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BMW i and EVgo expanding ChargeNow DC Fast program; 500 more fast chargers in US; no-cost DC and Level 2 for BMW i3 drivers

Green Car Congress

At the Los Angeles Auto Show, BMW of North America announced, in cooperation with NRG EVgo, the expansion of the ChargeNow DC Fast program. ChargeNow DC Fast also includes two years of no-cost charging for qualifying BMW i3 drivers in those areas. —Rob Healey, Head of EV Infrastructure for BMW of North America.

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Hennessey Venom F5, 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Magnificence: Automotive Information Headlines

Baua Electric

Hennessey Venom F5 Revolution Roadster noticeable, prices $3M 2024 Mercedes-Benz G-Magnificence undercover agent pictures and video Bugatti EB 112 sedan turns 30 Hyundai, Kia recall unutilized crossovers and sedans for hearth chance Upcoming BMW idea most likely previews Neue Klasse EV in 3-Form department EPA slaps Malicious Diesel with $1M emissions (..)

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In Memoriam: Marcello Gandini, an Automotive Design Master

The Truth About Cars

The studio worked exclusively on concept cars and prototypes, and before long auto manufacturers hired Bertone so Gandini could pen their design. He penned the very first BMW 5-Series of 1972. The Innocenti Mini, an Italian take on the Austin Mini debuted in 1974. Today we bid farewell to a legend.

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Tesla’s huge price cuts are hitting the stock one way and its outlook in another

Teslarati

After the Austin-based automaker slashed prices by as much as $13,000 in the United States and 13.5 Tesla’s operating margin is currently third among all global automakers, trailing only Ferrari and BMW. percent in China, speculation persisted that Tesla was making the move to combat demand declines.

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EPRI, 8 automakers and 15 utilities to create an open grid integration platform for plug-in electric vehicles

Green Car Congress

BMW announced its Smart Charging App for mobile devices in June 2014 following the launch of the BMW i3 electric vehicle. The BMW Smart Charging App makes it possible for BMW i customers to automatically identify the best rates and times for charging their electric vehicles at home. Earlier post.). Earlier post.)

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National Drive Electric Week extends EV access

Electric Auto Association

Participation in the 2021 National Drive Electric Week , hosted by the Electric Auto Association (EAA) along with the Sierra Club , Plugin America , and EVHybridNoire , reflected the growing nationwide interest in electric vehicles (EVs), as well as the emphasis placed on expanding diversity in the EV marketplace.

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Update: 10 Best Car Sharing Programs

Clean Fleet Report

Some auto companies have incorporated car sharing elements into their new business enterprises. We recently took a look at a brand-new local iteration run by the local auto club, but using software developed and being used by many others. Some big players have jumped in and then retreated. New ideas like Tesloop keep popping up.

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