Electrify America has provided an update on EV charging in the US that underscores the rapid expansion of the segment. The Volkswagen subsidiary recorded 1.45 million EV charging sessions in 2021, over five times more than in the previous year with over 268,000 EV charges. Electrify America estimates that EV drivers avoided using 5.7 million […] More…
Stellantis Pledges $2.8B To Retool Ontario Plants For EVs, Hybrids
The Windsor and Brampton assembly plants will build as-yet-unnamed battery-electric and hybrid vehicles. More…
Easiest way to recharge an electric bike battery from the sun? QuietKat solar power charger review
If there’s one thing I love as much as playing with batteries, it’s charging them up from the sun. And when it comes to my electric bikes, which are kind of outdoor toys by definition, being able to charge in the field is a pretty darn neat trick for extending range when camping or just spending all day in the great outdoors. I recently had the chance to test out QuietKat’s all-in-one electric bike solar charger for just that purpose, and I can tell you that this is a really cool piece of gear to bring on your next e-bike trip. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning home power backup system has a price tag, though installation cost will vary
As it gets ready to deliver the first F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks to customers, Ford has confirmed pricing for the trucks’ home backup power system hardware. Customers wanting to use their pickups as a backup power source will first need the Ford Charge Station Pro, Matthew Stover, the automaker’s director of charging and energy… More…
Siemens to deliver seven BEV trains in Denmark
Siemens Mobility has received an order to supply seven Mireo Plus B battery-powered trains to Midtjyske Jernbaner in Denmark. This is the first order for battery-powered rail vehicles in Denmark and part of a pilot project. Under this project, all diesel multiple units in the country will be replaced, according to Siemens. The customer, Midtjyske […] More…
Osprey to expand UK network with DC chargers from Tritium
Tritium has announced a deal to supply over 250 rapid chargers to the Osprey Charging Network. The 150 kW chargers will equip 100 new locations and expand Osprey’s UK network by 50 per cent. The move follows Osprey’s December 2021 announcement of ordering another 100 Tritium chargers. The news comes shortly after the release of […] More…
President Biden To Launch Over $3 Billion For US EV Battery Production
A lack of batteries means a lack of EVs, and we’re already in the midst of a major shortage. More…
BMW and Mercedes to sell Share Now to Stellantis
BMW and Mercedes-Benz plan on selling their joint car-sharing business Share Now to Stellantis. The three companies have signed an agreement but agreed to leave the deal’s details undisclosed. The transaction is still subject to approval by the antitrust authorities. BMW and Mercedes behold that the sale comes at a time of growth and is […] More…
BMW and Mercedes to sell ShareNow to Stellantis
BMW and Mercedes-Benz plan on selling their joint car-sharing business Share Now to Stellantis. The three companies have signed an agreement but agreed to leave the deal’s details undisclosed. The transaction is still subject to approval by the antitrust authorities. BMW and Mercedes behold that the sale comes at a time of growth and is […] More…
Plug-In Car Sales Surge To New Records In California And US In Q1 2022
More than 200,000 rechargeable cars were sold during the quarter, including over 80,000 in California. More…
Watch This VW e-Golf Battery Degradation Test After 6-Years/30k Miles
The estimated range and battery capacity drop is less than 7%. More…
Norway: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Down In April 2022
The Skoda Enyaq iV and Volkswagen ID.4 strike back. More…
Hyundai cuts close ties with Rimac
Hyundai Motor is ending projects with Rimac Group after the Croatian automaker deepened its ties to Porsche, insiders told automotive media. It remains to be seen what will happen to Hyundai-Kia’s stake in the Rimac Group, especially since the move already affects joint projects. Hyundai and Kia had invested 80 million euros in Rimac in […] More…
Stellantis is investing in Canada for EV manufacturing—and battery braintrust
The automaker Stellantis, the parent of Jeep, Chrysler, and Ram, among many others, announced Monday that it plans to spend about $2.8 billion on a manufacturing overhaul of its Canadian plants, preparing for flexible architectures for EVs and electrified vehicles in general—including a “multi-energy” strategy. The new investment… More…
How Will Another Tesla Stock Spilt Impact Retail Investors?
Tesla stock is volatile, so it’s difficult to forecast the future, and this is especially true in light of global turmoil. More…
Rivian To Get $1.5 Billion In Public Incentives For Georgia Plant
It’s by far the largest incentive package Georgia has ever offered to a company investing in the state. More…
7,207 new battery-electric cars registered in Norway over April
In Norway, 7,207 new electric passenger cars were registered in April, which corresponds to a share of 74.1 per cent among all new passenger car registrations for the month. In addition, 982 new plug-in hybrids were registered. In the model ranking, none of the usual vehicles were ahead in April. After a strong March with […] More…
Stellantis to invest billions in Canadian factories
Stellantis has announced a $3.6 billion Canadian investment to convert its Windsor and Brampton assembly plants in the Canadian province of Ontario to manufacture electric vehicles and to expand its Automotive Research and Development Centre (ARDC) in Windsor. The ARDC will also become Stellantis’ first battery lab in North America. In March, Stellantis had also […] More…
Tesla cancels employee bonuses tied to delivery quotas, raises salaries to compensate
Tesla has decided to cancel any employee bonuses tied to its quarterly delivery quotas. The automaker is also raising base salaries for sales and delivery employees to compensate for the bonuses going away. More…
Here’s The Big Picture On Charging Infrastructure In Europe
A 55-page report goes in-depth to analyze the current and future outlook for charging in Europe. More…
