Xpeng Motors Announces ~US$500mn Series C+ Financing

Investors include Aspex, Coatue, Hillhouse Capital and Sequoia Capital China GUANGZHOU, China–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Xpeng Motors (the “Company”), a leading smart electric vehicle (“Smart EV”) company in China, today announced the signing of its Series C+ financing of […]

SCE Announces 2030 Goals for Electrifying Its Vehicle Fleet

Originally published on Southern California Edison, Energized, Edison By Paul Griffo Energized by Edison Writer By 2030, every passenger car and small-to-midsize SUV in Southern California Edison’s fleet will be electric, the company recently announced. Additionally, the […]

Gilbarco Veeder-Root Introduces Amps2Go, A Smart Level 2 Electric Vehicle Charger

GREENSBORO, N.C. – Gilbarco Veeder-Root announced today the introduction of a smart Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) charging station, named Amps2Go, to its EV charging product portfolio in North America. The Amps2Go line of smart chargers, […]

In An Emotional Moment, NFL Player Solomon Thomas Surprises his Dad with a Tesla

Originally published on the EV Annex blog. by Iqtidar Ali NFL player Solomon Thomas is defensive tackle for the San Francisco 49ers. Thomas surprised his Dad when he gifted him a brand new Tesla Model 3 — tears of joy […]

McLane Deploys Zero-Emission Class 8 Trucks Further Reducing Carbon Footprint

Deploying Orange EV electric advances sustainability, simplifies regulatory compliance KANSAS CITY, MO, and TEMPLE, TX, July 7, 2020 – Orange EV and McLane Company, Inc., today announced the deployment of Orange EV T-Series pure-electric terminal trucks to the McLane Foodservice distribution […]

Master Z.E. With Increased Payload & New Chassis Cab Version

Renault Master Z.E. offers the widest range of variants for an electric commercial vehicle including panel van, platform cab and now a new chassis cab version The Master Z.E. now offers an increased payload over its […]

DiDi Robotaxi Service Begins Operation in Shanghai

(Beijing, June 27, 2020) – Didi Chuxing’s on-demand robotaxi service will start picking up riders in Shanghai, China this week. Starting from June 27, upon sign-up through the main DiDi app, passengers may start requesting on-demand […]

Hyundai Highways Shows How Taking the Scenic Route Is Better in the Kona Electric

FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 2, 2020 – In the new five-part content series, Hyundai Highways, Hyundai embarks on some of the most epic, scenic drives in America on just one charge in the 258-mile range, zero-emissions Hyundai Kona Electric. […]

Wärtsilä to Design and Equip Two Zero-Emissions Battery Powered Ferries

The technology group Wärtsilä’s experience and leading position in the development of battery and hybrid propulsion vessel solutions has been recognized with the award of a contract to design and equip two new zero-emissions ferries. The […]