Electrify America Launches Solar Project; Fisker Accesses Tesla Supercharger; Stellantis Invests in Lithium Production
Electrify America has launched a new solar project in California, while PowerFlex and Samsara team up to optimize fleet operations. Meanwhile, ElectraMeccanica and Tevva join forces for commercial electric cars, and Fisker vehicles gain access to Tesla's Supercharger network. Stellantis invests in lithium production, and FirstElement Fuel expands manufacturing. A study finds EVs have significantly lower emissions than gasoline SUVs.
Electrify America has commenced commercial operation of its 75 Megawatt (MW) Electrify America Solar GlowTM 1 solar photovoltaic project in San Bernardino County, CA. This renewable energy generation initiative will power the company's extensive network of electric car charging stations.
PowerFlex, a leading fleet management software provider, has announced a new integration with Samsara, a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) and telematics solutions. This collaboration aims to support and optimize light, medium, and heavy-duty car fleet operations as vehicle electrification continues to grow across the United States.
In the commercial electric car sector, ElectraMeccanica and Tevva have agreed to combine their businesses. This strategic move aims to accelerate their ability to capture the growing opportunity in this car market segment.
Fisker Inc. has secured an agreement with Tesla that will allow all current and future Fisker vehicles to access Tesla's extensive Supercharger network using NACS adapters, starting in Q1 2025. This collaboration will provide Fisker customers with a broader charging infrastructure.
EVgo Inc. has announced that Rivian R1T and R1S models are now compatible with Autocharge+, enabling drivers to seamlessly initiate a charging session at EVgo fast chargers without needing to use a mobile app or membership card.
ADS-TEC Energy is partnering with eliso to install ChargeBox and ChargePost ultra-fast charging systems in public car parks of specialist electrical stores in Germany this year. This collaboration will expand the availability of fast charging infrastructure for cars.
Stellantis N.V. is investing over $100 million in Controlled Thermal Resources Holdings Inc. (CTR) to advance the development of CTR's Hell's Kitchen project. This project aims to produce up to 300,000 metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent each year, supporting the growing demand for electric car batteries.
FirstElement Fuel Inc. has received a $7.7 million grant from the California Energy Commission to increase its Santa Ana, CA manufacturing facility output by more than 10 times. This expansion will help meet the increasing demand for EV charging infrastructure.
A cradle-to-grave analysis conducted by Argonne National Laboratory found that electric cars (EVs) have 48% fewer greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions than conventional gasoline SUVs. This study highlights the environmental benefits of transitioning to electric cars.
These developments showcase the growing momentum in the electric car and renewable energy sectors. From expanded charging infrastructure and strategic partnerships to increased investment in lithium production and positive environmental impact studies, the future of sustainable transportation continues to look promising.
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