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Plugsurfing debuts route planner tool for locating EV chargers

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German EV charging management platform Plugsurfing has introduced a route planner tool for finding chargers along any desired route across 27 European countries. The company’s network currently encompasses 600,000 charge points. The route planner is powered by Amsterdam-headquartered Chargetrip’s range prediction and EV routing platform. It uses an algorithm that includes up to 15 parameters… Read more…

AmpUp wins $1.7-million grant from state of Connecticut for EV charging management pilot

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Charging software provider AmpUp has been awarded up to $1.7 million in funding from the state of Connecticut’s Innovative Energy Solutions program for a charging management pilot. The goal of the project is to provide grid operators with a scalable solution to balance energy demand during peak periods by decreasing load at EV charging stations…. Read more…

Facelifted Genesis Electrified GV70 spotted in South Korea

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The Genesis Electrified GV70 has been caught donning a fresh facelift for the first time. This upgrade, spotted in a South Korean parking lot by HealerTV, reveals the design refresh ahead of schedule. The Electrified GV70 is the company’s third EV and was first unveiled in November 2021. Source: Healer TV This electric powerhouse joined the automotive stage hot on… Read more…

GDI announces third-party cell verification of its 100% silicon anode

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Battery-makers are eagerly researching ways to incorporate silicon, which can potentially store 10 times as much energy as graphite, into anodes. Now silicon anode specialist GDI says it has developed a 100% silicon roll-to-roll processed anode for next-generation batteries, potentially enabling graphite-free battery cells that deliver far higher energy density, faster charging and greater safety… Read more…

Mack Trucks launches truck-as-a-service leasing for the new MD Electric truck

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Mack Trucks, a subsidiary of the Volvo Group, has launched a usage-based leasing option for its MD Electric medium-duty truck, which is expected to go into production late this year (Mack is currently taking orders). The ElectriFi Subscription program allows customers to pay as they go based on monthly miles driven. Chassis and body, charging,… Read more…

Overair completes assembly of its first full-scale Butterfly eVTOL prototype, will begin flight testing

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Advanced air mobility startup Overair is celebrating a significant milestone this morning, completing its first full-scale Butterfly eVTOL prototype ahead of flight testing in 2024. With its unique rotor design compared to many other eVTOLs, Overair’s electric aircraft looks to achieve commercial operations in multiple countries. Read more…