At the worst state of charging reliability, nearly 40% of EV charging attempts across the US resulted in failure last year, up from 15% in 2021. On the whole, one in five electric vehicle charging sessions didn’t go through in 2022, as chargers were plagued by vandalism and software or hardware glitches. One in five […]
Itochu to supply renewable energy to Meta in US, Amazon in Japan – EQ Mag
Japanese trading house Itochu Corp has agreed to supply wind-generated power to Meta Platforms in the United States and solar energy to Amazon in Japan, it said on Wednesday. Itochu would supply wind-generated power to Meta from the Texas-based Prairie Switch Wind project, set to have capacity of 160 megawatts when launched towards the end […]
Wireless charging offers hope for mass electric vehicle use – EQ Mag
Trials in Germany and the US could reduce the size of batteries needed and end drivers’ ‘range anxiety’ An hour’s drive south of Stuttgart lies a modest stretch of road that may represent the future of electric vehicle charging. This kilometre-long strip in the German town of Balingen will, later this year, host the world’s […]
Here’s Why Free Electric Car Charging Should be Banned – EQ Mag
It’s ruining the public EV charging experience. Nearly every non-Tesla electric vehicle sold in the US today comes with some variation of a free charging offer than can be redeemed on a specific public EV charging network. The offers range from three years of free unlimited charging all the way down to two complimentary free […]
How China built the world’s biggest EV charging network – and left the US far behind – EQ Mag
China built 650,000 public EV chargers last year — 10 times the number in the US. The car is undoubtedly an American icon, and so too — in its own way — is the humble gas station. There’s the one in California’s Central Valley where James Dean made a last stop to refuel before his […]
Why the economics of electrification make this decarbonization transition different – EQ Mag
The economics of decarbonizing fleets are demonstrably viable. Now commercial transport operators need to identify the best way to capture value. US fleet decarbonization would not just be good for the planet; it also makes compelling economic sense. Based on the total cost of ownership (TCO), battery electric vehicles (BEVs) will outperform their internal-combustion-engine (ICE) […]
India, one of top three auto markets, is short of EV buyers – EQ Mag
Consumers are back and willing to spend on electric vehicles in India, but the infrastructure to support the sector is lagging. Hybrids could be the answer India is now among the top three auto markets in the world. A feat indeed, but it’s being driven by internal combustion-engine cars even as global pressures force a […]
Tesla Slashed Prices on Its EVs with a Nearly 20% Drop for Model Y in the US – EQ Mag
On January 14, Tesla officially slashed prices on its EV models in the US, with the long-range Model Y costing only $52,990 now, almost 20% ($13,000) cheaper compared to its price a day ago. The EV maker has largely cut prices for all models from the most affordable Model 3 to the most lavish Model […]
As more electric vehicles hit the road, our charging habits must change – here’s why – EQ Mag
The race is on to decarbonize road transport and get drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EVs). There were 16.5 million electric vehicles on the world’s roads in 2020 – this is expected to rise to 300 million by 2030. But with these rising numbers, the US grid could struggle without investment and changes in […]
Toward a more orderly US energy transition: Six key action areas – EQ Mag
The US drive to decarbonize is at an inflection point. Critical actions could accelerate the transition while enhancing energy affordability and supporting inclusive economic growth. The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA)—as well as the commitments made by the federal government to cut greenhouse-gas (GHG) emissions by 50 to 52 percent by 2030 and […]