The electric vehicle (EV) industry made steady progress in 2024, marked by advancements in core technologies like batteries, charging systems, and power management. From the announcement of 10-minute fast-charging batteries to the rollout of … [Read more...]
Joint venture ChargeScape secures new investment with focus on EV and grid integration
Nissan has agreed to invest in ChargeScape -- a joint venture owned by BMW, Ford, and Honda -- focused on electric vehicle (EV) grid integration. Once the transaction is complete, Nissan will become an equal 25% investor in ChargeScape and will roll … [Read more...]
Three top automakers begin operation of vehicle-grid integration venture
BMW, Ford, and Honda have begun operations of the joint venture they announced last year and appointed the first CEO and CTO. ChargeScape is a software platform that integrates electric vehicles (EVs) into the power grid, shoring up grid stability … [Read more...]
California EV drivers may be compensated for assisting the grid during peak demand
Ford Motor electric vehicle (EV) owners and lessees in Southern California Edison’s (SCE) service area now can be compensated for assisting the electric grid during peak energy demand periods. Ford is the first major U.S. automaker to facilitate … [Read more...]
California receiving complimentary EV chargers from Ford Pro
Ford Pro, Ford Motor Company’s commercial division, has introduced the Ford Pro Smart Charging Bundle to California, one of America’s larger commercial fleet markets. Charging operations for electric vehicle fleets can be complex: The Ford Pro … [Read more...]
Ford and Allego bringing fast charging to Europe’s Dealership Network
Ford and Allego N.V., a pan-European public electric vehicle (EV) fast and ultra-fast charging network, announced a strategic partnership to bring ultra-fast charging infrastructure to hundreds of Ford dealerships across Europe. The new … [Read more...]
EV projects lead Kentucky to $13.75 billion in industrial manufacturing projects
Last week, Toyota Motor Corporation announced it plans to invest an additional $1.3 billion to further electric vehicle (EV) production at its plant in Kentucky, where Industrial Info is tracking $13.75 billion worth of active and planned Industrial … [Read more...]
Ford and Resideo launch project to explore V2H energy management
Ford and Resideo Technologies have announced a joint simulation project to explore vehicle-to-home (V2H) energy management called the "EV-Home Power Partnership," designed to explore the potential of electric vehicle batteries to support optimal home … [Read more...]
Tesla shares its advanced 48V architecture with automakers
Tesla has kept its word, sending the 48-volt (V) system specs for its Cybertruck to automotive manufacturers, as confirmed this week by Ford CEO, Jim Farley. The unique Cybertruck is the first EV to implement the 48V electrical system throughout … [Read more...]