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Think CCS Plugs Are Chonky? Wait’ll You See Megawatt Charging (MCS)!

One common criticism for EV fast charging plugs is that they’re chunky and big, or as the internet slang goes, they’re “chonky” like a fat cat. Probably the best example of this criticism was when Aptera promoted its petition for…

BMW Invests $1.7 Billion To Build EVs In The US

The USD 1.7 billion investment in the group’s US operations, includes USD 1 billion to prepare for the production of electric vehicles at the company’s existing US manufacturing facility in South Carolina, and USD 700 million to build a new…

US Trade Officials Open Talks With EU On IRA Incentives For Electric Cars

To the surprise of absolutely no one, trade officials from the United States and the European Union plan to hold high level talks designed to defuse tensions over the tax credits for electric cars contained in the recently passed Inflation…

WiTricity Announces “Wireless EV Charging For Government Fleets” Event

There will be a live webinar on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, hosted by the leader in wireless EV charging, WiTricity. During the live webinar, WiTricity plans to provide important insights into the benefits of wireless EV charging and the future…

Which US States Have The Most EV Charging Stations?

As the electric vehicle market continues to expand, having enough EV charging stations is essential to enable longer driving ranges and lower wait times at chargers. Currently, the U.S. has about 140,000 public EV chargers distributed across almost 53,000 charging…

KIA America Plugs Into Final Round Of Electrify Expo 2022

Kia America once again joins cutting-edge mobility companies for Electrify Expo Austin, the final event in the series where leaders in electrification will come together to discuss the key challenges, insights, available research, and trends facing the mobility sector as…

US: Ford More Than Doubled BEV Sales In October 2022

In October, the total sales of Ford and Lincoln vehicles in the US decreased by 10% year-over-year to 158,327, as the company is still struggling to solve production constraints (demand remains strong). Ford sales: 151,131 (down 9.8%) and 1,468,705 (down…

How The US Plans To Secure Lithium Supplies For EV Push

The White House’s National Blueprint for Lithium Batteries aims to improve sourcing of raw materials, support domestic processing, and encourage reuse and recycling. The blueprint predicts a tenfold market increase for batteries over the next decade and it emphasises collaboration…

Is P2P Charging the Cure for Range Anxiety?

There is no shortage of EV charging woes at the moment on either side of the Atlantic, with infrastructure quite far from keeping up with the rate of electric vehicle adoption. But while the US has the added issue of…

VOLTERRA Motors Announces Signing of Multiple Dealer Partnerships for Distribution of Electric Powersports Vehicles Across the United States

VOLTERRA Global Technologies Inc., a United States-based All-Electric Powersports Vehicles Manufacturer, today announced the establishment of multiple strategic partnerships with Powersports dealers around the United States. VOLTERRA, which recently announced its upcoming line-up of power sports vehicles including electric crossover…