Electrification

With Tesla’s hefty growth expected to continue, further boosted by strong gains from other automakers, U.S. BEV sales are expected to maintain April-like increases for the rest of the year.

The U.S.’ biggest fast-charging network after Tesla says it experienced a huge jump in usage last year, while the F-150 Lightning’s ability to power your home will cost you.

The administration has set an aggressive target for half of all U.S. new-vehicle sales to be battery-electrics by 2030. To get there, more government-backed programs likely will be needed to support charging infrastructure and incentives to lure buyers into the market, industry insiders and analysts say.

Global light-vehicle deliveries of all electrified vehicles (xEV) posted record volume and market penetration in March, but there is some fear demand for battery-electric vehicles - nearly 40% of xEV sales in March - will slow this year due to rising prices.

Toyota enhances their Teammate Advanced Drive and Advanced Park capabilities with improved sensors, better detection and a Safety Sense package in the all new 2023 bZ4X BEV.

The German luxury brand has a long list of actions it will take to improve sustainability, while Tesla’s grant application peels back curtain on charger cost.

GM and Honda team up on less costly BEVs, but how many will make it to the States?

Targeting battery production under the Defense Production Act puts another $750 million toward support of battery-material mining and processing, but the movement to increase lithium-ion capacity in the U.S. was already under way.

Tesla and Hyundai make a strong showing in a new survey looking at BEVs that are the most economical to charge.

Study shows possible cost and emissions’ savings to be had by going electric, while the U.S.’s second-largest charging network tries to improve the process.

“If I had a magic wand, I would love for the world to get convergence,” the Mercedes’ chief executive says of a slew of competing regulations.

Could the EPA’s decision result in more battery-electric vehicles retailed in all 50 U.S. states?