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California
Kameale Terry, co-founder of ChargerHelp, a Los Angeles startup, is tackling a modern problem -- the sorry state of electric vehicle public charging stations -- while training an often-overlooked workforce for jobs in a growing sector of the economy. Los Angeles Times
California
San Diego, already a hot spot for electric vehicles, is working towards making 400 EV-friendly parking lots at beaches, parks and other public facilities across the city. Expanding the city's network of charging stations would make it easier for local companies and residents to switch to EVs, particularly residents living in apartments who can't "fuel up" at home. Locally, the infrastructure would help meet a state mandate that by 2035, 100% of new cars and light trucks sold in California must be zero-emission vehicles. Axios
Hawaii
It's a mix of things but mainly the high fuel costs, availability of renewable energy and culture, says Ivan Drury, director of insights at auto research firm Edmunds, who lives in Hawaii. CNBC
Hawaii
As consumers are moving more slowly to all-electric vehicles than many expected in the U.S., Hawaii has been a growing leader in EV adoption. The tropical island state this year ranks fifth in overall EV adoption at 11.9% of new retail vehicles sold through February, according to J.D. Power. It's No. 1 among states without certain rules intended to promote EVs and cut down on emissions. CNBC
Illinois
The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency is allocating $25.1 million in grants to add 643 new direct current fast charging ports across 141 locations. yTech
Illinois
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency Director John J. Kim has announced plans to spend more than $25 million on new EV charging infrastructure under the Driving a Cleaner Illinois program. That $25.1 million of Illinois EPA money is being awarded to 20 applicants, and will eventually fund 643 new Direct Current Fast Charging ports at 141 locations throughout the state. Electrek
International
In the year and a half since President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act into law, the Treasury Department has gone through three rounds of rulemaking to interpret the content requirements that electric vehicle and battery makers must meet for billions of dollars worth of tax breaks, and the guidance still isn't finalized. All this has prolonged uncertainty among automakers, miners and battery suppliers, not to mention US allies including South Korea, whose domestic firms are crucial to realizing Biden's goal to create an alternative to China's supply chain. Bloomberg
International
In recent months, BP Pulse has pulled out of eight of the 12 countries it was operating in, with now the focus solely on the US, Britain, Germany, and China, where it expects to see the fastest growth in the EV market. Electrek
International
A dearth of mechanics trained to handle the most advanced EV fixes is helping to drive up repair costs, according to insurers and repair companies like the AA, which provides roadside assistance across the UK. Add in expenses like long wait times for replacement parts, and underwriters are opting to total cars with relatively benign damage -- prematurely consigning electric models to the junk heap. Fortune
International
Data may say it all, but former auto industry executives are setting the record straight on the electric vehicle push. Former Ford, Chrysler and General Motors executive Bob Lutz and ex-Chrysler Chairman and CEO Bob Nardelli said that while electric vehicles could change the entire auto industry, thus far, it's been handled all wrong. Fox Business
International
The stage is set for EV manufacturers, battery suppliers, technology start-ups, financiers and governments to collaborate. Their joint efforts can foster an ecosystem that accelerates EV adoption, with battery-swapping services playing a pivotal role, write Christopher Tang, a distinguished professor at the UCLA Anderson School of Management, and Alex Yang, a professor of management science and operations at London Business School. Forbes
International
The cuts will likely impact about 14,000 employees, based on the electric vehicle company's worldwide headcount of 140,473 at the end of December. The Hill
International
Tesla has notified employees that the company would slash more than 10% of its staff, the latest setback for one of the world's top electric-vehicle makers, which is struggling to hold its place as a vanguard in the EV industry amid cooling demand, increasing scrutiny from regulators and controversy around its unpredictable chief executive, Elon Musk. The Washington Post
International
Perhaps the largest hurdle for adoption of electric vehicles in the U.S. market right now is a lack of competent charging infrastructure. Lamp posts are already everywhere. They already have the wiring in them to make curbside charging possible and without a huge expense. Voltpost is one of many who have glommed on to this idea, and has begun building street lamp charger conversion kits. Jalopnik
International
The U.S. must take "decisive" action to protect electric vehicles from subsidized Chinese competition, U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai said as she completes a review of Trump-era China tariffs and considers President Joe Biden's call for higher tariffs on imports of Chinese steel. Tai told a U.S. Senate Finance Committee hearing the U.S. needed to create a level playing field for U.S. workers and that Biden's call for higher "Section 301" tariffs on Chinese steel imports means "we are in very, very advanced stages of our interagency work, and I expect that we will come to conclusion very soon." Reuters
Kentucky
Kentucky will exempt many publicly available electric vehicle chargers from a new usage tax that would have made it more expensive and complicated for community groups like churches and libraries to offer free EV charging. The exemption of lower-capacity chargers from a new tax on EV electricity was folded into a last-minute "cleanup" bill addressing technical issues that passed the House and Senate on the final day of the 2024 legislative session. WDRB
Minnesota
Under a new proposal being considered by Minnesota legislators, the building code would be amended to require a minimum number of EV-ready and EV-capable spaces, and charging stations within or adjacent to new commercial and multifamily structures, and all new residential buildings that provide on-site parking. Residential structures with fewer than four dwelling units would be exempt. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul
Minnesota
The St. Paul City Council has unanimously passed a zoning proposal that aims to prepare new surface parking lots for a future with more electric vehicles. The proposal says new surface parking lots with more than 15 spots would have to be EV capable, meaning the wiring and panel spacing would be ready for chargers, but none would be mandated or built just yet. Minnesota Public Radio
Ohio
In addition to the jobs General Motors, Honda and Ford manufacturing sites are expected to bring, there are other moves happening in Ohio in regarding the EV sector. Last year, the state opened its first federally funded EV charging station. It is the first of 27 planned for across the state. Around that time, news also came that the EV charging station manufacturer Star Charge would be opening a new plant near Columbus. Ideastream Public Media
Ohio
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown has called for a total ban on Chinese electric vehicles in the U.S. The request comes amid the rising threat of Chinese EV brands taking over the U.S. market with affordable electric vehicles. The threat has escalated since Chinese automakers started setting up manufacturing bases in Mexico, allowing them to sidestep regulatory barriers and get access to the U.S market. Team-BHP
South Carolina
South Carolina regulators should adopt nine "guardrails" around the development of electric vehicle charging stations and be skeptical of utilities spending ratepayer funds on them, according to the state's Office of Regulatory Staff, which represents consumers in public service commission proceedings. The guardrails were outlined in an April 4 report published by the PSC, examining regulatory challenges and opportunities associated with transportation electrification in South Carolina. Utility Dive
U.S.
The U.S. Senate voted Wednesday to roll back a Transportation Department rule that targeted greenhouse gas emissions from vehicles traveling on highways. Florida Phoenix
U.S.
Since 2011, EVs have contributed much more in utility revenues than costs, applying downward pressure on rates, according to research by Synapse Energy Economics. Electrek
U.S.
About a third of Americans live in large multifamily developments, often in cities that stand to benefit the most from a switch to electrification. And electrifying the parking lots of existing developments is often easier said than done. Too, shared solutions make more sense, but they cost more, so a battery-buffered DC fast charger starts to look like an attractive alternative. A condo building in Miami recently decided to use one after a boom in the number of residents with EVs created a need for more charging capacity than its six level 2 chargers could offer. Ars Technica
U.S.
On average, electric vehicle discounts reached nearly $6,000 in the first quarter. Electrek
U.S.
Americans' top concerns about buying an EV are finding chargers and "range anxiety." Google is updating in-car maps and its travel site with more information about EV chargers. Google's new tools come as EV sales are slower than analysts expected. Business Insider
U.S.
Renters may be more likely than homeowners to encounter obstacles when trying to make money-saving and environmentally conscious lifestyle changes such as buying electric vehicles. One Virginia townhome resident illustrated a potential pitfall, taking to the r/evcharging subreddit for advice. The poster, on a volunteer homeowners association board, asked about installing electric vehicle charging stations at parking spaces and how the HOA should be insured for homeowner-installed chargers on community property. The Cool Down
U.S.
To install 17,000 delivery van chargers at 120 warehouses, the company had to be flexible, patient and spend a lot of money. Bloomberg
U.S.
President Joe Biden deserves praise for recognizing the urgency of climate change. He has done less well adapting to setbacks and political realities. His flagging effort to boost electric-vehicle sales is a case in point, writes Bloomberg's editorial board. Bloomberg
U.S.
A coalition of 13 states, led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird, has filed a lawsuit with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit asking the court to vacate a final rule that revises the petroleum-equivalency factor for electric vehicles, claiming the rule harms ethanol producers and other stakeholders. Ethanol Producer Magazine
Wyoming
Longer trends across the EV market appear robust, and with hundreds of millions of dollars worth of federal and state incentives in the pipeline, the industry is set to pick up cruising speed. And while battery vehicles are riding the brakes in Wyoming, that could soon change. State leaders this month successfully negotiated new terms with the federal government over the conditions of its National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure program, which could bring $26 million in new charging station infrastructure to Wyoming's roadways. Casper Star-Tribune
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