Singer Presents Turbocharged Coupe, Targa and Cabriolet Restorations

Personalization Allows Owners to Restore Their Preferred Body Style through Singer’s Classic Turbo Services LOS ANGELES, August 8, 2024 – Singer highlighted the extent of its collaboration with owners through a Family Portrait showing four Porsche 911s reimagined to reflect individual preferences for coupe, slantnose coupe, targa and cabriolet cars. Singer Founder and Executive Chairman, Rob Dickinson said: “The 911 Turbo was launched fifty years ago. Since then it has been a poster child, autobahn hero and race winner, loved by drivers and enthusiasts around the world. We’re excited to be collaborating with owners to celebrate this icon of road and track and to wish the turbocharged 911 a very happy birthday.” For images and further information: [link] Every restoration begins with the owner’s Porsche 911. Singer’s services reflect the personalization requested by each owner as they reimagine their car around the Type 964 chassis. Only 25 allocations for slantnose coupe restorations were available, and all are spoken for. Restored cars are powered by an evolution of their original Mezger flat-six engines. Twin turbochargers with variable turbine geometry and air-water intercooling boost output to 510HP. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission, with the help of traction control and electronic stability control developed with Bosch, and Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tyres. Every owner tailors the character of their car toward sports or grand touring-focused driving as they wish. About SingerFounded in California in 2009, Singer represents a philosophy simply expressed as A Relentless Pursuit of Excellence. The company has become renowned for its collaboration with owners of the air-cooled Porsche 911 to reimagine bespoke restorations. Singer’s philosophy embodies: A highly personalized approach and exquisite execution. A passionate focus on iconic design and a homage to the world’s most iconic sportscars. Modern engineering and material science combined with jewel-like details. A deep connection with California and its automotive zeitgeist. Singer is not sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed nor, in any way, affiliated with Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG is the owner of numerous trademarks, both registered and unregistered, including, without limitation, the Porsche Crest®, Porsche®, and the model numbers and names and the distinctive shapes of the Porsche automobiles, such as the federally registered 911 automobile. Any mention of Porsche Cars North America, Inc., or Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche, AG. trademarked names or other marks is for purpose of reference only. # # # Contact – Deb Pollack, deb@singervehicledesign.com +1.805.320.9248

Škoda Auto: Official main partner of Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for third consecutive year

154 riders in 22 teams will embark on a 950 km route across the Netherlands, Belgium and France Škoda Auto to provide a fleet of 70 electric and plug-in hybrid cars to the race organisers Škoda Auto sponsors the green jersey for the points classification leader; the crystal trophy has been created by Škoda Design Rider Katarzyna ‘Kasia’ Niewiadoma will be sharing updates and insights from the track on the WeLoveCycling social media channels Mladá Boleslav, 9 August 2024 – Škoda Auto is the official main partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for the third consecutive year. From 12 to 18 August, 154 riders from 22 teams will embark on a 950 km route across eight stages through the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Škoda Auto is providing the organisers with 70 electric and plug-in hybrid Škoda cars. Race Director Marion Rousse, will oversee the event from an all-electric Enyaq, which will be serving as the Red Car. Fans can stay up-to-date with the latest news from the peloton and behind-the-scenes insights on the WeLoveCycling social media channels, with posts shared by Polish rider Katarzyna ‘Kasia’ Niewiadoma. Martin Jahn, Škoda Auto Board Member for Sales and Marketing, says: “As a long-standing supporter of cycling, we are proud to be the official main partner of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift for the third year in a row. With our ongoing commitment to women’s cycling, we aim to further strengthen the impact and reach of this wonderful event. We are looking forward to great performances from all the athletes and being close to the fans along the route. With a Škoda fleet of 70 electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles for the organisers, we will maintain a strong presence and visibility of our brand from the Grand Départ to the finish line.” This year, a peloton of 154 riders from 22 teams will tackle the 950-kilometre route through the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. Due to the Olympic Games in Paris, the Grand Départ will take place in Rotterdam. The most significant sporting challenge awaits the athletes on the eighth and final stage from Le Grand-Bornand to Alpe d’Huez. Here, on the Col du Glandon, the riders will reach the highest point of the route at 1,924 metres and conquer a total of 3,900 metres of elevation gain. Fleet of 70 electric and plug-in hybrid Škoda carsŠkoda Auto is providing the organisers with 70 electric and plug-in hybrid Škoda vehicles. The Director of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, Marion Rousse, will use the fullyelectric Škoda Enyaq as a Red Car, overseeing the action on the track from the specially equipped command centre. By offering a choice of vehicles to the race organisers, the Czech car manufacturer contributes to enhancing the sustainability of the fleet and ultimately the race itself. The Škoda brand will also be present in other ways: As in previous years, the car manufacturer is sponsoring the green jersey for the leader of the points classification, and the winner will receive a green crystal glass trophy created by Škoda Design. Women’s Tour up close through the WeLoveCycling.com platformFans will once again have the opportunity to get up close to the racing action through the WeLoveCycling social media channels. Polish cyclist Katarzyna ‘Kasia’ Niewiadoma, last year’s mountain classification winner, will be posting updates from the peloton and behind the scenes. On the WeLoveCycling website, fans can take part in a weekly contest to win exciting prizes: an electric bike, a GPS bike computer and original Škoda green jerseys. Škoda Auto: a long-standing partner of elite cyclingThis year, Škoda Auto has extended its partnership with the organising body A.S.O. and now supports a total of 20 international professional and amateur cycling events for both men and women. Besides the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, these include races such as La Vuelta and La Flèche Wallonne. The car manufacturer also sponsors the L’Étape by Tour de France, an event organised for amateur cyclists.

A roaring first half of the year for used car sales

Ian Plummer, Commercial Director, Auto Trader: “The maturing electric market’s been a bright spot this year, particularly those ‘middle-aged’ models which have benefitted from a significant softening in price. Used EVs are currently selling at their fastest rate in eight months, while those aged 3-5-years-old, which are now broadly at price parity with their petrol counterparts, are the fastest selling segment of the used car market, and by some margin. Clearly, when the price is right, buyers are eager to make the switch. “More broadly, the used market has had its challenges in 2024, but the first half of the year got off to a roaring start and it’s comfortably sustained its momentum. Retail prices returned to seasonal norms, used cars sold at near record pace, and as reflected in the additional 40m visits to our platform over the period, consumer demand has been strong, helping to fuel the uptick in sales. With such solid market fundamentals, combined with improving economic and political stability, we’ve every expectation the market will continue on its trajectory, and predict overall sales will be up around 5% by the end of the year.”

Nissan trialing cool paint technology

Embedded metamaterial helps lower cabin temperatures and reduce energy usage, taking the heat out of summer YOKOHAMA, Japan – Nissan has been trialing an innovative automotive paint aimed at helping lower a vehicle’s ambient cabin temperature in summer and reduce the energy usage of the air-conditioning system. Developed in partnership with Radi-Cool, a specialist in radiative cooling products, the paint incorporates metamaterial, synthetic composite materials with structures that exhibit properties not usually found in nature. The project is part of Nissan’s pursuit of differentiated innovations that empower journeys and to help create a cleaner more sustainable society. In November 2023, Nissan commenced a 12-month feasibility trial at Tokyo International Air Terminal at Haneda. In collaboration with Japan Airport Terminal Co., Ltd., Radi-Cool Japan, and All Nippon Airways (ANA) airport service, Nissan’s cool paint has been applied to a Nissan NV100 service vehicle operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) airport services. With its large, open tarmac, Haneda airport provided the perfect environment to conduct real-world evaluation of the paint’s performance under an exposed high-temperature environment. Although still in testing phase, the results to date have been impressive. Parked side-by-side under the sun, a vehicle treated in Nissan’s cool paint has shown yields of up to a 12-degree Celsius reduction in exterior surface temperatures and up to 5-degree Celsius cooler interior, compared to a vehicle featuring traditional automotive paint. The paint’s cooling performance is particularly noticeable when a vehicle is parked in the sun for an extended period. A cooler cabin is not only more pleasant to enter, but also requires less air-conditioning run-time to cool the cabin to a comfortable temperature. This helps reduce load to the engine, or in the case of an electric vehicle, draw on the battery. In both powertrains, an improvement in efficiency is expected, as well as occupant comfort. The metamaterial embedded within Nissan’s cool paint features two microstructure particles that react to light. One particle reflects near-infrared rays in the sunlight that would typically cause molecular level vibrations within the resin of traditional paint to produce heat. The second particle enables the real breakthrough. It creates electromagnetic waves, that counteract the sun’s rays, redirecting the energy away from the vehicle into the atmosphere. Combined, the particles in Nissan’s cool paint reduce the transfer of heat into surfaces such as the roof, hood, doors and panels. Leading the development is Dr. Susumu Miura, senior manager and expert at the Advanced Materials and Processing Laboratory, Nissan Research Center. He played a leading role in Nissan’s award-winning noise-reducing acoustic materialOpens in a new tab., and has dedicated much of his career at Nissan to exploring ways to make cars quieter, cooler and more efficient. “My dream is to create cooler cars without consuming energy” explained Miura. “This is especially important in the EV era, where the load from running air-conditioning in summer can have a sizable impact on the state of charge,” he said. While radiant cooling paint isn’t new, it is typically used for buildings and structures. It’s often very thick, requiring application by a paint roller. Devoid of any clear topcoat, it can leave a chalky residue when touched. Key challenges Miura had to consider when developing an automotive version, was to ensure it could incorporate a clear topcoat, be applied via a spray gun (not a roller), and meet Nissan’s rigorous internal standards for paint quality. Since commencing the development in 2021, Miura and his team have tested over 100 samples, and are currently evaluating a thickness of 120 microns, approximately six times thicker than typical automotive paint. They have confirmed resistance to salt and chipping, peeling, scratches, chemical reactions, along with color consistency and repairability. As development progresses, Miura and his team continue to explore thinner options that deliver the same level of cooling performance. While the testing and development is ongoing, for Miura and his team, the hope is that it can one day be offered for special orders and in a variety of colors. Miura sees strong potential, particularly for light commercial vehicle applications such as vans, trucks and ambulances that spend most of the day out driving. # # # Contact nissan_japan_communications@mail.nissan.co.jp For more information about our products, services and commitment to sustainable mobility, visit nissan-global.comOpens in a new tab. . You can also follow us on FacebookOpens in a new tab. , InstagramOpens in a new tab. , XOpens in a new tab. and LinkedInOpens in a new tab. and see all our latest videos on YouTube.

Automobili Pininfarina B95 Gotham to make world debut at Monterey Car Week

First car from ground-breaking collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) and Relevance International to make world debut at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering on 16 August A unique ‘one-of-one’ creation, B95 Gotham is inspired by Bruce Wayne, the alter ego of DC superhero Batman Released under WBDGCP’s Wayne Enterprises luxury label, B95 Gotham reflects Wayne’s passion for cutting-edge innovation, sustainable technology, elegance and refinement The perfect illustration of Automobili PIninfarina’s ‘Dream Cars, Made Real’ brand promise Exclusive photoshoot with Batman’s Tumbler, staged in Los Angeles studio featured in The Dark Knight Trilogy (2005-2012) Accompanying assets available to download here (CAMBIANO, ITALY – 8 AUGUST 2024) Automobili Pininfarina will showcase the first physical car from its ground-breaking Wayne Enterprises Experience collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products (WBDGCP) and Relevance International when the bespoke B95 Gotham receives its world debut at this year’s Monterey Car Week. The open-topped two-seat Barchetta will be one of two vehicles on the Italian ultra-luxury car maker’s stand at The Quail, A Motorsports Gathering in California on Friday 16 August. The B95 Gotham is a unique ‘one-of-one’ creation inspired by the luxury lifestyle of billionaire Bruce Wayne, the civilian persona of DC superhero Batman. The physical world premiere follows the car’s virtual debut on 30 April this year, when the launch of four bespoke one-off vehicles was revealed during the partnership announcement. The four are the B95 Gotham – being shown at The Quail – plus Battista Gotham, B95 Dark Knight and Battista Dark Knight. Only one example of each will ever be produced, guaranteeing complete exclusivity and collectability for the client. While the B95 Gotham going to Monterey is a showcar, the first of the four client cars is in-build at the company’s atelier in Cambiano, Italy. The range of vehicles are released under WBDGCP’s new luxury brand inspired by Bruce Wayne. The two specifications, Gotham and Dark Knight, represent the two distinct and complex sides of Bruce Wayne’s character. Respectively, they characterise his public persona as a suave tech-focused innovator and entrepreneur, and his private life as Gotham’s City’s mysterious masked vigilante. The collaboration between Automobili Pininfarina and WBDGCP arrives as Warner Bros. Discovery celebrates 85 years of Batman in 2024. Dave Amantea, Chief Design Officer at Automobili Pininfarina, said: “The B95 Gotham exemplifies how we bring our brand promise of ‘Dream Cars, Made Real’ to life for our clients. We place them at the centre of everything we do, and delivering bespoke and coach-built cars like this one is all driven by our vision and commitment to design unforgettable client experiences.” The B95 Gotham reflects Bruce Wayne’s passion for cutting-edge innovation and sustainable technology, as well as his elegant and refined taste, while showcasing a unique and carefully curated specification. Like all versions of the B95 Barchetta, the design incorporates two innovative electronically adjustable aero screens to deflect air over the open cabin. Wayne Enterprises logos on the body, chassis plate and door plates complete the exterior. The elegant bodywork is finished in Argento Vittorio gloss black paint, with unique wheels featuring a distinctive matt black inner and gloss black outer ring. Titan calipers and a brushed aluminium anodised black centre lock ring complete the look. Inside, B95 Gotham reflects the sophisticated tastes of Bruce Wayne and is upholstered in a distinctive tan leather that includes bespoke quilting in the centre panels, with complementary tan stitching. It also features a bespoke Wayne Enterprises-inspired HMI display, with a virtual assistant voice inspired by Alfred Pennyworth, the Wayne family’s legendary butler. The car is completed with a bespoke driver’s side door plate, which is laser-engraved with the words “All men have limits… I ignore mine.” It’s a famous quote attributed to Bruce Wayne in the original comic books. Paolo Dellachà, Chief Executive Officer, Automobili Pininfarina, said: “Our collaboration with Warner Bros. Discovery Global Consumer Products is a perfect fit. Bruce Wayne’s values – vision, courage, and the relentless pursuit of innovation and excellence – mirror our own. In the real world, this partnership provides us with a unique platform to reach a broader audience, inspiring a new generation of enthusiasts to appreciate Italian artistry, high-performance engineering and rich storytelling.” As with all four of the Bruce Wayne-inspired editions, the B95 Gotham generates 1,900hp, powering the car from 0-100km/h (0-62mph) in less than two seconds – the most powerful road car ever produced in Italy. In 2024 Automobili Pininfarina returns to Monterey Car Week for the fifth time, delivering on the promise made 12 months ago to the same audience – that designing, developing and building bespoke and coach-built ultra-luxurious cars for discerning clients around the world remains at the heart of the business. End. Press Contacts Richard YarrowPR Director(M) +49 (0) 160 552 3375 r.yarrow@automobili-pininfarina.com Akira ShinonumaCommunications Manager(M) +49 (0) 1511 0949270a.shinonuma@automobili-pininfarina.com For more information, visitautomobili-pininfarina.com/media-hub EDITOR’S NOTES ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINAAutomobili Pininfarina is based in operational headquarters in Cambiano, Italy, with a commercial office in Munich, Germany, and resourced with a team of experienced automotive executives from luxury and premium car brands. Designed, engineered and produced by hand in Italy, with a focus on designing experiences for the world’s foremost taste makers, all of Automobili Pininfarina’s vehicles embody the PURA design philosophy. This philosophy will also permeate all future production cars, seamlessly blending classic inspiration with cutting-edge technology. ABOUT AUTOMOBILI PININFARINA BATTISTA (LINK TO PRESS KIT)Battista is the most powerful car ever designed and built in Italy and it delivers a level of performance that is unachievable today in any road-legal sports car featuring internal combustion engine technology. Faster than a current Formula 1 race car in its 0 -100 km/h sub-two second sprint, and with 1,900 hp and 2,340 Nm torque on tap, the Battista combines extreme engineering and technology in a zero emissions package. Battista’s 120 kWh battery provides power to four electric motors – one at each wheel – with a combined WLTP range of up to 476 km (U.S. combined EPA: 300 miles) on a single charge.…

Celadyne and GM are working on longer-lasting fuel cells for trucks

The project will utilise Celadyne’s Dura technology to develop and produce longer-life fuel cells for heavy-duty applications. These long-life fuel cells will support a broader decarbonisation strategy for heavy-duty vehicles and industrial applications. “At Celadyne, we firmly believe that if you can unlock hydrogen, you can change the world,” said Gary Ong, CEO and founder of Celadyne Technologies. “We are dedicated to bringing our hydrogen solutions to the world’s major industries and players, propelling hydrogen toward mass market adoption for the sake of the planet. To collaborate with some of the world’s most well-known and respected developers of fuel cell systems on such a wide-scale project means bringing green solutions to the forefront, and we couldn’t be more excited.” According to the company, Celadyne’s Dura technology makes fuel cells particularly durable by using advanced cells with three key properties: It keeps membranes thin, allows protons to flow quickly and prevents gases and ions from moving around too much. It enables special membrane electrode assemblies (MEAs) with thin selective transport (ST) layers next to or inside the proton exchange membrane (PEM). “Fuel cells were originally developed for light-duty systems,” explained Celadyne founder Gary Ong to Interesting Engineering magazine. “To meet heavy-duty application milestones, similar to those of a diesel engine, we need to quintuple the durability of existing fuel cells.” But why target heavy goods transport directly instead of trialling the technology in a smaller vehicle such as a car first? “Hydrogen makes sense where size, scale, and volume matter,” Ong tells Interesting Engineering. “Basically, it makes sense for industrial decarbonization and industrial logistics. It has much higher value in these hard-to-abate sectors where direct electrification or battery electrification can struggle,” Ong continues. Meanwhile, the use of hydrogen in commercial vehicles is progressing. Daimler Truck’s fuel cell truck entered the next phase on its way to series production at the end of July. After long internal test drives, the company handed over the first five pre-series vehicles to customers to test the GenH2 truck in their daily logistics operations. prnewswire.com, interestingengineering.com

EAFO report finds majority of EU consumers are curious about electric cars

The European Alternative Fuels Observatory (EAFO) published its Consumer Monitor 2023 and analysed the attitudes of European citizens towards EVs in twelve EU countries. On this basis, the authority has compiled twelve country reports and an aggregated analysis for Europe. The participants in the survey, which was conducted in October 2023, came from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Slovenia, Spain and Sweden. The EAFO differentiates between electric car drivers and non-BEV drivers among the people surveyed. A key finding of the aggregated analysis is that Europeans are generally in favour of electric mobility. Although the price of electric cars is a major hurdle, 57 per cent of non-electric car drivers are considering buying an electric car in the future. Interestingly, the figures vary from country to country. In Belgium, for example, only 22 per cent said that they are looking to get an EV within the next five years. On top of that are ten per cent, who will buy one in five to ten years and another 12 per cent, who want to get an EV, “but without a time frame in mind.” Compare that to France, where 33 per cent of non-BEV drivers surveyed want to get an electric car in the next five years, 8 per cent are looking to get one in five to ten years, and a mere 6 per cent are looking to buy an electric vehicle “without a time frame in mind.” Still, that means the bottom line is that 44 and 47 per cent of non-BEV drivers surveyed are interested in an electric car medium to long term. In Italy, for example, that bottom line is much higher. There, 65 per cent say that they will buy an electric car in the future. In Spain, it is even 70 per cent. Based on the completed questionnaires, the EAFO initially created a picture of the typical European BEV driver. These are predominantly men between the ages of 35 and 55 who live in a detached house, have a medium income (2,000 to 3,999 euros) and a high level of education. Conversely, non-BEV drivers tend to be women living in a flat with a secondary school qualification. Among non-BEV drivers, however, 57 per cent say they would buy an electric car in the short, medium or long term. Eighteen per cent are undecided, and 25 per cent rule it out. If the time horizon for purchasing an electric car is focused on the next five years, 33% of European respondents still say they are considering it. According to the EAFO Monitor, 29 per cent of non-BEV drivers are already “familiar” or “very familiar” with electric cars, while a good third (37%) describe themselves as “interested in BEVs.” The figures for Germany differ slightly. Slightly more people are considering buying a BEV within five years (37%) than the EU average of twelve countries. However, familiarity with EVs (30%) and interest (36%) are as good as the average. Almost a third of European BEV drivers have never had to wait at public charging stations (“if occupied, drive on”). And when travelling abroad, 60% of respondents rated their charging experience as “easy” or “very easy.” The EAFO has collected further interesting information on electric car drivers. For example, 96 per cent of European BEV drivers use their vehicle daily or several times a week. Their electric car is mostly new (74%) and privately owned (69%). One in five leases (20%), and one in ten is a company car (11%). Just under half of electric car drivers (44%) know what vehicle-to-grid (V2G) is, and a good two-thirds (68%) are interested in buying a V2G-capable vehicle. In Germany, the proportion of new cars (86%) is significantly higher than the calculated EU average, but the proportion of private ownership is lower (61%). Leasing (27%) and company cars (12%) play a greater role. Most respondents consider a purchase bonus to be the most effective incentive for increasing electric car sales. At the same time, they fear that too few private and public AC charging options could be available. To a lesser extent, the survey participants also stated that too few public fast-charging stations could pose a problem. With its Consumer Monitor, published for the second year in a row, the EAFO aims to better understand consumers’ attitudes towards battery electric cars, their electric mobility and charging behaviour and the challenges people perceive in this context. According to the analysts, political decision-makers and other stakeholders can use the results to derive trends, needs, and opportunities to drive the transition. In terms of methodology, the authority conducted an online survey within a closed panel to ensure the representativeness of the general population, including non-BEV and BEV drivers. To improve the analysis among BEV drivers, an identical online survey was initiated via EAFO’s partner AVERE and other external participants. The total number of valid responses totalled 19,080, of which 17,034 were completed by non-BEV drivers and 2,046 by BEV drivers. alternative-fuels-observatory.ec.europa.eu (Report, Europe), alternative-fuels-observatory.ec.europa.eu (Factsheet, Europe) alternative-fuels-observatory.ec.europa.eu (all 12 country reports and factsheets)

Delivery robot brings orders to the door via Uber Eats

The delivery robot is an electric vehicle that looks vaguely like a pram with its four wheels. Serve Robotics says it has partnered with fast food chain Shake Shack to expand its “autonomous sidewalk delivery,” allowing “select Shake Shack customers in the Los Angeles area may receive their next order via a Serve robot.” According to Serve Robotics, the partnership is another step in the expansion of autonomous Serve deliveries via Uber Eats. The beginnings of this type of delivery date back to 2022. The initiators cite the advantages of efficient route planning, greater safety in food transport and lower costs. The transport robot finds its way thanks to its driving systems: “Equipped with advanced GPS technology and artificial intelligence (AI), the robots safely and swiftly navigate urban environments, avoiding obstacles and offering a smooth delivery experience,” Fastned writes. Touraj Parang, President and COO of Serve Robotics, is excited to add another national distributor like Shake Shack to the platform: “Today’s announcement highlights the value of Serve’s world-class strategic partnerships as we work to expand our geographic footprint and deploy 2,000 robots across the U.S. in 2025.” prnewswire.com, serverobotics.com

Revel to open EV fas-charging hub in LA in 2026

Revel currently only offers EV charging infrastructure on the other side of the United States. It operates three sites in New York City with a total of 54 fast-chargers. Two of them are located in Brooklyn, and one in Queens. Revel’s flagship Superhub is located in Bed-Stuy, Brooklyn. Initially, it planned to have six locations in the Big Apple by the end of this year. There are currently five additional locations with a total of 163 fast-chargers on the list for ‘NYC locations opening soon.’ Moreover, Reval’s expansion to California won’t stop with LA. According to its website, the EV infrastructure company also wants to open charging hubs in Northern California, namely in Oakland, San Francisco, and San José. However, there is not information on the timeline or number of planned chargers. Revel announced at the end of 2023 that it wanted to focus on its ride-hailing business and the installation of fast-charging stations. The company previously also operated an electric scooter-sharing business in New York City and San Francisco. In 2022, the company received about 175 million dollars in funding and debt financing to build its fast-charging Superhubs across the US. “Revel is building a portfolio of the largest fast charging stations in America’s biggest cities. We’re now officially expanding that footprint to LA,” Frank Reig, co-founder and CEO of Revel, is quoted as saying by Charged EVs. “In the next two years, we’ll have 1,000 fast chargers open across New York City, the Bay Area and Los Angeles. This infrastructure will close the urban charging gap and allow everyone, from rideshare drivers and last-mile delivery fleets to everyday drivers, to electrify.” chargedevs.com

US DOE announces 50 million dollar grants for six states

The states of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois have qualified for funding. The program is coordinated by the Office of Manufacturing and Energy Supply Chains (MESC) of the US Department of Energy. The aim of the grants is to support small and medium-sized suppliers in the transition to e-mobility components and thus help “preserve well-paying, unionized jobs in traditional automotive communities”, according to an official statement. Specifically, companies that are preparing for the transition to electric, hybrid or fuel cell vehicles are eligible for the grants. The 50 million dollars for suppliers is part of the large, two billion dollar funding program for the conversion of US automobile production, which is financed by the Inflation Reduction Act. The states have had time to apply for the grants since April. The prerequisite was that at least 0.5 percent of the state’s workforce must be employed in the automotive industry and the eligibility for funding must be for at least four million dollars. The six states listed above qualified under these premises. The funding is distributed as follows: US State Funding Michigan 18,406,420.45 $ Ohio 9,373,236.32 $ Indiana 8,770,249.81 $ Kentucky 4,876,458.57 $ Tennessee 4,513,688.68 $ Illinois 4,059,946.17 $ “Under President Biden and Vice President Harris’ leadership, America’s auto communities and the workforces they support finally have the tools they need to compete and thrive in the 21st century clean energy economy,” said U.S. Secretary of Energy Jennifer M. Granholm. “By helping states and manufacturers navigate the emerging EV manufacturing industry, today’s announcements will help ensure the workforces that defined America’s auto sector for the last 100 years will have the opportunity to shape the next 100 years.” energy.gov