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Xcel Energy launches EV smart charging pilot in Colorado; Transportation Electrification Plan for New Mexico approved

Green Car Congress

Through its Charging Perks pilot, Xcel Energy is directly working with BMW, Ford, General Motors, and Honda to test how the company can help customers charge their EVs at times when they can save money, use more renewable energy, and when it is most optimal for the energy grid. Achieving our EV vision to have 1.5

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Smarter, tougher and more capable: Why the electric Toyota LandCruiser Se will be better than your diesel-powered 300 Series

EV Central

It gives an indication of the thinking of the Japanese brand that has been late to the electric-car party, watching as rivals such as Tesla, BYD, Polestar, Hyundai and Kia snap up fast-growing demand for vehicles only powered by electrons.

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A Comprehensive Guide to EV Charging Management Software Solution

Driivz

Tesla connector , that works with the Tesla’s Level 2 charging network and its Level 3 Supercharger stations. InSite Vertical-specific tools – supporting fleets and commercial sites, InSite provides industry-specific EV charging management for fleet depots and industrial buildings.

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Tesla and Daimler to launch plug-in electric cars

Green Cars News

The future is green for Tesla Motors and its partner Daimler AG, as they plan to launch two plug-in electric vehicles in the near future. In an interview with the Green Car Advisor , Tesla Motors’ CEO Elon Musk also said that Tesla would be replacing its current generation Roadster with a larger, four-seat sports car in 2013.

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EV Radar: December 2021

Noodoe

Mercedes Bests Tesla S in Battery Range. The EV drove 20 miles farther than what the Tesla Model S guarantees. Mercedes-Benz joins the top tier of EVs for range, falling short just behind the Lucid Air, which covers 520 miles. These are good goals, and the concepts shown in the post are pretty fun. in Your Inbox.

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Commercial Real Estate and EV Charging

Noodoe

When the Tesla Model S first appeared in 2010, it was instantly popular. Needing to attract and retain top talent, Silicon Valley tech companies quickly added EV charging to their employee perks. Noodoe can help you build your EV charging “Field of Dreams” and maybe turn a profit in the process.

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Second generation Smart EV on its way

Green Cars News

Having already made significant in-roads into the electric vehicle market, Smart is now planning to introduce its second generation electric drive Smart Fortwo with production to begin in early November. It will be produced in large volumes as part of the normal Smart range from 2012. It can accelerate from 0-60km/h in 6.5