Six of the eastern US’s largest major utilities have announced a plan to develop a seamless network of DC fast charging stations connecting major highway systems from the Atlantic Coast through the Midwest and South, and into the Gulf and Central Plains regions. The newly-formed Electric Highway Coalition is made up of American Electric Power,… Continue reading TVA and five other major utilities team up to build comprehensive DC fast charging network
Tag: Electric vehicles
Rivian Adventure Network may offer 300 kW of charging power
Rivian is targeting the sporty set with its upcoming R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV. The company understands the importance of public charging infrastructure, and it plans to roll out its own network—one that will cater to its target demographic. In addition to fast chargers located in the usual locations along interstate highways, the Rivian… Continue reading Rivian Adventure Network may offer 300 kW of charging power
Bosch will cut 700 jobs in Rodez by 2025
For the Bosch plant in Rodez, this is yet another blow. The management announced Friday in the social and economic committee (CSE), then to all employees, that the Aveyron site will have only 500 employees in 2025, against 1,200 today. Management is committed to maintaining these 500 positions until 2027, and to seek internal and… Continue reading Bosch will cut 700 jobs in Rodez by 2025
@Toyota: From Smoke to Water: How Toyota Engineers in California are Helping to Clear the Air with Hydrogen
The difference between the exhaust of a diesel engine and the emissions from a hydrogen fuel cell is literally night and day. Most diesel engines used in industrial equipment and stationary generators spew thick black smoke while hydrogen powered fuel cells emit nothing but pure water. The difference is startling, and it’s a big reason… Continue reading @Toyota: From Smoke to Water: How Toyota Engineers in California are Helping to Clear the Air with Hydrogen
Trolls Are Spreading a Rumor That Elon Musk Is Dead
“We absolutely must find a replacement for Mr. Musk before announcing his death publicly.” RIP Elon Let’s get the obvious out of the way first: Elon Musk does not appear to be dead. But today, trolls on Twitter started flooding the social media network with made-up screenshots using the hashtag #RIPElon. Some screenshots showed faked… Continue reading Trolls Are Spreading a Rumor That Elon Musk Is Dead
Mumbai: Up to 4% dip in electricity rates; e-vehicle charging also cheaper
The drop will be a relief to many residential, commercial and industrial users who were financially hit in the Covid-19 lockdown. Pending power bill payments today amount to over Rs 45,000 crore across the state, said sources. MUMBAI: The overall electricity tariff across power utilities in the city will either remain unchanged or decrease up… Continue reading Mumbai: Up to 4% dip in electricity rates; e-vehicle charging also cheaper
Gahlot seeks participation of RWAs, MLAs to encourage people in Delhi adopt electric vehicles
Gahlot urged MLA’s to interact with residents of RWAs in their respective constituencies about EVs and sensitize them by organising door-to-door campaign and street-corner meetings. New Delhi: Transport minister Kailash Gahlot on Friday sought the participation of RWAs and MLAs in the ongoing ‘Switch Delhi‘ campaign aimed at encouraging people to adopt electric vehicles to… Continue reading Gahlot seeks participation of RWAs, MLAs to encourage people in Delhi adopt electric vehicles
Tencent-backed Aiways breaks into Europe and China EV market
SHANGHAI — Chinese electric vehicle startup Aiways is expanding its sales footprint in Europe, where more electric cars were sold last year than in China. Aiways has pursued this strategy since it was founded in 2017, as it looks to grow outside China’s fiercely competitive domestic market. The Shanghai-based pure-play EV manufacturer sealed deals with… Continue reading Tencent-backed Aiways breaks into Europe and China EV market
Martinrea International Inc. Reports Full-Year Results and Record Fourth-Quarter Earnings, and Declares Dividend
TORONTO, March 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Martinrea International Inc. (TSX : MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier engaged in the design, development and manufacturing of highly engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion Systems, today announced the release of its financial results for the year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020 and that… Continue reading Martinrea International Inc. Reports Full-Year Results and Record Fourth-Quarter Earnings, and Declares Dividend
Opinion: Using a PCP deal to take the worry out of buying an EV
I’m a bit credit averse generally, but the EV’s coming of age has wiped away any lingering doubts about using PCP in my mind. The rate of technical progress is mind-boggling. With charging speeds doubling, game-changing solid state batteries poised to come on the market and no doubt more around the corner we may not… Continue reading Opinion: Using a PCP deal to take the worry out of buying an EV