Uber Freight and Greenlane Team up to Electrify America’s Trucking Routes
Uber Freight and Greenlane are joining forces to smartly deploy heavy-duty charging stations to power America’s growing electric truck fleet. The two companies are aiming to lift a barrier to the adoption of heavy-duty EVs: the lack of a robust,…
AT&T to Buy Rivian Electric Vehicles in Pilot Deal to Cut Cost
US wireless carrier AT&T will purchase some electric vehicles from startup Rivian in a pilot program to evaluate ways to reduce cost, cut carbon emissions and improve safety, the companies said on Thursday. The deal is the first for Rivian…
BWH Hotels to Deploy Tesla EV Charging at North America Hotels
BWH Hotels, a global hotel operator, has teamed with Tesla to bring electric vehicle charging stations to properties throughout North America, with plans to expand internationally, according to a press release. BWH Hotels is comprised of three hotel companies: WorldHotels,…
Ohio Opens First Interstate EV Charging Station
Ohio took a big step Wednesday toward relieving “range anxiety” felt by prospective owners of electric vehicles and those already driving them with the opening of a charging station on an interstate west of Columbus. Gov. Mike DeWine, state and…
US-China Tech War Escalates Over EV Battery Dominance
Semiconductors have in recent years become a focal point in the U.S.’s efforts to impede China’s technological advancement. Now Washington has its eye on yet another red-hot tech sector where China is making great strides: batteries for electric vehicles. Earlier…
Ford Slashes Production Target for All-electric F-150 Lightning to Match Demand
Ford will cut production of its all-electric pickup truck in 2024 in an effort to match consumer demand. Ford executives signaled in October during its third-quarter earnings call plans to “adjust” production of its all-electric vehicles and delay about $12…
EV Battery Startup ONE Names Paul Humphries as CEO, Replacing Founder
Electric-vehicle battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) said on Sunday that Paul Humphries will be its new CEO effective immediately, replacing Mujeeb Ijaz, who held the post since he founded the company. Ijaz, a former Apple executive, will serve as…
US, PHILANTHROPISTS COMMIT $150M TOWARDS INDIA’S GOAL TO DEPLOY 50K ELECTRIC BUSES
Calling the electrification drive in India’s transport sector one of the most significant opportunities, US Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry on Saturday said the quicker India pursues this initiative, the more it mitigates greenhouse gas emissions, leading to…
Ford Pro And Xcel Energy To Support Fleets With EV Charging Port Installations
Ford’s commercial division—Ford Pro—and Xcel Energy announced a new collaboration to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle charging ports by 2030 in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. The new 30×30 initiative, launched within Xcel Energy’s broader Electric…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named The Drive’s Best EV of 2023
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 has been named The Best EV of 2023 by The Drive for its compelling mix of performance, practicality, and accessibility. The Drive’s editors praised the IONIQ 6’s sporty driving feel, spacious interior, and overall refinement. This…
