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ChargePoint Extends Leadership in NEVI Funded EV Fast Charging Awards

ChargePoint (NYSE: CHPT), a leading provider of networked charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced continued leadership in enabling DC fast charging at National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program funded locations. Two newly opened ChargePoint sites along Interstate 95…

Starbucks and Mercedes to Install EV Chargers at 100 Starbucks Stores

Starbucks today announced a strategic collaboration with Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging to electrify more than 100 Starbucks stores across the country. During the first phase of the program, high-power electric vehicle (EV) chargers will be installed at Starbucks stores along Interstate…

Generac Launches Level 2 EV Charger for US Market

Generac Power Systems Inc. (NYSE: GNRC) has introduced its first electric vehicle (EV) charger, a level 2 model, as part of its energy management and power product offerings. The company, known for its energy technology solutions, aims to meet the…

Greenland Technologies and Lonking Join Forces to Develop Heavy Electric Machinery for the U.S. Market Under the HEVI Brand

Greenland Technologies Holding Corporation (Nasdaq: GTEC) (“Greenland” or the “Company”), a technology developer and manufacturer of electric industrial vehicles and drivetrain systems for material handling machineries and vehicles, and Lonking Holdings Limited (“Lonking”, Hong Kong Stock Market ticker 3339.hk), one…

Volvo Cars to Launch First Commercially Available EV Battery Passport

According to a Wall Street Journal story about Volvo’s battery passport, among the information it includes is verified data regarding the battery’s raw materials, the chain of custody of components and recycled material. “The purpose of the battery passport is…

Blue Bird Corporation Awarded Nearly $80 Million Grant for New EV Facility

One school bus manufacturer received a massive grant to continue its pursuit of electric vehicles. On Thursday, Georgia Rep. Sanford Bishop announced that the Blue Bird Corporation would receive a nearly $80 million grant through the U.S. Department of Energy’s…

Biden Administration Announces a $1.7 Billion Plan to Juice EVs in America

The White House on Thursday said it would hand out $1.7 billion to help convert closed-down or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities to make electric and hybrid vehicles. The funding comes as growth in new electric vehicle sales has…

High Valley Transit to Acquire New Electric Buses After $16.2 Million Federal Grant

High Valley Transit announced Wednesday the awarding of $16.2 million in funding from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to replace older diesel buses with state-of-the-art, battery-powered electric buses that the transit group said will significantly reduce emissions and improve public…

Toyota Investing in EV Charging Network Ionna

Toyota says it’s investing in Ionna, teaming with seven other automakers to support the company’s implementation of its charging network for battery electric vehicles across North America. The investment announced Wednesday gives Toyota and Lexus customers access to the public…

MassCEC and VEIC Announce Plans for All-inclusive Electric Vehicle Education Campaign

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) and clean energy nonprofit VEIC announced today a new consumer education initiative to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs), especially in underserved communities. The comprehensive campaign will include custom information hubs for residential customers,…