Aurora Firefighter Travels Country to Train Departments on How to Battle EV Fires
When not stationed at the firehouse or battling blazes, one Aurora firefighter dedicates his time to training firefighters and departments nationwide in responding to lithium-ion battery fires and electric vehicle (EV) fires. Paul Shoemaker, a veteran firefighter and paramedic with…
Global EV Sales up 12% in March, Down 9% in Europe, Rho Motion Says
Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs) rose 12% in March versus the same month in 2023, with growth in China and the U.S. market partly offset by a 9% drop in Europe, market research firm Rho…
Invisible Urban Charging Partners With CBRE to Target Adding 1 Million EV Chargers Across the US
Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), a pioneer in charging-as-a-service solutions, announced today that it has entered into an agreement with CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment company, to support a nationwide rollout of electric vehicle…
Jay Leno’s Garage features the Vector, REV Group’s All-Electric Fire Truck
REV Specialty Vehicles Segment, which includes fire apparatus brands E-ONE, KME, Ferrara, Spartan Fire Chassis, Spartan Emergency Response, Smeal, and Ladder Tower, announces the Vector, its all-electric North American-style fire truck, will feature on the April 15 episode of the…
Volkswagen Electric Car Sales Plunge as Europe Returns to Petrol
Sales of Volkswagen electric cars have plunged by almost a quarter in Europe as demand for battery-powered vehicles stalls and buyers return to petrol. Electric vehicle (EV) sales fell by 24pc in the first three months of the year as…
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…
