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AMV announces landmark achievement: First company to successfully demonstrate over 1 megawatt charging capability

March 1, 2023

Atlis Motor Vehicles (Nasdaq: AMV), a vertically integrated electric vehicle technology ecosystem company, and the first battery cell manufacturer to be fully owned and operated in the US, today announced successful demonstration of their ability to charge over 1 Megawatt. This is a significant milestone and marks a critical step towards realizing the Company’s vision of establishing a 1.5MW charging network.

Lucid joins the EV price war with $7,500 ‘credits’ on some models

February 17, 2023

Lucid Group Inc. (Nasdaq: LCID) on Thursday said it will offer buyers of some of its luxury electric sedans a $7,500 “credit,” joining the price cutting of rivals Tesla Inc. and Ford Motor Co. The Newark, California-based company in an announcement said customers who buy its Air Touring and Air Grand Touring models in “certain configurations” by March 31 will be eligible for the discount. Lucid’s “credits” appear to be an effort to make its sedan prices competitive with EVs that are eligible for new federal tax credits. Those new credits are available on certain U.S.-built electric cars priced under $55,000 and electric trucks and SUVs priced under $80,000.

Nikola Corp. unveils HYLA brand to represent its growing hydrogen business

February 7, 2023

Nikola Corp. (Nasdaq: NKLA) has unveiled a new brand, HYLA, to represent its hydrogen business, the company announced on Wednesday. HYLA encompasses Nikola’s energy products for producing, distributing and dispensing hydrogen to fuel its zero-emissions electric trucks and those of other manufacturers, Nikola said at a brand launch event attended by more than 300 people at its Phoenix headquarters.

AMV debuts proprietary megawatt AC/DC charge handle and cable design, successfully delivering unprecedented 1,200A+ and 1,000V+ in charge tests

February 7, 2023

Atlis Motor Vehicles (Nasdaq: AMV), a vertically integrated electric vehicle technology ecosystem company, and the first battery cell manufacturer to be fully owned and operated in the US, today debuted the design of their AC/DC charge handle and charging cable, capable of delivering up to 1.5MW of power.

Nikola launches first hydrogen fuel cell truck mobile fueler

January 20, 2023

Nikola Corporation, a global leader in zero-emission transportation and energy supply and infrastructure solutions, announced that it has developed an innovative, heavy-duty, 700 bar (10,000 psi) hydrogen mobile fueler capable of direct fueling hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs). Nikola’s mobile fueler program includes its own mobile fuelers as well as a number of third party mobile fuelers, which will provide Nikola’s customers with a variety of flexible fueling options.

Trucking co. purchases Nikola electric semi-truck to offer sustainable shipping solutions

January 11, 2023

PGT Trucking Inc., a multi-service transportation firm offering flatbed, dedicated, international and specialized services, announces the purchase of their first Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle (BEV) semi-truck, becoming the first flatbed trucking company to actively grow its fleet with zero-emissions equipment. PGT will immediately utilize the Nikola Tre BEV on a select customer account, primarily operating on local, dedicated routes.

Nikola takes steps to qualify its hydrogen trucks in California incentive program

January 10, 2023

Phoenix-based Nikola Corp. (Nasdaq: NKLA) said its hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV) has crossed a key hurdle that allowed it to apply for eligibility with the state of California for its Tre FCEV to be authorized for voucher incentives in that state. The company said it received a Zero Emission Powertrain (ZEP) executive order from the California Air Resources Board for the truck. That means that the vehicle meets the emissions standards required for zero-emission powertrains to be sold in California.

Waymo expands ‘rider only’ service in Phoenix

January 4, 2023

Waymo has expanded the area it is operating its autonomous ride-hailing service in Phoenix, which will include service to Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. The company, a subsidiary of Google owner Alphabet Inc. (Nasdaq: GOOGL), announced Friday that it will now operate its Waymo One in an expanded service area in Phoenix. Now it roughly runs between I-17 to 40th Street and from Camelback Road to the Salt River. Waymo One is the name of the company’s fully autonomous service.

ElectraMeccanica relocates headquarters from Canada to Mesa

December 19, 2022

It was once planned to be just the future manufacturer of its single-seat, three-wheel Solo model, but ElectraMeccanica (Nasdaq: SOLO) announced it would make the new 235,000-square-foot Mesa assembly and technical facility its new corporate headquarters. ElectraMeccanica Chief Revenue Officer Kim Brink said the decision to relocate the company’s headquarters from British Columbia, Canada to Mesa was made earlier this month. She said the decision was one of the first Susan Docherty made as CEO. ElectraMeccanica announced Docherty as CEO on Dec. 5.

This three-wheel vehicle to be built in Mesa can’t fit a family, but it can deliver their pizzas

December 19, 2022

This three-wheeler could hardly be called a family car, but it’s sure to turn heads whenever it hits the road. The ElectraMeccanica Solo is a single-seat electric vehicle that’s billed as thrifty, fun and practical. They have been imported from China, though the ElectraMeccanica Vehicles Corp. (Nasdaq: SOLO) opened an assembly and technical center in Mesa with the goal of building the 2023 model in the U.S.

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