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Slate announced its uber-cheap EV pick-up just two weeks ago. In that time, it racked up 100,000 reservations, the company announced. The tiny modular pickup is a bare-bones option for folks who want an affordable EV where even speakers are optional. If you’ve been dreaming of an EV that costs less than the average…
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The New York-based EV charging startup Gravity announced an initial network of 8 sites across greater Los Angeles with the fastest EV charging in America (500kW). Sites will be located in Pacific Palisades, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, East Pasadena and other high-speed charging deserts, with the first locations expected to open in 2025. Each new site will be equipped with roughly…
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Electrovaya, a developer and manufacturer of industry-specific lithium-ion batteries, has received a new order from a longtime repeat buyer. The order, valued at $4.2 million, is for batteries for use in cold-storage warehouses operated by the customer, which has placed orders in excess of $13 million over the course of its relationship with Electrovaya….
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FTI is excited to be attending this year’s EV Charging Summit & Expo in Las Vegas from March 25-27! The EV Charging Summit and Expo is the largest infrastructure event for transportation electrification in North America. Find our team in booth 1115 to learn more about FTI’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure end-to-end solutions….
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Mercedes-AMG has released a teaser image of its first bespoke EV. The four-door AMG fastback will be fully revealed in July. Its electric motors make 480 hp each, but we don’t know how many it will have. Mercedes-AMG is working on a bespoke electric fastback that will take the fight to the Porsche Taycan,…
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Volkswagen’s autonomous mobility subsidiary Volkswagen ADMT and Uber announced a strategic partnership to deploy a fleet of thousands of all-electric, fully autonomous ID. Buzz AD vehicles within multiple U.S. markets over the next decade, starting in Los Angeles. Testing is expected to begin later this year, with the first commercial launch expected in Los…
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The “Ford Power Promise” focuses on drivers who can most easily charge at home—still the low-hanging fruit for EV sales. It’s working. Selling electric vehicles was always going to be a challenge, especially for established U.S. brands like Ford and Chevrolet. They require a lot of explanation by salespeople unfamiliar with EVs; not every…
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The March 25-27 EV Charging Summit & Expo ─ North America’s largest infrastructure event for transportation electrification ─ was exciting, educational and eye-opening. At the same time, it often felt like attendees had more questions about EV charging than answers. I did my share of exploring and questioning, but I also provided some answers,…
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Are you serious about showing your responsibility toward the environment? Do you love driving? When these two questions have the same answer, a huge ‘yes’, it is time to focus on buying an electric vehicle. However, charging stations are still scarce in India. You can’t charge it in a conventional petrol pump. Happily, matters…
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If tariffs and major policy changes have anything to say about it, 2025 could be a rocky year for electric vehicle sales. But so far, in the first three months of the year, things are looking pretty good. In the first quarter, EV sales in the U.S. grew 11.4% year-over-year, according to a report…
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Mercedes-Benz USA announced the latest addition to its diverse plug-in hybrid product portfolio, the new 2026 Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID Wagon. Arriving at U.S. dealerships later in 2025, the new AMG model combines thrilling performance and all-electric efficiency with the versatility of a wagon. An AMG-enhanced 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder turbocharged engine and permanently excited…
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In an effort to alleviate Europe’s current deficit in charging points and charging capacity for heavy commercial vehicles, Daimler Truck plans to enable its TruckCharge customers to open their charging infrastructure for external, paid use, starting in the third quarter of 2025. Plans include offering a system for planning, booking and reservation, along with…
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