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…
NASCAR, ABB Reveal EV Prototype and Launch Electrification Innovation Partnership
NASCAR and ABB, a global leader in electrification and automation, announced today the ABB NASCAR Electrification Innovation Partnership and revealed a new EV prototype at the Chicago Street Race. ABB becomes the first Official Partner of NASCAR Impact, the sanctioning…
Range Energy Debuts RB-01 Electric-powered Trailer System
Electric-powered trailer manufacturer Range Energy has introduced its RB-01 next-generation trailer system. The new system includes an e-axle, a 200 or 300 kWh battery pack and a smart kingpin. According to Range, the RB-01 offers a 47% to 67% miles-per-gallon…
RIZON Truck Introduces Two New Models, Enhanced Warranty Package
California-headquartered RIZON Truck, a Daimler Truck brand, has expanded its Class 4 to 5 offerings with the debut of two new models, e18Mx and e18Lx. RIZON’s cabover trucks are designed for local goods movement, urban deliveries and refrigerated deliveries. They…
PEUGEOT TOPS UK ELECTRIC VAN SALES
PEUGEOT’S share of the electric light commercial vehicle (e-LCV) market increased to 16.7% year-to-date, an increase of 2.7% compared with the same period in 2023. PEUGEOT’s e-LCV sales volume has also increased by 12%, with 1,480 e-LCVs sold year-to-date. In…
Volvo’s U.S. PHEV Sales Outsold EVs By A Ratio Of 9 To 1 In Q2 2024
Volvo Cars USA reported that in June, its car sales in the U.S. decreased by 28% year-over-year to 9,304. The company explained that the results were impacted by “third-party IT-related disturbances that affected retailers across the industry.” Volvo’s plug-in car…
