Biden’s Push For Electric Vehicles Hits A Huge Roadblock — A New Anti-Slave Labor Law
Biden’s Push For Electric Vehicles Hits A Huge Roadblock — A New Anti-Slave Labor Law Reagan Reese on June 21, 2022 A new law prevents …
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Electric automakers make last-ditch plea for more tax credits before U.S. election
By David Shepardson and Tina Bellon (Reuters) – Shifting political winds during the U.S. November mid-term elections could spell trouble for automakers’ hopes of getting …
Audi to invest $320.2 million to boost electric engine output in Hungary
BUDAPEST – German carmaker Audi’s Hungarian unit will invest 120 billion forints ($320.2 million) to ramp up electric engine production at its factory in western …
New Jersey Democrats Continue Push for Electric School Buses
Trenton, NJ – In a future version of New Jersey, if all goes to plan according to state Democrats, you will no longer smell diesel fumes …
Faraday Future says it doesn’t need more funds to launch FF91 electric luxury car
By Akash Sriram (Reuters) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric will be able to launch its FF91 luxury vehicle without the need for additional funding, Chief …
Electric Last Mile Solutions initiates bankruptcy proceedings
(Reuters) – Electric Last Mile Solutions said in a filing https://www.sec.gov/ix?doc=/Archives/edgar/data/1784168/000121390022032839/ea161577-f8k_electrilast.htm on Tuesday the U.S. commercial electric vehicle startup had commenced bankruptcy proceedings and blamed …
Work Underway to Strengthen Local Penn Power Electric System
More than 15,000 customers in Mercer and Crawford counties expected to benefit from work CLARK, Pa., June 14, 2022 — Penn Power, a FirstEnergy Corp. …
BMW to test ONE’s advanced battery in its iX electric SUV
By Paul Lienert DETROIT – BMW will install and test a long-range battery developed by Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE) in the German automaker’s …
Vigna to set out Ferrari’s route into electric vehicle era
By Giulio Piovaccari MILAN – Nine months after taking the top job, Ferrari CEO Benedetto Vigna will be expected this week to explain how the …
EV maker Electric Last Mile Solutions files for bankruptcy
(Reuters) – U.S. commercial electric vehicle maker Electric Last Mile Solutions Inc (ELMS) said on Sunday it is planning to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, …
U.S. proposes standards for fast electric vehicle charging projects
By David Shepardson WASHINGTON – The U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) on Thursday proposed minimum standards and requirements for electric vehicle (EV) charging projects funded under …
WalMart expands transportation partnerships with electric, hydrogen vehicle pilots
By Tina Bellon and Siddharth Cavale (Reuters) – Retail giant Walmart Inc on Wednesday said it was expanding transportation pilots with manufacturers of electric, hydrogen …
VW’s CUPRA to launch three electric models by 2025
By Joan Faus BARCELONA – Volkswagen’s Spanish brand CUPRA will launch three electric models by 2025, including what would be its first fully electric vehicle …
Rivian R1T electric truck ‘way underpriced,’ but room to improve – expert
By Paul Lienert (Reuters) – The Rivian R1T, one of the first electric pickup trucks on the market, is “way underpriced,” according to a manufacturing …
GENESIS DELIVERS FIRST GV60 ELECTRIC VEHICLE IN THE U.S.
“GV60’s design is simply breathtaking and you can’t beat its curb appeal,” said Wayne. “I wanted to be part of the next generation of luxury …
Electric vehicles not the only way to meet CO2 targets, Italy car lobby says
MILAN – Electric vehicles are not the only effective route to reducing carbon emissions produced by the car industry, the head of Italy’s automotive lobby …
Britain’s electric car charge faces battery challenge
By Nick Carey and Kate Holton BLYTH, England – Britain risks falling behind in the race to establish an electric car industry if it can’t …
Vanpowers Bike will Launch the World’s First Electric Bike with an Assembled Frame on Indiegogo, on May 24, 2022, with More Than 10 Customized Colors
Many one-piece frames on the market are mainly heated at high temperatures after welding, and repeated shape correction and polishing are performed manually. However, after …
Over Half The Country At Risk Of ‘Energy Emergencies’ This Summer, Electric Grid Analysis Shows
Over Half The Country At Risk Of ‘Energy Emergencies’ This Summer, Electric Grid Analysis Shows Thomas Catenacci on May 19, 2022 Millions of Americans across …
Mercedes aims to fuel road to electric luxury with ‘desire’
BERLIN -Mercedes-Benz outlined a new strategy fuelled by “creating desire” through scarcity at a strategy day on the French Cote d’Azur, where it showcased its …
Volkswagen, Mahindra explore partnership for electric vehicle components
By Aditi Shah NEW DELHI – Germany’s Volkswagen AG is exploring a partnership to supply electric components to Indian automaker Mahindra and Mahindra, the companies …
FULLY ELECTRIC GENESIS GV60 ARRIVES IN THE UNITED STATES
The Genesis GV60 enters the US market as a bold first step in the brand’s move towards a lineup of fully electrified vehicles. It offers …
REE Automotive to hold customer tests of electric van in Detroit
By Nick Carey LONDON – REE Automotive, which develops rolling chassis for commercial electric vehicles (EVs), said on Tuesday that it will start customer tests …
Toyota rolls out first battery electric car in cautious debut as rivals go full-throttle
By Satoshi Sugiyama and Maki Shiraki TOKYO – Toyota Motor Corp rolls out its first mass-produced battery electric car in Japan on Thursday for lease …
Vanpowers Bike will Launch the World’s First Electric Bike with an Assembled Frame on Indiegogo, on May 24, 2022, with More Than 10 Customized Colors
Many one-piece frames on the market are mainly heated at high temperatures after welding, and repeated shape correction and polishing are performed manually. However, after …
Progressive New Jersey is Actually the Worst State for Electric Car Owners, Report
TOMS RIVER, NJ – New Jersey is one of the top blue-state and progressive strongholds in America, led by a highly progressive governor, but ironically, …
Ohio Edison Invests Nearly $22 Million in Tree Trimming Efforts to Reinforce Electric System During Severe Weather
Work includes trimming along nearly 4,800 miles of power lines in 2022 AKRON, Ohio, May 3, 2022 — Ohio Edison, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) …
The Illuminating Company Invests $16.5 Million in Tree Trimming Efforts to Reinforce Electric System During Severe Weather
Work includes trimming along nearly 2,000 miles of power lines in 2022 BRECKSVILLE, Ohio, May 3, 2022 — The Illuminating Company, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy …
New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy Just Sued the Post Office for Not Buying Enough Electric Vehicles
TRENTON, NJ – It’s no secret that Governor Phil Murphy (D-New Jersey) has used the Office of the Attorney General as a social and political …
Ford Reports Devastating Losses Thanks To Electric Vehicle Gamble
Ford Reports Devastating Losses Thanks To Electric Vehicle Gamble Thomas Catenacci on April 28, 2022 Major U.S. automaker Ford blamed its sizable investment in electric …
Serbia inks $200 million deal with Stellantis to produce electric cars
SARAJEVO – Serbia on Thursday signed a 190 million euro ($199.67 million) deal with Franco-Italian car maker Stellantis for the production of an electric vehicle …
VW mulls expanding U.S. plant to build ID.Buzz, electric pickup – source
BERLIN -Volkswagen is considering an expansion of its Chattanooga plant in the United States to produce an electric pick-up and the new ID.Buzz microbus, a …
Brazil’s JBS unveils electric truck rental unit for refrigerated cargo
By Letícia Fucuchima SAO PAULO – JBS SA announced on Tuesday the creation of a business unit for renting electric trucks to distribute refrigerated cargo …
Work Underway to Enhance Ohio Edison’s Electric System in Greater Youngstown Area
Upgrades will benefit more than 20,000 customers in the Mahoning Valley YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio, April 25, 2022 — FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) subsidiary Ohio Edison is …
Guy Who Builds Electric Cars and Calls for Free Speech Triggers, Outrages America’s Left
America’s left is outraged today after billionaire electric car manufacturer Elon Musk bought Twitter and promised to defend free speech on the platform. CNN host …
Softbank-backed Ola Electric to recall 1,441 e-scooters
By Aditi Shah NEW DELHI – Softbank-backed Ola Electric said on Sunday it will recall 1,441 of its electric scooters, weeks after one of its …
Honda developing three new electric vehicle platforms by 2030 -executive
By Paul Lienert (Reuters) – Honda Motor Co plans to build millions of electric vehicles (EV) by 2030 using three new dedicated platforms, with one …
Tanger Outlets Commemorates Earth Day with Increased Commitment to Sustainability: Expansion of Tanger Honeybee Hives, Tree Planting Programs and Electric Vehicle Charging Upgrades
“As a values-driven brand, we recognize that it is our responsibility to contribute to a greener, more sustainable environment,” said Tanger Outlets Chief Operating Officer …
Magna-LG Mexican plant to supply components for GM electric vehicles
(Reuters) – Magna International and LG Electronics are constructing a factory in the Mexican city of Ramos Airzpe that will supply electric vehicle components to …
Exclusive-Crisis-hit Sri Lanka, India revive talks to link electric grids
By Devjyot Ghoshal and Uditha Jayasinghe COLOMBO – India and Sri Lanka have resumed talks on linking their electricity grids, officials told Reuters on Tuesday, …
Penske Automotive unit orders 750 Ford electric cargo vans
(Reuters) – Penske Truck Leasing has ordered 750 of Ford Motor Co’s electric E-Transit cargo vans, the unit of Penske Automotive Group Inc said on …
Mercedes-Benz completes 1,000 km electric drive on energy-efficient design
BERLIN – Mercedes-Benz aims to produce electric cars consuming as little as 10 kilowatt hours of energy per 100 km (62 miles), its chief technology …
Exclusive-Renault CEO pushes on with electric split as Russia bill looms-sources
By Gilles Guillaume PARIS – Renault chief Luca de Meo wants to press ahead with plans to create separate divisions for electric (EV) and combustion …
Evergrande electric vehicle arm to start taking car orders ‘imminently’
HONG KONG – China Evergrande New Energy Vehicle Group said it will start accepting orders for its inaugural electric car, the Hengchi 5 sport utility …
Daimler Truck sees electric trucks costs staying high, FT says
(Reuters) – The chief executive of Daimler Truck said electric truck costs would “forever be higher” than those using combustion engines, the Financial Times reported …
Factbox-Swapping electric car batteries since the Gilded Age
By Paul Lienert and Nick Carey – Battery swapping – replacing a depleted battery with a freshly charged one – is not new: The first …
ELECTRIC LAST MILE SHAREHOLDER ALERT BY FORMER LOUISIANA ATTORNEY GENERAL: Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC Reminds Investors with Losses in Excess of $100,000 of Lead Plaintiff Deadline in Class Action Lawsuit Against Electric Last Mile Solutions, Inc. f/k/a Forum Merger III Corp. – ELMS
NEW ORLEANS, March 18, 2022 — Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC (“KSF”) and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind …
Porsche AG sets more ambitious electric vehicle target
FRANKFURT – Luxury sportscar maker Porsche AG, which parent Volkswagen could float in a partial stock market listing later this year, on Friday set out …
Universal Technical Institute Selects Bosch to Develop New Courseware, Further Advancing its Electric Vehicle Training Strategy
Courseware will address demand for technicians with electric vehicle battery knowledge & skills PHOENIX , March 15, 2022 — Universal Technical Institute (UTI) has selected Bosch to support …
Embraer’s Eve gets order of up to 200 electric aircraft from Global Crossing
SAO PAULO – Brazilian planemaker Embraer SA said on Wednesday that its electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft subsidiary Eve has signed a letter …