Democrat Calls Only 7 EV-Charging Stations Deployed Under US Program ‘Pathetic’
Just seven electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations have begun operating with funding from a $5-billion U.S. government program created in 2021, marking “pathetic” progress, a Democratic senator said on Wednesday. Automakers and others say drastically expanding EV-charging stations is crucial to…
Hyundai U.S. EV Sales Up 42% In May 2024, Best Ioniq 5 Sales Month Ever
As electric vehicle sales from several automakers continue to defy the “slowdown” narrative, Hyundai Motor America reported even more good news in May. The Korean automaker announced 78,485 vehicle sales last month, 12% more than a year ago. So far…
BluSmart Launches 100% all-Electric Premium Limousine Service in UAE
BluSmart, an all-electric ride-hailing service and EV charging infrastructure network, announced on Monday its entry into the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the company said in a press release. The company’s entry into the UAE, with the campaign #RideSmartDubai, marks its…
French Startup Gireve Snaps €20M from Partech to Make EV Charging More Accessible
Gireve, a French startup based in Sèvres is a digital platform for EV charging interoperability. The company just raised €20 million from the US-based investor Partech, which invested in Greenlyte and Pimento. The round also saw contributions from existing shareholders….
Isuzu Announces NRR EV Truck With Electric Refrigerated Body
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America announced the development of an all-electric Isuzu NRR EV truck integrated with the Thermo King e300 all-electric transport refrigeration unit (TRU) during the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo (ACT). Isuzu’s Class 5 NRR EV was announced…
Einride Orders 150 Peterbilt 579EV Electric Semi Trucks for US Fleet
American truck brand Peterbilt has announced its biggest electric semi sale to date – with Swedish transport company Einride AB ordering 150 of the company’s 579EV BEV trucks. Einride is known for its “Freight Capacity as a Service” offerings that…
Paired Power Unveils PairFleet Microgrid Charger for EV Fleets
Paired Power’s CEO, Tom McCalmont, emphasized the need for scalable charging solutions: “We found that many of our customers required larger scale charging capacity, so we scaled up our PairTree microgrid into a system that can charge larger numbers of…
Mullen Unveils All-electric Mobile EV Charger
Mullen Automotive, Inc., an emerging electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has announced the launch of a new zero-emissions mobile EV charging system, PowerUP, based on its all-electric Mullen THREE Class 3 cab chassis truck. This development represents a strategic shift from…
Leap and SWTCH Energy Launch New Virtual Power Plant Solutions for Multi-Tenant EV Charging Infrastructure
Leap, the leading virtual power plant (VPP) platform, and SWTCH Energy (SWTCH), a company pioneering electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for multi-tenant buildings across North America, today announced a partnership to deploy VPPs in New York and Massachusetts. Through Leap’s…
Jeep Reveals its First EV for America
Jeep, widely known for making rugged off-road vehicles, has unveiled its first fully electric SUV for the North American market. Jeep already offers the small Avenger EV in Europe but the Wagnoneer S, unveiled Thursday night, will be available in…
