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Xcel’s Plan for New EV Chargers, Rebates Cut by 40% by Colorado Regulators

Xcel Energy’s ambitious and expensive plan to develop the infrastructure to serve electric vehicles was cut by 40% to $264 million by state utility regulators who said the proposal failed to demonstrate that it “minimized overall costs and maximized overall…

Kenya to Invest 1.9 mln USD to Boost EV Adoption in 3 years

Kenya Power, the country’s electricity distributor, said on Monday that it will invest 1.93 million U.S. dollars in the next three years to spur the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the country. Kenya Power Managing Director Joseph Siror said…

Biden EV Plan Needs American Mining

The Biden administration has just supercharged the electric vehicle (EV) revolution. With its finalized tailpipe emissions rule, the administration expects that by 2032 70% of new U.S. car sales will be electric. This lightning-fast transformation of the nation’s car fleet…

Fast-Charging Lithium-Ion Batteries to Accelerate EV Adoption

Let’s dive deeper into the electrifying waters of lithium-ion batteries, where the University of Liverpool’s recent breakthrough is making waves. Their latest technology promises a future where “fast” is an understatement when it comes to charging our electric chariots and…

Louisiana Second Least Electric-vehicle-friendly State

Shreveport has ranked on a list documenting the best and worst electric vehicle-friendly metro areas, but how does Ratchet City compare to other American cities? And how does the state of Louisiana compare to other states? When attempting to transition…

GM Launches EV First Responder Training

General Motors (GM) announced it has launched free new online training content for first responders to increase their awareness of electric vehicles (EVs) at GMEVfirstrespondertraining.com. At GMEVfirstrespondertraining.com, first responders can find several videos and other information about additional resources available…

Rapid EV Adoption Risks Tying U.S. to Chinese Interests

Normally a new year brings a renewed focus on getting things done in Washington. But with Congress accomplishing little in 2023 and attentions now shifting to the November elections, it is more prudent than ever that the policy agenda of…

Ecolab Partners With Ford Pro to Accelerate EV Adoption

Ford Pro will collaborate with global sustainability leaders Ecolab to speed up the electrification of its vehicle fleet, with a goal of transitioning to a 100% fully electric commercial fleet by 2030.Ecolab has worked with Ford to reduce and reuse…

Wallbox And Free2move eSolutions Collaborate To Accelerate EV Adoption In North America

Wallbox (NYSE: WBX), a leading provider of electric vehicle (“EV”) charging and energy management solutions worldwide, today announced a collaboration with Free2move eSolutions, a joint-venture with Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), dedicated to empowering customers with streamlined electric vehicle access solutions. During…

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin Working To Ditch State’s EV Mandate 

Virginia Republican Gov. Glenn Youngkin appears poised to overturn his state’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate if his party fares well in upcoming statewide elections.  Virginia is one of 17 states that adhere to some or all of California’s vehicle emissions…