In 2020, there were about 216,000 chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) in the US. That number will have to increase tenfold by the end of the decade, as EV ownership continues to grow at an exponential rate. Accelerating the expansion of EV infrastructure, however, can be quite … [Read more...] about This EV charger doubles as a storage device for excess renewable energy
Electric revolution
New technology helps automakers easily convert pickup trucks into EVs
With the auto industry increasingly moving away from the internal combustion engines (ICE), a vehicle innovation company has unveiled a new electric vehicle (EV) component that will help automakers transition towards all-electric more smoothly. Developed by mobility tech firm … [Read more...] about New technology helps automakers easily convert pickup trucks into EVs
Volkswagen expects 70% of its EU sales to be electric vehicles by 2030
With giant automakers like Jaguar, Volvo, and General Motors announcing plans to electrify their products over the next two decades, there’s little doubt left that the electric revolution is well underway. Now, major car manufacturer Volkswagen (VW) is joining the sustainable … [Read more...] about Volkswagen expects 70% of its EU sales to be electric vehicles by 2030
This California city is the first in the country to ban new gas pumps
The Californian city of Petaluma has recently become the first in the US to ban the construction of new gas stations in an effort to accelerate the shift towards greener transportation. The ban will limit the number of gas stations to their current count of 16 while also … [Read more...] about This California city is the first in the country to ban new gas pumps
E-bikes will soon be available on a subscription basis in New York City
While e-bikes hold great potential to replace cars as a healthy way of commuting, they still come at a hefty price. In a bid to make this type of future transport more accessible, electric moped sharing company Revel has recently launched a monthly e-bike subscription service for … [Read more...] about E-bikes will soon be available on a subscription basis in New York City