Musk says Tesla expects to meet Inflation Reduction Act requirements for new tax credits on EVs

A Tesla electric vehicle at a supercharger station in Hawthorne, California, on Aug. 9, 2022. Patrick T. Fallon | AFP | Getty Images Tesla CEO Elon Musk said during the company’s third-quarter earnings call on Wednesday evening that the company expects to fully meet the Inflation Reduction Act requirements that would allow consumers to receive… Continue reading Musk says Tesla expects to meet Inflation Reduction Act requirements for new tax credits on EVs

TeraWatt announces first interstate EV charging network for trucks

TeraWatt site Courtesy: TeraWatt San Francisco startup TeraWatt Infrastructure on Thursday announced it’s developing the first network of electric vehicle-charging centers for heavy-duty and medium-duty trucks along the Interstate 10 highway, stretching from Long Beach, California, to the El Paso, Texas, area. The company, which raised more than $1 billion this year to build charging infrastructure,… Continue reading TeraWatt announces first interstate EV charging network for trucks

EV battery spending spree snubs Michigan, favors ‘Battery Belt’

Washington — The U.S. Department of Energy on Wednesday announced $2.8 billion in funding across 12 states for electric vehicle battery production. None of the projects — most of which focus on battery mineral processing or component manufacturing — are in Michigan, which remains the largest auto-producing state in the nation. When asked why that… Continue reading EV battery spending spree snubs Michigan, favors ‘Battery Belt’

GM reveals Edition 1 of GMC Sierra EV Denali

General Motors Co. is again revealing another pricey electric version of one of its popular trucks: the GMC Sierra.  The first edition of the 2024 Sierra EV will come in the premium Denali trim with a price tag of $107,000, not far from the Chevrolet Silverado EV RST’s price of $105,000. An AT4 trim and… Continue reading GM reveals Edition 1 of GMC Sierra EV Denali

Tesla’s Model Y passes perennial top-sellers in global rankings

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Chinese EV makers power strongly ahead

Visitors walk by a FAW-Volkswagen new energy vehicle during the 19th China (Changchun) International Automobile Expo in Changchun, capital of Northeast China’s Jilin province, July 18, 2022. [Photo/Xinhua] Herbert Diess, former chairman of Volkswagen, is fully aware that electric vehicles, or EVs, from local marques are more popular than those from foreign manufacturers in China,… Continue reading Chinese EV makers power strongly ahead

GMC Sierra EV Denali revealed: plug-in-powered pickup goes premium

The oversize electric truck will get an estimated 400 miles of range and can power a whole house for up to 21 days. Is it just me, or is the electric truck category getting crowded? Share this story General Motors’ premium-priced pickup truck, the GMC Sierra Denali, is getting an electric upgrade. The Sierra EV… Continue reading GMC Sierra EV Denali revealed: plug-in-powered pickup goes premium

@VW Group: New lightweight sports car: Porsche 911 Carrera T006004

19/10/2022 Porsche is adding to the 911 family with the lightweight sports car, the 911 Carrera T. The letter “T” stands for touring and describes models that offer a purist driving experience with exceptionally sporty equipment. The standard 911 T features a seven-speed manual gearbox. An eight-speed PDK is also available. The rear seats are… Continue reading @VW Group: New lightweight sports car: Porsche 911 Carrera T006004

Orion Energy Systems expands into EV charging with acquisition of Voltrek

Orion Energy Systems, a provider of LED lighting, controls and electrical services, is moving into the EV charging market through the acquisition of Voltrek. Voltrek will continue to operate with its existing employees as an independent brand. Voltrek provides turnkey EV charging solutions, from planning and installation to maintenance and management services. It works as… Continue reading Orion Energy Systems expands into EV charging with acquisition of Voltrek