Schneider Electric named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide EV Charging Management Solutions
Schneider Electric’s EV charging management solutions are designed to meet diverse regional needs through two main platforms: EV Connect in North America and Oceania, and the EcoStruxure EV Advisor in Europe. The company acquired EV Connect in 2022, bringing its…
Ford Puma Gen-E Is a Practical, Affordable EV for Europe
Ford’s marketing strategy for electric vehicles has centered around capitalizing on well-known names. First came the controversial decision to apply the Mustang nameplate to the Mach-E crossover. This was followed by the F-150 Lightning pickup—using the most popular nameplate in…
US Government Commits $7 Billion Loan to Build EV Battery Plants
A Stellantis joint venture with Samsung SDI has won a commitment from the U.S. government for up to a $7.54 billion loan to help build two electric vehicle battery plants in Kokomo, Indiana, reported The Associated Press. The AP said…
Tesla’s China-Made EV Sales Drop 4.3% in Nov
U.S. automaker Tesla’s’s sales of China-made electric vehicles fell 4.3% year-on-year to 78,856 in November, data from the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) showed on Tuesday. Deliveries of China-made Model 3 and Model Y vehicles recorded a 15.5% increase from…
Tennessee University to Receive DOE Funding for EV Battery Recycling Project
The DOE’s recent round of grants, funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, is part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s overarching goal for EVs to make up half of new light-duty vehicle sales by 2030. It’s unclear how…
Lynkwell Announces Partnership with Recharge Alaska to Migrate DC Fast Charger Network, Enhancing Reliability and Utilization in Remote Areas
Lynkwell, a leading energy infrastructure company, announces a partnership with Recharge Alaska to advance EV charging infrastructure in the sub-arctic, challenging common misconceptions about the reliability of electric vehicle service equipment (EVSE) in extreme conditions. Despite Alaska’s remote and rugged…
Utrecht to Launch First Large-Scale V2G Car-sharing Service in Europe
The initiative aims to facilitate the large-scale availability of electric shared mobility while offering an innovative way to balance the city’s electric grid through bi-directional charging technology.Under the partnership, Renault Group will supply 500 Renault 5 E-Tech battery electric cars…
VinFast VF 9: Raising the Bar for Electric Family SUVs in Canada
As the demand for large SUVs continues to dominate the global automotive landscape, accounting for nearly half of car sales in 20231, an interesting paradox arises: while consumers seek spacious vehicles, concerns over greenhouse gas emissions loom large. Electric vehicles…