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Some USA-based Tesla chargers to be open to other EV brands by the end of 2024

The White House issued long-awaited final rules on its national electric vehicle charger network that require the chargers to be built in the USA, and with 55 percent of their cost coming from U.S.-made components by 2024.

The Biden administration has worked diligently on the new rules. After nearly eight months of debate, the White House this will jump-start the biggest transformation of the U.S. driving landscape in generations.

Companies that hope to tap $7.5 billion in federal funding for the EV charging network must also adopt the dominant U.S. standard for charging connectors, known as “Combined Charging System” or CCS; use standardized payment options; a single method of identification that works across all chargers; and work 97 percent of the time.

Tesla plans to incorporate the CCS standard and make other changes to its proprietary network that limits which EVs can use the Superchargers.

Tesla has made these changes in other parts of the world – Europe, China, for example – since at least 2021, and there is no logical reason this cannot be incorporated anywhere else.

The Guardian ::

The White House is partnering with Tesla to expand electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the US, with the company opening at least 7,500 of its chargers to all electric vehicles (EVs) by the end of 2024, the White House announced on Wednesday.

Axios ::

Tesla’s agreement to open part of its proprietary car-charging network to drivers of other brands should make it far easier for electric vehicle (EV) owners to charge away from home, potentially accelerating adoption.

Highlights as spelled out by the White House ::

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Ford has paused production and shipments of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup (Updated)

Ford has paused production and shipments of its all-electric F-150 Lightning pickup due to a potential battery issue.

Ford spokes person Emma Bergg declined to elaborate but wanted to reassure owners.

CNBC ::

Ford is unaware of any incidents or issues associated with the potential battery issue, Bergg said. There is no stop-sale for vehicles already on dealer lots, meaning dealers can continue to sell vehicles they have on hand.

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Magna contracted to produce battery enclosures in Michigan for the Chevrolet Silverado EV

Magna announced it has secured new business from General Motors (GM) to supply battery enclosures on the all-new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV.

The company will produce the enclosures at its Magna Electric Vehicle Structures facility in St. Clair, Michigan, where it already produces the battery enclosure for the GMC HUMMER EV.

Magna recently announced significant investment plans for the facility in St. Clair to support the fast-growing electric vehicle market. Production is expected to begin later in 2023.

Elsewhere :: Magna Media Release / Green Car Congress / Electrek / 

Utility pole-mounted chargers can help ease the challenge of charging EVs in urban areas

Local utility company National Grid recently installed a number of pole-mounted electric vehicle chargers in Melrose, Massachusetts.

According to National Grid, transportation is the single biggest cause of greenhouse gas emissions in Massachusetts at 43 percent and the expansion of EV’s is a feasible route to help the State become net-zero by 2050.

One of the biggest challenges to mass EV adoption is the lack of reliable charging infrastructure. One of the ways to build public confidence is by installing easily accessible chargers. Being able to charge at home, overnight, is a huge benefit for many potential owners, however not everyone has the luxury of private garage or a dedicated parking spot. These installations provide charging access for these potential EV owners.

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EVs comprise almost 80 percent of new vehicle sales in Norway, and 60 percent in Iceland, but less than 5 percent in the USA

Chris Teague, Autoweek »

Electric vehicle sales in the United States is an interesting subject. Despite having well over 200 million licensed drivers, the number of those drivers that purchase electric vehicles is well below that of many countries worldwide. And while the United States did see a sharp increase in electric-vehicle registrations at the start of 2022, bringing EV share of the overall market up to a historic 4.6%, electric vehicles still account for a small portion overall compared with the rest of the world, which reached an 11% share in 2o22—and is light years behind the numbers that European countries such as Norway and Iceland put up. Electric vehicles comprise almost 80 percent of new vehicle sales in Norway, and in Iceland the number is a still respectable 60 percent.

The automobile market varies greatly from place to place within the U.S. itself. Californians buy more EVs than drivers in any other state, which also extends to plug-in hybrid and hybrid sales numbers. Market share for electric vehicles tends to be strongest in metropolitan areas, but the numbers drop sharply in less densely populated rural areas.

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