As we bid farewell to 2022 and look forward to 2023, I’ve been reflecting on progress made in the past year, particularly in the implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program. We had a strong start to 2022 when the Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration released guidance to states in February, […]
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Tesla Sales Up 40% — To Record 1.37 Million — But That’s Not Seen As Enough
Tesla deliveries increased 40% in 2022 compared to 2021 but that was not enough to meet Musk's goals or satisfy Wall Street.
US Army Tests A New Flow Battery From Lockheed Martin
The US Army is testing a new flow battery that can suck up wind and solar energy like a high tech vacuum.
17.3% Of New Cars In Europe Fully Electric, 27.7% Have A Plug
The European automotive market is back in the black, with a 17% growth rate in November. It seems the worst of the automotive component crisis is over. Although, with an energy-derived recession knocking on the door, this uptick might not last for long…. Looking at the plugin vehicle market in particular, things are also better. […]
Plugin EVs Take Record 75% Share Of Sweden’s Auto Market
Sweden’s auto market saw plugin electric vehicle share continue to grow strongly in December, reaching a record 74.6%, up from 60.7% year on year. Full electrics alone took a record 51.3% share of the market. Overall auto volume for the month was up 28% year on year, but still 18% down from December 2019. Full […]
More Driverless Vehicles Rolling Out In China
A few companies are starting to offer geographically limited robotaxi service in China, most notably Baidu and AutoX. You can now add Pony.ai to the mix, sort of. Its robotaxis just got approved for testing from the Beijing Intelligent Connected Vehicle Policy Pilot Zone. To begin, Pony.ai will test 10 robotaxis — completely driverless — “in […]
Battery Manufacturing Is Creating Lots & Lots & Lots Of Jobs
Companies seeking to rapidly expand output and avoid supply chain disruptions are building domestic battery manufacturing plants in the US. In some states, these are some of the largest, if not the largest, economic development projects in the state's history.
Dreamy Escapes EV Chargers — When in Doubt, Ask the EV Community
It pays to do your homework. However, when you are trying your best and just don’t know the way forward, reach out to the electric vehicle community for great advice and positive support. This is the recent experience of Rob and Kate from Dreamy Escapes. Having installed an EV charger to serve the community and […]
Renault Megane E-Tech Electric Review
Renault does not need an introduction. It started working towards electric mobility in earnest over two decades ago. Yep, that is before Tesla was founded. At the gatherings of the Earth’s mighty, like the famous one in Davos, its CEO was announced as “Mister EV.” Its Zoe model was the best selling BEV in Europe, […]
Falling Solar Panel Prices In China Will Impact Countries Around The World
The cost of manufacturing a solar panel in China has plunged recently, thanks to lower prices for polysilicon.