Rhythmos.io, a provider of data analytics for utilities and EV fleet operators, has won a $170,000 grant from the State of Michigan Office of Future Mobility and Electrification for a pilot program focused on grid-edge optimized EV charging. The pilot will take place in the Grand Rapids service territory of Read more
School bus operator First Student has selected Ampcontrol‘s EV charging platform to monitor and optimize all of its electric school bus operations. The partnership includes Ampcontrol’s cloud software, AmpEdge onsite controller solution, and professional services to optimize the energy usage and operation of the electric fleet. First Student expects to Read more
Japanese semiconductor supplier Renesas has introduced a new automotive-qualified Bluetooth chip that combines a radio transceiver, an Arm M0+ microcontroller, memory, peripherals and security features in a compact system-on-chip (SoC) design. The DA14533, the first device in the company’s Bluetooth Low Energy SoC range qualified for automotive applications, includes advanced Read more
A recent report from a notable investment bank says newly imposed 25% tariffs on imported vehicles and components could decimate the 2035 earnings of European automaker Stellantis by as much as 75%. The automaker currently relies heavily on North American factories outside the US for that respective market, which contributes Read more
Tesla released its company-compiled delivery consensus for this quarter. The automaker is expected to deliver 377,592 electric vehicles, which would be its worst performance in more than two years. more…
What? You don’t know Slate? Okay, neither did we until a couple of weeks ago, and to be honest, we still don’t know much at this point. We’ve learned that Slate is a new US company focused on EV technology that appears to be gearing up for something big—just as Read more
Hyundai is quickly evolving into much more than just a traditional automaker. After launching its new software brand and tech platform, “Pleos,” Hyundai promises a new era of high-tech, software-defined vehicles. The advanced new software will be used for the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. more…
The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded ENERGY STAR certification to five additional Honda and Acura dealerships, recognizing them as among the most energy-efficient vehicle dealerships in the country and bringing Honda’s total number of 2025 awarded stores to seven – more than any other auto brand. more…
Nissan is set to unleash several new electric vehicles over the next few years. After we finally got our first look at the new LEAF, Nissan previewed a boxy-looking electric SUV that will be built in the US. What will it look like when it arrives? We might have a Read more
Auto experts sound alarm bells over Trump’s tariffs, likening it to the “cubanization” of cars and a pandemic-style disruption for the industry.