EV Charging Infrastructure Gets $1.3 Billion Boost in the US
The Biden-Harris administration has announced US$1.3 billion in funding to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in urban and rural communities across the US. The programme, supported by guidance and technical assistance from the US Joint Office…
European Battery Manufacturer Pauses Development As EV Demand Cools
Troubling news for the electric vehicle market emerged from Europe on Tuesday. The first was the collapse of Porsche Taycan prices, and second, a battery plant owned by Stellantis and Mercedes-Benz halted development. All of this signifies sliding EV demand…
ZM TRUCKS SECURES 900-UNIT INITIAL ORDER FROM EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR 32GROUP
32GROUP, the exclusive distributor for ZM Trucks’ zero emission Battery Electric and Fuel Cell Electric commercial vehicle products in select markets of West Asia, North Africa, and Southern Europe, placed its first 900-unit truck order with ZO Motors North America…
Honda Advances Hydrogen Strategy with Production Launch of Fuel Cell Electric Vehicle in Ohio
Honda today celebrated the start of production of the all-new 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell electric vehicle at the Performance Manufacturing Center (PMC) in Ohio. The all-new CR-V e:FCEV is the only FCEV made in America, as well as…
Democrat Calls Only 7 EV-Charging Stations Deployed Under US Program ‘Pathetic’
Just seven electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations have begun operating with funding from a $5-billion U.S. government program created in 2021, marking “pathetic” progress, a Democratic senator said on Wednesday. Automakers and others say drastically expanding EV-charging stations is crucial to…
Hyundai U.S. EV Sales Up 42% In May 2024, Best Ioniq 5 Sales Month Ever
As electric vehicle sales from several automakers continue to defy the “slowdown” narrative, Hyundai Motor America reported even more good news in May. The Korean automaker announced 78,485 vehicle sales last month, 12% more than a year ago. So far…
BluSmart Launches 100% all-Electric Premium Limousine Service in UAE
BluSmart, an all-electric ride-hailing service and EV charging infrastructure network, announced on Monday its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the company said in a press release. The company’s entry into the UAE, with the campaign #RideSmartDubai, marks its…
French Startup Gireve Snaps €20M from Partech to Make EV Charging More Accessible
Gireve, a French startup based in Sèvres is a digital platform for EV charging interoperability. The company just raised €20 million from the US-based investor Partech, which invested in Greenlyte and Pimento. The round also saw contributions from existing shareholders….
Isuzu Announces NRR EV Truck With Electric Refrigerated Body
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced the development of an all-electric Isuzu NRR EV truck integrated with the Thermo King e300 all-electric transport refrigeration unit (TRU) during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT). Isuzu’s Class 5 NRR EV was announced…
Einride Orders 150 Peterbilt 579EV Electric Semi Trucks for US Fleet
American truck brand Peterbilt has announced its biggest electric semi sale to date – with Swedish transport company Einride AB ordering 150 of the company’s 579EV BEV trucks. Einride is known for its “Freight Capacity as a Service” offerings that…
