The maker of Chrysler minivans is extending the second shift at its Windsor Assembly Plant in Ontario beyond 2022, Stellantis NV confirmed on Wednesday. The second shift now is slated to be cut at the end of June 2023, spokeswoman LouAnn Gosselin said in an email. The plant is expected to be retooled starting in 2023… Continue reading Stellantis extends Windsor Assembly’s 2nd shift through June
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Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
Washington — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will deliver an economic speech Thursday at Ford Motor Co.’s Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn. Yellen’s visit to the plant that builds Ford’s electric F-150 Lightning truck will include a 2 p.m. speech on President Joe Biden’s economic growth strategy. “We’re looking forward to hosting Treasury Secretary Yellen at… Continue reading Yellen to speak at Ford Electric Vehicle Center Thursday
New Zealand startup hopes to deploy 6,000+ charging stations in Florida
Invisible Urban Charging (IUC), a New Zealand-based firm that was founded in 2019, has announced plans to roll out more than 6,000 EV chargers in Florida. That sounds like a lot—according to the DOE, there are currently 5,023 Level 2 chargers and 1,461 DC fast chargers in the state. However, IUC hasn’t specified a timeline,… Continue reading New Zealand startup hopes to deploy 6,000+ charging stations in Florida
San Diego resort deploys smart EV charging with battery energy storage
Sycuan Casino Resort plans to deploy 40 Level 2 chargers, 5 DC fast chargers, and a 250 kW/560 kWh battery energy storage system (BESS) at its San Diego location. To complete this project, Sycuan partnered with PowerFlex, a provider of intelligent onsite clean energy solutions. The EV chargers are integrated into a network that uses… Continue reading San Diego resort deploys smart EV charging with battery energy storage
Video Appears to Show Tesla Driver Completely Asleep on Highway
“He opened his eyes for a split second.” Playin’ Possum It’s not clear yet whether a driver filmed sleeping behind the wheel of a speeding Tesla was faking or really out cold — but either scenario would be extremely dangerous. Earlier this week, Canadian news outlet City News spoke with a witness who nabbed a… Continue reading Video Appears to Show Tesla Driver Completely Asleep on Highway
Adani Group to build three giant factories as part of $70 bn green energy push
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani Adani Group will be building three giant factories in India leading to the world’s most integrated green energy value chains, Gautam Adani, Chairman of Adani Group said on Wednesday. Adani was speaking at the US India Business Council (USIBC) conclave in New Delhi where he was conferred the USIBC Global… Continue reading Adani Group to build three giant factories as part of $70 bn green energy push
How increased adoption of electric vehicles can reduce job opportunities in Midwestern cities?
Researchers opine that modern factory jobs demand more education and could be fewer in numbers than in the past. The production of electric vehicles in the United States is increasing at a fast pace after Washington infused more investment into the sector. Recently, US President Joe Biden signed two essential laws – the Inflation Reduction… Continue reading How increased adoption of electric vehicles can reduce job opportunities in Midwestern cities?
EV charging station market to touch USD 119 bn by 2030: Report
The market from the AC segment is further sub-categorized into Level 1 and Level 2 AC charging. New Delhi: With the rising acceptance of e-mobility, the demand for electric vehicle charging stations is seeing rapid growth in demand across the globe. The EV charging station market is expected to record a valuation of USD 119… Continue reading EV charging station market to touch USD 119 bn by 2030: Report
EV financiers launch association, EMFAI, to expedite electric vehicle adoption
India has set a goal to achieve EV sales accounting for 30% of private cars, 70% of commercial vehicles, and 80% of two and three-wheelers by 2030. New Delhi: A group of financiers of electric vehicles launched on Wednesday Electric Mobility Financiers Association of India (EMFAI). It will act as a common platform for all… Continue reading EV financiers launch association, EMFAI, to expedite electric vehicle adoption
Nissan to acquire battery maker Vehicle Energy Japan
TOKYO (Reuters) — Japan’s Nissan Motor said on Wednesday it had agreed to acquire all the common shares in Vehicle Energy Japan held by the lithium-ion battery maker’s biggest shareholder. Nissan added that after the acquisition of the shares held by the Innovation Network Corporation of Japan (INCJ), a state-backed fund, Vehicle Energy Japan will… Continue reading Nissan to acquire battery maker Vehicle Energy Japan