Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canada has put forward “a number of solutions” for resolving its complaint over a proposed U.S. tax incentive on electric vehicles made only by unionized American workers. Canada has slammed the tax credit as a violation of the North American trade pact between Canada, the U.S. and Mexico, saying it… Continue reading Canada proposes deal to align electric vehicle credits with U.S.
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@VW Group: Volkswagen Group creates European company for its battery business004349
Volkswagen establishes a European company (Société Européenne) to consolidate activities along the value chain for batteries – from processing raw materials to developing a unified Volkswagen battery to managing the European gigafactories. The company’s scope will include new business models based around reusing discarded car batteries and recycling the valuable raw materials they contain. The… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group creates European company for its battery business004349
Researchers trigger new exploit by renaming an iPhone and a Tesla
Security researchers investigating the recently discovered and “extremely bad” Log4Shell exploit claim to have used it on devices as varied as iPhones and Tesla cars. Per screenshots shared online, changing the device name of an iPhone or Tesla to a special exploit string was enough to trigger a ping from Apple or Tesla servers, indicating… Continue reading Researchers trigger new exploit by renaming an iPhone and a Tesla
Oil giant bp acquires EV fleet infrastructure specialist AMPLY Power
The European oil comanies bp, Shell and Total have been buying up companies in many charging infrastructure-related fields. Now this trend has spread to the US, as bp announces the acquisition of AMPLY Power, a charging and energy management provider for EV fleets. Under the terms of the agreement, AMPLY Power will continue to operate… Continue reading Oil giant bp acquires EV fleet infrastructure specialist AMPLY Power
Tesla expands system to prevent gas cars from ICEing Superchargers
If there’s one thing that will make a greenie see red, it’s pulling up to a public charging stall only to find that it’s been ICEd out by a gas-burning vehicle (which always seems to be a giant truck or SUV with bellicose bumper stickers). In 2019, Tesla began testing anti-ICEing devices that pop up… Continue reading Tesla expands system to prevent gas cars from ICEing Superchargers
Fleet EV alliance calls on US government to promote open charging standards
The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance (CEVA) has sent an open letter to the US DOE, DOT and GSA, urging officials to develop charging infrastructure programs that incorporate open standards such as the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP) and Open Charge Point Interface (OCPI). CEVA is a group of 28 companies that advocates for zero-emission vehicles.… Continue reading Fleet EV alliance calls on US government to promote open charging standards
Elon Musk Says That Politically, He’s a “Utopian Anarchist”
Tesla CEO Elon Musk isn’t one to follow rules, particularly when he thinks they’re bogus. The billionaire likes to envision a world, or perhaps a much smaller society on Mars, in which everybody can do as they please without a greater hierarchy of power. “If there’s a utopia where people have access to any goods… Continue reading Elon Musk Says That Politically, He’s a “Utopian Anarchist”
New German government to revamp incentives for electric cars
Robert Habeck, Germany’s new economy and climate minister, said the government is trying to ensure “continuity” while it works on a new system. BERLIN: Germany‘s new government said Monday it is extending the country’s current system of incentive payments for buyers of electric and hybrid cars for a year but then plans to impose tougher… Continue reading New German government to revamp incentives for electric cars
USO Opens New Center at Fort Hamilton to Serve One of America’s Busiest Military Entrance Processing Stations
“As one of more than 250 USO centers, this new facility will ensure that service members always have access to the USO from day one,” said J.D. Crouch II, CEO and President of the USO. “We are proud to stand alongside our nation’s finest as they embark upon or continue their military journey.” The new… Continue reading USO Opens New Center at Fort Hamilton to Serve One of America’s Busiest Military Entrance Processing Stations
Lightning eMotors Announces Strategic EV Battery Partnership for Supply of CATL Battery Systems
Lightning eMotors signs two-year agreement to purchase 175 megawatt-hours (MWh) of CATL battery products CATL products chosen due to their proven track record for safety, reliability, and long life-cycle Agreement further diversifies Lightning eMotors’ battery pack options, enhancing the company’s ability to produce and deliver new vehicles at a faster pace Lightning eMotors working with… Continue reading Lightning eMotors Announces Strategic EV Battery Partnership for Supply of CATL Battery Systems