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In news that slipped under the wire somewhat, British car company Vauxhall has revealed that its new Frontera compact SUV will go on sale in the UK at £23,495, for both the electric and petrol hybrid model. Vauxhall unveiled its new Frontera compact SUV in May, to be available in both an electric option with…
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NIO, a leading company in the premium smart electric vehicle market, has selected Monolith, an AI software provider, to collaborate on AI-driven anomaly detection for EV batteries. The partnership aims to leverage NIO’s battery swap technology to gain insights into real-world battery usage. Monolith’s Anomaly Detector AI software will be used to monitor battery…
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Ionna, a charging joint venture founded by BMW, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, Kia, Stellantis and Toyota, has broken ground on the first in a series of IONNA ‘Rechargery’ charging sites. Located in Apex, North Carolina, close to its headquarters and customer experience lab, the Rechargery will be built on a former district gas station…
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Potomac Edison (PE) operates a network of 20 DC fast chargers and 77 Level 2 ports spread across 43 locations in its service area. As a regulated utility, PE is required to maintain 97% uptime for its charging stations. October 3, 2024 Charger Audit Results This virtual charger audit of PE’s EV Driven network…
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BYD has released its September 2024 sales figures, showcasing its best month of sales in the company’s history – 419,426 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs), including a mixture of BEVs and PHEVs. During August the company sold 373,083 NEVs which makes September’s sales 12.4% above the previous month. A breakdown of the sales was shared…
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Former footballer and broadcaster Alex Scott MBE is set to lead BMW’s new Living with Electric campaign, featuring the BMW iX2. The initiative aims to promote electric mobility and address common misconceptions about electric vehicles (EVs). A recent YouGov report highlighted a knowledge gap regarding EVs, particularly among women. Only one-fifth of women consider…
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UL Solutions has revealed that its first certification in Europe is of a fast EV charger made by Alpitronic, a European manufacturer of DC chargers. The Alpitronic HYC400 represents the first 400-kW system to achieve UL certification from UL Solutions in Europe to UL 2202, the Standard for DC Charging Equipment for Electric Vehicles,…
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The Promise of 97% Uptime Since the Maryland Public Service Commission approved a limited EV pilot program in January 2019, BGE has built 123 public EV charging sites. The expectation, much like with their utility services, was that BGE’s electric vehicle charging stations would uphold high standards of reliability. BGE has touted a 98…
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Car manufacturers in Europe have a clear pathway to comply with European Union clean car rules in 2025, which should see battery electric vehicles (BEVs) reach a market share of between 20 and 24 per cent next year. According to a new analysis from Transport & Environment (T&E), Europe’s leading advocates for clean transport…
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This year’s Cenex Expo, the net zero and connected automobility exhibition, took place in September at the UK’s Millbrook Proving Grounds. Highlights shown in this video include the Lotus Evija X Supercar, Ford’s new hydrogen fuel cell pilot, battery technology enabling a six-minute charge and a successful contestant from the BBC’s Dragon’s Den. Source…
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General Motors and the Hyundai Motor Company have signed a new, non-binding, Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the potential for collaborations across new vehicle development, new energy technologies, supply chain sourcing, and more. Together, through these collaborations, the OEMs intend to reduce costs while bringing a wider range of vehicles and technologies to…
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dnotionSince 2017, the One Merriweather Parking Garage near Merriweather Post Pavilion has offered Level 2 charging for electric vehicles. Originally free, these ChargePoint stations have become increasingly popular, with all 12 spots often occupied during office hours. However, recent changes mean drivers will need to consider the cost when plugging in. New Pricing Structure…
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