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Developed by EV Advisors in collaboration with Atlas Public Policy, the Center for Global Sustainability, and EV Noire for the Maryland Department of the Environment to fulfill a requirement of the Clean Trucks Act of 2023, this analysis serves as a blueprint for truck and bus electrification across the country. - [NASCAR Revs Up EV Charging Infrastructure at Headquarters](https://evadvisors.com/nascar-revs-up-ev-charging-infrastructure-at-headquarters/): If anyone has their finger on the pulse of cutting edge and awesome driving experiences, it's the folks at NASCAR. So it is quite notable that this week NASCAR, the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 14 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities, installed 30 electric vehicle (EV) chargers at its Daytona Beach headquarters. - [Variability in Power Grids, Desire to Offer Services Including Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G), Necessitates Customized Testing for EV Charging](https://evadvisors.com/variability-in-power-grids-desire-to-offer-services-including-vehicle-to-grid-v2g-necessitates-customized-testing-for-ev-charging/): It's common knowledge that electrical outlets are not consistent around the world, and many are also aware that the U.S. voltage is lower than European voltage. However there is quite a lot of other significant variability, as shown in the following map, which electric vehicle and EV charger manufacturers must accommodate.In order to test EVs and EV chargers under the many conditions around the world, certain auto manufacturers are using equipment which can simulate these varying grid conditions. The flexible 500 kW simulator shown in the image above was developed by Bosch Rexroth in collaboration with its partner company Schmidbaur and Audi. - [How the EV Charging Industry Helps, and Protects Itself From, the Grid](https://evadvisors.com/how-the-ev-charging-industry-helps-and-protects-itself-from-the-grid/): To most people electricity is all the same, other than sometimes it's 240-volt instead of 120-volt. Behind the scenes, however, engineers and technicians work to ensure "power quality" for energy that both goes into and comes out of devices such as electric vehicle (EV) chargers. What is power quality and what is the EV charging industry doing about it? - [When the Power’s Out, the Solution May Be In Your Garage](https://evadvisors.com/when-the-powers-out-the-solution-may-be-in-your-garage/): When a natural disaster or even a short power outage occurs, gaining access to electricity quickly becomes an urgent need. Fortunately, many electric vehicles can serve as backup power sources. How does this work, you may ask, and how do EVs compare to stand-alone battery solutions? - [Trump Slams EV Charging Stations — Except At His Hotels](https://evadvisors.com/trump-slams-ev-charging-stations-except-at-his-hotels/): Electric vehicles have become a "charged" political issue in recent years. David Ferris of E&E News interviewed Michael Krauthamer of EV Advisors for the following article on the topic of EV charging at one particular landlord's properties: - [EV Industry Expected to Benefit From ABB-NASCAR Partnership to Develop High-Performance Electric Race Cars](https://evadvisors.com/ev-industry-expected-to-benefit-from-abb-nascar-partnership-to-develop-high-performance-electric-race-cars/): 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. - [Feds Announce Strategy for Deploying Medium and Heavy Duty EV Charging Infrastructure](https://evadvisors.com/feds-announce-strategy-for-deploying-medium-and-heavy-duty-charging-infrastructure/): 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 utilities and their regulators (who must approve all infrastructure investments) hotspots where such power will be required. - [EV Charging Network IONNA Formally Launches](https://evadvisors.com/ev-charging-network-ionna-formally-launches/): 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, Mercedes-Benz Group, and Stellantis NV. - [National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Update](https://evadvisors.com/national-electric-vehicle-ev-infrastructure-program-nevi-update/): 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. - [Tesla Releases and Opens Specs for Charging Connector and Port](https://evadvisors.com/tesla-releases-and-opens-specs-for-charging-connector-and-port-nacs/): 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. - [Maryland County Establishes Process for Residential Curbside EV Charging](https://evadvisors.com/residential-curbside-charging-for-electric-vehicles-permitted-in-montgomery-county-maryland/): A few months ago I wrote about a relatively novel regulation in the District of Columbia that allows residents to charge their EVs when parked on the street in front of their homes. Not to be outdone, neighboring Montgomery County, Maryland, now offers a similar program that goes even farther by allowing for the permanent installation of a 240V EVSE in the public right-of-way. This is in contrast to DC's program which, as described in a prior post, is limited to temporarily running a 120V extension cord to the vehicle. - [Curbside Charging for EVs Approved in District of Columbia](https://evadvisors.com/curbside-charging-for-electric-vehicles-approved-in-district-of-columbia/): The vast majority of electric vehicle charging takes place at home, which is a simple enough proposition for drivers who have their own garage or driveway. For those who live in dense urban neighborhoods where drivers struggle daily to finding parking, though, charging remains a significant challenge. - [Avalanche of EV News This Week](https://evadvisors.com/avalanche-of-ev-news-this-week/): Not long ago, weeks might pass between notable news reports in the electric vehicle space. Not any more. Here's a sampling of headlines from just the past 24 hours: - [Ford F-150 Lightning Exceeds Expectations](https://evadvisors.com/ford-f-150-lightning-exceeds-expectations/): A few weeks ago Ford Motor Company announced that it will soon be investing more in electric vehicles (a total of $30 billion through 2025) than in combustion engine-powered vehicles. This announcement followed reports of more than 120,000 reservations for the fully electric F-150 Lightning, which is set to launch next year at a starting price of $39,974. - [Hyundai Ioniq 5 Delivers Convenient Charging Innovations](https://evadvisors.com/hyundai-ioniq-5-delivers-convenient-charging-innovations/): Hyundai this week introduced the Ioniq 5, a fully electric crossover utility vehicle that is part of the company's plan to introduce 23 battery electric vehicle (BEV) models and achieve sales of 1 million BEV units worldwide by 2025. - [Global Oil and Energy Trading Company Investing in Transportation Electrification](https://evadvisors.com/global-oil-and-energy-trading-company-investing-in-transportation-electrification/): Global energy company Vitol, which for more than 50 years focused primarily on the movement of crude oil and products around the world, this week issued its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. - [Volvo Trucks Adds to Electric Lineup](https://evadvisors.com/volvo-trucks-adds-to-electric-lineup/): Anticipating widespread demand for electric options in the medium-duty and heavy-duty vehicle space, Volvo Trucks is now taking orders in Europe for the new fully electric FH and FM models. Customers increasingly desire electric trucks because they minimize CO2 as well as noise and air pollution, they comply with strict sound levels and emission regulations that more and more cities are adopting, and they offer a lower total cost of ownership as compared to diesel alternatives. - [VW Campaign Highlights Lifestyle Benefits of EVs in Addition to Benefits to Society](https://evadvisors.com/vw-campaign-highlights-lifestyle-benefits-of-evs/): As part of Volkswagen's campaign to highlight features and benefits of driving electric, this week the company released a series of videos expressing the message “Before it can change the world, it has to change yours.” - [Volvo Cars Announces Full Electrification by 2030; Charging Infrastructure Cited as Key to Success](https://evadvisors.com/volvo-cars-announces-full-electrification-by-2030-charging-infrastructure-cited-as-key-to-success/): Volvo Cars substantially upped its game today with the announcement that the company intends to sell only fully electric cars by 2030 and phase out any car in its global portfolio with an internal combustion engine, including hybrids. - [Battery Financing Lowers Cost of EVs, Increases Value Through Second-Life Applications](https://evadvisors.com/battery-financing-lowers-cost-of-evs-increases-value-through-second-life-applications/): Hyundai Motor Company, the government of South Korea, a Korean taxi company, LG Energy Solution, and logistics company Hyundai Glovis this month signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to demonstrate the commercial benefits of leasing electric vehicles and their batteries separately from each other. - [Electrified Roadways Continue to Achieve Milestones](https://evadvisors.com/electrified-roadways-continue-to-achieve-milestones/): Israel-based ElectReon, along with Volkswagen and Eurovia, was recently selected to provide the technology for eCharge, a project funded by the Roads Innovation Program of the German Federal Highway Research Institute (BASt). The goal of the €1.9 project is to develop an economical and functional solution for inductively charging electric vehicles while driving. - [Research Confirms DC Fast Charging and Public Level 2 Charging Greatly Increase EV Utilization](https://evadvisors.com/research-confirms-dc-fast-charging-and-public-level-2-charging-greatly-increase-ev-utilization/): Researchers from MIT this month reported that public direct current (DC) fast charging (120 kW) and ubiquitous public Level 2 charging (6.6 kW) greatly increase the number of days per year that fully electric vehicles (Battery Electric Vehicles or BEVs) will satisfy all driving needs. Given the high costs and challenges involved in constructing public charging infrastructure, rigorous analysis such as this can guide policymakers in deciding where and how to facilitate new infrastructure. The conclusion is that building such infrastructure is critical to increasing the number of electric cars on the road, which in turn is a key step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions from transportation.The graphs above illustrate the percentage of BEVs in Seattle whose energy requirements can be covered on all days with various types of charging available. Figure 1a on the left shows that only 14% of 40 kWh BEVs and 38% of 100 kWh BEVs can be fully served with home and workplace charging, and that adding ubiquitous public charging substantially increases the number of vehicles whose needs are met. More and more retailers and parking facilities are installing Level 2 charging, and this report justifies the value of those chargers to drivers who do much of their driving around town and can charge during their various errands. - [High Expectations for Toyota’s Plug-In Electric RAV4 Prime](https://evadvisors.com/high-expectations-for-toyotas-plug-in-electric-rav4-prime/): Electrified vehicles notched another milestone last month when, for the first time, sales of the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid outpaced sales of the less-expensive standard (and non-electrified) RAV4. The count was close, but consumers purchased 17,051 hybrids and 17,042 non-hybrids. This high level of interest bodes well for the new all-wheel-drive RAV4 Prime that is launching nationwide this summer. - [New Electrified Jeep Wrangler 4xe Coming Soon to the U.S.](https://evadvisors.com/new-electrified-jeep-wrangler-4xe-coming-soon-to-the-u-s/): Jeep today introduced its new Wrangler 4xe (pronounced 4byE), a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) that will be equipped with a 17 kWh battery and will deliver up to 25 miles of fully electric driving and an estimated overall fuel efficiency of 50 MPGe (which is calculated by combining the electric and gasoline capabilities). The Wrangler 4xe will be available in three models: 4xe, Sahara 4xe and Rubicon 4xe. “Electric Blue” coloring is featured in the 4xe lineup, as illustrated by the tow hooks shown above. - [Scania Expands Heavy Duty Electric Truck Market](https://evadvisors.com/scania-expands-heavy-duty-electric-truck-market/): Scania today launched a series of electric trucks, some plug-in hybrid and others fully electric, with the aim to be a leader in the transition to a sustainable transportation system – particularly in urban last-mile delivery applications. - [Extreme EV: Electric Mobility (and Luxury) Goes Off-Road](https://evadvisors.com/extreme-ev-electric-mobility-and-luxury-goes-off-road/): Daimler AG’s Mercedes-Benz AG this week showcased the EQC 4×4², a heavily modified version of the company’s fully electric EQC 400 4MATIC. The one-off EQC 4×4² is designed to demonstrate electric vehicles’ extreme off-road capabilities and provides a glimpse into future offerings. - [EV Chargers Go Upscale](https://evadvisors.com/ev-chargers-go-upscale/): The result of this innovative partnership, the Residenza home charger, will charge the Battista’s 120 kWh battery at speeds of 22 kW in Europe and 7.2 kW in the U.S. The Residenza is constructed with recycled and organic materials, and can be customized to match the color of the vehicle. The unit will have an integrated cable management system in the U.S. and a coiled cable in Europe. To take advantage of time-of-use pricing at home, customers can remotely schedule charging and they can also monitor charging status in real-time, both with a dedicated app, - [New Retail Layouts With EV Charging Deliver a High-Value Customer Experience](https://evadvisors.com/new-retail-layouts-with-ev-charging-deliver-a-high-value-customer-experience/): The surge in curbside pickup and drive-thru is spurring a major rethinking of how to configure convenience stores and quick serve restaurants to give customers multiple ways to order and pickup food and receive other useful services such as electric vehicle charging, all on the same site. - [Electric Vehicles Save Consumers Time, Energy, and Money While Reducing Carbon Dioxide Emissions](https://evadvisors.com/electric-vehicles-save-consumers-time-energy-and-money-while-reducing-carbon-dioxide-emissions/): Electric vehicles save consumers time, energy, and money, all while benefitting the environment through reduced carbon dioxide emissions. - [Lucid Air, All-New EV, Coming Soon](https://evadvisors.com/lucid-air-and-lucid-studio-coming-soon/): Lucid Motors announced this week plans to open 20 retail locations, which the company calls "Lucid Studios," as well as service centers throughout North America by the end of next year. - [Date Set for Cadillac Lyric EV Reveal](https://evadvisors.com/date-set-for-cadillac-lyric-ev-reveal/): Cadillac announced the company's fully electric Lyriq, a crossover, will be revealed (online) on August 6 at 7:00 PM (Eastern). - [Major Battery Announcement Expected from Tesla](https://evadvisors.com/major-battery-announcement-expected-from-tesla/): Mark your calendar for September 15; according to a tweet by Elon Musk, that is the tentative date for Tesla's annual shareholder meeting and "Battery Day," which will include a tour of the company's cell production system. Musk first described the battery event about a year ago as including "a comprehensive review of cell chemistry, module and pack, architecture, and manufacturing plan that has a clear roadmap to a terawatt-hour per year." - [Vehicle To Grid (V2G) Technology Achieves Milestone Toward Commercialization](https://evadvisors.com/vehicle-to-grid-v2g-technology-achieves-milestone-toward-commercialization/): Vehicle to Grid (V2G) technology offers what might be characterized as the holy grail for electric vehicles, and the future got a lot closer on March 12 with the news that a bidirectional EV charging system by Fermata Energy was the first such system in the world to earn the UL 9741 safety standard. UL 9741 features the ability to prevent the discharge of energy when a connected device is not capable of safely receiving backfed power and is a critical milestone toward commercial deployment of V2G. - [EV Charging Network ChargeLab Bets Future on Open Standards and Interoperability](https://evadvisors.com/ev-charging-network-chargelab-bets-future-on-open-standards-and-interoperability/): Electric vehicle charging network provider ChargeLab announced this week that eligible multi-family communities and office buildings in Canada can receive EV charger installations for $0 in upfront costs. - [Porsche Opens Europe’s Most Powerful Charging Hub](https://evadvisors.com/porsche-opens-europes-most-powerful-charging-hub/): Porsche opens Europe's most powerful charging hub. - [Another 100% Electric Pickup Joins the Pack](https://evadvisors.com/another-100-electric-pickup-joins-the-pack/): This week brings an announcement by Nikola Motor Company that the 100% electric Badger pickup truck will make its first appearance later this year. The Badger will join what is becoming a crowded field of high-end zero-emission pickups including: - [Ford Mustang All-Electric Mach-E “First Edition” Sells Out in Five Weeks](https://evadvisors.com/ford-mustang-all-electric-mach-e-first-edition-sells-out-in-five-weeks/): The First Edition of the fully electric Mustang Mach-E by Ford Motor Company is officially sold out. Despite not delivering until the end of 2020, the company received 50,000 deposits in the last five weeks of 2019. Other models such as the Premium edition and the GT are still available for pre-order. - [EV Incentives Introduced In Vermont](https://evadvisors.com/ev-incentives-introduced-in-vermont/): The State of Vermont today launched an incentive program for the purchase or lease of new plug-in electric vehicles, which includes all-electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles. Vermont is far behind its goal of more than 50,000 plug-in vehicles by 2025. - [Report Finds Electric Trucks and Buses Both Economical and Critical to Reducing Greenhouse Gases](https://evadvisors.com/report-finds-electric-trucks-and-buses-both-economical-and-critical-to-reducing-greenhouse-gases/): From garbage trucks to transit buses to “big rigs,” heavy-duty vehicles powered by diesel are a major source of air pollution. Emissions from these vehicles have been linked to adverse health impacts and are a significant contributor to global warming. - [Multi-Billion Dollar Battery Investment Signals Big EV Future](https://evadvisors.com/multi-billion-dollar-battery-investment-signals-big-ev-future/): General Motors and LG Chem announced today they will invest $2.3 billion to set up an electric vehicle (EV) battery cell joint venture plant in Ohio, creating one of the world's largest battery facilities. The plant, to be built at a new site near GM's closed assembly plant in Lordstown in northeast Ohio, will employ more than 1,100 people and have an annual capacity of more than 30 gigawatt hours with the flexibility to expand. - [Electric Vehicle Charging Can Save All Utility Customers Hundreds of Dollars](https://evadvisors.com/electric-vehicle-charging-can-save-all-utility-customers-hundreds-of-dollars/): A study of Southern California Edison (SCE) customers finds that electric vehicle (EV) batteries used as a "virtual power plant" can shift the entire residential peak load to nighttime hours by using energy stored in batteries during the day and managing charging at night with EV market penetration of only 10 percent. Moreover, annual net savings were $560/EV customer. - [Shop Class Reinvented for Electric Vehicle Era](https://evadvisors.com/high-school-students-learn-how-to-build-an-electric-car/): As technology and STEM-focused curricula become ever more important, high school automotive shop classes have been suffering dwindling interest from teachers and students alike. Enter Ronald Grosinger, of Memorial High School in New Jersey, who figured out how to reposition the vocationally oriented course to appeal to a broader audience and prepare students for a wide range of career paths. “If you’re teaching students about gasoline cars, that’s basically the equivalent of 8-track players,” says Grosinger. - [Porsche Introduces Fully Electric Taycan; Sets New Standard for Driving and Charging Performance](https://evadvisors.com/porsche-introduces-fully-electric-taycan-sets-new-standard-for-driving-and-charging-performance/): “This day marks the start of a new era.” - [BMW Prepares for Electrified Future and Increased Electric Ranges With $10M Battery Investment](https://evadvisors.com/bmw-prepares-for-electrified-future-and-increased-electric-ranges-with-10m-battery-investment/): Readying itself for a slew of electrified vehicles, BMW Group announced this week an investment of approximately $10 million to double battery manufacturing capacity at the company's factory in Spartanburg, South Carolina. - [What Happens When Cities Ignore Electric Vehicles](https://evadvisors.com/what-happens-when-cities-ignore-electric-vehicles/): Electric vehicles need places to charge, including on-street parking when garages are not available. In the absence of solutions, drivers who are dedicated to e-mobility are taking things into their own hands. - [Electric Vehicles: Something for Everyone!](https://evadvisors.com/electric-vehicles-something-for-everyone/): With more than 100 electrified models scheduled to hit showroom floors soon, you will have plenty of options from which to choose. What's stopping you? - [All-Electric Nissan Leaf Hits 400,000 Units Globally, Sets EV Sales Record](https://evadvisors.com/all-electric-nissan-leaf-hits-400000-units-globally-sets-ev-sales-record/): The Nissan Leaf today became the first electric car in history to surpass 400,000 worldwide sales. - [Electrified Jeeps To Follow Major U.S. Plant Investment](https://evadvisors.com/electric-jeeps-to-follow-major-u-s-plant-investment/): FCA Fiat Chrysler Automobiles, the parent company of Jeep, is bringing electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities to the off-road icon as part of $4.5 billion investment in U.S. plants. - [Electric Vehicles Continue Expansion Across America As Capabilities and Benefits Increase](https://evadvisors.com/electric-vehicles-continue-expansion-across-america-as-capabilities-and-benefits-increase/): For the past few years the electric vehicle industry has focused on California. Now, though, states across America are enjoying the benefits of transportation electrification. - [Volkswagen’s All-Electric Dune Buggy Illustrates Flexibility, Efficiency, of “MEB” Global Electric Vehicle Powertrain](https://evadvisors.com/volkswagens-all-electric-dune-buggy-illustrates-flexibility-efficiency-of-meb-global-electric-vehicle-powertrain/): Given the high cost and complexity of developing new vehicles, mass market automakers tend to stick to models with broad appeal while shying away from particularly distinctive or offbeat designs. But Volkswagen's Modular Electric Drive Matrix (MEB), the central element in the company's electric vehicle future, will help Volkswagen deliver a wide array of vehicles customized for particular regions and purposes, in addition to offering global efficiencies for all models by using a single cost-effective platform. - [Electric Vehicle Advertising Ready for Prime Time; Your Brand Can Benefit Too](https://evadvisors.com/electric-vehicle-advertising-ready-for-prime-time-your-brand-can-benefit-too/): Electric Vehicle Advertising Ready for Prime Time; Your Brand Can Benefit Too - [BYD Celebrates 50,000th Electric Bus as Cities Across America Increase Purchases](https://evadvisors.com/byd-celebrates-50000th-electric-bus/): BYD this month reached a new milestone with the completion of its 50,000th fully electric bus. - [Nissan Improves Range, Power, Performance, Charging Speed of All-Electric Leaf e+](https://evadvisors.com/nissan-improves-range-power-performance-charging-speed-of-all-electric-leaf-e/): Nissan Leaf e+, the latest addition to the popular and fully-electric Leaf lineup, sports a bigger battery for longer range as well as enhanced power output. - [Opel Announces Launch of Plug-In and Fully Electric Vehicles, With More to Follow](https://evadvisors.com/opel-announces-launch-of-plug-in-and-fully-electric-vehicles-with-more-to-follow/): "Opel is going electric!” announced CEO Michael Lohscheller, as the company celebrates the release of two electrified vehicles in 2019, a plug-in hybrid Grandland X SUV (pictured above) and a fully electric Corsa. - [Predicting EV “Tsunami,” Volvo Invests in Mobile Electric Vehicle Charging Company FreeWire](https://evadvisors.com/predicting-ev-tsunami-volvo-invests-in-mobile-electric-vehicle-charging-company-freewire/): Volvo announced this week an investment in FreeWire Technologies, a company specializing in mobile electric vehicle (EV) charging units. Other investors in FreeWire's $15 million Series A include the integrated energy giant BP, manufacturing powerhouse Stanley Black & Decker, and the United Kingdom's Innovate UK. - [Uber to Help Drivers Save Up for Electric Vehicles](https://evadvisors.com/uber-to-help-drivers-save-up-for-electric-vehicles/): Uber announced this week that the company will help drivers in London convert to cleaner transportation by raising $260 million toward electric vehicle purchases. Many drivers shy away from EVs today because EV sticker prices are higher than for internal combustion engines, and purchase decisions are determined in large part based on the monthly payment rather than the lifetime total cost of ownership. - [Electric Vehicles Create Opportunity for Parts Manufacturers](https://evadvisors.com/electric-vehicles-create-opportunity-for-parts-manufacturers/): As plug-in electric vehicles begin to steal marketshare from internal combustion engines, what's an engine block and cylinder head maker to do? Nemak, the giant global manufacturer of complex metal automotive components, is applying its expertise to specialized parts such as battery trays and electric motor housings that are critical to both passenger safety and battery performance in hybrid and electric vehicles. - [PSA Group to Launch Hybrid and Electric Vehicles](https://evadvisors.com/psa-group-to-launch-hybrid-and-electric-vehicles/): Another global automaker joins the electric vehicle ranks; starting next year, every new model from PSA Group will come in a hybrid or all-electric version, and by 2025 every single model will have an electrified version. In announcing this move, PSA Group cites forecasts which call for the electrified market to expand by 9x in the U.S., 13x in Europe, and 8x in China by 2025. - [Audi Unveils All-Electric e-tron SUV and Innovative Charging Experience](https://evadvisors.com/audi-unveils-all-electric-e-tron-suv-electric-vehicle-and-innovative-charging-experience/): Audi this week joined the expanding electric vehicle market in a big way, unveiling the all-electric e-tron SUV. The 5-seater e-tron comes equipped with a 95 kWh battery, is expected to provide approximately 300 miles of range on a single charge, and will be built in a carbon-neutral facility in Brussels. With a top speed of 124 mph and 0-60 in 5.5 seconds, the e-tron will be a force to be reckoned with. - [Audi’s 300+ Mile All-Electric e-tron SUV With Supercharging Coming Soon](https://evadvisors.com/make-your-reservation-now-audis-all-electric-e-tron-suv-coming-soon/): Ripping a page from Tesla's playbook, Audi this week announced that, starting this fall, customers will be able to place refundable $1,000 deposits for the company's brand new, and first all-electric, 5-passenger SUV: the e-tron. - [GM’s Electric Lineup Grows With Buick Enspire Concept, Velite 6 PHEV and EV](https://evadvisors.com/gms-electric-lineup-grows-with-buick-enspire-concept-velite-6-phev-and-ev/): General Motors continues to expand its lineup of electrified vehicles, introducing at this year's Beijing auto show a fully electric SUV concept from Buick called Enspire (above) and a plug-in hybrid electric version of the Buick Velite 6. The company reports that a fully electric Velite 6 will be introduced at a later date. - [Jaguar Land Rover Cites Vehicle Electrification in Appointing New Executive](https://evadvisors.com/jaguar-land-rover-cites-vehicle-electrification-in-appointing-new-executive/): Citing vehicle electrification, Jaguar Land Rover named Grant McPherson as Executive Director of Manufacturing and a member of the company's Board of Management. McPherson will oversee more than 20,000 people and will report to Ralf Speth, the company's CEO. - [Bentley Encourages Drivers to Plug-In and Maximize Electric Benefits by Bringing Style to EV Charging](https://evadvisors.com/bentley-encourages-drivers-to-plug-in-and-maximize-electric-benefits-by-bringing-style-to-ev-charging/): Teaming up with world-renowned artist Philippe Starck, Bentley has unveiled conceptual images of a home charging station for the Bentayga plug-in hybrid. Designed to keep charging cables neat and safe at home while blending sophistication with utility, the "Bentley by Starck Power Dock" is intended to encourage Bentayga Hybrid customers to ensure each journey begins with the maximum electric-only range by not missing an opportunity to plug in. - [Cold Weather Testing for Electric Vehicles; Mercedes Benz and Jaguar Achieve Milestone](https://evadvisors.com/cold-weather-testing-for-electric-vehicles-mercedes-benz-and-jaguar-achieve-milestone/): Electric vehicles possess many advantages over their internal combustion engine counterparts, but extremely cold weather remains a challenge because it prevents batteries from performing at optimal levels. For this reason, demonstrating all-around performance under extreme winter conditions is an important milestone for new models. Jaguar and Mercedes recently announced the successful completion of cold-weather testing for, respectively, the I-Pace and EQC. - [Audi Is Paying Drivers to Scrap Old Diesels, Buy New Cleaner Vehicles](https://evadvisors.com/audi-is-paying-customers-to-scrap-old-diesels-buy-new-cleaner-vehicles/): Seeking to rid German roads of old, polluting diesel vehicles, Audi is paying a premium for trade-ins when the customer purchases an Audi that is compliant with today's more stringent Euro 6 emissions standard. The size of the bonus payment, which ranges from about $3,600 to $12,000 based on the vehicle the customer purchases, is highest when paired with an plug-in electric e-tron or CNG-powered g-tron. The trade-in bonus is available until March 31. - [Automakers Partner With European Gas Stations On Electric Vehicle Charging; Will This Model Reach America?](https://evadvisors.com/european-gas-stations-partner-with-automakers-on-electric-vehicle-charging-will-this-model-reach-america/): With the goal of making drivers comfortable purchasing fully-electric vehicles without worrying about running out of fuel, a consortium of global automakers is poised to install hundreds of high speed electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Europe by 2020. Earlier this month, BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, and the Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche announced the formation of a joint venture called Ionity that will develop a network of approximately 400 separate locations with an average of six chargers per location. - [With Dramatic Electric Concept, Mitsubishi Primed for EV Comeback](https://evadvisors.com/with-dramatic-electric-concept-mitsubishi-primed-for-ev-comeback/): Mitsubishi this week unveiled the e-Evolution concept all-electric high performance SUV. The e-Evolution prototype, which Mitsubishi describes as demonstrating the company's new direction in sport utility vehicles, electric vehicles, and connected mobility, is a big step forward for an automaker that was early to the electric vehicle space but has recently fallen a step behind.Mitsubishi earned plaudits for the 2009 launch of the all-electric i-MiEV, which is considered the world's first modern-day highway-capable mass production electric vehicle. In the U.S., though, the subcompact never enjoyed significant sales or garnered much love. Burdened with a cramped interior, modest exterior, and range of only 62 miles, American sales have been downright abysmal. - [With Holistic Approach, Mazda To Introduce Electric Vehicles](https://evadvisors.com/with-holistic-approach-mazda-to-introduce-electric-vehicles/): Every automaker takes pride in their engines, but few match the passion and conviction shown by Mazda. Mazda has reason to believe it's on the right track; in 2016, for the fourth year in a row, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency named the company, whose fleet-wide adjusted fuel economy performance is 29.6 miles per gallon, the most fuel-efficient auto manufacturer in America. Mazda achieved this distinction despite offering not a single all-electric or plug-in, and only one hybrid electric model. No surprise, then, that Mazda's approach to electric vehicles has been relatively tepid. - [Are Smart Dealers Making a Wise Decision? Dealers Drop Out As Ohio Proves EVs Sell and Daimler Launches Radical Concept](https://evadvisors.com/are-smart-dealers-making-a-wise-decision-dealers-drop-out-as-ohio-proves-evs-sell-and-daimler-launches-radical-concept/): Just weeks after more than two-thirds of Smart's U.S. dealerships elected to stop selling the small vehicle following news that the brand would be shifting to all-electric, the next-generation "Smart vision EQ fortwo" concept vehicle has been introduced. The most prominent feature of the Smart concept is what isn't there: no steering wheel or pedals. - [U.K.’s Royal Mail Goes Electric, Reducing Tailpipe Emissions and Lowering Operating Costs](https://evadvisors.com/u-k-s-royal-mail-goes-electric-reducing-tailpipe-emissions-and-lowering-operating-costs/): Growing up, I remember finding out the mail was delivered because my dog barked on hearing the mail truck. Starting later this year, lucky customers on certain routes in the United Kingdom will no longer have that convenience because the U.K.'s Royal Mail Fleet has begun deploying more than 100 electric delivery vehicles. Not only will neighborhood and city streets be quieter, electric vehicles will also put an end to belching tailpipe emissions exacerbated by frequent starts and stops. (The vehicle pictured above, manufactured by U.K.-based Arrival, offer an additional innovation, namely compliance with London's vehicle design standards intended to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety by greatly improving visibility from behind the steering wheel.) - [Audi to Introduce Solar Roofs, Improve Fuel Efficiency and EV Range](https://evadvisors.com/audi-to-introduce-solar-roofs-improve-fuel-efficiency-and-ev-range/): Audi today announced a plan to increase the range of the company's electric vehicles by generating onboard solar energy using thin-film solar cells. Audi and its partner, California-based Alta Devices, a subsidiary of the Chinese solar-cell specialist Hanergy, are taking an incremental approach and will first integrate Alta's efficient, thin, and flexible mobile power technology into panoramic glass roofs. A prototype is expected by the end of this year. - [Advanced Transportation Projects Receive Federal Investment](https://evadvisors.com/advanced-transportation-projects-receive-federal-investment/): The U.S. Department of Energy's Vehicle Technologies Office this week announced $13.4 million in investments to support five new cost-shared, community-based projects focused on energy efficient mobility systems. Funding will go to support research and development related to connected and autonomous vehicles, alternative fuel vehicles, and infrastructure including natural gas, propane, biofuels, hydrogen, and electricity. - [Will Mahindra, Owner of Legendary Pininfarina, Take On Tesla?](https://evadvisors.com/will-mahindra-owner-of-legendary-pininfarina-take-on-tesla/): With India’s power minister having recently announced that by 2030 “not a single petrol or diesel car should be sold in the country,” Anand Mahindra, Chairman of industrial giant Mahindra Group, discussed on CNBC this week his company's commitment to electric vehicles. Given the huge market opportunity even if the minister’s extraordinarily aggressive goal is not fully achieved, Mahindra and Tesla’s Elon Musk exchanged tweets on prospects for electric vehicles in the potentially huge market: - [Volvo Goes All-In With Electric Drivetrains](https://evadvisors.com/volvo-goes-all-in-with-electric-drivetrains/): Buying an electric Volvo will soon become a lot easier. Volvo Cars announced today that, starting in 2019, every model the company launches will have an electric motor. This is, without a doubt, a big step for a large and influential automaker with a global footprint, though today's announcement does not mean that every vehicle in the lineup will be fully electric, or that internal combustion engines are going away immediately. Rather, all new models will be equipped with some form of electrified drivetrain, whether it be 48-volt mild hybrid, plug-in, or fully-electric. Then, as the company's gasoline-only portion of the lineup is redesigned or retired, there will be no more purely gasoline-powered vehicles. - [Hyundai’s Ioniq EV Delivers Ultra-Low Total Cost of Ownership With Novel Recharging Credit](https://evadvisors.com/hyundais-ioniq-ev-delivers-ultra-low-total-cost-of-ownership-with-novel-recharging-credit/): Recognizing that electric vehicle customers expect a charging plan with their new cars, Hyundai is now offering the “Ioniq Unlimited+” subscription program for the company's Ioniq Electric (currently available in California only). The subscription program is unique in the industry because it wraps into the lease payment a reimbursement for electricity, based on the number of miles driven, up to the first 50,000 miles. This "recharging credit" will be applied directly to the owners’ subsequent monthly payment. Unlike other automaker charging plans, which generally are limited to one charging service provider and do not include home charging, Hyundai's plan is completely agnostic as to where the driver plugs in. - [GM Completes First Step Toward Mass Production of Autonomous Bolt EV](https://evadvisors.com/gm-completes-first-step-toward-mass-production-of-autonomous-bolt-ev/): (Photos by Jeffrey Sauger for General Motors) - [Buick Boosts Mileage, Performance of 2018 LaCrosse With “Light Electrification”](https://evadvisors.com/buick-boosts-mileage-performance-of-2018-lacrosse-with-light-electrification/): General Motors' Chevrolet division has long been the company's focal point for electrified vehicles such as the plug-in hybrid Volt and the all-electric Bolt. Now, though, Buick is getting into the game. Although not yet jumping into the deep end with an all-electric, the brand is taking a meaningful step with an improved "eAssist" system, which is an 86-volt mild-hybrid system that Buick refers to as "light electrification" and will be in five models within a year. - [Debate Flares Over Electric Grid Fuel Supplies](https://evadvisors.com/debate-flares-over-electric-grid-fuel-supplies/): In a thinly-veiled swipe at renewable energy resources, Energy Secretary Rick Perry is reportedly ordering a study to determine whether the proliferation of renewables is threatening grid reliability by causing baseload (i.e., coal) resources to retire prematurely. The target of the report is not renewables, per se, but rather the compensation scheme for wholesale power in restructured markets around the country, and whether these markets are over or under-compensating various resources and therefore resulting in a sub-optimal fuel mix. - [Utility Rate Structures Challenge Electric Vehicle Fast Charging](https://evadvisors.com/utility-rate-structures-challenge-electric-vehicle-fast-charging/): According to a report issued by EVgo and Rocky Mountain Institute, today's electric utility rate structures generally present major, if not insurmountable, challenges to the commercial viability of Direct Current (DC) fast charging of electric vehicles. To solve the problem, utility tariffs must be amended to recognize the rapidly evolving grid and provide a framework that accommodates this unique and critical infrastructure (as generally illustrated by the following video). - [BMW’s Aggressive Yet Prudent Roll-Out of Electric Mobility](https://evadvisors.com/bmws-aggressive-yet-prudent-roll-out-of-electric-mobility/): https://youtu.be/RMMQxoWN0R8 - [California Energy Regulator to Federal Climate Experts: “You’re Hired!”](https://evadvisors.com/california-energy-regulator-to-federal-climate-experts-youre-hired/): In response to the White House budget that would decimate the ranks of federal employees working to mitigate climate change, the president of the California Public Utilities Commission, Michael Picker, this week greeted workers arriving at the headquarters of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of Energy announcing that California welcomes their talents. - [Audi Announces Three Electric Vehicles by 2020, Launches Autonomous Vehicle Subsidiary](https://evadvisors.com/audi-announces-three-electric-vehicles-by-2020-launches-autonomous-vehicle-subsidiary/): Following up on the 2015 introduction of a concept for a 300+ mile all-electric luxury-class sport SUV, Audi today announced plans to introduce three battery-electric "e-tron" models by the year 2020 and to electrify additional models after that. The first e-tron will be an SUV that will go on sale next year. An e-tron Sportback will follow in 2019, and a compact hatchback built on the company's MEB platform is expected in 2020. - [Audi Introduces Q8 Sport Concept, a Stylish and Powerful “Mild Hybrid”](https://evadvisors.com/audi-introduces-q8-sport-concept-a-sporty-and-powerful-mild-hybrid/): Audi this week introduced the Q8 sport concept, a stylish SUV featuring a super fuel-efficient "mild hybrid" drive system. Mild hybrids are a class of vehicles distinct from traditional hybrids and all-electrics such as the Prius or the Tesla. - [Toyota Set to Unveil Compact Electric Concept Vehicle](https://evadvisors.com/toyota-set-to-unveil-compact-electric-concept-car/): Next month's Geneva International Motor Show will feature the world premiere of Toyota's "i-TRIL Concept." Developed by Toyota Motor Europe in collaboration with the company’s ED² design studio in Nice, Toyota is promoting this electric motor powered concept as a showcase for numerous aspects of Toyota's research into "engaging environmentally-friendly mobility solutions." - [More Customers to Benefit from Florida Power & Light’s Commitment to Solar](https://evadvisors.com/florida-power-light-accelerates-commitment-to-solar/): Florida Power & Light Company, the third-largest electric utility in America and the largest generator of solar energy in Florida, this week announced an accelerated timetable to build nearly 600 megawatts of solar capacity across eight locations. The energy these projects will produce, which will be enough to fully support approximately 120,000 homes, will diversify the source of electricity for all customers on the grid and efficiently provide a little more green energy to the entire customer base. - [General Motors Vehicles Lose Weight, Gain Efficiency](https://evadvisors.com/general-motors-vehicles-lose-weight-gain-efficiency/): General Motors is reducing its environmental footprint by shaving an average of 350 pounds from each of ten recently launched Buick, GMC, Chevrolet and Cadillac vehicles. The annual carbon emissions avoided from this weight loss is about equal to saving 28 million gallons of fuel, according to a statement issued by the company. - [Seeking to Reduce Urban Tailpipe Emissions, Ford to Launch Plug-In Hybrid Van Pilot in London](https://evadvisors.com/seeking-to-reduce-urban-tailpipe-emissions-ford-to-launch-plug-in-hybrid-van-pilot-in-london/): To help improve air quality in London, Ford Motor Company will be deploying 20 plug-in hybrid electric Ford Transit Custom vans for downtown duties such as deliveries and maintenance work. By running solely on electric power for approximately 30 miles of city driving, these vehicles will contribute to reducing local emissions. This effort complements Ford's plans to introduce 13 new global electrified vehicles in the next five years. - [Bentley Announces Plug-In Hybrid Electric Option](https://evadvisors.com/bentley-announces-plug-in-hybrid-electric-option/): Luxury carmaker Bentley Motors has announced that every model in the company's lineup will have a plug-in option. The first model offering a plug-in hybrid electric drivetrain will be the Bentayga, starting with the 2018 model year. The Bentayga is a logical choice for the company because it already comes with a 48-volt "Dynamic Ride Control system." The electronic ride control system, which is powered from electric energy produced by the vehicle and not provided by a plug, improves ride comfort on bumpy surfaces and minimizes body roll on turns. With the company's new commitment to plug-in hybrid electric drivetrains, Bentleys will now be able to be driven solely on electric energy (at least for short distances) instead of a petroleum-based fuel. - [Faraday Future Unveils All-Electric “FF 91” Supercar](https://evadvisors.com/faraday-future-unveils-all-electric-ff-91-supercar/): Faraday Future yesterday unveiled its first production vehicle, the all-electric "FF 91" (referred to as the "FF nine-one"). With 1050 horsepower produced by a 783 kW motor, this pre-production supercar accelerates from 0 to 60 in an eye-popping 2.39 seconds. More important to most drivers, though, is that the FF 91 carries a massive 130 kWh battery. With more electric energy storage capacity than any other vehicle, Faraday states that the FF 91 achieves an EPA-estimated range of 378 miles. - [BMW Expands Plug-In Options With 530e iPerformance Sport Sedan](https://evadvisors.com/bmw-expands-plug-in-options-with-530e-iperformance-sport-sedan/): BMW this week continues its commitment to electric vehicles by introducing the 530e iPerformance sport sedan. The 530e is BMW's sixth plug-in vehicle overall and the company's first plug-in available in rear-wheel or all-wheel drive. The 530e nicely fills a gap in the company's lineup by adding a plug-in electric option to the 5 Series. Other plug-ins from BMW include: - [Major Automakers Join Forces for Ultra-Fast, High-Power EV Charging Network in Europe](https://evadvisors.com/major-automakers-join-forces-for-ultra-fast-high-power-ev-charging-network-in-europe/): BMW Group, Daimler AG, Ford Motor Company, and Volkswagen Group with Audi and Porsche this week announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to create the highest-powered charging network in Europe. The goal is the quick build-up of a sizable number of stations, which the automakers consider to be essential to broadening the appeal of fully-electric vehicles by mitigating drivers' concern of running out of electricity or not being able to easily reach a distant destination without a protracted stop for charging. This concern, referred to as "range anxiety," is the single biggest impediment to drivers purchasing EVs. - [Jaguar Joins the EV Race](https://evadvisors.com/jaguar-joins-the-ev-race/): Nearly a year ago, Jaguar Land Rover registered the term "I-Pace" with the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office. This set off speculation of the United Kingdom-based luxury automaker's plans for an electric vehicle, and now we know the answer. By 2020, according to the company's CEO, Ralf Speth, up to half of Jaguar Land Rover's lineup will be hybrid, plug-in, or all-electric. - [BMW Brings Plug-In Mini to America](https://evadvisors.com/bmw-brings-plug-in-mini-to-america/): BMW's Mini USA announced this week that the company's first plug-in hybrid, the Mini Cooper S E Countryman ALL4, will be introduced at next month's Los Angeles International Auto Show and will go on sale in June, 2017. - [Mini’s Major Announcement: First Plug-In Hybrid Electric Nears Production](https://evadvisors.com/minis-major-announcement-first-plug-in-hybrid-electric-nears-production/): Recognizing the regulatory requirement to produce low-emission vehicles and the corresponding business imperative to produce vehicles that customers want to drive, Mini yesterday in Munich introduced its first-ever plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. While fuel efficiency and clean air are important to many drivers, such attributes do not, on their own, generally translate into significant sales unless the vehicle is also attractive and fun to drive. For this reason, rather than focus on fuel or the environmental benefits of electric drive, Mini is emphasizing how much fun electric driving is due to features such as thrillingly powerful torque and a continuation (if not improvement) of Mini's spirit and aggressive handling. - [Cheap Natural Gas Provides Temporary Dip In Residential Electricity Prices](https://evadvisors.com/cheap-natural-gas-provides-temporary-dip-in-residential-electricity-prices/): Countering a slow but sustained climb, data released this week by the U.S. Energy Information Administration shows that residential electricity prices for the first half of 2016 fell 0.7%, to a national average of 12.4 cents per kWh. Over the past five years, nominal residential prices have increased an average of 1.9% annually, about the same rate as overall inflation. - [With 300-Mile EV, Mercedes-Benz Flips the Switch on Electric Mobility and Launches “Generation EQ”](https://evadvisors.com/with-300-mile-ev-mercedes-benz-flips-the-switch-on-electric-mobility-and-launches-generation-eq/): https://youtu.be/w-85-FX5-B8 - [Chevrolet Delivers 200 All-Electric Miles for Less Than $30,000](https://evadvisors.com/chevrolet-delivers-200-all-electric-miles-for-less-than-30000/): 238 all-electric miles for less than $30,000? That is correct! Chevrolet announced the MSRP for the all-electric Bolt EV will be $37,495. Many customers are expected to qualify for the $7,500 federal tax credit, bringing the price down to $29,995 (with even more savings are available from certain states and/or employers). - [Nevada Solar Dispute Nears Resolution After Court Remands Controversial Ruling](https://evadvisors.com/nevada-solar-dispute-nears-resolution-after-court-remands-controversial-ruling/): A Nevada state court this week set aside part of the Public Utilities Commission's controversial decision to change rates on existing solar customers because the Commission's process lacked adequate notice to the public, but due to ongoing discussions between the parties the hotly contested issue may soon be at least partially settled anyway. Regardless of what happens at the Commission, the subject is certain to be revisited when the legislature next convenes. - [Demand for Powerful Technology Drives Electronics Suppliers Together](https://evadvisors.com/demand-for-powerful-technology-drives-electronics-suppliers-together/): Sensing that the whole will be greater than the sum of its parts in a rapidly growing market for smart products, Renesas Electronics Corporation, a premier supplier of advanced semiconductor solutions, and Intersil Corporation, a leading provider of innovative power management and precision analog solutions, announced they have signed a definitive agreement for Renesas to acquire Intersil for $3.2 billion. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2017 pending stockholder and governmental approvals. ## Pages - [Thank you](https://evadvisors.com/thank-you/): Get In Touch Thank you for contacting EV Advisors. We will review the specifics of your message and respond promptly. 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