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Herz launches electric vehicle partnership in Orlando, USA

Herz launches electric vehicle partnership in Orlando, USA

Friday, May 12, 2023

Hertz and the US city of Orlando, Florida, have launched Hertz Electrifies Orlando, a public-private partnership aimed at accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles across Orlando.

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Startups are zeroing in on cleaner ways to mine the lithium needed for electric vehicles

Startups are zeroing in on cleaner ways to mine the lithium needed for electric vehicles

Thursday, May 11, 2023

Teague Egan's tour of Bolivia's famed salt flat in 2018 changed the trajectory of his career. 

The flat is called Salar de Uyuni. The seemingly endless expanse of chalky white crust is home to the world's largest reserves of lithium, a key ingredient in batteries. The flat is largely untapped. 

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GM plans to return to Europe as an EV-only brand

GM plans to return to Europe as an EV-only brand

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

General Motors has been building up its resources and capabilities for an all-electric future. With a vast lineup of fully electric vehicles, GM plans to spearhead its return to Europe as an EV-only brand.

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Biden-Harris Administration Invests $26 Million to Support a Modern, Reliable, and Resilient American Clean Energy Grid

Biden-Harris Administration Invests $26 Million to Support a Modern, Reliable, and Resilient American Clean Energy Grid

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $26 million for eight selected projects to demonstrate how solar, wind, storage, and other clean energy resources can support a reliable and efficient U.S. power grid. Funded by the President’s Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the projects will deploy innovative clean energy technologies at 15 sites across the country to build and support a resilient grid that automatically adjusts to changing demands—providing Americans everywhere peace of mind in the event of...Read More

In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived

In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived

Monday, May 8, 2023

BAMBLE, Norway — About 110 miles south of Oslo, along a highway lined with pine and birch trees, a shiny fueling station offers a glimpse of a future where electric vehicles rule.

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'Lithium Valley' may provide California with its next gold rush

'Lithium Valley' may provide California with its next gold rush

Sunday, May 7, 2023

The auto industry is introducing fleets of electric vehicles that will be powered by lithium-ion batteries and while the U.S. has massive quantities of lithium locked underground, companies have been slow to invest in mining and extraction. 

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Lion Electric Debuts Class 5 All-Electric Truck

Lion Electric Debuts Class 5 All-Electric Truck

Friday, May 5, 2023

The Lion Electric Company, a manufacturer of all-electric medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, has launched the Lion5, an all-electric Class 5 truck powered by LionBattery packs, Lion’s new in-house engineered and manufactured 800 V battery packs.

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Electric Vehicle Adoption for Rural Drivers

Electric Vehicle Adoption for Rural Drivers

Thursday, May 4, 2023

When it comes to transitioning to electric vehicles (EVs), rural drivers have a lot to gain like significant annual fuel savings, particularly since they tend to drive longer distances and own larger and older vehicles. Another significant gain is less money spent on maintenance.

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Paccar, Toyota Plan to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

Paccar, Toyota Plan to Produce Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks

Wednesday, May 3, 2023

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Truck manufacturer Paccar Inc. and global automaker Toyota Motor Corp. are moving forward with a partnership to produce fuel cell electric Class 8 trucks for the North American market.

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GM gearing up for the new Silverado EV pickup with $200M parts plant investment

GM gearing up for the new Silverado EV pickup with $200M parts plant investment

Monday, May 1, 2023

General Motors (GM) is preparing to launch its new Silverado EV later this year with plans to build a $200 million electric vehicle parts plant. The new parts plant will support the production of GM’s new electric truck, which is expected to ramp up in the second half of the year.

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