Ohio Getting 22 New EV Charging Stations With 2021 Federal Infrastructure Cash
Ohio plans to spend $16 million to install 22 additonal electric vehicle charging stations around the state, according to a Thursday press release from Gov. Mike DeWine. Each of these chargers will be less than a mile from a freeway…
DHL to Provide EV Warehousing for Chery Brands
Omoda and Jaecoo, both subsidiaries of Chery Automobile, appointed DHL ahead of their first entry into the UK market. DHL will support aftermarket services for both companies through its warehousing capabilities. Operating from its site in Valley Cross, Rugby, both…
California to Get Nearly $64M for EV Charging
California is poised to receive nearly $64 million in federal funding for electric vehicle charging and infrastructure. U.S. Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHA) will distribute $63,702,988 to the…
Schneider Electric adds BESS to EcoStruxure Microgrid Flex System
Schneider Electric is adding a full Battery Energy Storage System to its integrated microgrid solution, the Schneider Electric BESS, that is driven by Schneider Electric’s controls, optimization, and field services. “With over two decades of expertise in battery conversion, we…
ElectroTempo Partners with PG&E to Accelerate Deployment of Multi-Family EV Charging through a Department of Energy Award
ElectroTempo, in partnership with Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), California’s largest utility, received funding from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to research strategies to accelerate EV charging investment at multi-family housing sites in their service area. Access to…
Small, Well-built Chinese EV Poses a big Threat to the U.S. Auto Industry
A tiny, low-priced electric car called the Seagull has American automakers and politicians trembling. The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals…
Carmaker Alliance Announces Huge Investment in EVS
Car giants Renault, Nissan and Mitsubishi Motors are to invest billions of pounds in electric vehicles over the next few years, they announced on Thursday. The alliance of three carmakers said they will jointly launch 35 new electric vehicles over…
Call2Recycle & Ascend Elements Formalize Agreement to Offer Customized EV Battery Management, Logistics & Recycling Services
A new agreement between Ascend Elements and Call2Recycle will bring customized electric vehicle (EV) battery management, logistics and recycling services to automotive dealerships, recyclers, and repair facilities. The program combines the EV battery recycling infrastructure and advanced technologies of Ascend…
ComEd Adds First All-Electric Bucket Trucks to Its Growing Fleet of EVs
As part of its continued commitment to accelerate the electrification of transportation, ComEd yesterday announced the addition of two new, all-electric bucket trucks to its fleet. The addition of new, zero-emissions vehicles is part of a ComEd initiative to transition…
Chevrolet Malibu Heads for the Junkyard as GM Shifts Focus to EVs
The Chevrolet Malibu, the last midsize car made by a Detroit automaker, is heading for the junkyard. General Motors confirmed Thursday that it will stop making the car introduced in 1964 as the company focuses more on electric vehicles. The…
