GM announces new nationwide DC fast charging network with Pilot Co. and EVgo

General Motors (GM) has announced a collaboration with Pilot Company to implement a coast-to-coast DC fast charging network co-branded with both the “Pilot Flying J” and “Ultium 360” logos. The new charging network will be powered by EVgo’s eXtend charging services for businesses. GM first established its EV charging presence in 2020, alongside an agreement… Continue reading GM announces new nationwide DC fast charging network with Pilot Co. and EVgo

Volkswagen emulates Audi charging hub with its own power storage container powered by reused EV batteries

Volkswagen has commissioned a fast charging park in Germany consisting of power storage containers (PSC), each powered by ninety-six reused EV batteries. This portable charging structure emulates a similar product VW Group subsidiary Audi has developed and implemented into a successful “Charging Hub” design. Volkswagen’s ACCELERATE strategy is to further EV adoption and become net-zero… Continue reading Volkswagen emulates Audi charging hub with its own power storage container powered by reused EV batteries

Tesla is allowed to sell Model Ys produced during ‘test phase’ at Giga Berlin, potentially thousands of EVs

Tesla is now allowed to sell the Model Y vehicles it produced during the long “test phase” at Gigafactory Berlin. While no number has been disclosed, we are talking about potentially thousands of electric vehicles. For the better part of a year, Tesla was stuck in a regulatory limbo at Gigafactory Berlin before it was… Continue reading Tesla is allowed to sell Model Ys produced during ‘test phase’ at Giga Berlin, potentially thousands of EVs

Elon Musk does the impossible and manages expectations on Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update

Elon Musk, who is known to hype Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software updates with adjectives like “fire” and “mind-blowing,” surprises by actually managing expectations on Tesla’s upcoming v11 FSD Beta software update. FSD Beta enables Tesla vehicles to drive autonomously to a destination entered in the car’s navigation system, but the driver needs to… Continue reading Elon Musk does the impossible and manages expectations on Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update