Shell Chooses Driivz’s energy management platform for EV chargers
Shell has selected the Driivz’s EV charging and smart energy management platform to help accelerate the build-out of new charging locations in more than 10 European countries, supporting Shell’s ambition to operate over 500,000 charge points globally by 2025 and 2,500,000 by 2030. Initially, Shell will deploy Driivz’s EV charge point operations management software as
Lear to supply technologies for GM’s Ultium battery platform
Lear Corporation has been selected by General Motors Co. to supply key electrification technologies for the automaker’s Ultium global electric vehicle platform. The technologies Lear will provide include: Battery Disconnect Units (BDU) – BDUs are the primary interface between the battery pack and the vehicle’s electrical system. Intercell Connect Boards (ICB)- ICBs are the electrical
TeraWatt raises $1B for American commercial EV charging centers
TeraWatt Infrastructure says it has secured more than $1 billion of institutional capital to support the buildout of its fleet-focused charging centers and operations. The company says it expects to use the over $1 billion committed to accelerate its next phase of development and expansion, which is focused on the buildout of a growing portfolio
Volvo Trucks let us drive a VNR Class 8 electric truck
The best way to explain what it’s like to drive an electrified vehicle is to convince them to get behind the wheel, and that’s exactly what Volvo Trucks North America recently did for us during its Electromobility Summit in Dublin, Va. The one-pedal driving, the instant torque, the regen braking… we get the full experience
Aehra previews electric SUV on track for 2025 delivery
Aehra has revealed preview images of its SUV model ahead of unveiling the final vehicle design and name next month. The images offer a glimpse of Aehra SUV’s low front end, expanded cabin size, profile and rear. Aehra will follow the SUV with the reveal of a sedan model in February 2023. Deliveries to customers
Volvo Trucks let us drive a VNR Class 8 electric truck
The best way to explain what it’s like to drive an electrified vehicle is to convince them to get behind the wheel, and that’s exactly what Volvo Trucks North America recently did for us during its Electromobility Summit in Dublin, Va. The one-pedal driving, the instant torque, the regen braking… we get the full experience
Volterra Motors announces electric powersports lineup
Volterra Motors, a U.S.-based all-electric powersports vehicle manufacturer, has announced its upcoming 2023 product lineup, including crossover vehicles, youth dirt bikes and ATVs. This new line and the debut for Volterra includes the VUT crossover vehicle, VTF youth dirt bike series, and VAT Sport and Utility Youth ATVs, which are expected to launch in 2023
Volta Trucks finds new chief commercial officer
Volta Trucks has appointed Adam Chassin as its chief commercial officer. Chassin is the former head of business for Uber in Europe, where he had responsibility for driving Uber’s growth through partnerships across Europe. Chassin is also the former head of strategic business development for Amazon, where he worked across the entire portfolio of Amazon’s
ABC Companies now a certified reseller of Wave’s wireless charging mat
Ideanomics has announced an agreement with ABC Companies, a provider of motorcoach, transit and specialty passenger transport equipment in the U.S. and Canada, allowing ABC Companies to become a certified reseller of Wave‘s wireless inductive charging technology in North America. The resale partnership expands Wave’s distribution across North America and into private charter fleets. Wave
Kia’s 2023 Sorento PHEV has 32 miles of all-electric range
For the 2023 model year, the Kia Sorento PHEV has been streamlined to one SX-P trim with 32 miles of all-electric range. The 2023 SX-P gains new creature comforts including retractable rear door sunshades, a 115-volt inverter that can charge household items such as a laptop, and standard Homelink. The Sorento PHEV can fully charge
Consumer sentiment toward EVs continues to grow
A recent survey from TrueCar, Inc. indicates there is growth in consumer interest and willingness to consider an EV as their next vehicle purchase. Key indicators across the board show consumers are becoming more comfortable with EVs as a viable option, and that while fears regarding charging costs and range anxiety still exist, they are
Snow Lake Lithium, LG Energy partner on N.A. lithium supply chain
Snow Lake Resources Ltd. (d.b.a. Snow Lake Lithium) has signed a non-binding MOU with LG Energy Solution to explore the opportunity to create one of Canada’s first lithium hydroxide processing plants in CentrePort, Winnipeg, Manitoba. Under the terms of the MOU, Snow Lake Lithium will supply LGES with lithium over a 10-year period once production
