In Luxembourg, the government is funding the construction of 672 additional charging points for electric cars, 44 of which are fast chargers, with more than 4.5 million euros. A total of 29 projects from 19 companies have now been selected as part of the first call for funding. However, 510 of the 672 charging points […] More…
Over 24,000 Tesla Model 3s Recalled In The US Over Seat Belt Issue
The manufacturer says it knows about 105 reports of service repairs and warranty claims that might be related. More…
Does Ford think its EVs qualify for the full $7,500 IRA tax credit? Here’s what its CEO said
Here’s what Ford CEO Jim Farley said during the company’s Q3 2022 earnings call about whether the company’s electric vehicles would qualify for the Inflation Reduction Act’s (IRA) full $7,500 tax credit. More…
This oil giant and Hertz are building a massive fast-charging network for EV rentals starting at LAX
Bp Pulse, the global oil leader’s charging infrastructure unit, is teaming up with Hertz to build a network of EV fast chargers in high-demand locations such as airports. The project aims to accelerate EV adoption by providing charging solutions where they are most needed.. More…
EV stock winners and losers in October: Tesla remains global leader, and Porsche comes out swinging
Today we’re kicking off a new spotlight on another very popular segment in the EV space – stocks. Over the past couple years, we’ve seen EV automakers financial bolstered or inhibited by IPOs, SPAC Mergers, or updates to their EV plans. Below, you can see how some of the companies building EVs compare side by side on Wall Street and how far they have come – or fallen – in the past year. More…
Tesla Displays Original Cybertruck Prototype At California Design College
Still as striking to look at as ever. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning road trip test: Can the electric pickup travel as well as gas?
Besides F-150 Lightning towing, I also wanted to see how good the electric pickup would be for road-tripping. So I planned a trip from New York City to Detroit. And by planned, I mean I put the trip in Google Maps and made sure there were Electrify America (EA) stops along the way. Could it be this easy. More…
Podcast: Tesla pulls demand lever, new referral program, Toyota shuffles EV plan, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss Tesla pulling a new demand lever, first look at the new Tesla referral program, Toyota shuffling its EV plan, and more. More…
EU Strikes Deal To Effectively Ban Sales Of Combustion-Engined Cars By 2035
This has been a hot topic for the last couple of years, having been met with backlash especially from automakers. More…
Charging stations coming to US military sites as DOD rolls out EVs
The Department of Defense (DOD) is well aware that electric vehicles are rolling out at a record pace and are only expected to continue gaining vehicle market share. As a result, the Defense Innovation Unit, a sub-division of the DOD, is partnering with the Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, and Army Reserve to install EV charging stations at eight US military sites. More…
Watch Joe Biden Lay Down Rubber In Ford’s F-100 Eluminator EV
After six years, Joe Biden is back on Jay Leno’s Garage and gets to drive an electric restomod concept that he says is incredible. More…
Convert Any Bike Into An E-Bike With This Affordable Conversion Kit
This affordable e-bike conversion kit is super easy to install, and is compatible with nearly all types of bikes. More…
EU officially inks complete ban on new combustion vehicles from 2035 onward
Following over five years of debate and a steadfast proposal introduced last year, the EU has agreed upon its first terms under a “Fit for 55” package to significantly reduce carbon emissions in Europe and achieve climate neutrality by 2050. The EU agreement increases required cuts to carbon emissions by 2030 and issues a complete ban on new combustion cars and vans from 2035 onward. More…
Tritium and DC-America are going to roll out a big US EV charging network [Update]
Tritium makes DC fast chargers for EVs. DC-America designs, makes, and installs EV charging stations. And now, the two companies are going to team up to create a US-wide, federally funded EV charging network. More…
It’s not even November but these major electric bike companies already posted huge Black Friday sales
Remember when Black Friday came right after Thanksgiving? Me neither, and it’s apparently a distant memory for the electric bicycle industry too. But the breakdown in calendar awareness at least means big savings for e-bike riders, as many e-bike brands have launched Early Black Friday deals in late October. More…
Rivian R1T Vs Ford F-150 Lightning: 30,000-Pound Tractor Pull Trial
The sled’s weight exceeds these electric trucks’ max tow ratings by around 300 percent, so will they make it home in one piece? More…
Tesla is clearing another 170 acres of forest at Gigafactory Berlin for expansion
Tesla is starting to clear another 170 acres of forest at Gigafactory Berlin to prepare for a massive expansion of the EV factory. More…
Lotus Eletre Details Drop, Toyota bZ3 launches in China
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Mary Barra claims GM’s electric vehicles will qualify for the full tax credit in ‘2 to 3 years’
General Motors CEO Mary Barra spoke with analysts Tuesday, saying GM’s EV models will be able to qualify for the full tax credit in two to three years.. More…
BP plans charging hubs for ride-hailing EVs, first near LAX
Oil giant BP plans to launch a series of large EV fast-charging “Gigahubs” aimed at ride-hailing vehicles. The first of these hubs will be built near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in collaboration with rental-car firm Hertz, and will be funded in part by a $2 million grant from the California Energy Commission (CEC), BP said in a press… More…
