A new $3 million program will help Michigan businesses switch their fleets to electric vehicles. The “PowerMIFleet” program from Consumers Energy will offer rebates of up to $50,000 each to companies that install EV charging stations. Brian Wheeler, Consumers Energy’s media-relations manager, said any size operation can take part. “It could be just a business […]
General Motors Escalates The Electric Vehicle Arms Race
General Motors Co on Wednesday boosted its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles, pulled ahead plans for two U.S. battery plants and forecast stronger-than-expected second-quarter profits. The No. 1 U.S. automaker said it will now spend $35 billion through 2025 on EVs, an increase of 75% from March 2020 before the COVID-19 pandemic shut down […]
American Electric Vehicle Startup Canoo to Build Plant in Oklahoma
Until the plant opens, VDL Nedcar in the Netherlands will build Canoo’s seven-seat vehicle for the US and European markets. It will employ more than 2,000 people and will also have assembly as well as a body and paint shop. An electric vehicle from the startup Canoo. U.S. electric vehicle startup Canoo said on Thursday […]
KSEB to Commission 56 Electric Vehicle Charging Stations
Aim is to establish 250 stations in the long run. The Kerala State Electricity Board (KSEB) expects to commission 56 new electric vehicle charging stations this year. Thirty of the stations are being set up under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles-II (FAME India-II) scheme of the Union government, while administrative […]
Grants Go to Electric Vehicle Chargers in 7 Alabama Counties
Money from a legal settlement will be used to provide funding to add charging stations for electric vehicles at 18 sites in seven Alabama counties. The governor’s office says grants totaling $4.1 million will help fund installing of chargers at fueling stations near interstates and other major highways. The money will provide as much as […]
Willmott Dixon Delivers Electric Vehicle Charging Points at Over 100 Sites
Following Willmott Dixon’s pledge to become a zero-carbon company by 2030, it will roll out the delivery of electric vehicle charge points across its sites and offices. Willmott Dixon is working with electric vehicle charging specialist Rolec to install charging points at more than 100 locations across its sites and offices in England and Wales […]
Skoda’s Electric Vehicle Roadmap: Two New Skoda EVs Incoming
Two new Skoda electric vehicles are likely to join the Enyaq iV SUV in years to come, we tell you what to expect and whether these vehicles are likely to make it to India. Skoda Enyaq coupe likely to go on sale internationally next year. ID3 based crossover is likely to follow. Skoda evaluating a […]
Ford-Backed Battery Maker Solid Power to Go Public Via $1.2 Billion SPAC Deal
The company, which produces rechargeable batteries for automobiles as well as mobile power markets, will have $600 million in cash after completing the merger with Decarbonization Plus Acquisition Corp III. Solid Power Inc, an electric-vehicle battery maker backed by Ford Motor Co and BMW, said on Tuesday it would go public by merging with a […]
JLR developing prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle based on Land Rover Defender
Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday said it is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the new version of its premium SUV, Land Rover Defender. Tata Motors-owned Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) on Tuesday said it is developing a prototype hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) based on the […]
ESF Creates New Electric Vehicle Charging Hub in Syracuse
Ten new electric vehicle charging stations installed by the SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) will create one of the largest and most affordable publicly accessible charging hubs in Syracuse. ESF began installing the electric-vehicle (EV) charging stations on and near its campus this month to serve both the campus community and the […]