Electric Vehicles

Polestar Showcases Growing Line-Up of Performance SUVs in New York

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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The Swedish performance electric car brand is participating in the New York International Auto Show for the first time, showcasing its luxury SUVs, the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4.

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  • The Swedish performance electric car brand is participating in the New York International Auto Show for the first time, showcasing its luxury SUVs, the Polestar 3 and Polestar 4.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240321203173/en/
    Polestar 3 and Polestar 4 reinforce the brand’s position as the leading electric performance car brand.
  • Sales of Polestar 4 are off to a successful start around the world and production of Polestar 3 has started.
  • Polestar CEO, Thomas Ingenlath, will present the two luxury performance SUVs at a press conference at 11:50 Eastern Time on 27 March, on stand 806, Level 3.

Einride Smartcharger Station Unveiled in Los Angeles, North America’s Largest Operational Charging Site for Electric Heavy Duty Freight

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Technology, General Automotive, Fleet Management, EV, Electric Vehicles, Other Transport, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Automotive, Trucking, Transport, Environment, Other Technology, Sustainability, Other Automotive, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Port, Maersk, Multimedia

Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, announced today the opening of its first U.S. Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, California in Los Angeles County.

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  • Einride, a freight mobility company that provides digital, electric and autonomous technology, announced today the opening of its first U.S. Einride Smartcharger Station in Lynwood, California in Los Angeles County.
  • With 65 chargers and capacity to charge up to 200 vehicles a day, the site is the largest operational charging site for electric heavy duty freight in North America and represents a landmark step for charging infrastructure in the U.S.
  • The site was built in collaboration with Voltera, a developer and owner of charging infrastructure for zero-emission vehicle fleets.
  • Einride will make the station available for future customers in order to bolster the freight ecosystem in Los Angeles County.

EVgo Opens First Public Fast Charging Site with Innovative Prefabrication Approach

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
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EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the opening of its first fast charging station deployed using the Company’s new prefabrication approach.

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  • EVgo Inc. (NASDAQ: EVGO) (“EVgo” or the “Company”), one of the nation’s largest public fast charging networks for electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the opening of its first fast charging station deployed using the Company’s new prefabrication approach.
  • In addition to cost savings, the prefabrication approach is also expected to reduce station installation timelines by as much as 50%.
  • All prefabricated stations are expected to include 350kW high-power fast chargers, capable of simultaneous charging.
  • For more information about the EVgo fast charging network, visit www.evgo.com .

Westwater Resources Announces 2023 Business and Financial Updates

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce its results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and to provide business and financial updates.

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  • Westwater Resources, Inc. (NYSE American: WWR), an energy technology and battery-grade natural graphite development company (“Westwater” or the “Company”), is pleased to announce its results for the year ended December 31, 2023, and to provide business and financial updates.
  • During 2023, Westwater achieved critical milestones and achievements related to its planned natural graphite business, notably:
    In May 2023, Westwater announced the execution of a joint development agreement (“JDA”) with SK On Co, Ltd. (“SK On”).
  • “We believe 2023 was a year of significant progress across our graphite business, which was the result of tremendous hard work by the Westwater team,” said Terence J. Cryan, Westwater’s Executive Chairman.
  • Financial Summary for The Year Ended December 31, 2023

Tomorrow drives Mercedes-Benz: Full commitment to sustainable business strategy goes far beyond products

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), Automotive Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Sustainability, Alternative Vehicles, Fuels, Recycling, EV, Electric Vehicles, Professional Services, Recreational Vehicles, Performance & Special Interest, Environment, Off-Road Trucks & SUVs, Environmental Health, Automotive, Vehicle Technology, Community, AG, Mercedes-Benz, Wind, Carbon, Mercedes-Benz Group, Raw, Climate change mitigation, Workplace, Legislation, Concept, TSR, Solar energy, Novelis, Partnership, Policy, Nucor, Woman, CO2, EAF, Electricity, Risk management, Integrity, Digital, Safety, ESG, AI, Just transition, Plant, Steel Dynamics, Public sector, Car, Sindelfingen, Family, IAA, Conference, Growth, MMA, Steel, XEV, Female, Organic

Driven by tomorrow and a clear focus on the entire value chain, Mercedes‑Benz firmly embeds sustainability considerations in the daily business.

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  • Driven by tomorrow and a clear focus on the entire value chain, Mercedes‑Benz firmly embeds sustainability considerations in the daily business.
  • Therefore, Mercedes-Benz drives a Just Transition as an integral part of its sustainable business strategy with a focus on people, human rights, as well as its policy engagement.
  • Sustainable finance is a core aspect of the Mercedes-Benz sustainable business strategy.
  • The basis for this is the sustainable business strategy of the Mercedes‑Benz Group.

New Orleans RTA Selects Allison eGen Flex®-Equipped New Flyer Electric Hybrid Buses

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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Allison Transmission, in partnership with New Flyer, a leading bus manufacturer in North America, is proud to announce the selection of Allison-equipped electric hybrid buses by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA).

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  • Allison Transmission, in partnership with New Flyer, a leading bus manufacturer in North America, is proud to announce the selection of Allison-equipped electric hybrid buses by the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA).
  • The New Flyer buses equipped with the Allison eGen Flex® electric hybrid propulsion system will provide a more sustainable transportation solution to the city of New Orleans.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240320302331/en/
    In support of the city's emergency preparedness plans, the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority (RTA) selected Allison's eGen Flex® electric hybrid propulsion system, in part, for its dependable rechargeable energy storage capabilities.
  • In addition, the electric hybrid solution allows buses to operate accessories, such as air conditioning and heat, at optimal efficiency with clean and quiet electric power.

Top U.S. Car Maker Chooses TOYO Corporation’s Vehicle-in-the-Loop Simulator Again for Advanced Electric and Autonomous Vehicle Development

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
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This marks the company’s second purchase; the system is valued in the multi-millions of dollars, making it one of the biggest orders ever awarded to TOYO for the ViLS platform.

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  • This marks the company’s second purchase; the system is valued in the multi-millions of dollars, making it one of the biggest orders ever awarded to TOYO for the ViLS platform.
  • Specifically tailored to support the CASE paradigm (Connected, Autonomous/Automated, Shared, Electric), the TOYO ViLS platform integrates leading components, including Rototest Energy Powertrain dynamometers, Advanced Driver Assistance Systems, and True Sim, a professional-grade driving simulator with augmented reality functionality.
  • “We’re grateful for the ongoing trust from this U.S. automaker, validating TOYO's dedication to our ViLS development,” said Toshiya Kohno, President/CEO at TOYO.
  • To learn more about our automotive test initiatives, visit TOYO and TOYOTech on the web at https://www.toyo.co.jp/english/ and https://toyotechus.com/auto , respectively.

Joby Widens USAF Partnership, Will Deliver Two eVTOL Aircraft to MacDill AFB

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Personnel will test and train with the aircraft based at MacDill AFB, on base and in the surrounding area.

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  • Personnel will test and train with the aircraft based at MacDill AFB, on base and in the surrounding area.
  • Joby delivered its first aircraft to Edwards Air Force Base in California in September 2023, with a second aircraft expected to be placed on the base this year.
  • In 2020, Joby became the first eVTOL developer to receive military airworthiness approval for its pre-production prototype aircraft.
  • Joby will continue to train USAF pilots and maintainers, and other government partners, on this new category of electric aircraft.

Pioneer Power Enters $2.4 Billion Residential Power and EV Charging Market with HOMe-Boost, an Integrated Distributed Generation and EV Charging Product for U.S. Homeowners

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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The new product platform will also provide homeowners with the flexibility to choose between on-site power generation or utilization of utility rates, whichever is more economical.

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  • The new product platform will also provide homeowners with the flexibility to choose between on-site power generation or utilization of utility rates, whichever is more economical.
  • Prime power, combined with fast charging, is a significant offering that homeowners who must have a secured power supply and want fast home charging, would value.
  • “Our entry into the large and growing residential multi-billion-dollar home power generation market is both strategic and organic,” stated Nathan Mazurek, CEO of Pioneer Power.
  • The package also includes load balancers that help prioritize power needs within the user’s home, including EV charging, whenever needed.

Former Tesla & Ford Supply Chain & Battery Executive Annie Liu joins Mangrove Lithium as Chief Commercial and Strategy Officer

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Mangrove Lithium, the next generation lithium refining company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Annie Liu as Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer.

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  • Mangrove Lithium, the next generation lithium refining company, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Annie Liu as Chief Commercial & Strategy Officer.
  • Annie brings over 20 years of executive and entrepreneurial experience to Mangrove.
  • In her prior role as Head of Supply Chain, Battery and Energy at Tesla, Annie developed and managed the company’s multi-billion dollar partnerships and sourcing portfolio.
  • Following this role, Annie also worked as an Executive Director at the Ford Motor Company, where she focused on securing the company’s battery supply chain for their Model E division.