stations on the west side of American Indian Hall and on the south side of Hyalite residence hall.  Both stations are expected to be in use during the fall semester, and a…

Europe Electric Vehicle Battery Market Is Valued At Usd 10.3 Billion At A 5.9% Cagr By 2032

The European electric vehicle battery market achieved a significant milestone with sales totaling US$ 5.8 billion in 2022. Projections indicate that this market is poised for substantial growth, expected to maintain a steady 5.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) trajectory….

Ev Charging Infrastructure Strength In Each U.S. State Analyzed In New Study 

Public charging is a common concern for new electric vehicle (EV) buyers and current owners alike, and local charging infrastructure can depend heavily on where a person lives. In a recent study, one organization looked at each U.S. state to…