Tesla slips, but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market

Tesla’s market shares slip in the US, but the automaker still owns two-thirds of the rapidly growing market. For years now, Tesla has dominated the electric auto market in its home country. It is expected that Tesla’s hold on the market will erode as more EV options hit and help grow the US market, but… Continue reading Tesla slips, but still owns two-thirds of the US EV market

Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe

While Tesla has been rolling out its global network of 30,000 fast chargers for years, Renault has announced its own plan to build a network of 200 EV ultra-fast-charging stations across Europe, kicking off first in its native France. Mobilize, Renault’s newly named e-mobility unit, is partnering with Renault and Mobilize dealerships to install the… Continue reading Tesla Playbook: Renault to install network of ultra-fast chargers across Europe

Honda’s new $4.4 billion EV battery plant will be built in Ohio

An employee inspects the door of a 2018 Honda Accord vehicle during production at the Honda of America Manufacturing Inc. Marysville Auto Plant in Marysville, Ohio, on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017. Ty Wright | Bloomberg | Getty Images Honda Motor and LG Energy Solution on Tuesday said a new multibillion-dollar plant to produce batteries for… Continue reading Honda’s new $4.4 billion EV battery plant will be built in Ohio

Lyft exec was wrong about driverless vehicles — but he still believes in their potential

Confetti falls as Lyft CEO Logan Green (C) and President John Zimmer (LEFT C) ring the Nasdaq opening bell celebrating the company’s initial public offering (IPO) on March 29, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. The ride hailing app company’s shares were initially priced at $72. Mario Tama / Getty Images DETROIT — In 2016, Lyft… Continue reading Lyft exec was wrong about driverless vehicles — but he still believes in their potential

GM is launching a new business to connect homes and businesses with EV chargers, energy storage

Electric Chevrolet Silverado shown at the New York Auto Show, April, 2022. Scott Mlyn | CNBC General Motors on Tuesday said that it is forming a new business unit to offer stationary battery packs, solar panels, electric vehicle chargers and other energy-management products for homes and businesses. The new unit, called GM Energy, aims to… Continue reading GM is launching a new business to connect homes and businesses with EV chargers, energy storage

Auto giant Stellantis looks to Australian materials, including nickel, for its EVs

This image, from July 2021, shows a Citroen e-C4 electric vehicle on display at a showroom in Paris, France. Citroen is a brand of Stellantis, one of the world’s biggest automakers. Benjamin Girette | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stellantis is turning to Australia as it looks to procure the materials needed for its electric vehicle… Continue reading Auto giant Stellantis looks to Australian materials, including nickel, for its EVs

GM creates new energy business

General Motors Co. announced Tuesday it’s forming a new business called GM Energy for energy management products and services to expand growth opportunities beyond selling vehicles. Ultium Charge 360, introduced in April, will be part of GM Energy, and its portfolio of integrated public charging networks and mobile apps will expand. The company also introduced… Continue reading GM creates new energy business

GM to invest in Australian minerals company to secure nickel, cobalt supplies

General Motors Co. on Tuesday said it has secured a new source of nickel and cobalt for its Ultium battery cells through an investment of up to $69 million in an Australian minerals exploration company. The Detroit automaker announced it is investing in Queensland Pacific Metals for the development of the company’s proposed Townsville Energy… Continue reading GM to invest in Australian minerals company to secure nickel, cobalt supplies

Stellantis details ‘circular economy’ business unit to get most use from parts

A new division of the maker of Jeep SUVs and Ram pickup trucks has the mission of ensuring the vehicles and their parts last as long as possible as the industry battles parts constraints and fears of electric-vehicle battery shortages in the future. Stellantis NV’s “circular economy” business unit is one of seven pillars of… Continue reading Stellantis details ‘circular economy’ business unit to get most use from parts

Bay Area EV Drivers Helped Prevent Blackouts During 2022 Heat Waves with MCE Load-Shifting Program

Residents Earned Cash Back for Shifting 5 MWh of Usage Out of 4 to 9 p.m. through MCE Sync Program SAN RAFAEL and CONCORD, Calif., Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — ev.energy, a global provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging software, and Recurve, the open-source platform that enables planning, procurement, and demand flexibility for virtual power… Continue reading Bay Area EV Drivers Helped Prevent Blackouts During 2022 Heat Waves with MCE Load-Shifting Program