Federal Energy Grants to Spur DC Fast-Charging Development
High-speed charging for electric vehicles could be on its way to becoming a mainstream convenience, available at grocery stores, apartment buildings and other locations many people frequent.
December 13, 2022New Programs, Resources Emerge to Help Communities Plan for EVs
The accelerated and extensive build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is prompting fresh conversations about their placement and the need for city-level resources.
December 5, 2022Panasonic Plans Major EV Battery Plant in Kansas
Panasonic has announced plans for a massive electric vehicle battery manufacturing facility in De Soto, Kan.
July 15, 2022Texas Forms Self-Driving Car Task Force
The Texas Department of Transportation is moving forward with the formation of a Connected and Autonomous Vehicle (CAV) Task Force, made up of membership from state and local governments, academia, TxDOT staff and the autonomous vehicle industry.
January 31, 2019AAA Acquires Nation’s Largest Autonomous Vehicle Test Site
The largest autonomous vehicle test site in the United States has been acquired by AAA of Northern California, Nevada and Utah, one of the most familiar car-club brands in the country.
January 9, 2019Strong Growth Expected in EV Charging Stations
Electric vehicle charging continues to surge, a move that will only hasten the adoption of electric cars and other vehicles such as commercial trucks. ChargePoint, which manages a network of EV charging locations worldwide, has pledged to build out 2½ million public charging ports by 2025, with roughly half of those in North America and half in Europe.
September 18, 2018Home Charging Needed for Electric Vehicles to Gain Traction
The opportunity for easy overnight recharging may be one of the surest routes toward a wider adoption of electric vehicles in the United States.
September 4, 2018Autonomous Vehicles Have Ability to Transform Society, Panelists Say
It’s not just hands-free driving that self-guided cars may bring into reality. Autonomous vehicles could unleash new technological and economic development on a level not seen since the dawn of the space age.
June 28, 2018Rhode Island to Explore Autonomous Shuttle Pilot
The self-driving car wave could be headed to Rhode Island. The state’s Department of Transportation has released a request for proposals in its bid for a public-private partnership to test autonomous vehicles, likely in the form of small driverless shuttles in the Providence area.
May 11, 2018Washington, D.C., Dips Its Toe Into Self-Driving Cars
Washington, D.C., is preparing for a future with self-driving cars by inviting companies to test their autonomous vehicle technology in the District.
February 22, 2018