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Year: 2024

Northvolt CEO Resigns after EV Battery Maker Files for Bankruptcy Protection

The chief executive of Northvolt has resigned, after the Swedish battery startup filed for bankruptcy protection in the US.Peter Carlsson, who has led Northvolt since 2016, will step aside with immediate effect, the company said on Friday. Carlsson said Northvolt,…

Autel Energy Powers Revolutionary Electric Vehicle Fast-Charging Hub in Massachusetts with World-Leading 640 kW Charging Solution

Autel Energy, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, applauds the completion of the first ultra-fast EV charging hub in the Eastern United States, located in Deerfield, Massachusetts. This groundbreaking project is the result of a successful collaboration…

Hyundai and Kia Recall 208,000 EVs Over Risk of Power Loss

Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 208,000 electric vehicles to fix a pesky problem that can cause loss of drive power, increasing the risk of a crash. The recalls cover more than 145,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles including the 2022…

Ford, Facing Economic Headwinds and Weak EV Dales, to cut 4,000 Jobs in Europe

Ford Motor Co. says it will reduce its workforce by 4,000 in Europe and the U.K. by the end of 2027, citing headwinds from the economy and pressure from increased competition and weaker than expected sales of electric cars. Ford…

Toronto Transit Commission Implements Smart Charging Solution for Electric Bus Fleet

The Toronto Transit Commission has unveiled a new smart charging management system to support its 100 electric bus fleet at the Birchmount, Eglinton, Arrow, and Mount Dennis garage depot.It is one of the largest transit fleet charging systems located at…

YMX Logistics and Orange EV Join Forces to Deliver Zero Emission Transportation Solutions to Yard Operations Across North America

YMX Logistics, the premium provider of integrated yard logistics operations, and Orange EV, the leading manufacturer of electric yard tractors, both dedicated to advancing sustainable yard operations, today announced a collaborative effort, beginning with the deployment of twenty (20) electric…

Lynkwell and Hubject Advance Plug & Charge Technology, Enabling Enhanced Interoperability Across EV Networks

Lynkwell, a leading innovator in electric vehicle (EV) software, hardware and infrastructure, today announced a strategic initiative with e-mobility pioneer Hubject to bring Plug & Charge technology to EV charging networks across North America. As a backend provider with a…

Alabama Power Deploys ADS-TEC Energy Ultra-Fast EV Charging System at its Technology Application Center

ADS-TEC Energy (NASDAQ: ADSE), a global leader in battery-buffered, ultra-fast charging technology, today announced Alabama Power has deployed the battery-buffered, ultra-fast ADS-TEC Energy ChargeBox at its Technology Application Center (TAC). The ChargeBox is enabling Alabama Power to power up its…

Schneider Electric Recognized as Leader in IDC MarketScape for EV Charging Solutions

Schneider Electric has been named a leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Electric Vehicle Charging Management Solutions 2024 assessment, which evaluates global software vendors’ capabilities in the EV charging management sector.The 2024 report praised Schneider Electric’s platforms for their versatility,…

Reyes Beverage Group adds 29 Freightliner Electric Semi Trucks to California Fleet

Daimler Truck North America has helped alcohol distributor Reyes Beverage Group deploy fully 29 zero-emission Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 electric semi trucks in its California delivery fleet. Reyes Beverage Group (RGB) plans to deploy the first twenty Freightliner electric semi…