Tag: electric vehicles
FedEx plans for an all-electric delivery fleet by 2040
FedEx will replace its current delivery trucks with electric models until its entire fleet is made up of zero—emission vehicles by 2040. The company is making the transition as a way to help it achieve its goal to reach carbon neutral status in the s… Source
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Tesla has closed its forums to launch a social platform and fans are not happy
Tesla plans to shut down the forums section on its website as it launches a new social platform called the Tesla Engagement Platform, a move that’s raised the ire of a community of its most ardent supporters. Tesla first announced the new engagement platform with a notice at the top…
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Battery companies are the latest SPAC target as EVs get a huge regulatory boost
Batteries are the latest landing pad for investors. In the past week alone, two companies have announced plans to become publicly traded companies by merging with special purpose acquisition companies. European battery manufacturer FREYR said Friday it would become a publicly traded company through a special purpose acquisition vehicle with…
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EVs with Google Maps will make it easier to plan trips around recharging
Cars with Google Maps built in are getting a few more features that should make it easier to plan trips around charging stops. Google is using graph theory in its latest routing algorithms to help you determine the best way to get to your destination… Source
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President Joe Biden commits to replacing entire federal fleet with electric vehicles
President Joe Biden said Monday the U.S. government would replace the entire federal fleet of cars, trucks and SUVs with electric vehicles manufactured in the United States, a commitment tied to a broader campaign promise to create 1 million new jobs in the American auto industry and supply chains. The…
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EVgo to go public via SPAC in bid to power EV charging expansion
EVgo, the wholly owned subsidiary of LS Power that owns and operates public fast chargers for electric vehicles, has reached a deal to become a publicly traded company through a merger with special-purpose acquisition company Climate Change Crisis Real Impact I Acquisition Corporation. The combined company, which will be listed…
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