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EVgo transitions to kWh pricing model throughout the US (where legally allowed, of course)

EVgo transitions to kWh pricing model throughout the US (where legally allowed, of course)

Tuesday, October 3, 2023

Fast charging network EVgo has announced a shift in its pricing model that expands kilowatt-hour (kWh) charging rates to each and every US state that allows it. By charging for the amount of energy used rather than the time spent charging, EVgo looks to incentivize EV drivers to spend less, while still utilizing a time-of-use component to alleviate some strain on the grid. We’ve broken everything down for you below.

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EVs could reach 86% of global vehicle sales by 2030: report

EVs could reach 86% of global vehicle sales by 2030: report

Monday, October 2, 2023

Although electric vehicles took roughly six years to get from 1% to 10% of global market share, it will take just six more years to reach 80% adoption, an RMI report says.

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Clean School Bus Program Rebates

Clean School Bus Program Rebates

Friday, September 29, 2023

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law of 2021 authorizes EPA to offer rebates to replace existing school buses with clean and zero-emission (ZE) models. The 2023 Clean School Bus (CSB) Rebates process includes SAM.gov account registration, rebate application submission, review and selection by EPA, selectees will then submit purchase orders to request payment and then receive payment, which is followed by new bus delivery, existing bus replacement, and project close out. The program guidance and application process differ from prior EPA school bus rebate programs, so please...Read More

EVgo Starts To See Results From Reliability Improvement Program

EVgo Starts To See Results From Reliability Improvement Program

Friday, September 29, 2023

At the beginning of the year, EVgo announced that it was going to step up on charging reliability. As most EV drivers know, non-Tesla charging can be pretty hit and miss right now. The chances of actually getting stranded are still very low, but things like low speeds, having to switch stalls, and other more minor headaches are pretty common. So, a number of the larger charging providers announced this year that they’re taking solid steps to improve.

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Albemarle and Caterpillar agree to supply one another — lithium for electric mining equipment

Albemarle and Caterpillar agree to supply one another — lithium for electric mining equipment

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Charlotte-based Albemarle Corp. is taking steps to make its planned lithium mine in Kings Mountain climate-friendly.

Under an agreement signed Wednesday, Albemarle will buy battery-powered mining equipment from heavy vehicle maker Caterpillar. In return, Albemarle will become the main supplier of lithium to Caterpillar for electric vehicle batteries.

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Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake

Stellantis invests $90 million in Argentina lithium explorer for 20% stake

Wednesday, September 27, 2023

Stellantis, the automaker behind Chrysler and Alfa Romeo among others, is buying almost a fifth of Argentina Lithium & Energy (TSXV: LIT) for $90 million.

The deal with the holder of four early-stage exploration projects includes a seven-year offtake agreement for up to 15,000 tonnes of lithium annually based on market prices, the companies said in a news release on Wednesday. Stellantis gets a seat on the lithium company’s board.

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Nissan says all new models coming to Europe will be fully electric

Nissan says all new models coming to Europe will be fully electric

Monday, September 25, 2023

LONDON, Sept 25 (Reuters) - Nissan Motor Co (7201.T) said on Monday all its new European models will be fully electric and it plans to sell only electric vehicles (EVs) on the continent by 2030, joining a growing number of carmakers shifting to electric by the end of the decade.

"There is no turning back now," Nissan CEO Makoto Uchida said in a statement.

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EV sales grew to 9 percent of car market in second quarter

EV sales grew to 9 percent of car market in second quarter

Monday, September 25, 2023

E&E NEWS PM | Electric vehicles totaled 9.1 percent of auto sales nationwide in the second quarter, up nearly 38 percent from the same period in 2022, according to new data released Monday by the Alliance for Automotive Innovation.

Over the first six months of the year, EV market share rose 2.6 percentage points compared with the first half of 2022, while internal combustion engine vehicle sales fell by 4.1 percentage points, the trade group’s data shows.

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U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $48 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies

U.S. Department of Energy Announces Nearly $48 Million to Advance Clean Hydrogen Technologies

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

In support of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced $47.7 million in funding for 16 research, development, and demonstration (RD&D) projects across 13 states to advance clean hydrogen technologies. The selected projects aim to lower technology costs, enhance hydrogen infrastructure, and improve the performance of hydrogen fuel cells—supporting DOE’s efforts to reduce costs and enable commercial-scale deployment of clean hydrogen, which is a versatile energy resource that can be produced with zero or near-zero emissions....Read More

Ryder deploys first of 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans into its rental fleet across these 4 cities

Ryder deploys first of 4,000 BrightDrop electric vans into its rental fleet across these 4 cities

Wednesday, September 20, 2023

Close to six months after announcing a massive order from GM’s BrightDrop, logistics and vehicle rental specialist Ryder is deploying its first batch of electric vans across the US. The deployment kicks off Ryder’s process in adding 4,000 BrightDrop EVs to its fleet over the next two years.

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