DSV Orders 300 Electric Semi Trucks from Volvo, Plans to buy 2,000 More
Global logistics firm DSV placed an order for 300 fully electric semi trucks from Volvo Trucks. The deal is one of the largest such orders placed so far, and gives DSV one of the largest electric trucking fleets in Europe….
Michigan Universities Gain $500k Federal Grant to Support Electric Vehicle Supply Chain
The U.S. Department of Energy has given $500,000 to the Michigan State University Industrial Training Assessment Center and University of Michigan Economic Growth Institute to launch a program assisting manufacturers within the state’s automotive sector to transition to providing EV…
Alpha Motor Introduces the Superrex Four-door Electric SUV
Alpha Motor Corporation introduced the Superrex four-door electric SUV, an extension of its Rex pure electric utility vehicle lineup. Built on Alpha’s modular vehicle platform, which also underpins the Wolf Truck series, the Superrex combines spaciousness, utility, and versatility (SUV)…
El Paso Electric and ev.energy Lead New Mexico’s Latest Managed EV Charging Program
El Paso Electric Company (EPE) and ev.energy, the leading provider of managed electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, today announced the launch of the EV Smart Rewards NM program, a pioneering initiative for EPE’s customers in New Mexico. This innovative program…
Trump Calls US Electric Car Subsidy into Question
In an interview with the news agency Reuters, Trump said that he is a “big fan of electric cars” but is also in favour of petrol and hybrid vehicles. He sees a “much smaller market” for electric cars due to…
EU Plans up to 36.3% Definitive Tariffs on EV Imports from China
The European Commission (EC) has announced a draft decision to impose up to 36.3% definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China. The draft rates are lower than the provisional duties published on 4 July and…
LOBO EV Rolls Out Solar-powered Golf Carts in US
LOBO EV Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:LOBO), a company specializing in electric mobility solutions, has announced the launch of its new solar-powered golf cart, with an initial production run of 33 units already sold in the United States. This development represents the…
Electra Awarded $20 Million from U.S. Department of Defense Under the Defense Production Act
Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”), a processor of low-carbon, ethically-sourced battery materials, announced today that it has been awarded $20 million by the U.S. Department of Defense. The award was made pursuant to…
Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Lays Out Oil-Killing Plans
There goes Texas, again. The iconic US oil- and gas-producing state has become host to a rising gusher of clean tech firms, all seeking to push oil and gas out of the picture. The latest one to cross the CleanTechnica…
Rivian Pauses Production of Amazon’s Electric Vans Amid Parts Shortage
Rivian Automotive Inc. recently announced the temporary suspension of its electric delivery van production at its Normal, Illinois plant. This halt has been attributed to a shortage of parts, significantly impacting their operations amid already existing supply chain challenges. This…
