Hertz and Polestar partner to expand EV fleet
Hertz and Polestar have announced a partnership that includes purchasing up to 65,000 EVs over five years. Availability is expected to begin in Spring 2022 in Europe and late 2022 in North America and Australia. The partnership with Polestar builds on Hertz’s announcement last year to offer its customers the largest EV rental fleet in
ChargePoint, Gatik to develop an electric ecosystem for AVs
ChargePoint and Gatik have announced a strategic partnership to develop an electric ecosystem for autonomous vehicles across North America. Through the partnership, infrastructure and integrated services will play a significant role in helping to decarbonize the B2B short-haul logistics sector and will offer a simple and seamless solution to help Gatik and ChargePoint’s customers meet
Amsted Automotive Group supplies E-axle disconnect technology to Rivian EVs
Amsted Automotive Group says it has developed an E-axle solution that launched in the new electric vehicle lineup from Rivian Automotive. The Dynamic Controllable Clutch (DCC), an electro-mechanical E-axle disconnect system, addresses the need for new torque-management solutions for EVs, providing seamless shifting technology and performance, while significantly extending the battery range, the company says.
GM, Honda say they will codevelop affordable EVs
General Motors and Honda have announced plans to expand their relationship by codeveloping a series of affordable electric vehicles based on a new global architecture using next-generation Ultium battery technology. The companies are working together to enable global production of millions of EVs starting in 2027, including compact crossover vehicles, leveraging the two companies’ technology,
MAE delivers first of three BEV test stands
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), a manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, has announced that the company delivered the first of three functional test stands for a “major original equipment manufacturer of battery electric vehicles (BEV).” The company says the BEV manufacturer contacted MAE to design and build three different pieces of testing equipment:
The power of bi-directional EV charging – with Emporia Energy
Bi-directional charging has massive potential to be a game-changer in the EV world. It provides consumers an affordable way to store excess energy generation and reuse it on demand whenever they want. A driver can fill his or her car battery during the day when the sun is out and reuse it in the evening
All-electric EVs make up 9% of total Volvo Cars sales in March
In March, sales of Volvo Cars’ Recharge models made up 35.5% of all Volvo cars sold globally during the month. Sales of fully electric cars made up 9% of total sales. In the first quarter, Recharge sales made up 33.6% of total sales, while fully electric cars made up 7.9%. U.S. sales reached 9,428 cars
Toyota, ChargePoint partner on EV charging solutions
In preparation for the launch of its all-new 2023 bZ4X battery electric SUV later this year, Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (Toyota) will work with ChargePoint, Inc. to offer customers home and public EV charging solutions. For home charging, bZ4X customers will have the option to purchase a ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 charger from
Kia America notches new monthly EV sales record by over 55%
Kia America says it sold 3,156 all-electric EV6 models in March, giving Kia’s electrified models their best-ever monthly and quarterly performances. Total March vehicle sales were 59,524 units. Overall, Kia reports its electrified model lineup experienced a record month by 55% over the previous record. Sales of the Niro model lineup of electrified crossovers also
Electrify America unveils new charging station design
Electrify America has announced a new design vision for some of its future charging stations. The company says it will be introducing its next generation charger with functional design updates to improve the hands-on charging experience for the customer. Electrify America says it has sharpened the focus on customer needs and reimagined the charging experience
Toyota EVs represent nearly 26% of its total 2022 Q1 sales
Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported that first-quarter sales of electrified vehicles totaled 132,938, representing 25.8% of the company’s total sales volume (that’s up from 22.9% during the same period last year). March sales of electrified vehicles represented 25.4% of total sales volume. The company says RAV4 Hybrid sales were up 34.9% in March on
NASCAR Tech, Ford partner on technician EV training
Universal Technical Institute’s (UTI) Mooresville, N.C., campus, NASCAR Technical Institute (NASCAR Tech), is rolling out new curriculum in its Ford FACT (Ford Accelerated Credential Training) program to prepare its students to keep the next generation of vehicles on the road. The new course is another step in UTI’s overall EV strategy, the company says, which includes enhancing its core curriculum, enhancing
