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Fleet EV charging as a service: how ABM designs, builds and operates depots

EV charging becomes an essential corporate service. “Focus on your core business” is a tried-and-true business maxim. Companies large and small rely on service providers to take care of logistical tasks so they can concentrate on whatever it is they do to generate profit. That’s what ABM is all about—it provides a vast array of services for… Read more »

2026 Subaru Trailseeker EV first drive: the most Subaru-looking EV yet

The most Subaru of all the brand’s EVs is visually identifiable, competent off-road and on—and lighter than competitors. “When we showed them the side view, without any badges, and asked them what brand it was, everyone said, ‘It’s a Subaru!’,” said Garrick Goh. He’s the car line planning manager for the 2026 Subaru Trailseeker, the… Read more »

Daimler’s electric truck brand RIZON expands US dealership network

RIZON, Daimler Truck’s all-electric commercial vehicle brand for the North American market, has expanded its US sales network with new dealerships in Arizona, New York, New Jersey and Washington state. RIZON, Daimler Truck’s ninth and newest, brand, offers Class 4-5 electric trucks. RIZON is working with three new partners, each offering localized sales, service and… Read more »

2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid: a Mitsubishi SUV with Nissan labels

Well, we didn’t see this one coming: The 2026 Nissan Rogue Plug-In Hybrid isn’t actually a Nissan Rogue. It’s a Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV with a Nissan grille and badges slapped on. When Nissan announced more than a year ago it would sell a plug-in hybrid Rogue in the U.S., the industry assumption was that it… Read more »

Greenlane’s Charge On Us dealer program offers lower-cost charging and reservation tools for electric truck buyers

Greenlane, a provider of public charging infrastructure for commercial vehicles, has launched a new dealer program to help reduce costs and make electrification more attractive for fleet customers. The new Charge On Us program includes $500 in charging credits and six months of complimentary Greenlane Edge subscription access for every qualifying electric truck sold. Velocity… Read more »

Vietnam’s VinFast signs first California dealership

Vietnamese EV manufacturer VinFast has signed its first authorized dealership in California, part of its strategy to expand its sales model through a network of dealerships across the US. The company’s VF 9 full-size electric SUV is currently available in the US. VinFast San Diego, part of the Sunroad Automotive Group, will give consumers the… Read more »

XCharge and Hypercharge to deploy GridLink chargers across Canada

High-power EV charging and battery-integrated systems provider XCharge North America has formed a strategic partnership with Hypercharge Networks, a North American EV solutions provider, to bring GridLink chargers to Canada. XCharge will supply GridLinks to Hypercharge, which will distribute the chargers to automotive dealerships and other customers across British Columbia and Ontario. As part of… Read more »

New York state announces additional $30 million in funding for EV purchase incentives

New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced $30 million in new funding for the state’s Drive Clean Rebate program. Also, incentives for installing EV chargers through the Charge Ready NY 2.0 program have been increased. The Drive Clean Rebate Program, administered by the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA), offers a point-of-sale… Read more »

REE Automotive’s modular REEcorners enable unprecedented flexibility in EV design

Taking the EV skateboard chassis to another level Q&A with Dr. Peter Dow, REE Automotive’s VP of Engineering. To a large extent, vehicles are designed around their propulsion systems. The first generation of modern EVs shoehorned an electric motor and a battery into a vehicle that was designed around an engine, a transmission and a… Read more »

Lyteflo closes $3-million seed round to help dealers sell EVs

Lyteflo, a new EV merchandising company, has received $3 million in seed funding. Lyteflo’s platform integrates into auto dealership web sites to help them move their EV inventory faster and appraise EV batteries with precision. It provides data-backed sales tools to answer customers’ most prominent questions. Lyteflo’s EV Revenue Platform provides a suite of tools… Read more »