Summary
– Established brands like McDonald’s investing in electric trucks and solar power
– News includes Wendy’s solar-enabled restaurants, new electric vehicles in the UK, and a distributed solar initiative in New York
– VW announces new ID. Buzz models with high performance and improved range
– Fiat 500e announced as one of the most affordable EVs in the UK
– Ohme offers smart charging for EVs, allowing drivers to charge for less than £10 a month
Article
CleanTechnica reports on the latest developments in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, highlighting brands like Volkswagen, Fiat, Polestar, and LEVC that are making strides in the shift towards electrification. Volkswagen announces new models with high-performance capabilities and extended range, while FIAT emphasizes affordability with its electric 500e. Polestar delivers its first customer Polestar 3 electric SUVs, and Volvo Trucks customer, Martin Brower, expands its VNR electric fleet to support McDonald’s global net zero emissions goals in Canada. LEVC also celebrates the start of sales for its fully electric luxury MPV, the L380, and Rivian announces a joint venture with Volkswagen Group to develop industry-leading vehicle software technology.
In terms of EV charging, Ohme highlights the potential for drivers to charge their EVs for less than £10 a month, with the availability of smart EV tariffs. Chargely introduces a new travel app for EV drivers, while Nyobolt unveils an ultra-fast charging EV prototype that can charge from 10 to 80 percent in under five minutes. Additionally, The Ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles invest $25 million in 207 truck chargers to support electric heavy-duty drayage trucks.
The report also covers developments in the autonomous trucking sector, with Uber Freight and Aurora launching a program to provide early access to over 1 billion driverless miles to carriers through 2030. Daimler Truck North America collaborates with Salem Carriers and Electrada to offer a new logistics electrification solution, while Alexander Dennis secures a firm order for 244 zero-emission buses. SANY makes its European debut with the electric excavator SY215E, showcasing the expansion of large electric vehicles in various industries.
In the realm of batteries, Fluor is set to provide engineering services for Northvolt’s large-scale lithium-ion battery facility in Germany, while the REWIND project focuses on improving battery recyclability for increased resource efficiency and reduced CO2 emissions. Trina Storage launches a fully wrapped cell-to-AC energy storage solution in North America, and Sila secures $375 million in funding for its Titan Silicon for auto series production. Renewable energy and environmental initiatives are also highlighted, including Eaton’s clean energy projects, Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners’ offshore wind farm in Taiwan, and Wendy’s partnership with Ampion to source renewable energy and reduce carbon emissions.
Additional updates cover the launch of TI Fluid Systems’ e-Mobility Innovation Center in Michigan, ABB’s approval of science-based emission reduction targets, and various industry collaborations and advancements. Overall, the report showcases the diverse and evolving landscape of clean technology, highlighting progress across the EV, renewable energy, battery, and environmental sectors.
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