A recent article at Reuters explains that Canada’s government has come across a proverbial fork in the road. On the one hand, some advocates say that the country needs to focus on home charging. But, others are pushing for a focus on road trips. Sadly, this is not only a … [continued]
In case you haven’t caught wind of the hottest new show on YouTube, it’s Jo Borras and me talking about electric vehicles! Jo has decades of experience in the EV world, and even deeper history in the auto world. I’ve been covering the EV sector for more than a decade … [continued]
Sales of electric vehicles in South Africa are starting pick up now, thanks to a wider selection of EVs on the market as well as the introduction of more affordable vehicles. Although starting from a low base, sales are on track to double in 2023 to over 1,000 units, from … [continued]
In the rapidly evolving landscape of electric vehicles (EVs), charging efficiency remains a pivotal factor for consumers and industry professionals alike. A recent initiative by Edmunds, the EV Charging Test, has brought forth a significant development in benchmarking the charging speeds of electric vehicles. This empirical approach offers a valuable … [continued]
It seems like almost every day we hear about data breaches, people having credit card information stolen, and even ransomware attacks. At the same time, we’re seeing public confidence in charging networks drop in the United States. So, it’s clear that we need not only excellent cybersecurity for customer information, … [continued]
Today, I got the chance to view the EV Charging Hub that Mercedes-Benz is opening to electric vehicles of all manufactures. I will publish a followup article that will cover my first impressions of the hub. This article will describe what was announced today and compare and contrast it to … [continued]
Lyft continues its work trying to electrify its vast network of driver vehicles. Recall that the company has committed to 100% electrification by 2030. It’s latest effort on this path is that it has partnered with West Coast EV charging network EVCS. And it’s not a nothingburger partnership. Lyft drivers … [continued]
“EV charging will crash the grid,” Henny Penny cried. “We must run and tell the king!” EV FUD is everywhere. Here’s the truth.
When it comes to EV charging, everyone wants someone else to do it. That’s the challenge I’ve seen as I’ve pushed for more EV charging in rural New Mexico. Businesses want a charging company to pay for the station. Charging companies would rather build stations along busy interstate highways, because … [continued]
Would a competitive, market-based approach meet the needs of today’s EV drivers? Would it give uncertain consumers the confidence to purchase EVs?
