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Volvo Cars testing Momentum Dynamics wireless charging in Gothenburg

Green Car Congress

Volvo Cars is integrating and testing wireless charging technology in a live city environment together with selected partners, evaluating its potential for future electric cars. The charging stations used in the test are delivered by Momentum Dynamics, a leading provider of wireless electric charging systems.

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Toyota’s 30% EV ceiling, Electrify America’s charging plan, streetside charging: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

And could we tap into old phone infrastructure to allow EV charging for street parking? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota might see an EV-sales ceiling that’s below its own EV targets. Electrify America sets aside more money for reliability, but is it enough?

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Why nighttime EV charging is incentivized while daytime is cleaner

Green Car Reports

When it comes to overall carbon emissions, EVs are cleaner than internal-combustion cars, but how much cleaner can depend on when they're charged, according to a recent Bloomberg New Energy Finance blog post. A grid more reliant on renewable energy will shrink the carbon footprint of EVs charging from it.

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Audi EV discounts, public EV charging use, Nissan and Fisker: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

Public charging is essential even for those who charge at home. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Nissan might help get a Fisker electric pickup built. And Costco is offering thousands off the price of Audi EVs. Costco members can get Audi EV discounts—including up to $3,000 off the E-Tron GT and RS E-Tron GT.

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Fiat 500e US details, GM charging network, Toyota electric sports car: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

GM and Pilot say their EV fast-charging network is open for business. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Toyota’s FT-Se concept is looking even better with a few more details. And the Fiat 500e is back. Fiat has revealed 500e pricing, range, and feature details for the long-awaited U.S.-bound

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How Will Other Cars Charge At Superchargers In 2024?

CleanTechnica EVs

As 2024 approaches, we’re not far from a big change in the EV charging scene. continued] The post How Will Other Cars Charge At Superchargers In 2024? But, it’s not entirely clear. appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Lower-priced Rivian EVs, GM taps Tesla Giga alum, urban charging template: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

GM put someone with a Tesla Gigafactory resume in charge of ramping up batteries for affordable EVs. Electrify America takes it indoors for urban charging. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. And Rivian rolls out lower-cost versions of its electric trucks.

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