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States in the Northwest Have the Highest Potential for Fuel Cost Savings by Switching to Electric Vehicles

States in the Northwest Have the Highest Potential for Fuel Cost Savings by Switching to Electric Vehicles

Monday, July 1, 2024

Argonne National Laboratory estimated fuel cost savings potential for replacing a gasoline vehicle with the same size electric vehicle on a ZIP code level. Their estimates showed that the states in the Northwest region, led by Idaho and Washington State, had some of the highest potential for fuel cost savings when switching to electric vehicles.

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Confessions from a lifelong Petrol Head. I love electric vehicles and it has nothing to do with politics.

Confessions from a lifelong Petrol Head. I love electric vehicles and it has nothing to do with politics.

Friday, June 28, 2024

With apologies to “Goodfellas”: As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a car guy.

The rumble of a V-8 feels like the soundtrack of my life. I spent the past 40 years developing new vehicles, from Camrys and Scions at Toyota to F-150 Raptors, Broncos, and Transits here at Ford Motor Company , where my grandfather worked for Henry himself. To this day, I spend many weekends racing Mustangs or wrenching on my 1973 Bronco. 

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Walmart introduces hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck to its fleet

Walmart introduces hydrogen fuel cell electric semi-truck to its fleet

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Walmart Canada’s new hydrogen fuel cell-powered electric semi-truck is now on the roads in Mississauga, Ont. as the retailer continues its journey towards a 100 per cent alternatively-powered fleet. 

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Ford wants to develop affordable EVs in California

Ford wants to develop affordable EVs in California

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Ford has chosen Long Beach, California, for its new "Advanced Electric Vehicle Development Centre," where a team of specialists will develop the new platform for smaller, low-cost electric cars.

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EVgo, Regency Centers Open Fast-Charging Station

EVgo, Regency Centers Open Fast-Charging Station

Wednesday, June 26, 2024

EVgo Inc., one of the nation’s largest public fast-charging networks for electric vehicles, and Regency Centers Corporation have opened a new fast-charging station at Blakeney Town Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This station is located at 9870 Rea Road in Charlotte near the city’s major roadways, including Interstate 485, with multiple shopping and dining options for EV drivers, along with other amenities.

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Exxon, South Korea's SK On sign non-binding deal for lithium supply

Exxon, South Korea's SK On sign non-binding deal for lithium supply

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

June 25 (Reuters) - U.S. energy major Exxon Mobil (XOM.N), opens new tab said on Tuesday it had signed a non-binding agreement to supply lithium from its proposed Arkansas project to South Korean EV battery maker SK On.

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Larger Vehicles Have Greater Potential for Fuel Cost Savings from Electrification

Larger Vehicles Have Greater Potential for Fuel Cost Savings from Electrification

Monday, June 24, 2024

Because larger vehicles use more energy than smaller vehicles, there is greater potential for fuel cost savings when switching to vehicles powered by electricity. Argonne National Laboratory estimated fuel cost savings potential for replacing a gasoline vehicle with the same size electric vehicle (all-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle) on a ZIP code level.

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Eaton Assists Notre Dame in Establishing EV Charging Network Across Campus

Eaton Assists Notre Dame in Establishing EV Charging Network Across Campus

Thursday, June 20, 2024

Intelligent power management company Eaton is helping the University of Notre Dame establish new electric vehicle charging infrastructure for use by its students, faculty, staff and maintenance fleet. The project will enable Notre Dame to meet growing demand for EV charging across its campus and accelerate progress toward its goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050.

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Electric vehicle battery recycler plans $11M facility in Chester County

Electric vehicle battery recycler plans $11M facility in Chester County

Thursday, June 20, 2024

An electric vehicle battery recycler has chosen Chester County to establish its first South Carolina operations.

Princeton NuEnergy, a clean technology company, will invest $11 million in a new facility that will create 41 new jobs, according to a news release from the South Carolina Department of Commerce.

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Hyundai to start manufacturing IONIQ 5 electric SUVs at new Georgia plant this fall

Hyundai to start manufacturing IONIQ 5 electric SUVs at new Georgia plant this fall

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

SAVANNAH, Ga. (AP) — Hyundai Motor Group said Tuesday that it plans to begin manufacturing IONIQ 5 electric SUVs at its sprawling new plant in Georgia this fall.

It was the first time the South Korean automaker has identified which model of electric vehicle it will produce at its $7.6 billion EV and battery plant west of Savannah. The factory should begin operating in the fourth quarter, the company said in a news release, though it didn’t specify which month.

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