Stay informed with free updates Simply sign up to the Electric vehicles myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox. CATL has unveiled upgraded battery cells it claims can offer faster charging for electric vehicles than its rival BYD, putting the two Chinese groups ahead of competitors in the race to overcome a major barrier … Read more
If you want a sneak peek at how tomorrow’s roads will look, cast your eyes towards China. Over the past few years, Chinese EVs have been pushing boundaries and delighting drivers around the world with their innovative features and forward-thinking designs. No longer just about cheaper price tags, these cars embody cutting-edge Chinese EV innovations … Read more
In December, MDOT issued a new call for proposals for building up to 29 additional highway charging stations, expecting stable federal support. At the time, senior MDOT officials told Inside Climate News they were confident in the program’s security since it was authorized under law. But Trump’s funding pause has upended those plans. “The Maryland … Read more
“There is no legal basis for funds that have been apportioned to states to build projects being ‘decertified’ based on policy,” says Andrew Rogers, a former deputy administrator and chief counsel of the Federal Highway Administration. The US DOT did not immediately respond to a request for comment. It’s unclear how the DOT’s order will … Read more
Although there’s been a whole lot of pessimism recently, electric vehicle sales continue to grow, even if it is less quickly than many hoped. That’s true in the commercial vehicle space as well—according to Cox Automotive, 87 percent of vehicle fleet operators expect to add EVs in the next five years, and more than half … Read more