Fleet electrification specialist In-Charge Energy has launched a new business unit specifically designed to secure grants and incentives that may be available under the recently enacted Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (aka the Bipartisan Infrastructure Deal). In-Charge says its Invest in America E-Fleet Task Force will help position the company to secure millions in funding… Continue reading In-Charge Energy’s new task force will angle for federal fleet electrification funding
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German startup HeyCharge facilitates EVSE installation in parking garages
BMW i Ventures, the BMW Group’s venture capital firm, has invested in German startup HeyCharge, which is on a mission to install EV charging stations in locations such as apartment complexes and office buildings. “HeyCharge enables EV charging without an internet connection, which is a key enabler to cover untapped white spots,” said Kasper Sage,… Continue reading German startup HeyCharge facilitates EVSE installation in parking garages
@Toyota: Mobility 54 Investment SAS agreed partnership with Aceleron -investment and commercial programs to make the most sustainable batteries for the Africa- Battery reuse and rebuild to contribute carbon neutrality and circular economy in Africa –
Mobility 54 Investment SAS (“Mobility 54”) – the corporate venture capital subsidiary of Toyota Tsusho Corporation (“Toyota Tsusho”) and CFAO SAS (“CFAO”) – invested in Aceleron Limited (“Aceleron”) – engaging in battery rebuild and reuse in UK and Kenya. Go to Source
@BMW: BMW Manufacturing Sets Production Record in 2021.001698
Spartanburg, S.C.- January 18, 2022… BMW Manufacturing set a new production record during 2021, producing 433,810 BMW X vehicles during the year. This is a 20 percent increase over last year’s production and breaks the previous record of 411,620 units set in 2019. Additionally, the plant produced a record number of plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs)… Continue reading @BMW: BMW Manufacturing Sets Production Record in 2021.001698
China’s CATL launches battery swap service for electric cars
SHANGHAI (Reuters) — China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd. on Tuesday launched a battery swap service for electric vehicles called EVOGO, which it said would allow drivers to change car batteries in one minute. The battery maker will set up swap stations in 10 cities around China and users will be able to access the service… Continue reading China’s CATL launches battery swap service for electric cars
Carlos Tavares: with the electric car, “the brutality of change creates a social risk”
Posted on Jan 18, 2022 at 6:15 p.m.Updated on Jan 18, 2022 at 6:20 p.m. The Stellantis group was born a year ago: are you satisfied with the results compared to the objectives you set for yourself? Yes, very, especially in the context of 2021 which has been a complicated year. We had to deal… Continue reading Carlos Tavares: with the electric car, “the brutality of change creates a social risk”
AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA EXPANDS PRESENCE IN NORTH AMERICA
MUNICH, and CAMBIANO, Italy, Jan. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Automobili Pininfarina has expanded its US presence with the appointment of two new retail partners in key locations. Newport Beach Automotive Group in Orange County and Lake Forest Sportscars in Chicago will be responsible for the sale of the award-winning new Battista pure-electric hyper GT, which… Continue reading AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA EXPANDS PRESENCE IN NORTH AMERICA
EV Connect Introduces Industry’s Most Flexible Electric Vehicle Charging Solution Designed for Fleets
The City of Porterville, Calif., located in the San Joaquin Valley, is expanding its leadership in municipal sustainability by deploying EV charging to take advantage of its quick and convenient access to key transportation routes. In addition to serving more than 20 of its own fleet vans to buses, the City of Porterville can now… Continue reading EV Connect Introduces Industry’s Most Flexible Electric Vehicle Charging Solution Designed for Fleets
Toyota Ventures leads seed extension into Agtonomy, turning tractors into autonomous vehicles
Agtonomy co-founder and CEO Tim Bucher was born and raised on a farm and was deep into his own farming business when he took a computer course while at UC Davis and got hooked. It was that parallel agriculture/technology career that led him to start Agtonomy, a hybrid autonomy and tele-assist service startup that turns… Continue reading Toyota Ventures leads seed extension into Agtonomy, turning tractors into autonomous vehicles
Human Horizons’ HiPhi X Tops China Luxury Electric Vehicle Sales for the 2nd Half of 2021
With 919 vehicle sold in December and total 3,742 in the second half of 2021, the HiPhi X captured the top spot over prestigious international and domestic automakers such as Porsche, Mercedes-Benz, and Hongqi. This marks the first time a domestic car manufacturer has topped sales chart in the luxury segment for vehicles priced at… Continue reading Human Horizons’ HiPhi X Tops China Luxury Electric Vehicle Sales for the 2nd Half of 2021