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…
SK On Faces Emergency With Sluggish EV Sales
South Korean EV battery manufacturer SK On is grappling with a critical situation due to weak electric vehicle sales in Europe and the United States. In response to these challenges, CEO Lee Seok-hee has made and outlined plans for significant…
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,…
Enso Plans to Build US$500m carbon-neutral Tire factory in the US
Enso, a tire technology company focused on electric vehicles (EVs), has signed a letter of interest (LOI) with the Export-Import Bank of the United States (US EXIM Bank) to establish America’s first carbon-neutral tire factory. This facility, valued at US$500m,…
Stellantis is Tackling Charging Anxiety by Extended the e-ROUTES App Across Europe
The app plans routes, guides drivers to their destinations, and recommends optimal charging stations to ease charging anxiety for EV drivers. The e-ROUTES app is compatible with CarPlay® and Android Auto™. It uses real-time data from the vehicle, including battery…
Haven Townhomes at P83 Installs EV Chargers in Garages
Haven Townhomes at P83 in Peoria has added electric vehicle chargers to each resident garage. The community, which is managed by Bryten Real Estate Partners, installed 163 Wallbox Pulsar Plus charging stations in every detached garage for convenience and sustainability,…
A New Electrify America Pilot Will Limit EVs to 85% State of Charge
EA launched its Congestion Reduction Pilot at stations in Southern California at select high utilization charging stations with congestion issues. The stations are also in areas where there are more EV chargers to ensure EVs with less range aren’t adversely…
EV Maker Lucid Beats Quarterly Deliveries Estimates Helped by Price Cuts
Lucid Group (LCID.O), opens new tab reported second-quarter deliveries above market expectations on Monday, as price cuts helped boost demand for its luxury electric sedans. Demand for electric vehicles has grown at a slower-than-expected pace in the past year, pressured…
