‘Build Back Better’ Hit A Wall But Climate Action Could Move Forward
Some Democrats want to forge ahead with a stand-alone climate bill, but their solution could mean abandoning other parts of President Biden’s agenda.
GM fuel-cell tech could enable more EV fast-charging, help prevent blackouts
As General Motors works to fill its lineup with battery electric passenger vehicles, it’s made clear that it sees hydrogen fuel-cell technology as an important part for future zero-emissions growth in bigger vehicles. Think heavy-duty commercial trucks, locomotives, and aerospace applications. On Wednesday, GM announced it’s adding a... Blink 80-amp chargers will ready GM dealerships for Cadillac Lyriq, GMC Hummer EV
Blink Charging will supply Level 2 charging stations to General Motors dealerships in the United States and Canada, the company announced Tuesday in a press release. The Blink IQ 200 19.2-kilowatt charging stations are already shipping to dealerships, with orders placed for more to be delivered over the next several months, the company said. That... BMW X3 plug-in hybrid dropped, leaves no entry for brand in fast-growing EV SUV segment
The BMW X3 xDrive30e plug-in hybrid has been dropped for the 2022 model year, the automaker confirmed in a press release of its updates for the new model year. With the all-electric iX3 not slated to reach the United States, that leaves BMW without a plug-in offering in the entry luxury SUV segment, which is quickly being populated with new EV... Battery swapping goes big, America’s lithium restart, EVs pass diesels in Europe: Today’s Car News
CATL has a battery swapping solution that it claims will work on most electric cars. EVs pass diesel sales in Europe. And how did the U.S. end up so short on lithium? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lithium is essential for modern EVs, and the U.S. has large reserves of it. So how did it end up so lacking in lithium processing and... CATL rolls out one-minute EV battery swapping solution, entire business around it
Battery swapping, once considered a solution that had been outmoded by the capability for faster road-trip charging, is back—with the world’s largest battery supplier CATL onboard and launching an entire business around it. That business, called Evogo, makes a lot of sense right now that the longtime reduction in battery cell cost has... Lithium is essential for modern EVs: How did the US let its production falter?
The United States has large reserves of lithium, but not enough processing and refining infrastructure to turn into useful material for EV batteries, according to a recent CNBC report. The U.S. holds almost eight million metric tons of lithium in reserve, ranking it among the top five countries in the world, but only 1% of global lithium is... Battery electric car sales finally overtook the diesel institution in Europe
Battery-electric car sales overtook diesel for the first time in Europe, the Financial Times reported Sunday. This is an important milestone, as diesel has been the default choice for European car buyers for decades. Registrations of new "electrified" vehicles—including hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric cars... Can Anyone Satisfy Amazon’s Craving for Electric Vans?
The company has big plans to turn its delivery fleet green. But very few of the vehicles are made right now.
Sales of Electric Vehicles Surpass Diesel in Europe, a First
The popularity of battery-powered cars is soaring while the overall auto market stagnates, a worldwide trend.