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ZM Trucks, the zero-emissions commercial truck brand of ZO Motors, has established its first North American manufacturing plant in Fontana, California. The OEM expects to begin production at this new facility in the first half of 2025. Alongside the new plant, the announcement marks the relocation of the company’s regional headquarters to the Fontana…
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Baltimore Gas and Electric owns and operates this EV charging station at the Whitmore Garage in Annapolis, MD. Located on a lower floor of the pay parking garage. Charger Construction Cost $151,474 Total site construction cost per the Maryland PSC PC44 EV Pilot Program Category Amount Labor $90,702 Material $48,872 Network Fees $11,900 Utility…
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Even though new car sales in Norway barely topped the numbers seen in 2023, electric vehicles (EVs) nevertheless continued to dominate, accounting for 89 per cent of all new passenger car sales throughout 2024. New figures published earlier this month by the Opplysningsrådet for veitrafikken (OFV), Norway’s Road Traffic Information Council, revealed that sales…
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In the rapidly evolving world of EVs, the need for efficient and flexible charging solutions is paramount. Eaton, a leader in intelligent power management, has collaborated with Munich Electrification (ME) to introduce a groundbreaking innovation: the Battery Configuration Switch (BCS). This advanced solution is designed to divide a vehicle’s battery pack into two virtual…
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PlugInSites is monitoring electric vehicle legislation in Maryland and select EV-related bills in a few other states. Maryland General Assembly in Session Beginning January 8, 2025 The 2025 Legislative Session in Maryland begins on January 8th and will adjourn on April 7th. Maryland General Assembly 2025 Operations Consult the MGA website for details on…
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Nissan Leaf, the longest-available EV model in Australia, and often described as the world’s first “mass-market” electric car – has had its retail price slashed to new lows. On Nissan Australia’s website, new and demo Leaf electric hatchbacks are priced from $34,990 driveway, down from the recommended retail price of $50,990 for the Leaf…
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Stephen Cooke, Asphalt Group MD, pushes back on reports that EVs are to blame for the state of the UK’s roads This is 2024, and Britain’s roads are in scandalous and dangerous decay. Things are so bad that I find myself now swerving on motorways to avoid gouges, cracks, holes and channels worn into…
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Zeekr has announced plans to launch its third vehicle in Europe following the Zeekr 001 shooting brake and the Zeekr X compact urban SUV – the Zeekr 7X, a premium electric five-seater SUV designed for families. The EV is available to order now in the Netherlands, Sweden, and Norway, with Zeekr expecting to make…
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Southern Maryland Electric Cooperative (SMECO) owns and operates this EV charging station at the Charlotte Hall Library in St. Mary’s County, MD. It has a single DC fast charger rated at 50 kW. See all the pertinent details below. Charger Construction Cost $106,688.75 Total site construction cost per the Maryland PSC PC44 EV Pilot…
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The BYD Sealion 7 has been approved for the Australian market with two variants: a 230 kW RWD model and a 390 kW AWD model. At 4.83 meters long and over 2.2 tonnes, it features BYD Blade batteries, a 15.4-inch infotainment screen, and a modern interior. Tom discusses what we know so far. Read…
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Renault Group is using a unique approach to unveil its upcoming hot hatch, the Renault 5 Turbo 3E. The company’s documentary series Anatomy of a Comeback premiered on Prime Video last week, showing an insider’s view into how the French marque – which was on the verge of collapse in the early 2020s –…
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The peak price to charge at the Laurel, MD Supercharger is $0.51/kWh as of December 7, 2024 Tesla revised its Supercharger prices during the first week of December 2024. This update brings a mix of price increases and decreases across the state, with some stations experiencing no changes. In this post, I’ll detail the…
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