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Month: October 2024

Global EV Sales up 30.5 per cent in September

Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by an annual 30.5 per cent in September, as China surpassed its record numbers recorded in August and Europe resumed growth, market research firm Rho Motion said on Tuesday. Gains…

Leasing Data Proves the Only Thing Stopping Mass EV Adoption Is Price

If you want to understand the current state of electric vehicles, just look at General Motors and Mercedes-Benz. EV sales were up for the American automaker, with the new Equinox EV accounting for nearly a third of GM’s Q3 EV…

NEPMA Donates to Driving Force to Help Oppose EV Mandates

The National Engine Parts Manufacturers Association (NEPMA) has announced a $50,000 donation to Driving Force Action, an independent expenditure campaign organization established by SEMA and PRI to educate voters about the impact on America’s small manufacturing businesses of electric vehicle…

Green Motors and SERES Take Strides Towards the Future of Luxury EVs

Dubai, United Arab Emirates: SERES Automobiles, a leading luxury electric vehicle brand, has announced the opening of its first official showroom in the region, in collaboration with Green Motors, a leading car distributor in the UAE. Located on Sheikh Zayed…

GM Invests $625M in Lithium Production Capacity

GM is one of many automakers aiming to source lithium domestically in order to comply with the Inflation Reduction Act and qualify for EV tax credits. The Lithium Americas deal is meant to help GM ensure domestic access to supply…

Wisconsin Now Accepting Applications to Fund Additional EV Charging Stations

The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) today announced an additional opportunity to apply for federal funding to continue building out Wisconsin’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network. The fast-charging stations are funded through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Program under…

Sentiment Towards Battery Electric Vehicles Falls in Europe, According to Car Buying Intentions Survey

Only 16% of Europeans planning to buy a car in the next year say they will opt for a Battery Electric Vehicle (BEV), according to the latest car buying intentions survey from Bloomberg Intelligence (BI), underscoring the ongoing challenges faced…

Zeekr Enters Australian Market with Launch of Zeekr X Electric SUV

Zeekr (NYSE: ZK), the premium electric vehicle (EV) subsidiary of Geely Holding Group, has announced its entry into the Australian automotive market, expanding its footprint into Oceania. Zeekr officially entered the Australian market on October 15 with the launch of…

GM Launches EV Energy Storage Option

GM recently launched an energy storage option for electric vehicle (EV) owners in the U.S. that gives owners the ability to transfer energy from the grid and the option to integrate solar power equipment. The GM Energy PowerBank is a…

ChargePoint Accelerates Fleet Electrification with $699 Commercial Vehicle Charging Solution

ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the availability of a low-cost charging solution to enable more fleets to go electric. Priced at $699, the Level 2 charger lowers the barrier…