U.S. Adjusts EV Tax Credit Rules, Sparks Controversy
The U.S. Treasury Department recently updated the rules for electric vehicle (EV) tax credits under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, stirring up a bit of a storm.
Major Truck Manufacturers Join Forces in PACT to Accelerate Electric Truck Infrastructure
Three major medium- and heavy-duty truck manufacturers - Daimler Truck North America (DTNA), Navistar Inc., and Volvo Group North America - have teamed up to create Powering America’s Commercial Transportation (PACT), an initiative aimed at advancing electric truck infrastructure.
Biden Administration Pledges $623 Million for Electric Vehicle Charging Network Expansion
The Biden administration is injecting $623 million into the nation's electric vehicle charging network, with a focus on disadvantaged communities and freight trucks.
European Electric Vehicle Battery Supply Chain Faces Delays as Companies Prioritize US Market
The development of a European battery supply chain for electric vehicles independent of China is facing significant delays as companies shift their focus to the US market due to clean energy subsidies offered by the US Inflation Reduction Act.
EV Charging Infrastructure Requires Urgent Upgrades to Support Auto Industry Transition
Automakers are investing heavily in electric vehicles (EVs), but surveys show that Americans are hesitant to adopt them, largely due to concerns about charging infrastructure.
Tesla Seeks Funding for Megachargers
Tesla is planning to revolutionize the charging infrastructure for its fully electric long-haul trucks in the US.
Tesla's Ambitious Plan Includes Forging a Texas-to-California Semi-Charging Route
Tesla Inc. aims to secure nearly $100 million from the U.S. government to construct nine electric semi-truck charging stations along a route from Texas to California, as revealed in emails seen by Bloomberg News.
WattEV Launches Public Truck Charging Depot at Long Beach Port
Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) startup WattEV has opened its first public charging depot at the Port of Long Beach, providing charging services to all truck operators rather than just exclusive fleets.
Building a National Network of EV Chargers: Progress and Challenges
The National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program (NEVI Program) under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act aims to establish a nationwide network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.
The implications of Tesla's charging partnerships with Ford and GM for the electric vehicle industry
Ford Motor, General Motors, and Tesla have made significant strides in revolutionizing the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in North America.
Schneider announces the capacity to simultaneously charge 32 battery-powered trucks at its California facility
Schneider National Inc. has inaugurated a new electric charging depot at its South El Monte Intermodal Operations Center in California to support its fleet of approximately 100 battery-powered Class 8 trucks, specifically the Freightliner eCascadia battery electric trucks (BETs).
GM's electric vehicles to tap into Tesla's expansive charging network
General Motors (GM) has announced that its electric vehicles (EVs) will be able to use Tesla's extensive charging network starting in early 2024.
The development of a megawatt charging system for electric trucks is progressing
An international high-speed charging standard for heavy-duty electric trucks is closer to becoming a reality as the United States and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a shared vision for standardization.