Electric vehicles are widely understood to be less mechanically complex than combustion vehicles with engines and transmissions, yet there should be no illusion that electric technology is simple or does not require additional research and development to further enhance performance and reduce costs. That is why the announcement this week […]
One of the longest-lead time items necessary for charging electric trucks and buses is obtaining sufficient electrical power. The process unveiled today by federal officials offers a roadmap and forum for a wide group of stakeholders to prepare for medium and heavy-duty electric vehicles at key locations by highlighting to
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Today marks the official launch of IONNA, a joint venture of seven automakers which plans to develop a new nationwide network of 30,000 or more DC fast chargers, each capable of dispensing at least 150 kW of power. The joint venture includes BMW Group, General Motors, Honda, Hyundai, Kia,
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The Joint Office of Energy and Transportation this week issued its first annual report of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program, which will provide $5 billion in funding for a national network of high-speed EV charging stations. Highlights include: All 50 states plus the District of Columbia and
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Tesla today released the design and specification files for its charging connector and port, which it now refers to as the North American Charging Standard (NACS). In so doing, Tesla is providing other vehicle manufacturers the ability to use the Tesla/NACS connector in non-Teslas. Until now, all non-Tesla plug-in electric
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