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2023 GMC Hummer EV gets $6,250 price hike—starting June 18

2022 GMC Hummer EVCiting rising supply chain, technology, and logistics costs, GM announced that it’s raising the official price of the GMC Hummer EV as it enters its second model year, although existing 3X reservation-holders will get a break. The price rise of $6,250 starts with the 2023 model year and applies to all subsequent GMC Hummer EV (SUT) and…
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GMC lets reservation holders customize Hummer EV ahead of $6000 price hike tomorrow

GMC has announced the start of new customization options for current reservation holders of the Hummer EV ahead of placing their official orders. Additionally, the news comes with the caveat that any Hummer EV orders placed after today will see a significant price increase to the base MSRP.

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Qualcomm’s new powerline communication device enables charging station-smart grid communications

Qualcomm’s next-generation powerline communication (PLC) device, the QCA7006AQ, is designed to enable CCS charging station communications. The new PLC device is based on Qualcomm’s QCA700X family of products, which have been widely adopted in EV on-board charging units and charging stations. The QCA7006AQ is compliant with the HomePlug Green PHY (HPGP) specification for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) systems.

Smart-grid integration allows vehicles to seamlessly authenticate on the network through Plug and Charge automated payments for EV charging, coordinating the timing and direction of energy to and from the grid and home. Smart-grid charging applications supported by the CCS standard allow users the flexibility to choose optimal charging and discharging times.

The QCA700X PLC device supports an Ethernet digital interface and an ambient operating temperature range of -40° C to +105° C (AEC-Q100 Automotive Grade 2). As an optional feature, the QCA7006AQ also supports HomePlug Audio Video (HPAV) streaming at PHY rate exceeding 200 Mbps, allowing EV drivers an alternate wired data connection to the cloud through the charging station.

“By further expanding our PLC device portfolio, in addition to engineering the fully integrated, scalable Snapdragon Digital Chassis solution for automakers, Qualcomm is supporting an evolving automotive industry driven by the EV vehicle architecture,” said Lars Boeryd, Senior Director of Product Marketing, Automotive at Qualcomm.

The QCA7006AQ is planned to in production by early Q4 2022, and samples are available today.

Ahead of cheaper 2023 Chevy Bolt EV, GM incentive gives 2022 models nearly the same discount

2022 Chevrolet Bolt EVThe 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV gets a major price cut, but there’s no need to wait for it, as General Motors is heavily discounting 2022 models, according to CarsDirect. Beginning June 8, all 2022 Bolt EVs became eligible for a $5,900 rebate, according to the website. The nearly identical Bolt EUV gets an even bigger $6,300 rebate. Will there likely…
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UK to invest £200 million to evaluate technologies for zero-emission trucks

The UK’s Department for Transport (DfT) has announced over £200 million of new funding for a demonstrator program aimed at determining which zero-emission technologies are best suited to the heaviest road vehicles. The 3-year project will begin later this year, and initial competitions for battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology will be launching “shortly.”

An open-call competition will be launched for manufacturers, energy providers and fleet and infrastructure operators to showcase their green technology on UK roads. This will begin with demonstrations of battery-electric and hydrogen fuel cell HGVs (heavy goods vehicles).

At last year’s COP26 summit, the UK pledged that all new HGVs sold in the UK will be zero-emission from 2040.

“The transition to zero-emission trucks will help improve air quality, create greener jobs and deliver on COP26 pledges while reducing reliance on imports of foreign oil,” says the DfT. “The demonstrations will help gather evidence on the future refueling and recharging infrastructure needed to drive the smooth transition to a zero-emission freight sector by 2050.”

The announcement expands the DfT’s zero-emission road freight trials which ran last year. Commercial vehicle manufacturer Leyland Trucks rolled out 20 DAF battery-electric HGVs. This project, along with 6 successful feasibility studies, helped prepare for the larger-scale demonstrations now planned.

“Our road freight industry is one of the most efficient in the world, but we must accelerate our journey towards our net zero goals,” said Transport Minister Trudy Harrison. “Our ambitious plans will continue to ensure food is stocked on the shelves and goods are supplied while eliminating fossil fuels from HGVs and making our freight sector green for good.”

DfT recently published its response to a public consultation on phase-out dates for the sale of fossil-burning HGVs. The agency will consult with industry to identify potential exemptions to the 2035 phase-out date for HGVs weighing 26 tons and under, “which may need longer to transition to zero-emission technologies.”

“Logistics businesses are committed to decarbonizing their operations, but to ensure a smooth transition they need clarity on the path to zero tailpipe emission HGVs. The trials announced today will play a crucial role in identifying the right technological solutions to help enable this,” said Michelle Gardner, Acting Deputy Director of Public Policy at Logistics UK. “Given the breadth of the vehicles used across the logistics sector and scale of innovation required to reach net zero, Logistics UK is also pleased that government has launched a consultation to identify potential exemptions to the 2035 phase-out date.”