EU Approves Slovakia State Aid for Volvo Car EV Plant
The European Commission approved a plan by Slovakia to provide state aid to Volvo Car, supporting the Swedish auto maker’s development of a new electric-vehicle production plant in the country. Under the plan, Slovakia will issue grants worth 267 million…
Comdata Debuts Contactless Payments for EV Charging
Commercial payments firm Comdata has launched a contactless feature for its electric vehicle focused Chargepass Mastercard. As the company noted in a Tuesday (April 9) news release, the solution is designed to streamline payments for businesses by meeting their needs…
Carrar Raises $5.3 Million to Deliver Commercial Battery Modules for EVs that Triple Battery Lifetime
Carrar, a provider of battery modules and thermal management systems for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the closing of its $5.3 million Series A funding round to deliver commercial automotive-grade battery modules for electric vehicles with novel internal thermal management…
Qatar Free Zones Authority and the Autonomous E-Mobility Forum Collaborate to Foster Innovation in EV Technology
The Autonomous e-Mobility Forum (AEMOB) is proud to announce a strategic collaboration with the Qatar Free Zones Authority (QFZ), marking a milestone in the journey to advance the conversation on autonomous e-mobility on a global scale. Scheduled to convene in…
Electric Vehicle Charging Platform ‘CHARGE AI’ Launched
The platform empowers its users to instantly connect to charging stations for real-time access. With its user-friendly interface and robust functionalities, users can connect with Generation 2 or above chargers or Hyper Chargers for both home and commercial usesIt also…
BP Pulse Opens Gigahub in Houston
BP will celebrate the opening of its new electric-vehicle charging site at its BP America headquarters in Houston, TX, expanding its network of EV chargers in the US. BP said its new BP Pulse station is the first BP Pulse-branded…
Declining Sales, Production Setbacks Add Miles to Bumpy EV Journey
Barely a week following the launch of Xiaomi’s highly anticipated electric car, which catapulted the electric vehicle (EV) market into the limelight, other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are once again dominating headlines, indicating an ongoing shift in the market landscape….
10 Years of Bosch eBike Systems in North America
Bosch eBike Systems, a trailblazer in the electric bike industry, is celebrating its 10th anniversary in North America in 2024. Since its inception, the brand has been a leader in equipping eBikes with powerful drive units and best-in- class connected…
Janet Yellen Voices Concern About EV Overproduction to China’s Vice Premier
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen told China’s Vice Premier He Lifeng on Friday that the two countries should closely communicate on industrial overcapacity and economic actions related to national security as among issues of concern. Yellen’s remark at the opening…
PLN Should Install More EV Charging Stations for Eid Exodus
Energy and Mineral Resources (ESDM) Minister Arifin Tasrif called on state-owned electricity company PLN to further increase the number of public electric vehicle charging stations (SPKLUs) along the main routes used by Eid homecoming travelers. He stated that the company…
