☕Charge, Sip, and Drive:

The Future of EV Charging

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John Rooney
July 18, 2024

July 18, 2024

Get plugged into the future of mobility with the latest EV news, featuring:

  • Mercedes-Benz and Starbucks unveil premier EV charging stations

  • Lucid raises the bar with the world's most efficient car

  • Hipcamp and Subaru partner to launch road trip routes

  • itselectric announces $6.5M seed to accelerate deployment of curbside EV charging

  • Porsche expands the model range for the all-electric Macan

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  1. Mercedes-Benz High-Power Charging and Starbucks announced a strategic collaboration to expand DC fast EV charging at 100 Starbucks locations across the U.S., beginning with 400 kW chargers along the 1,400-mile Interstate 5 corridor.

  2. The new 2025 Lucid Air Pure, priced at $69,900, is the most efficient and sustainable vehicle with an EPA-estimated range of 420 miles, 5.0 miles/kWh, and record 146 MPGe. 

  3. Hipcamp and Subaru of America have launched a resource highlighting 10 electric vehicle-ready road trips across the U.S., showcasing EV charging and campsite locations to encourage adventure and exploration.

  4. With support from Failup Ventures and Uber Technologies and $6.4 million, itselectric is expanding its urban EV curbside charging infrastructure to seven U.S. cities, including Boston and Los Angeles, to power electric ride-sharing fleets by 2030.

  5. Porsche has expanded its all-electric SUV lineup with a new rear-wheel-drive Macan, featuring a 100 kWh battery and 335 hp motor, and a powerful Macan 4S with up to 509 hp; the Macan starts at $75,300, while the Macan 4S starts at $84,900.

  6. Generac Power Systems Inc. has announced its first EV charger, a state-of-the-art Level 2 charger with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, offering enhanced energy management solutions amid a projected 11% U.S. EV market share in 2024.

  7. Chinese EV manufacturer GAC Aion has inaugurated its first factory in Thailand's Rayong province with a $64 million investment, initially producing 50,000 units annually with plans to expand to 100,000.

  8. The WTO's recent review acknowledges China's significant role in bolstering global trade and its ongoing efforts to integrate into the international economic system, highlighting progress in liberalizing foreign investment and reforming state-owned enterprises.

  9. GoBolt reports a 484% year-over-year growth in EV deliveries for the first half of 2024.

  10. The 2024 Mullen ONE Class 1 EV cargo van, priced at $34,500 MSRP, qualifies for a $3,500 cash rebate under Massachusetts' MOR-EV program, and a $7,500 federal tax credit, reducing its effective cost to approximately $23,500.

  11. First Atlantic Nickel Corp. has received drilling permits for 26 sites along a 30 km nickel trend in Newfoundland, launching a 5,000-meter drill program to explore high-priority awaruite nickel zones as part of its fully funded 2024 exploration project.

  12. WeaveGrid has introduced ChargePerks California, a program funded in part by the California Energy Commission, offering Tesla drivers in California up to $50 in rewards for smart charging during off-peak hours.

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