Electric Vehicles

Connecticut

CT Republicans offer alternative on EV cars

Rejecting a Democratic plan, Republican legislators called Jan. 30 for an alternative on electric cars that would avoid the strict California standards on vehicle emissions. Senate Republicans instead said that Connecticut should adopt the federal standards that are followed by 32 states, rather than the stricter California standards that are favored by Gov. Ned Lamont and many Democratic legislators. Lawmakers originally thought they might resolve the issue during a special session this week, but the matter has been postponed to the regular session that starts next week and ends in early May. Hartford Courant

International

This EV startup, once valued at $13b, is on the verge of total collapse

Nasdaq suspended trading of Arrival shares this week, followed by a formal delisting. The company was reported to be worth $20 million. Electrek

International

Polestar cutting around 15 percent of its global workforce

Polestar has announced plans to cut around 15% of its workforce around the world, as the Volvo-owned electric vehicle maker looks to reduce costs and work toward making its products profitable. Citing "challenging market conditions," Polestar announced plans Jan. 26 to get rid of around 450 positions worldwide, Reuters reported. The layoffs come as many have aired concerns about cooling EV demand, and ahead of Polestar's expectations that the auto business will start breaking even as soon as 2025. Teslarati

International

Electrified Transport Investment Soared Globally in '23, Passing Renewable Energy

Electrified transportation sped past renewable energy last year to become the world's largest category of energy transition investment. This finding, part of a report BloombergNEF released Jan. 30, shows a shift that is "absolutely critical to getting to net zero," said the lead author, Albert Cheung. Inside Climate News

International

Volvo shares jump 26% on higher sales, plans to stop Polestar funding

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Massachusetts

Mass. drivers will save money charging EVs at night -- but when and how much?

Charging electric vehicles in Massachusetts could get less expensive under a pair of utility proposals now under consideration, but advocates are arguing for tweaks they say would make the transition faster and more fair. Energy News Network

Michigan

DTE plans 270,000 more EV chargers in public, low-income homes

DTE Energy officials said they expect more than a quarter-million additional electric vehicles on the road across southeast Michigan by 2028 and they intend to build the chargers to power them. The utility company plans to invest $145 million alongside additional private funding and federal grant dollars to collectively build 270,000 EV chargers in the coming years at public locations, as well as both single- and multi-family buildings. Advance Local Media

New Hampshire

NH's dueling electric vehicle bills and how they could affect you

The number of electric vehicles in New Hampshire is expected to hit 100,000 by the end of this decade, according to the Independent System Operator of New England. But New Hampshire legislators are divided over what approach to take with EVs. Some legislators, fearing car fires and a still-developing technology, hope to move away from the vehicles. Others, citing the environment and tourism, seek to facilitate their adoption. The Portsmouth Herald

New Jersey

New Jersey has made it illegal to discard EV batteries in landfills

The Electric and Hybrid Vehicle Battery Management Act requires battery manufacturers to create an alternative procedure to reuse and recycle as much of the discarded EV battery as possible. GreenBiz

New York

We tested one of the first federal NEVI charging stations in the U.S. -- and the experience wasn't great

The NEVI-funded EV fast-chargers at a New York site underperformed and offered a subpar user experience. GreenBiz

New York

NYC: Tesla Superchargers overwhelmed by growing EV taxi fleet

Long queues at Tesla Superchargers have been reported in New York. The issue is not down to technical failure but signals the transformation of the taxi market currently underway in cities across the globe. Electrive

North Carolina

Duke Energy leasing EV chargers in North Carolina

The Charger Solution program enables users to install an EV charger with no upfront cost and monthly payments starting around $14 a month, according to Duke Energy. pv Magazine

U.S.

EV Sales Rise to 7.2% of US Auto Sales, Tesla 4.3% of Auto Sales

In 2019, full electric vehicle (EV) sales were 1.4% of US auto sales Clean Technica

U.S.

Median EV range hits 270 miles in 2023 -- that's plenty for an average weekly commute

That's nearly 200 miles more than where it was ten years ago (82). The average U.S. driver travels around 37 miles per day, according to the Department of Transportation. Electrek

U.S.

Why the slowest EV chargers may be the fastest way to get people into EVs

Apartments need EV charging. Supporters of trickle-slow "Level 1" chargers argue that access is more important than speed. Grist

U.S.

GM's 'all-in' electric future now includes gasoline

General Motors introduced the plug-in hybrid car to America, then killed it and foreswore ever making it again. Now it's back. The vacillations were on display Jan. 30 as GM, America's largest automaker, said it would reintroduce a gasoline-electric car with a plug -- a combination it effectively abandoned three years ago when it promised to go "all in" on electric vehicles and turn away from gasoline altogether. E&E News

Heavy-duty Trucks & Buses

California

Big electric-truck charging depots are coming soon to California

California leads the U.S. in the push to swap out diesel-fueled trucks for electric -- and in the buildout of the electric truck stops and depots those new trucks will depend on. This month, trucking-as-a-service startup WattEV announced its latest contribution to the electrification of California's highways -- building three more electric truck-charging depots in the state using $75.6 million in federal grants. Canary Media

U.S.

Truck Makers Team Up to Push for Electric Vehicle Chargers

There are more than 4 million electric vehicles on American roads, but fewer than 1,000 of them are heavy-duty trucks. On Jan. 30, the three largest truck makers announced a push to remedy that deficit by calling on governments and utilities to help them build many more places to charge big rigs. The New York Times

U.S.

As US e-bus market expands, manufacturers struggle to keep up

Fueled by funding from the federal government, cities across the country are accelerating the transition to electric vehicles for public transit systems -- although turmoil in the electric bus industry could hamper those rollouts. GreenBiz

Heavy-duty Vehicles

California

Big electric-truck charging depots are coming soon to California

With $75.6 million in federal grants, startup WattEV will build three megawatt-scale charging stations aimed at extending the range of heavy-duty EV trucks. Canary Media

International

Volvo Acquires Proterra Battery Unit - The EV Report

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U.S.

Truck Makers Team Up to Push for Electric Vehicle Chargers

Daimler, Navistar and Volvo have been criticized for not selling many electric heavy trucks, but the companies say the country first needs many more chargers. New York Times

Medium-duty Vehicles

U.S.

As U.S. e-bus market expands, manufacturers struggle to keep up

Fueled by federal funding, the transition to low-emissions public transportation represents a big opportunity for the struggling U.S. electric bus manufacturing industry. GreenBiz

Shipping

International

How hydrogen 'e-fuels' can power big ships and planes

Aviation and international shipping are two huge climate polluters. Cleaning them up will likely require producing lots of hydrogen-derived fuels. Canary Media

Trains

International

A group of Spanish companies plan to develop the world's first hydrogen high speed train

This is the World's First Passenger Hydrogen Train - Its unique features include clean energy conversion, flexible battery storage, and smart power management. Hydrogen Fuel News