Ohio Opens First Interstate EV Charging Station
Ohio took a big step Wednesday toward relieving “range anxiety” felt by prospective owners of electric vehicles and those already driving them with the opening of a charging station on an interstate west of Columbus. Gov. Mike DeWine, state and…
This European Startup Wants To Turn Your Car Into An EV In A Ridiculously Short 8 Hours
“Why we don’t just convert existing gasoline vehicles to electric power?” It’s a common question when it comes to electrifying transport, especially from people less than savvy about how cars and trucks actually function. By and large, electrifying ICE-powered vehicles…
US-China Tech War Escalates Over EV Battery Dominance
Semiconductors have in recent years become a focal point in the U.S.’s efforts to impede China’s technological advancement. Now Washington has its eye on yet another red-hot tech sector where China is making great strides: batteries for electric vehicles. Earlier…
Ford Slashes Production Target for All-electric F-150 Lightning to Match Demand
Ford will cut production of its all-electric pickup truck in 2024 in an effort to match consumer demand. Ford executives signaled in October during its third-quarter earnings call plans to “adjust” production of its all-electric vehicles and delay about $12…
LGES to Supply NCM Li-ion Modules for ICPT’s E-bus Battery System
South Korean battery company LG Energy Solution (LGES) has signed a supply agreement for NCM lithium-ion battery modules with Impact Clean Power Technology (ICPT), a supplier of heavy-duty battery systems for public transportation. Under the agreement announced by the two…
EV Battery Startup ONE Names Paul Humphries as CEO, Replacing Founder
Electric-vehicle battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE) said on Sunday that Paul Humphries will be its new CEO effective immediately, replacing Mujeeb Ijaz, who held the post since he founded the company. Ijaz, a former Apple executive, will serve as…
US, PHILANTHROPISTS COMMIT $150M TOWARDS INDIA’S GOAL TO DEPLOY 50K ELECTRIC BUSES
Calling the electrification drive in India’s transport sector one of the most significant opportunities, US Special Envoy on Climate Change John Kerry on Saturday said the quicker India pursues this initiative, the more it mitigates greenhouse gas emissions, leading to…
VW Considering Cooperation with Renault on 20,000-euro Electric Car -Handelsblatt
Volkswagen is speaking with potential partners, including France’s Renault , about cooperating on the development of its 20,000-euro ($21,476) electric car, Germany’s Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter. The German carmaker is interested in cooperating…
Ford Pro And Xcel Energy To Support Fleets With EV Charging Port Installations
Ford’s commercial division—Ford Pro—and Xcel Energy announced a new collaboration to support the deployment of 30,000 electric vehicle charging ports by 2030 in Xcel Energy service territories across the U.S. The new 30×30 initiative, launched within Xcel Energy’s broader Electric…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 Named The Drive’s Best EV of 2023
The Hyundai IONIQ 6 has been named The Best EV of 2023 by The Drive for its compelling mix of performance, practicality, and accessibility. The Drive’s editors praised the IONIQ 6’s sporty driving feel, spacious interior, and overall refinement. This…
