Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 25 Dec 2022 20:05:48 +0000
In some recent videos, Out of Spec tested Electrify America stations in the recent cold weather. What they found was that some local stations didn’t work in zero degree (F) temperatures. It’s worth noting that at the same location, the older station design (with the lone CHAdeMO plug) still worked, so it’s not a site […]
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:15:51 +0000
Thousands of gasmobiles are still in the picture, but the US Postal Service is adding ten of thousands of electric vehicles to its fleet, too.
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:42:32 +0000
Local 10 News in Miami and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, recently ran a story about a proud owner of a new Rivian R1T electric truck. Everything seemed to be going fine with the truck, and neighbors regularly stopped by to tell him how much they liked it. However, HOA managers, being the Super Karens they often […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Sun, 11 Dec 2022 15:58:14 +0000
A couple weeks ago, we covered Aptera’s buried announcement that it will be using the Tesla/NACS plug for its vehicle. It was expected that the company would make this choice, but it was not highlighted. Days later the company announced in a blog post (as the main topic) that it would be using the Tesla […]
Credit to Author: Tina Casey| Date: Wed, 07 Dec 2022 15:41:06 +0000
Green H2 or not, hydrogen trains will help the Czech Republic cut ties with Russian gas suppliers.
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 30 Nov 2022 22:00:26 +0000
Yesterday, Governor Roy Cooper spoke at the North Carolina Medium- and Heavy-Duty (MHD) Electric Vehicle State Policy Bootcamp to highlight how crucial electrifying MHD vehicles is for North Carolina. He showcased the policies the state has put in place to make this happen. In a subsequent press release, they provided some links to the success stories […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 28 Nov 2022 20:00:16 +0000
There’s been some controversy in the automotive industry over subscriptions. Normally, a car’s equipment and capabilities is fixed from the factory. Want an upgrade? That historically has involved getting a physical part or parts installed, for a fee. You can go to a stereo shop and get some decent speakers and a head unit. You […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Thu, 24 Nov 2022 23:05:57 +0000
The production of EVs is a large-scale undertaking that requires significant industrial efforts. To meet the demand, Tesla has built gigafactories in several countries. Other companies who want to be future players are also expanding their global supply and production networks. However, we haven’t seen anyone build an entire city’s worth of production, at least […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:00:16 +0000
Companies that make electric components for cars are sitting pretty right now, and that includes DENSO manufacturing. At its largest factory facility in Maryville, Tennessee, the company makes things like alternators, which are useful for regular cars and hybrids. Some of the other things it builds, like inverters, are only good for hybrids and EVs. […]
Credit to Author: Jennifer Sensiba| Date: Mon, 21 Nov 2022 20:00:52 +0000
In a recent article at FleetNews, they discuss UK retailer Tesco’s plans to start charging for Level 2 EV charging at its stores. The policy went into effect on November 1st. Let’s take a look at what happened with Tesco and then look at what other businesses could learn from this. In 2019, the supermarket […]