California
Campbell-based electric vehicle charging company ChargePoint Holdings will lay off 15% of its workforce as it faces a sharp drop in revenue, it announced in its second quarter earnings report. San Francisco Chronicle
California
San Diego-based Beam Global has launched EV chargers powered by solar, wind and battery storage that replace streetlights. Beam says its patented BeamSpot lowers utility costs, increases resiliency and helps to balance the grid. Electrek
Illinois
Illinois is allocating over $25 million in grants to develop electric vehicle charging infrastructure along interstate corridors. In this initial funding round, 37 projects across the state have been selected. Charging stations will be established in Cook, DuPage, Madison, Clark, Macon and Tazewell counties. This investment supports Gov. JB Pritzker's goal of having 1 million electric vehicles on Illinois roads by 2030. WFIW
Illinois
Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Transportation announced $25.3 million in grants to build charging stations along interstate corridors through the initial round of funding made available from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program. WICS
International
The Swedish battery manufacturer said it would eliminate jobs and seek partnerships as it grappled with competition from China. The New York Times
International
China has strongly advised its carmakers to make sure advanced electric vehicle technology stays in the country, people familiar with the matter said, even as they build factories around the world to escape punitive tariffs on Chinese exports. TIME
International
Analysts, however, have made clear that despite the short-term uncertainties, carmakers realize they cannot afford to miss out on EVs -- and the direction of travel remains clear. CNBC
International
The global sales of EVs -- either fully electric or plug-in hybrid -- rose 20% in the first half of 2024, slower than expected. Europe saw only 1% growth in the same period. Reuters
International
Offer of price floors or volume caps would not offset the injury caused by Chinese subsidies, European Commission says. POLITICO
International
Here's what's actually happening: Over the course of the last year or so, sales of battery electric vehicles, while continuing to grow, have posted lower year-over-year percentage growth rates than they had in previous years. Electrek
International
Gigacasting is pushing the boundaries of what's possible in automotive production, particularly in the realm of electric vehicles. Despite the challenges it presents, gigacasting could play a significant role in shaping the future of automotive manufacturing, writes Raghunandan Gurumurthy, a global expert in industrial engineering and director of North America Operations at Crossover Solutions. Forbes
International
General Motors and the South Korean automaker say they will collaborate on new vehicles, buying parts and clean energy technologies. The New York Times
International
A new EY report shows a lack of charging infrastructure and the cost of battery replacements are the biggest concerns around buying an electric vehicle. Silicon Republic
International
China has been able to produce lower-cost EVs due to a combination of intense domestic competition, subsidies, a low-paid labor force and a comprehensive supply chain. Marketplace
International
Researchers say they've built and tested a structural battery that packs a device or EV's chassis with energy, saving a ton of weight. It could unlock smartphones as thin as credit cards, laptops at half the weight and a 70% boost to EV range. New Atlas
International
Mercedes-Benz and Factorial, a self-proclaimed industry leader in solid-state battery research, have announced their latest breakthrough in EV battery tech with a new Solstice pack that promises to deliver enormous range -- by the end of the decade. TechRadar
International
A new body has been created to highlight "the good and the bad" aspects of owning an electric vehicle. The Independent
International
South Korea's antitrust regulator has launched a probe into the local unit of Mercedes-Benz, an official at the Korea Fair Trade Commission said without elaborating. Reuters
International
Stellantis said it would suspend production of the fully electric Fiat 500 small car for four weeks due to sluggish demand. The global slowdown in sales of electric vehicles, partly due to diverging policies on green incentives, has pushed automakers worldwide to adjust their EV plans. Reuters
International
Researchers from the Singapore-MIT Alliance for Research and Technology and elsewhere have published a study in Nature Communications, one of the first worldwide, that demonstrates the economic benefits of Electric Vehicle Charging Stations. Phys
International
Japanese Tesla supplier Panasonic Energy has finalized preparations for the mass production of its high-capacity electric-vehicle batteries, the company said, as it seeks to start supplying the cell to automakers. Reuters
International
Though large automakers are delaying their plans to introduce new all-electric models, the E.V. industry is still the future, experts say. The New York Times
International
The whole car market is slowing "unless consumers get some relief." Plus, the Kia EV9 shows what's at stake in the November election. InsideEVs
International
The automaker's rollout of electric models has been far from smooth. Quartz
International
The recent $5 billion deal between Volkswagen and U.S. electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive RIVN has reportedly stirred up discontent among employees at the German automaker's software division Cariad. Benzinga
Maryland, Virginia
A few dozen electric vehicle charging stations are coming into disadvantaged communities in Maryland and Virginia, the Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments announced. WTOP
Michigan
Stellantis will build its first EV truck in Michigan, following a $235 million investment. Adding electrification production capability to two additional Michigan factories will bring the automaker's Michigan investment to $406 million. Bridge Michigan
New Jersey
Jersey Central Power & Light, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy, has relaunched its EV Driven residential electric vehicle charging incentives after maxing out customer participation in 2023. The incentives cover the cost of preparation work that customers are required to complete before an EV charger can be installed. PR Newswire
New York
The city won a $15M federal grant to build 600 curbside EV chargers throughout its streets. It's part of a broader push to build 10,000 curbside chargers by 2030. Canary Media
U.S.
The U.S. is quickly developing its capacity to process critical minerals like lithium and graphite, according to a top Biden official. Greenwire
U.S.
The share of U.S. consumers looking at buying a hybrid as their next vehicle rose 2% in Ernst and Young's Mobility Consumer Index, a global survey of almost 20,000 consumers across 28 countries. Quartz
U.S.
Horsepower wars have been raging in the U.S. since day 1, but there has always been a limiting element that has kept figures from getting out of control in a regular consumer vehicle. Now, with electric cars, that element is gone, leading me to wonder if a "gentleman's agreement" makes sense now more than ever. The Autopian
U.S.
SBD developed an algorithm that determined the optimal ratio of electric vehicles to on-road public charge points is nine or 10 EVs to one public charging point. Forbes
U.S.
Several years ago, General Motors and EVgo teamed up to build out a network of fast chargers for electric vehicles. Now the two partners have shown off their concept for an improved charging experience, which they say will come to a number of flagship charger locations around the U.S. Ars Technica
U.S.
Industry groups that represent convenience stores, truck stops, travel centers and rest areas in the U.S. want EV drivers to come to them for their recharging needs, just as drivers of ICE vehicles have patronized them for their refueling needs. ChargedEVs
U.S.
The U.S. House of Representatives voted narrowly to approve legislation to tighten rules limiting Chinese content in vehicles qualifying for U.S. electric vehicle tax credits. Reuters
U.S.
The first all-electric Jeep may not arrive at U.S. dealerships this fall as planned. According to Jeep's CEO, Antonio Filosa, the company's first EV could launch later than expected. As Filosa made clear, "no launch if the quality isn't perfect." Electrek
U.S.
Years after GM's Lordstown Assembly plant closed, union manufacturing jobs have returned to northeast Ohio, where workers feel the benefits firsthand. Inside Climate News
U.S.
Drivers are concerned about the fragile infrastructure underlying EVs, a challenge that can best be resolved not by auto manufacturers but by electric utilities. Utility Dive
U.S.
Charging isn't the headache that many people think it is. For many, the outlet that's already in their garage is almost always all they'll need to keep an EV running. The Wall Street Journal
U.S.
U.S. electric vehicle sales have slowed in 2024. So how long will this period last? Auto analysts discussed the issue, covering the market as a whole and models whose sales have been surprisingly strong. Inside Climate News
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