A former executive at EVGO and Electrify America will lead the Ionna public charging network funded by a group of seven automakers with help from the federal government.
Automakers including Hyundai, Volkswagen, Ford and others still support and appear at auto shows to get consumers to sit in and test drive electric vehicles.
Volkswagen of America’s CEO forecasts 20% sales growth year over year, far outpacing the industry overall, with the fourth-quarter launch of the ID. Buzz paying homage to the classic Microbus.
Global consulting firm McKinsey reports that many consumers will come off the sidelines to buy BEVs when fast chargers are as visible and ubiquitous as gas stations.
General Motors beat Wall Street 2023 earnings forecast despite EV and autonomous driving setbacks and a tough year in China, with the automaker predicting a good year for the industry.