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Consumers Downplay Autonomous, Electric Cars

The firm’s 2019 Mobility Confidence Index Study found that consumers lack comfort about riding in and being on the road with self-driving vehicles and they still have concerns over charging infrastructure and affordability of electric cars.

Understanding the Critical Role of the Utility in Fleet Electrification

With electricity rate fluctuations of up to 200% daily, its essential for fleets to view their local utilities as partners and engage them before placing an order for the first electric vehicles.

Colorado Adopts Zero Emission Vehicle Standards

Colorado’s Air Quality Control Commission voted 8-to-1 for ZEV standards, joining 10 other states such as California and New York and supported by the Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers and Global Automakers.

Audi e-tron Captures Top Safety Pick+ Award

After acing six rigorous crash-worthiness tests, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety has recognized the 2019 Audi e-tron with it’s highest honor, a Top Safety Pick+ award.

Electrify America to Deploy Robotic Charging Facility for Self-Driving Vehicles

The pilot demonstration, in conjunction with Stable Auto, will be in San Francisco and feature a robotic solution attached to a 150kW DC fast charger.

Ford, VW Partner on Autonomous Driving, High-Volume EV for Europe

Volkswagen will invest in Ford's Argo AI autonomous vehicle platform. Ford will use VW’s electric vehicle architecture to design and build at least one high-volume fully electric vehicle in Europe for European customers starting in 2023.

Walmart To Install EV Charging Stations Across Arkansas

As part of a coast-to-coast charging initiative, Walmart plans to install EV charging stations across the state, with plans to expand to an additionally 46 states.

Mercedes-Benz Concept EV Completes First Fully Electric Trip

The Concept EQV is driven via the front axle by a compact electric powertrain with an output of 150 kW. and with a top speed of 160 km/h.

Workhorse in Talks to Buy GM's Ohio Complex

General Motors Co. is in discussions with Workhorse Group Inc., and an affiliated, newly formed entity to sell the company’s Lordstown Complex in Lordstown, Ohio.

Fleet Remarketers Discuss Anticipated EV Remarketing Volume

Current sales of electric vehicles are largely driven by incentives, and while incentives help move the metal on the new-vehicle front, they have a negative effect when it comes to residual values.