Tag: US

Affinity EV secured a €40 million contract with Qmerit, expanding its presence to the US and Britain.The start-up's platform enables car dealerships to sell EV packages and set up charging departments in the US.Affinity...

The US government is investing $150 million to repair and upgrade 4,500 existing EV charging points nationwide, beginning with a station in Washington, DC.The upgrades will increase charging speeds from 50 kW to 150...

The Kindred EV Bronco, debuted at Monterey Car Week, combines retro style with modern luxury for $225,000.It features a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system with an 80kWh battery, producing 402 horsepower and 492 lb-ft torque.The redesigned...

350 US mayors commit to electrify 50% of city fleets by 2030 and boost public EV chargers by 500%.The plan supports the Biden-Harris goal of 50% electric vehicle sales by 2030, aiming to cut...

AmpUp and EVSE are installing 150 streetlight-mounted Level 2 EV chargers in LA, reducing costs and risks.LABSL manages this initiative, aiming to install 10,000 EV chargers and switch to energy-efficient LED bulbs.The project aligns...

Volvo Technology of America receives $208 million grant from the Energy Department to accelerate U.S. electric truck production.Funding supports Volvo Group’s facilities in Pennsylvania and Virginia, advancing their transition to zero-emission manufacturing.Initiative aims to...

The Biden administration is granting $1.7 billion to boost electric vehicle manufacturing in eight key battleground states.Major carmakers like GM and Fiat Chrysler will use funds to create and retain thousands of union jobs.These...

bp pulse and Simon Property Group collaborate to deploy 900+ ultra-fast EV chargers across the US by early 2026.Focus on key regions like the West Coast, East Coast, Sun Belt, and Great Lakes meeting...

Toyota joins IONNA, a joint venture with seven major automakers, to expand EV charging across North America.IONNA will install 30,000 charging ports by 2030, supporting NACS and CCS standards, starting this year.Toyota's BEV lineup,...

Tesla's Q2 vehicle deliveries fell by 5%, but smaller-than-expected decline boosted shares by over 10%.Stronger-than-expected sales in China and the US helped Tesla deliver 443,956 vehicles, surpassing Wall Street estimates.Tesla faces competition from new,...

Amplify Cell Technologies begins construction of a battery cell factory in Marshall County, Mississippi.The joint venture involves Accelera, Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding LLC, PACCAR, with $2-3 billion investment.Facility to annually produce 21...

Battery electric vehicles in China are projected to exceed 50% of total sales by 2030, two years early.US and Europe face EV sales plateau due to affordability, infrastructure issues, and economic uncertainty, despite optimistic...

Volvo introduces world's first "battery passport" for its EX90 SUV.The digital document uses blockchain to track the origin and environmental impact of the car's battery.Available to both consumers (highlights) and regulators (detailed data), it...

Verge Motorcycles opens US electric motorbike stores in Los Angeles on June 1 and San Jose on June 6.Features include the advanced Starmatter platform and Starmatter Vision with multiple cameras and radar.Recent expansion includes...

U.S. Government raises tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 25% to 100% to protect domestic production.Biden administration targets China's market dominance and subsidies, citing national security concerns.EU investigates Chinese electric car dumping, considering tariffs...

IEA's Global EV Outlook predicts significant growth, with China, Europe and the US booming in electric car adoption by 2030.Electric vehicles are set to capture over 20% of the global market share in 2024.Challenges...

$580 Million paid for EV tax credits in the U.S. this year.IRS receives 100,000 Point-of-Sale EV reports since January 1st.$7,500 tax credit for new electric car buyers in the U.S. gains significant popularity.The IRS...

California welcomes Daimler's RIZON trucks, advancing sustainable transport.RIZON trucks deployed across sectors, proving versatility and impact.Swift compliance with zero-emission rules, and incentives support transition.California businesses have turned to RIZON Truck for swift action on...

Introduces bp's first US Gigahub EV charging station in Houston, Texas.Featuring 24 DC fast-charging points and Tritium technology.Emphasises bp's commitment to sustainable energy and global EV infrastructure expansion.bp pulse unveils its inaugural bp pulse...

Einride unveils North America's largest electric heavy-duty freight charging site in Los Angeles.Strategically located near Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, Lynwood Station boasts 65 chargers.Collaboration with Voltera advances US freight system toward...

Rivian enables Tesla Supercharger access via NACS adapters, alleviating range anxiety for EV owners.Rivian integrates Superchargers into its navigation, offers free adapters initially, and expands its own charging network.Rivian's initiative enhances EV industry, integrates...

Illinois continues its US-leading push for electric vehicles under its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Programme (NEVI).The state’s Department of Transportation has opened the first round of funding opportunities to build charging stations in the...

California charges ahead with 100,000+ public EV chargers, alongside 500,000 at-home stations.Approved funding boosts California's charging network, with over 50% directed to communities impacted by pollution.25% of new car sales in California are zero-emission...

Polestar 3 production starts in Chengdu, China, and sets sights on the USA.CEO Thomas Ingenlath emphasises the transformative milestone for Polestar's three-car lineup.Production in South Carolina, USA, marks a significant move, aligning with Polestar's...