When it comes to the Dieselgate Settlement, the most well-known outcome (at least among EV enthusiasts and investors) is probably Electrify America. As part of the punishment for cheating on emissions, VW had to spend $10 Billion (with a capital B) on EV charging. So, it created a subsidiary to handle that and create a […]
EV awareness programs are critical in the quest to accelerate the transition to electric mobility. Programs aimed at educating and equipping fleet operators, such as bus operators, with the right knowledge and capabilities to manage their fleet of vehicles, including the management of local charging infrastructure at their depots as well as optimizing EV charging […]
There has been a lot of news coming from Blue Oval headquarters recently. First up, Ford says in a press release that it plans to increase production of the Mustang Mach-E in 2023. It claims its electric car supply chain issues are now getting sorted out, which means it will be able to produce many […]
While still far behind EV leader Tesla, Volkswagen is making progress on electric vehicles. During 2022, it managed to make a significant increase in EV production and by the end of the year Volkswagen had put in a total of 15,000 EV rapid charging stations (so far). Let’s take a deeper look at the information […]
Some exciting news for Lucid fans recently came across the CleanTechnica desk. Not only is Lucid expanding its operations in Canada with a new retail location, but it also has a new drive unit that’s made for racing. And, this comes after announcing record production that exceeded financial guidance previously released by the company. Let’s […]
After an early start with the i3 and i8, BMW thought that it could win the competition with Tesla with its fantastic PHEVs. The company learned otherwise, and after a few conversion jobs, like the iX3, it now has clean-sheet BEV designs. The i4 and iX are the first results of this new approach. The […]
Last year, I shared details that came out of an online Arizona DOT meeting about its plan for federal Infrastructure Bill funds, also known as funding from the NEVI program. Since then, the state has narrowed down its choices for EV charging sites to meet federal requirements, and it reveals something interesting that’s probably happening […]
The Cupra Born needs an introduction. It is a new brand with a new model. Cupra is really a sub-brand of SEAT, one of the Volkswagen Group brands. SEAT is a brand for younger, more fun loving customers — at least, judging by the marketing materials. Cupra is its sporty variant. Younger, fun loving people […]
