💰$521M Boost for National EV Charging Network...
Happy Thursday! We have some great EV content today including:
- $521 million in grants to expand the national EV charging network
- SAMSUNG SDI and GM finalize an agreement
- ChargePoint and Daimler Buses partner
- South Korea to advance EV battery certification
- Lucid Motors planning three more EVs
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- The Biden-Harris Administration is awarding $521 million in grants to expand the national EV charging network, deploying over 9,200 EV charging ports across 29 states, eight federally recognized tribes, and the District of Columbia.
- Samsung SDI and General Motors will invest approximately $3.5 billion to build an EV battery plant in New Carlisle, Indiana, with an initial capacity of 27 GWh and a production target of 2027, creating over 1,600 jobs and supporting the growth of the U.S. EV market.
- ChargePoint has partnered with Daimler Buses to integrate its telematics and charge management systems with Mercedes-Benz and Setra buses.
- South Korea's government is expediting an EV battery certification program to enhance EV safety after a series of fires, requiring automakers to identify the batteries used in their vehicles and implementing stricter safety measures in response to public concerns.
- Lucid Motors plans to expand its portfolio with three more affordable EVs, including a mid-size sedan, a sports coupe, and a crossover, aimed at making EVs more accessible to a broader market by 2026.
- Michael Lohscheller, a seasoned automotive leader with experience as CEO of Opel, VinFast, and Nikola, will become the CEO of Polestar.
- HEVI has unveiled the H65L, North America's largest all-electric wheel loader, offering zero emissions, lower operating costs, and high performance with advanced features like extended runtime and faster charging.
- Hyundai Motor has unveiled its "Hyundai Way" strategy, focusing on electrification, expanding its hybrid and EV lineup, enhancing battery and autonomous vehicle technologies, and investing $90B by 2033 to target 5.55 million annual global sales, including 2 million EVs by 2030.
- Nearly 40% of European high-end buyers are considering purchasing their first EV in the next 12 months.
- LG Electronics will showcase its innovative energy storage systems and advanced HVAC technologies through a mobile showroom at RE+ 2024, offering hands-on experiences to help installers and partners drive residential and commercial electrification.
- Allianz Partners India and Pulse Energy have formed a strategic partnership to enhance the EV ownership experience in India by integrating Allianz’s mobility assistance with Pulse Energy’s advanced EV charging and roaming solutions, offering features like real-time charger access, remote charging control, and AI-driven support.
- EVs are increasingly popular, with four in ten Americans considering them due to their cost savings and environmental benefits.