electric vehicles

GM Picks Google Over Apple for Connected EV Projects

GM Picks Google Over Apple for Connected EV Projects
GM Picks Google Over Apple for Connected EV Projects
April 02, 2023  |  Connected Economy

General Motors has enlisted Google to help build infotainment systems for electric vehicles. The automaker will stop using Apple CarPlay and Android Auto systems beginning...

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EV Charging Stations May Rev Up Retailers’ Basket Sizes and Sales
EV Charging Stations May Rev Up Retailers’ Basket Sizes and Sales
March 31, 2023  |  Technology

For brick-and-mortar retailers — convenience stores especially — boosting foot traffic is essential. And for some forward-thinking merchants, the way to charge sales and boost...

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7-Eleven to Expand EV Charging Network Across US and Canada
7-Eleven to Expand EV Charging Network Across US and Canada
March 20, 2023  |  Retail

7-Eleven plans to build one of the largest electric vehicle (EV) fast-charging networks offered by a retailer. The convenience store retailer already offers fast-charging services at...

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JPMorgan Helps Volvo Enter Indian EV Market
JPMorgan Helps Volvo Enter Indian EV Market
March 08, 2023  |  Digital Payments

J.P. Morgan has assisted Volvo’s entry into the Indian electric vehicle market. The Swedish luxury carmaker’s XC40 Recharge is an exclusive direct-to-consumer (D2C) model powered...

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Flexible Leasing Options Drive Transition to Sustainable Mobility in Europe
Flexible Leasing Options Drive Transition to Sustainable Mobility in Europe
February 08, 2023  |  Subscriptions

Electric vehicles (EV) are driving the electrification of the European auto market. In the U.K., for example, 16% of all new car sales in 2022...

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How the Switch to EVs Is Changing Driving and Payments
How the Switch to EVs Is Changing Driving and Payments
February 02, 2023  |  Payments Innovation

As the era of the combustion engine winds down, its payment logic appears increasingly outdated. In its place, electrification is ushering in alternative models for...

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EV Subscription Service Onto Nets $124M Credit Facility
EV Subscription Service Onto Nets $124M Credit Facility
January 25, 2023  |  Subscriptions

The electric car subscription service Onto has secured a £100 million ($123.9 million) credit line. The London-based firm announced the new facility in a blog post on...

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US Car Sales Hit Lowest Level in 10+ Years
US Car Sales Hit Lowest Level in 10+ Years
January 04, 2023  |  Economy

When carmakers release their 2022 sales figures this week, they’re unlikely to bring good news. Across the industry, American auto sales are projected to be...

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