News & Articles on Electric Vehicles
We’ve made great strides in moving the electricity sector toward renewable energy. However, transportation remains a major source of air pollution and global warming gases. If we are to make a transition to renewable energy, we will need to electrify as much of the economy as we can, including transportation. Electrified rail is one means, electric vehicles (EVs) are another. The focus here is mostly on our experience driving EVs. We’ve been driving electric since the fall of 2014.
2023 Chevy Bolt EV and EUV get $6,000 price cut, start at $25,600
By
Jameson Dow
The Chevy Bolt lineup is getting a massive price cut for 2023, dropping from $31,500 to $25,600 (before the $995 destination fee). This means the Chevy Bolt will have a lower MSRP than the base model Nissan Leaf, though the Leaf still qualifies for the US federal EV incentive, whereas the Bolt does not.
Rivian Waypoint EV Chargers Now Operational On Lake Michigan Shore
By
Andrei Nedelea
This is a collaborative effort by Rivian, the state of Michigan and nonprofit Adopt a Charger.
Nano One buys one of the only LFP battery production facilities in North America
By
Fred Lambert
Nano One, a company developing low-cost production of high-performance lithium-ion battery cathode materials, announced the acquisition of Johnson Matthey Battery Materials, a Canadian company that operates one of the only LFP cathode production facilities in North America.
Stellantis and Samsung SDI announce joint venture to build 33 GWh battery plant in US
By
Scooter Doll
Kokomo, Indiana, may not be the location the Beach Boys were singing about, but its definitely the current tune of both Stellantis and Samsung SDI, as the two announced a joint venture to build a US EV battery plant there. Together, the global automaker and battery manufacturer will invest over $2.5 billion to bring a slew of new EV jobs to Kokomo and its surrounding areas.
Windsor loses out on $2.5-billion plant from LG Chem due to lack of energy supply
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Windsor is losing out on a $2.5-billion plant from LG Chem as the region can’t support the amount of electricity needed for the facility, according to the head of Invest WindsorEssex.
Tesla will add CCS connectors to Supercharger stations in the US, says Elon Musk
By
Fred Lambert
Tesla will add CCS connectors to its Supercharger stations in the United States to let non-Tesla EV owners access the extensive charging network.
