Daimler plans to buy $23 billion worth of battery cells by 2030 as the maker of Mercedes-Benz vehicles and commercial trucks prepares to bring dozens…
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Louisville Man with Terminal Lung Disease Given Electric Car
A Louisville man with a terminal lung disease gets an early Christmas present. It’s one he hopes will help others learn the importance of clean…
Think Alternative Fuels Lower Fleet Expenses? Look at Maintenance
In today’s thriving economy, it’s a good year to be a fleet manager. Yet, at the same time, fleet managers at transportation companies, as well…
Kia Unveils 2019 Niro EV and 2020 Soul
Kia unveiled its 2019 Niro EV and the 2020 Soul, which is coming in a gasoline and electric version, at the LA Auto Show. The…
2019 Toyota Prius Adds All-Wheel Drive
Toyota is adding an electrified all-wheel drive system as part of a refresh of the Prius for 2019 that should improve sales in the Northeast…
Volkswagen Planning New North America Factory for Electric Vehicles
Reuters reported Volkswagen is deciding where to locate a new factory in North America to build electric vehicles for the U.S. market, the German automaker’s…
Evolve KY Announces its 15th Electric Vehicle Charger Location — Prospect Plaza in Prospect, Kentucky
Evolve KY, Kentucky’s non-profit electric vehicle group has just installed electric vehicle chargers at their fifteenth location… and the first in Prospect, Kentucky. The chargers are…
Ryder, FedEx Ink Deal for 1,000 Chanje Electric Delivery Vans
Ryder System Inc. has announced what it claims to be the largest commercial electric vehicle (EV) purchase in the U.S. With an order of 1,000 medium-duty electric…
KCFC Executive Director Speaks at U.S. Department of Energy Conference
The Executive Director of the Kentucky Clean Fuels Coalition, Emily Carpenter, spoke at the U.S. Department of Energy Clean Cities Program National Conference. Her speech…
National Lab Demos High-Power Wireless EV Charging
Researchers at the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have demonstrated a 120 kW wireless charging system for electric vehicles. According to the national…