As part of EPRI’s EVS2Scale2030, eRoadMAP, is a first-of-its-kind interactive online resource intended to help effectively plan for the power and infrastructure needed to serve light-, medium-, and heavy-duty EVs. With data contributed from initiative collaborators such as Daimler Truck North America, Amazon and Volvo Group North America, the eRoadMAP tool offers fleet operators, auto… Read more…
Michigan installs the US’s first wireless EV charging public roadway
The US’s first wireless charging public roadway has been installed in Detroit’s Corktown neighborhood by the City, the Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT), and Electreon. Read more…
Rivian R1T could add a projector for movies on the go
The Rivian R1T might get an exciting upgrade. The electric pickup can drive through 3+ feet of water, rock crawl a 100% grade, and take off like a sports car. But what if the Rivian R1T had a mobile projector that could be easily stored in the gear tunnel? That’s what Rivian is scheming up. Read more…
UAW launches campaign to unionize all automakers at once – Tesla, Toyota, etc
The UAW has launched an unprecedented campaign to unionize the entire US auto sector at once, with thousands of auto workers at 13 companies announcing simultaneous unionization campaigns. Read more…
Circontrol’s next-generation Raption EV chargers feature 240 kW of power, new user-friendly features
EV charger manufacturer Circontrol has unveiled a new generation of its Raption Series EV chargers. At the Power2Drive event in Munich in June, the company presented its new Raption Compact 160, which offers 160 kW of DC charging power. The Raption Compact 240 (with 240 kW) has now been added to the lineup. Circontrol plans… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Display Hints At Possibly 300 Miles Of Range
Marques Brownlee’s video teaser shows enough to make a probable calculation. Read more…
The Lucid Gravity Almost Got Tesla’s Most Controversial Design Option
“We just felt it was a compromise we weren’t willing to make,” said Derek Jenkins, the startup’s design chief. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s ‘Beast Mode’ and trim details leak
In the eleventh hour before the highly-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck delivery event, a vigilant software developer unearthed intriguing details about the futuristic pickup. And now we have insights into the enigmatic “Beast Mode,” as well as a glimpse of two distinct trim levels: Base and Luxury. Read more…
Check Out The Cannondale Topstone Neo Carbon Lefty 3 E-Gravel Bike
A full carbon frame and Cannondale’s Kingpin suspension system promise an engaging yet compliant ride. Read more…
This Tesla Model 3 With 136,000 Miles Saved The Owner Over $15,000 On Gas
If we factor in the cost of electricity to charge the car, the owner still saved over $11,000. Read more…
SSE Energy Solutions to build electric truck charging hub in Birmingham, UK
SSE Energy Solutions plans to build a charging hub for electric heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) at Tyseley Energy Park in Birmingham. SSE’s charging hub, located near the A45 motorway, will feature 360 kW chargers, and will accommodate up to four electric HGVs at a time. The facility will include a canopy made from galvanized steel… Read more…
Utah DOT receives $43 million in grants to build EV fast charging stations
Utah’s DOT plans to invest a total of about $43 million to build DC fast charging stations in the state. Utah has been awarded funding of $36 million through the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. UDOT will require a minimum 20% private match for the new charging projects, and 75 entities have submitted… Read more…
Here’s how Uber is getting rid of its EV drivers’ range anxiety
Uber has partnered with mobility platform developer Smartcar to develop Battery-Aware Matching, which filters an EV driver’s trip requests based on state of charge. Read more…
Hyundai and Kia introduce a new ‘Uni Wheel’ drive system that could revolutionize EV design
During a “Uni Wheel Tech Day” event held in Seoul earlier today, Hyundai Motor and Kia Corporation presented a potentially game-changing approach to the design of an EV’s drivetrain. The Universal Wheel Drive system, or “Uni Wheel” for short, moves main components to the wheel hub, creating additional space in a given vehicle’s interior. Learn more in the video below. Read more…
GM CEO is ‘disappointed’ in EV production, says affordable models will drive adoption
General Motors (GM) CEO Mary Barra said she is disappointed in EV production this year due to constraints. Meanwhile, GM’s leader believes new, affordable EVs like the Equinox and Bolt will help drive adoption. Read more…
Buying An EV Is The Best Cure For Range Anxiety, Survey Finds
It’s still one of the major pain points for prospective EV buyers, but there’s a solution, according to a Recurrent report. Read more…
Non-Tesla EV Supercharging Goes Full-Scale In China
It now includes over 350 Supercharging stations and attracts additional brands like Polestar. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Will Halt One Of Its ICE Vehicle Factories To Build A New EV Plant
Other manufacturers claim their EV sales are slow due to weak demand. So how come Hyundai is charging ahead? Read more…
TeraWatt Infrastructure breaks ground on heavy-duty EV charging site near Port of Long Beach
TeraWatt Infrastructure is taking a comprehensive approach to providing charging for commercial EVs. The company owns strategically-located sites where it offers both public charging and turnkey infrastructure solutions. Now the company has broken ground for a new heavy-duty EV charging site in Rancho Dominguez, California. Located 15 miles north of the ports of Long Beach… Read more…
U.S. Steel pilots battery-electric locomotives
U.S. Steel has converted two of its diesel switcher locomotives at the Mon Valley Works’ Edgar Thomson and Clairton Plants to battery-electric drive. The locomotives travel within the facilities carrying steel, coke, scrap metal, iron ore and other materials. U.S. Steel invested some $2.3 million in the locomotives. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection provided… Read more…
