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Ford, TXU Energy aim to make at-home EV charging more affordable

Ford, TXU Energy aim to make at-home EV charging more affordable

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Ford Motor Co. and Texas-based electricity company TXU Energy are joining forces to offset at-home charging costs for electric Ford SUV and truck owners, according to an Aug. 12 press release. 

As part of the TXU Free EV Miles program, eligible Ford owners will receive a 100% credit on their electric bill for energy used to charge their EVs between the hours of 7 p.m. and 1 p.m. the following day, which could cover the entire cost of all at-home charging, the release said. According to the Department of Energy, the vast majority of EV charging —...Read More

BorgWarner presents LFP packs for electric commercial vehicles at the IAA

BorgWarner presents LFP packs for electric commercial vehicles at the IAA

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

US automotive supplier BorgWarner will be presenting its latest developments for clean transport technologies at the IAA Transportation in Germany in mid-September. An LFP battery pack and a DC charging station for commercial vehicles will take centre stage at the trade fair in Hanover.

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U.S. Investments in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing (2024)

U.S. Investments in Electric Vehicle Manufacturing (2024)

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

The electric vehicle (EV) market is growing rapidly, with vehicle and battery manufacturers committing to invest nearly $1.2 trillion globally in the transition from gas-powered to EVs. Of this total, $312 billion is expected to be invested into U.S. manufacturing, with nearly 71 percent of that amount – $223 billion – already allocated to specific facilities and initiatives. As the industry enters a critical period in the EV transition, Atlas Public Policy has analyzed the latest press releases, company earnings reports, and public resources to provide insights into global...Read More

Blink Charging Announces Retirement of President and CEO Brendan Jones and the Appointment of Michael Battaglia as Successor

Blink Charging Announces Retirement of President and CEO Brendan Jones and the Appointment of Michael Battaglia as Successor

Friday, August 30, 2024

Bowie, Md., (August 28, 2024) - Blink Charging Co. (NASDAQ: BLNK) (“Blink” or the “Company”), a leading global manufacturer, owner, operator and provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging equipment and services, today announced that its President & CEO, Brendan Jones, will retire on January 31, 2025 concluding 5 years of dedicated service. Following his retirement, Jones will remain involved with the Company as a board member and executive advisor through July 2025. Effective February 1, 2025, Michael (Mike) Battaglia, the Company’s Chief Operating Officer (COO), will be promoted...Read More

Startups Are Devising New Ways to Expand the Lithium Supply Chain

Startups Are Devising New Ways to Expand the Lithium Supply Chain

Thursday, August 29, 2024

As the world leans into electrification, it will need more lithium. A key ingredient in the batteries that power everything from electric vehicles to cell phones, demand is projected to accelerate over the next decade.

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U.S. Department of Energy Report Shows Clean Energy Jobs Grew at More Than Twice the Rate of Overall U.S. Employment

U.S. Department of Energy Report Shows Clean Energy Jobs Grew at More Than Twice the Rate of Overall U.S. Employment

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

Spurred by the Biden-Harris Administration’s record investments in climate, clean energy, and manufacturing, clean energy employment increased by 142,000 jobs in 2023, accounting for more than half of new energy sector jobs and growing at a rate more than twice as large as that for the rest of the energy sector and the U.S. economy overall. 

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Samsung SDI finalizes deal with GM to build $3.5 bln joint EV battery factory in US

Samsung SDI finalizes deal with GM to build $3.5 bln joint EV battery factory in US

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Aug 28 (Reuters) - South Korea's Samsung SDI (006400.KS), opens new tab said on Wednesday it has completed an agreement with General Motors (GM.N), opens new tab to build a joint electric vehicle (EV) battery factory in the U.S. state of Indiana.

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Blue Bird Delivers Its 2,000th Electric School Bus

Blue Bird Delivers Its 2,000th Electric School Bus

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

Blue Bird Corporation, manufacturer of electric and low-emission school buses, has delivered its 2,000th electric, zero-emission school bus. Clark County School District (CCSD) in Nevada received Blue Bird’s 2,000th electric vehicle to help the nation’s fifth-largest school district transition its school bus fleet to clean student transportation.

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Toyota and BMW to form alliance in fuel cell vehicle manufacturing

Toyota and BMW to form alliance in fuel cell vehicle manufacturing

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

FRANKFURT/NAGOYA -- Toyota Motor and BMW will upgrade their partnership in fuel cell vehicles as the two auto giants see them as prospective next-generation eco-friendly models amid slowing growth in demand for electric vehicles, Nikkei has learned. BMW aims to begin mass production of a fuel cell vehicle model in a few years.

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US awards $521 million in grants to boost EV charging network

US awards $521 million in grants to boost EV charging network

Tuesday, August 27, 2024

WASHINGTON, Aug 27 (Reuters) - The Biden administration said Tuesday it is awarding $521 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging and deploying more than 9,200 EV charging ports.

The Energy Department and Federal Highway Administration said $321 million will be allocated for 41 community projects that expand EV charging infrastructure, while $200 million will fund 10 corridor fast-charging projects.

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