Is solar the future of EV transport? (Sono Motors interview)
Sono Motors might be on to something. The idea is that if a solar-powered electric vehicle can recharge its battery via the sun equal to a driver’s average commute time, the driver will never have to worry about range anxiety creeping into their consciousness ever again. And that’s the goal of the Sono Sion, the
Is solar the future of EV transport? Sono Motors CEO says yes
Sono Motors might be on to something. The idea is that if a solar-powered electric vehicle can recharge its battery via the sun equal to a driver’s average commute time, the driver will never have to worry about range anxiety creeping into their consciousness ever again. And that’s the goal of the Sono Sion, the
GM, Pilot building coast-to-coast EV fast charging network
GM and Pilot Company (Pilot and Flying J) are collaborating on a national DC fast charging network that will be installed, operated and maintained by EVgo through its “eXtend” offering. This network of 2,000 charging stalls, co-branded “Pilot Flying J” and “Ultium Charge 360,” will be powered by EVgo eXtend and open to all EV
Vocational California fleets adopting Ford F-150 Lightning trucks
Distributor Wilbur-Ellis and Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) are announcing plans to add F-150 Lightning Pro trucks, Ford Pro Charging solutions, charging software and in-vehicle telematics into their respective fleets in California. Wilbur-Ellis will integrate 10 battery electric trucks initially while learning to optimize energy solutions alongside Dutton Ranch, a longtime Wilbur-Ellis customer that is already testing
Electric bus/wireless charging use case: Operating costs are 51% of diesel
With three years of regular daily operation, Link Transit’s electric buses are proving worth, according to Richard DeRock, general manager of the Wenatchee, Washington, public transit agency. Now with 12 electric buses in operation, all using wireless chargers installed by Momentum Dynamics, Link operates one of the largest electric bus fleets of any transit system in the
EV buyers want wireless charging
A new research study conducted by independent market research firm Qualtrics found that nearly all car buyers are asking for wireless charging as an option on their new electric vehicles, with 96% of respondents saying the feature is “appealing” or “extremely appealing.” The study, commissioned by WiTricity, aimed to understand how wireless charging is perceived
Bank of America doubles EV charging stations with Electrify America
Bank of America and Electrify America have announced plans to more than double the number of financial centers equipped with electric vehicle charging stations by the end of 2023. As of the beginning of this year, 172 Electrify America individual EV chargers have been installed at 46 financial centers. In total, the companies say they
What the EV infrastructure boom means for fast charging
Researchers estimate that by 2032, fast-charging DC stations will take up roughly 44% of the market share.
Volvo Cars consolidates charging, paying into Volvo app
Volvo Cars will integrate and consolidate a variety of charging functions and payments into its Volvo Cars app, with the ambition of making it an easy-to-use, one-stop-shop for electric Volvo drivers, the company says. With the Volvo Cars app, pure electric Volvo drivers can find thousands of public charging stations from a range of charging
ZiGGY EV charging robot will reserve parking spot, deliver ads
EV Safe Charge has unveiled ZiGGY a mobile EV charging robot. ZiGGY will bring EV charging to parking facilities, shopping and entertainment centers, hotels, fleet operators and property owners, providing cost-effective charging and overcoming the limitations of stationary EV chargers without the need for electrical infrastructure, the company says. In addition, ZiGGY’s digital ad server can
Stellantis tests unlimited EV range with in-road inductive charging
After months of testing at the “Arena del Futuro” circuit, Stellantis, together with its project partners, demonstrated in Chiari, Italy, the capability of Dynamic Wireless Power transfer (DWPT) technology to wirelessly recharge electric vehicles as they travel over specially equipped, dedicated road lanes. DWPT is a system of coils positioned under the asphalt that transfers energy
Vinfast, Electrify America announce charging agreement
At the New York International Auto Show, VinFast and Electrify America announced an agreement to provide owners of VinFast electric vehicles with two complimentary charging sessions along with access to Electrify America’s network in the VinFast mobile app. This cooperation further affirms VinFast’s determination to enter the U.S. market, the company says. VinFast’s Plug &
