Cleantech & EV'sNews

Autonomy’s new partnership makes EV driving more obtainable for drivers with little to no credit history

October 19, 2022
The largest US-based EV subscription service, Autonomy, announced Wednesday it will be teaming up with Nova Credit to make it easier for customers with little to no credit to qualify to drive an electric vehicle. Autonomy was rebranded earlier this year with the mission of giving people the financial flexibility to drive an electric vehicle without committing to the long-term costs of…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

BMW expands US EV and battery manufacturing footprint with new $1.7B investment

October 19, 2022
In the latest announcement from an automaker to expand electric vehicle manufacturing in the US, BMW released Wednesday it will invest $1.7 billion in its US EV operations to boost output. After setting a new US delivery record in the third quarter with 4,337 EVs delivered, BMW plans to accelerate the pace even further. The US just hit 6% EV market share in the third quarter as it progresses…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Mullen Automotive acquires ELMS inventory, manufacturing plant, and IP in all-cash purchase 

October 19, 2022
Mullen Automotive has absorbed yet another fellow EV start-up. Today’s acquisition includes Electric Last Mile Solutions, or ELMS, which filed for bankruptcy in June. Mullen received court approval last week to acquire ELMS’s Indiana manufacturing facility, its inventory of EVs, and all its intellectual property. Mullen Automotive ($MULN) is a Southern California-based EV start-up founded in…
Read more
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Waymo will expand robotaxi operations to LA next

October 19, 2022
Google’s Waymo driverless ride-hailing service is expanding operations to Los Angeles, California. Waymo has not yet specified a timeline for when the rides will start – just that Los Angeles will be next in line. It’s a major announcement, given the size and scope…
Cleantech & EV'sNews

Electrify America’s first megawatt-level battery storage-backed charging station reduces stress on the grid

October 19, 2022
EV fast charging network Electrify America has unveiled the first application of a megawatt-level battery storage system to support one of its charging stations. With over 150 battery energy storage solutions already in place at stations around the US, Electrify America looks to demonstrate reduced stress on the electrical grid by use of these larger storage solutions and new solar canopies.
Read more