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Colorado Trying to Boost EVs Tenfold by 2030 with Thousands in Rebates, Credits
Written by Shirleen Guerra, The Center Square Published Sept. 22, 2023 By handing out thousands in rebates and credits, the state of Colorado has an ambitious plan to get more electric vehicles on the road.
Maryland Has Given 12,836 EV Rebates for $28M
Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published Sept. 22, 2023 Maryland has given 12,836 electric vehicle rebate credits between fiscal year 2011 and 2022 for $28.
BrightDrop Delivers First Electric Vans to Ryder for Rental Fleet
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 22, 2023 BrightDrop, owned by General Motors, is delivering its Zevo 600 electric van nationwide, with the latest batch going to four Ryder facilities in California, Texas and New York, the company announced in a news release.
Tesla Giga Texas Looking to Grow to 60K Workers when Cybertruck Ramps: Report
Written by Simon Alvarez, Teslarati Published Sept. 22, 2023 Jason Shawhan, Tesla’s director of manufacturing at Giga Texas, recently gave a rare talk about the facility’s operations and the company’s future plans at the State of Manufacturing Conference & Expo, held by the Austin Regional Manufacturers Association.
Rivian Opens Store in Brooklyn for Demo Drives, More
Written by Maria Merano, Teslarati Published Sept. 22, 2023 On Sept. 22, Rivian officially opened the doors to its new retail store in Brooklyn, a few blocks from Domino Park and the Williamsburg Bridge.
Hertz, NYC Mayor Launch ‘Hertz Electrifies New York City’
Written by Autobody News Staff Published Sept. 20, 2023 During New York City Climate Week, Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr and New York City Mayor Eric Adams launched "Hertz Electrifies New York City," a public-private partnership aimed at increasing electric vehicle (EV) adoption and extending the environmental and economic benefits of electrification across neighborhoods, Hertz said in a news release.
Nxu Announces First Megawatt+ Charging Site Along Major Highway Corridor
Published Sept. 19, 2023 Nxu Inc., a domestic technology company creating EV charging and energy storage solutions, is under contract to purchase the site for its first deployment of megawatt+ charging, in Quartzsite, AZ.
Texas Has Given 6,751 EV Rebate Credits for $16M
By Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published Sept. 19, 2023 Texas’ electric vehicle rebate program has gave 6,751 rebates for $16.
Rivian Chooses Kapalama Kai for First Service Center Location in Hawai‘i
Published Sept. 14, 2023 Kamehameha Schools welcomes Rivian to its tenant ‘ohana in Kapalama Kai, as the electric vehicle manufacturer prepares to open its first service center in Hawai‘i by the summer of 2024.
BMW, Ford, Honda Partnering to Create New Company to Optimize EV Grid Services
Published Sept. 13, 2023 BMW Group, Ford Motor Company and American Honda Motor Co., Inc. on Sept. 12 announced they have entered into an agreement to create ChargeScape, LLC, a new equally-owned company that will create a single, cost-effective platform connecting electric utilities, automakers and interested electric vehicle customers.
Georgia Increases Incentives for Hyundai Bryan County Project
Written by T.A. DeFeo, The Center Square Published Sept. 12, 2023 Georgia governments and development authorities have increased their incentives to Hyundai Motor Group, but state officials were cagey in confirming the exact amount.
EV Charging Infrastructure Strength in Each U.S. State Analyzed in New Study
Written by Zachary Visconti, Teslarati Published Sept. 11, 2023 Public charging is a common concern for new EV buyers and current owners alike, and local charging infrastructure can depend heavily on where a person lives.
ADAS Bringing New Challenges for Collision Repairers---Even in the Paint Shop
Written by John Yoswick, Autobody News Published Sept. 7, 2023 The technicians conducting scanning, sensor or camera replacements, reprogramming and calibrations are well aware of the challenges ADAS brings to collision repair.
Tesla Receives Special Order from NHTSA Regarding Autopilot Probe
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Sept. 5, 2023 Tesla received a special order from the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA) regarding its Autopilot investigation launched in June 2022, which was upgraded from a preliminary evaluation initiated in August 2021.
Illinois’ $19 Million in EV Rebates Includes Luxury Models
Written by Greg Bishop, The Center Square Published Sept. 5, 2023 The first round of Illinois’ rebate program for buyers of electric vehicles is over and a new $12 million round is set to begin.
White House Announces $15.5 Billion to Support Transition to EVs
Published Sept. 1, 2023 The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) on Aug. 31 announced a $15.5 billion package of funding and loans primarily focused on retooling existing factories for the transition to electric vehicles (EVs), supporting good jobs and a just transition to EVs, as part of President Joe Biden’s Investing in America agenda.
Ford to Axe 3 Popular Gas Vehicles to Make Way for EVs
Written by Joey Klender, Teslarati Published Aug. 31, 2023 Ford is planning to discontinue the Escape, Edge and Transit Connect to make more capital available for its EV push, a major point of CEO Jim Farley’s plans to return Ford to its once industry-leading position.
Ford Launches Home Charging Pilot Program with Duke Energy in NC
Published Aug. 31, 2023 Ford on Aug. 28 announced a pilot program with Duke Energy to provide electric vehicle customers in North Carolina with a chance to save money, increase the use of renewable energy and support electric grid resiliency while charging at home.
Maine Weighs Plans to Restrict Gas-Powered Vehicles
Written by Christian Wade, The Center Square Published Aug. 31, 2023 Maine is being urged to join a handful of states in banning the sale of new fossil fuel-powered vehicles, but critics say the move would be costly for consumers.
New Jersey Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Added 22K Vehicles
New Jersey Electric Vehicle Rebate Program Added 22K Vehicles Written by Scott McClallen, The Center Square Published Aug.
Tesla, Rivian Endorse Right to Repair Pact
Published Aug. 24, 2023 Electric vehicle makers Tesla and Rivian both sent letters of support to the signers of a “right to repair” pact between independent automotive repairers, collision repair experts and automakers.
Owners’ Experience with EV Tech More Problematic Than with ICE Vehicles
Published Aug. 24, 2023 Electric vehicle (EV) owners experience more problems with advanced technology than do owners of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, according to the J.
Mitchell Automates Scan and Calibration Detection in Estimating Workflow
Published Aug. 24, 2023 Mitchell, an Enlyte company, on Aug. 24 announced the availability of a new feature in Mitchell Cloud Estimating that automatically detects a completed scan or calibration and gives users the ability to quickly add it as a line on the collision-damage appraisal.
AGI to Support Stellantis Dealerships’ EV Charging
Published Aug. 23, 2023 Stellantis and its U.S. dealership network are driving toward their electrified future.
EVs Onboard Cargo Ship That Caught Fire ‘in Good Condition': Report
EVs Onboard Cargo Ship That Caught Fire ‘in Good Condition': Report Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published Aug.
Hertz to Add Cadillac LYRIQ, Chevrolet Silverado EV to Fleet
Written by Dan Mihalascu, InsideEVs Published Aug. 22, 2023 Rental car giant Hertz is committed to electrifying its fleet, having signed sizable purchase agreements with Tesla, General Motors and Polestar, among other companies.
Inflation Reduction Act: How the Climate Law Set a 'Trillion-Dollar Shift' for EVs into Motion
Written by Akiko Fujita, Yahoo Finance Published Aug. 22, 2023 The largest climate investment in U.S.
Fisker Releases Details on Alaska Super Sport Pickup
Published Aug. 19, 2023 Fisker Inc. on Aug. 17 released additional details on its Fisker Alaska pickup truck.
Lordstown Motors Agrees to Settle Trade Secret Lawsuit
Written by Ron Selak Jr., Tribune Chronicle Published Aug. 18, 2023 Lordstown Motors Corp. has agreed to pay $40 million to Karma Automotive LLC to settle a lawsuit that claims Lordstown Motors stole trade secrets and plundered employees from the California-based auto company.
Ford Patents In-Road Wireless Charging Tech for EVs
Written by Iulian Dnistran, InsideEVs Published Aug. 18, 2023 A recent Ford patent granted by the U.
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