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One in Four New Cars Sold in California in Q2 Were EVs

For the first time in California, one out of every four new cars sold in the last quarter were zero-emission vehicles, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced this week.

August 4, 2023
BusinessFuel

Badar Khan to Succeed Retiring Cathy Zoi as CEO of EVgo

Electric-car charging company EVgo Inc. said CEO Cathy Zoi will retire in November and be succeeded by board member Badar Khan.

August 2, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyFuel

Lordstown Ordered to Face Trial Despite Bankruptcy

A Delaware judge permitted vehicle maker Karma Automotive to move forward with an upcoming trial in California against Lordstown Motors Corp. despite Lordstown's filing for bankruptcy.  

July 27, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Jet Engine Wind Powers EVs in Dallas Airport Test

The thrust of airplane jet engines is now powering Teslas and other electric vehicles at Dallas Love Field.

July 27, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuel

Seven Automakers Unite to Build EV Charging Network

Seven major automakers are joining forces to build an electric vehicle charging network that would rival Tesla’s and nearly double the number of fast-charging plugs in North America.

July 26, 2023
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Rural States, Groups Tell EPA of Emissions Proposal Concerns

Stakeholders are expressing concerns about the costs associated with a proposal aimed at expanding use of electric vehicles and curtailing the prevalence of internal combustion engines.

July 24, 2023
BusinessTechnologyEquipment

Leasing Offers Pathway for Fleets Interested in EVs

Fleets that want to test the waters with electric vehicles or other technology don’t have to do it themselves or even use their own trucks. Leasing companies are providing that opportunity.

July 24, 2023
GovernmentBusinessTechnologyTCA

Construction to Begin on North Carolina’s First Auto Plant

Ground will be broken July 28 on North Carolina's first car manufacturing plant. VinFast plans a $4 billion electric vehicle production and assembly plant near Moncure.

July 24, 2023
BusinessTechnologyFuelTCA

Rivian to Open Chicago Showroom in September

Nearly two years after launching production of its electric pickup trucks and SUVs in Normal, Ill., Rivian is planning to open its first showroom in Chicago.

July 20, 2023
BusinessFuel

Nikola Inks Hydrogen Fuel Supply Deal for FCEV Trucks

Nikola Corp. has reached a deal to buy hydrogen from BayoTech to fuel the truck manufacturer’s Class 8 Tre fuel cell electric vehicles, it said.

July 17, 2023