Mid-Michigan Truck Manufactures Invests $16M Into Electric Expansion
A specialty truck manufacturer is making a $16 million expansion into electric trucks with a boost from state dollars for talent recruitment. The Shyft Group, based 25 miles southwest of Lansing in Charlotte, plans to create 680 jobs with the…
GM’s Electric Vehicles Will Gain Access To Tesla’s Vast Charging Network
Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla’s extensive charging network beginning early next year under an agreement the two companies announced Thursday. In addition, GM will adopt Tesla’s connector, the plug that links…
Electric Vehicle Adoption in US Will Save a Massive Number of Lives
Waukegan, Ill., is an industrial suburb located about 26 miles north of Chicago’s city limits. Nicknamed “Wauk Town,” it is the birthplace of science fiction writer Ray Bradbury and has appeared in many films including “Groundhog Day,” “Contagion,” and “The…
Arcimoto Builds EVs For The Rest Of Us
Eugene, Oregon-based Arcimoto makes two-seat, street-legal—and even highway-capable—runabout electric “autocycles” that start under $20,000. “People deserve something they can afford. And we have three times the efficiency of a Tesla,” says the Arcimoto CEO. Arcimoto first showed its wares at…
Rubio Warns of Rapid EV Transition Consequences
The Biden Administration is failing to educate investors and consumers about the risks of its own policy agenda. Many reports have cautioned that a rapid transition to electric vehicles (EV) could have disastrous consequences for America’s transportation infrastructure, electric grid,…
US Confirms All Tesla Model 3 Vehicles Qualify for $7,500 Tax Credit
The Biden administration confirmed Tuesday that all Tesla Model 3 vehicles now qualify for $7,500 electric vehicle consumer tax credits after two versions saw credits fall in half. In April, new battery sourcing rules went into effect that lowered the…
Rivian R1T EV Pickup Combusts at Electrify America Charging Station
A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck apparently caught fire while parked next to an Electrify America charging station in Mill Valley, Calif., with the Southern Marin Fire Department responding. Both Rivian and Electrify America are investigating the incident, but images appear to…
SK Set To Produce Faster EV Chargers Than Tesla In US
South Korea’s SK Signet Inc. is poised to produce electric vehicle chargers with the fastest charging speed in the US, targeting the ultra-fast charger market dominated by Tesla Inc. The SK Group unit on Monday completed construction on its state-of-the-art manufacturing plant for EV…
Charging Remains Biggest Hurdle To EV Adoption In The US
Although electric vehicles have taken huge steps toward mainstream adoption over the past few years, at least one major barrier remains. As Tesla and others work to expand their charging networks, consumers may still struggle to go electric until public charging becomes more extensive — and…
SolarEdge Introduces Solar-Attached EV Management Solution For The Commercial And Industrial Segment
The EV charging management solution is powered by technology developed by Wevo Energy (“Wevo”), a startup specializing in EV charging optimization and management software, in which SolarEdge is an investor. “As more companies are taking active measures to electrify their…