The federal charging infrastructure investment included in President Biden’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law moved a step closer to reality, as the US Departments of Transportation and Energy released some details of the new National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. The NEVI Formula Program will provide a billion bucks per year for the next five years… Continue reading DOE and DOT provide more details of National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
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Emporia Energy and BREK Electronics to develop bidirectional EV charger
Energy management specialist Emporia Energy has partnered with BREK Electronics to develop a bidirectional EV charger that can transfer power from a vehicle to a building and/or the grid. The new product is scheduled to go on sale in North America in 2023 at a price under $1,500. BREK, which specializes in silicon carbide-based power… Continue reading Emporia Energy and BREK Electronics to develop bidirectional EV charger
Tesla recalls over 500,000 U.S. vehicles to fix pedestrian warning sounds
The logo of car manufacturer Tesla is seen at a dealership in London, Britain, May 14, 2021. REUTERS/Matthew Childs/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register WASHINGTON, Feb 10 (Reuters) – Electric car maker Tesla Inc (TSLA.O) is recalling 578,607 vehicles in the United States because pedestrians may not be able to… Continue reading Tesla recalls over 500,000 U.S. vehicles to fix pedestrian warning sounds
Eni signs deals with 19 companies for carbon storage in UK project
Eni is investing in carbon capture and storage businesses as part of its drive to be carbon neutral by 2050. MILAN: Italian energy group Eni said it had signed a total of 19 agreements with companies to capture and store their carbon emissions as part of its HyNet North West project in the UK. Eni… Continue reading Eni signs deals with 19 companies for carbon storage in UK project
World NM: Automotive industry sounds alarm over expansion of e-charging stations001723
Germany has fallen far behind its targets for expanding e-car infrastructure and will likely miss its 2030 e-mobility target. Germany, France and the Netherlands together account for 70% of the charging stations, even though the three countries have only a third of the EU’s population. Instead of 60 kilometres, the VDA calls for charging stations… Continue reading World NM: Automotive industry sounds alarm over expansion of e-charging stations001723
Tesla recalling ‘Boombox’ feature that obscures pedestrian warning noise
Tesla announced a recall of about 579,000 vehicles that have the novelty “Boombox” external music software feature (via Bloomberg). The company plans to remedy the issue by removing the Boombox function via an over-the-air software update, the National Highway Traffic Administration said. The recall affects all 2020–2022 Tesla Model S, X, and Y vehicles and… Continue reading Tesla recalling ‘Boombox’ feature that obscures pedestrian warning noise
U.S. to detail USD 5 billion plan to fund EV charging network
By 2030, Biden wants 50% of all new vehicles sold to be electric or plug-in hybrid electric models and 500,000 new EV charging stations; he has not endorsed phasing out new gasoline-powered vehicle sales by 2030. The Biden administration on Thursday plans to detail how it will award nearly $5 billion over five years to… Continue reading U.S. to detail USD 5 billion plan to fund EV charging network
Glickenhaus Hydrogen Fuel Cell Boot Makes More Sense Than You Think – Muscle Cars and Trucks Media
Nearly a year ago now, Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus (SCG) – the boutique vehicle manufacturer founded by wealthy film producer and financier James Glickenhaus – teased a forthcoming hydrogen-fueled Boot Zero off-road truck that will tackle the grueling Baja 1000 desert race. Back then, it existed only as a CAD model. But today… It still only… Continue reading Glickenhaus Hydrogen Fuel Cell Boot Makes More Sense Than You Think – Muscle Cars and Trucks Media
California sues Tesla over ‘racial segregation’ claims at factory
California sues Tesla over ‘racial segregation’ claims at factory State takes legal action over allegations of widespread discrimination and harassment of black staff at plant near San Francisco The legal action follows complaints from hundreds of workers at the Fremont factory. Photograph: Ben Margot/AP The legal action follows complaints from hundreds of workers at the… Continue reading California sues Tesla over ‘racial segregation’ claims at factory
California agency sues Tesla for alleged racial discrimination and harassment
The California Department of Fair Employment and Housing filed a lawsuit against Tesla on Wednesday alleging racial discrimination and harassment. The complaint, which was filed in state court, calls out issues at Tesla’s Fremont, California manufacturing plant. The California agency had received “hundreds of complaints from workers” and found evidence that the Fremont factory is… Continue reading California agency sues Tesla for alleged racial discrimination and harassment