Ford expands EV battery sourcing pool as supply concerns mount

The automaker is diversifying the mineral mix for batteries used in electric vehicles as it looks to ramp up production.

By Kate Magill • Aug. 5, 2022

GM secures supply agreements with LG Chem, 2 others to support goal of producing 1M EVs a year

The automaker’s sourcing agreements were announced as the industry scrambles to secure battery materials amid tight supply.

By Megan Ruggles • Aug. 5, 2022

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Power demand is rising amid dramatic shifts in federal energy policy, but technology and markets continue to push the grid toward cleaner, more distributed resources. 

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Entergy rate case spurs Texas regulators to assess potential utility ownership of EV charging stations

Texas could receive up to $408 million over five years through the Biden administration’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure formula program.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 5, 2022

Xcel expands transportation plan to provide carbon-free energy to all vehicles in its service areas by 2050

New EV charging programs in Minnesota and Wisconsin kick off the utility’s strategy, which envisions 750 new high-speed charging stations in the Midwest.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 4, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act would spur 42% US carbon emissions cut by 2030: Princeton-led study

The Senate bill cuts U.S. carbon emissions mainly by speeding up the deployment of clean electricity and electric vehicles, according to the analysis released Thursday.

By Ethan Howland • Aug. 4, 2022

EV manufacturers, regulators debate US ability to hit 50% sales goal by 2030

The right federal policy and charging infrastructure, as well as solutions to supply chain issues, are critical to meeting the goal of half of new vehicle sales being electric by 2030, said Center for Automotive Research event panelists.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 3, 2022

Avangrid works to turn electric vehicles into a grid resource in Connecticut, New York

Avangrid officials say they are still developing best practices for electric vehicles and demand response. In Connecticut, the utility could call up to 15 events per month.

By Robert Walton • Aug. 3, 2022

NextEra’s ‘game-changing’ Real Zero emissions goal spurs questions about hydrogen, demand-side management

NextEra, the world’s biggest IOU by market cap, wants a “real” reduction of all carbon emissions by FPL, its regulated subsidiary, with solar, batteries and green hydrogen, but it will go without much help from the demand side.

By Herman K. Trabish • Aug. 3, 2022

EVs are the fastest-selling used cars in 9 major metro areas

Cities in California, Colorado, Florida, Texas and Pennsylvania saw buyers choose used electric vehicles at faster rates than gas-powered vehicles. The data could help cities determine where demand for EV chargers will grow.

By Dan Zukowski • Aug. 1, 2022

Nearly 20 states push ahead with truck electrification plan

Participating jurisdictions will strive to make 30% of truck sales electric by 2030 under the plan.

By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022

A looming graphite shortage could snarl the EV battery supply chain

Lithium constraints have dominated headlines, but experts say a lack of graphite could soon create supply headaches for automakers.

By Kate Magill • July 28, 2022

With Manchin’s support, Democrats unveil bill with $369B in energy, climate spending

The legislation invests in hydrogen, nuclear and renewable energy, fossil fuel and energy storage technologies, according to West Virginia Democrat, Sen. Joe Manchin.

By Ethan Howland • July 28, 2022

Electric heat pumps will be the cheapest clean option to heat most US homes by 2030: ACEEE

To advance the transition to carbon-free heating, ACEEE’s report calls for incentives and grants to support installation, minimum efficiency standards for heating equipment and other policies.

By Robert Walton • July 28, 2022

EV tax credits revived in Schumer, Manchin agreement on proposed reconciliation package

The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 would eliminate the 200,000-unit phase-out of credits for manufacturers, a key concern for automakers and EV buyers. The Senate is expected to vote on it next week as part of a reconciliation package.

By Dan Zukowski • July 28, 2022

DOE closes $102M loan to Syrah Technologies to grow EV battery manufacturing, materials processing

The loan will help expand a Louisiana facility that processes raw materials for electric vehicle batteries.

By Robert Walton • July 27, 2022

Tesla rewrites software to get around chip shortages hampering EV production

The semiconductor deficit has prompted the automaker to reduce the number of chips needed to produce a single vehicle.

By Sarah Zimmerman • July 27, 2022

Retailers warn demand charges, utility competition could impede national EV charging network

The federal government is preparing to disburse $5 billion to states for the development of a national electric vehicle charging network, but retailers say policies must change to incentivize private investment.

By Robert Walton • July 27, 2022

Amazon preps Rivian EVs for use as delivery vehicles in 100 cities

The e-commerce giant plans to have 100,000 Rivian EVs making deliveries by the end of 2030.

By Max Garland • July 26, 2022

Newsom pushes for 20 GW offshore wind goal by 2045, says California must 'up our game' on climate

The governor’s letter is “great news” for California’s offshore wind industry, Adam Stern, executive director of Offshore Wind California, said in a statement. 

By Kavya Balaraman • July 26, 2022

DOE announces $2.5B loan to GM, LG Energy JV to support EV growth as US battery manufacturing heats up

The conditional loan commitment to General Motors and LG-backed Ultium Cells builds on a trend of automakers partnering to manufacture EV batteries.

By Robert Walton • July 26, 2022

Volvo plans electric truck charging corridor in California

The corridor stretches more than 400 miles and will help companies power their electric fleets mid-route.

By Kate Magill • July 25, 2022

Massachusetts passes 'landmark' climate bill to decarbonize multiple sectors, add 5.6 GW offshore wind

The wide-ranging bill supports the decarbonization of the state’s building and transportation sectors, scrapping language that would have blocked residential retail energy choice.

By Iulia Gheorghiu • July 22, 2022

$225M for energy-efficient building codes, $96M for EV charging, innovation in new DOE funding

The Department of Energy estimates its Building Codes Implementation for Efficiency and Resilience program could help lower U.S. electricity costs by as much as $138 billion over the next 30 years.

By Ethan Howland • July 22, 2022

USPS to purchase 40% electric vehicles, expanding previous commitments

A previous decision to purchase 10% electric vehicles as part of an update to its aging delivery fleet led to pushback, scrutiny and lawsuits.

By Robert Walton • July 21, 2022

Smart thermostats can drive higher peak electricity demand, Cornell researchers find

Control algorithms used in the thermostats “can severely increase the winter peak heating demand through load synchronization,” according to a study from the university.

By Robert Walton • July 20, 2022