GM Energy Launches ‘PowerBank’ Home Energy Storage Unit for EVs
Customers can pair two stationary batteries for up to 35.4 kilowatt hours of energy storage, enough to power an average U.S. home for up to 20 hours. Read the full article here.
Ford Throws In Free Home Charging Unit And Installation For Its EVs
While Ford only offers three EVs (the Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck, Mustang Mach-E SUV and E-Transit Cargo Van), it’s sweetening the deal for any new electric purchases. Read the full article here.
Batteries Will Outlast EVs in Most Cases, Study Shows
A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year. That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself. Further reduction in degradation could help assure more second uses. Read the full article here.
Kwik Trip Introduces Electric Vehicle Charging Program
A news release from the company on Sept. 30 announced the Kwik Charge program, saying that it’s “coming to a strategic number of its stores across the Midwest.” The program will provide direct current fast chargers (DCFCs) to guests traveling in electric vehicles in the region. Read the full article here.
Explore Iconic America While Charging Your Electric Vehicle
The dream of road-tripping across America has long been a cherished part of the American experience. But now, thanks to the expanding network of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, this adventure is more accessible—and sustainable—than ever. Imagine visiting some of the most iconic locations in the United States, knowing that you can conveniently charge your […]
Study: Never Mind Degradation, Batteries Will Outlast EVs in Most Cases
Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast the EVs they’re installed in. Read the full article here.
EV Charging Stations Give Bump to Nearby Businesses, Research Confirms
Public charging stations don’t just drive EV adoption; they also increase consumer spending at nearby businesses, a new MIT study found. The study is based on data from over 4,000 charging stations in California and 140,000 businesses, using anonymized credit and debit card transactions to track changes in spending. Read the full article here.
As the UAW Moves Into Battery Plants, New Research Shows the Shift to EVs Doesn’t Lead to Job Losses
Years after GM’s Lordstown Assembly plant closed, union manufacturing jobs have returned to northeast Ohio, where workers feel the benefits firsthand. Read the full article here.
FACT SHEET: President Biden Visits Westby, Wisconsin, Announces $7.3 Billion for Clean, Affordable, Reliable Electricity for Rural America; The Largest Investment in Rural Electrification Since the New Deal
Today, President Biden will travel to Westby, Wisconsin to announce $7.3 billion for clean, affordable, reliable electricity for rural America, funded by his Inflation Reduction Act – this is part of his series designed to demonstrate how the Biden-Harris Administration’s Investing in America agenda is improving the lives of Americans across the country and planting […]
Study: EV charging stations boost spending at nearby businesses
The spending increases were particularly pronounced for businesses within 100 yards of charging stations, and for businesses in low-income areas. Read the full article here.
