Market Moves: Electric Vehicles - Mar 15th, 2024
 
 
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March 15, 2024
From the Editor

The theme of this Market Moves EVs is charging: mobile, wireless, public, and even heavy-duty truck chargers are in high demand. The influx makes sense considering, as you’ll read, that a decent portion of EV drivers don’t charge at home despite the ability to do so. 

The request for infrastructure has even led some to find unique ways to integrate it using existing structures. The appetite for charging stands in contrast to the weakened demand for actual electric vehicles, which have led companies to slow down not only production but also, as in the case of our top story, future expansion plans. 

- Jennifer Ramsay 

 

The project was expected to produce its upcoming R2 SUV, but instead production will be at its established assembly plant in Normal, Ill.
The Unico quantum drive platform can test multiple battery systems at once, minimizing energy waste.
The double-decker electric buses using InductEV’s inductive charging will be a first in North America.
The city's air quality agency has created one hub and plans to add microgrid-powered sanctuaries.
ChargeLab also found that speed and payment convenience top the list for factors impacting driver satisfaction.
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The center features 500kW systems capable of charging the equivalent of 200 miles of range in five minutes.
The facility already includes heavy duty chargers and leaders plan for future solar and battery storage capabilities.
Despite being cheaper overall, upfront costs are higher and there are energy and infrastructure considerations.