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EVgo more than doubles its registered customers in just two years

Photo: EVgo US public fast-charging network EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) has reached more than 1 million registered customer accounts, doubling its 500,000 account mark in October 2022. EVgo reports that its customer accounts have skyrocketed, increasing by 400% since April 2020. This momentum is a good indicator of growing EV adoption rates in the US and … Continue reading “EVgo more than doubles its registered customers in just two years”

Amprius receives orders from AALTO for battery cells

California-headquartered lithium-ion battery manufacturer Amprius has signed purchase orders for its SiMaxx cells from Airbus subsidiary AALTO, a Finland-headquartered producer of fixed-wing, high-altitude platform stations (HAPS). Amprius says its 450 Wh/kg SiMaxx cells are designed to operate in extreme flight conditions while maximizing flight range and payload capacity. The batteries are capable of supplying enough … Continue reading “Amprius receives orders from AALTO for battery cells”

Here's how much range Tesla EVs lose in the first three years

In real-world driving range, a three-year-old Tesla Model 3 or Model Y will likely retain roughly 64% of its EPA rating, according to analysis from battery-data firm Recurrent. Recurrent cites battery health reports from used EVs, based on observations of cars already on the road. In 898,504 observations of 7,078 Model 3 sedans and 664,642 observations … Continue reading “Here's how much range Tesla EVs lose in the first three years”

The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version

Swytch, makers of the self-proclaimed “most affordable” electric bike conversion kits out there, announced its newest model this morning. The UK-based company’s new Swytch GO kit comes with a super low pre-order price of just £299 (or US $349 for North American customers), though there’s a bit of a catch. The catch is that’s the … Continue reading “The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version”

Is this the interior of Tesla’s upcoming ‘Robotaxi’?

Tesla has released a new video that includes some footage of a previously unseen vehicle interior. Could it be an early concept of the interior of the Robotaxi? For the last few years, Tesla has been working on a vehicle designed from the ground up to be a self-driving vehicles. The company has been referring … Continue reading “Is this the interior of Tesla’s upcoming ‘Robotaxi’?”

EV fleet charging at home: reimbursement strategies, policies, pitfalls, taxes and legal implications (Webinar)

Join this webinar at the June Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure to learn more about EV home-charging reimbursement solutions, policies, potential pitfalls, tax and legal implications, and the essentials for successfully implementing a compliant home-charging reimbursement program. David Lewis, founder of MoveEV, will guide you through: Home Charging Strategy: Discover the advantages of adopting a … Continue reading “EV fleet charging at home: reimbursement strategies, policies, pitfalls, taxes and legal implications (Webinar)”

Mercedes-Benz just opened more DC fast chargers at Buc-ee’s in Texas

Photo: Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging Network Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging just opened more DC fast chargers at Buc-ee’s stores in the Dallas-Forth Worth area. Three new Mercedes DC fast charging stations are at Buc-ee’s in Fort Worth, Temple, and Royse City. Mercedes asserts that every one of its chargers offers up to 400 kW of power. It’s … Continue reading “Mercedes-Benz just opened more DC fast chargers at Buc-ee’s in Texas”