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Rivian secures $1.5 billion in incentives for its upcoming Georgia EV factory
Rivian announced today that it secured the incentive packaged, expected to be worth up to $1.5 billion if fully realized, for its upcoming electric vehicle factory in Georgia. More…
Europe: Tesla Model 3 Was #1 Most Registered Vehicle Overall In March 2022

The Tesla Model Y was not far way, as the third most registered model during the month. More…
US Dept of Energy announces $3 billion toward EV battery manufacturing and supply chain
The US Department of Energy announced today a new $3 billion program going toward battery manufacturing and supply chain to support the transition to electric vehicles. More…
Electrify America reports a fivefold increase of charging sessions in 2021 compared to 2020
According to a recent report from Electrify America, it delivered 1.45 million charging sessions to customers in 2021 – that’s over five times more than the 268,000 sessions recorded a year prior. The sessions represent estimations of millions of gallons of gasoline spared on US roads, as well as evidence of the benefits a transition to electric vehicles can provide. More…
Paris Suspends 149 Bolloré Electric Buses After Two Fires

Two Bluebus 5SE electric buses were completely destroyed by fires in two separate incidents on April 4 and April 29. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 7 Rendering Pictures A Restrained Looking Electric SUV

The manufacturer will surely water down the Seven concept’s design for production, but by how much? More…
F-150 Lightning deliveries begin with even more horsepower, payload capacity, plus real-time range estimates while towing
As first deliveries of Ford’s highly-anticipated F-150 Lightning begin this week, the American automaker has announced the all-electric pickup will arrive with more horsepower and higher payload capacity that originally promised. Furthermore, Ford announced new cloud software that more accurately estimates the F-150 Lightning’s range while towing in real-time. The more it’s used, the more precise it can become. More…
Here’s How Ford’s F-150 Lightning Fights Range Anxiety While Towing

Ford claims the 2022 F-150 Lightning’s smart technologies can accurately calculate remaining vehicle range using real time conditions. More…
Hyundai Has Reportedly Decided To End Partnership With Rimac

Sources suggest Hyundai doesn’t want to stay on board with Rimac as the startup moves forward with Porsche. More…
Boutique sports car marque Wiesmann reimagines roadster in ‘Project Thunderball’ EV
After an eight year hiatus, German boutique automaker Wiesmann has returned to the world of luxury sports cars, beginning with a new roadster EV convertible called “Project Thunderball.” While the first all-electric vehicle from Wiesmann remains a prototype, the automaker tells us it’s an advanced one that is already on sale. Check out some of its specs below. More…
California runs on 100% clean energy for the first time, with solar dominating
For the first time ever, California, the world’s fifth-largest economy, was powered by 100% clean energy on Saturday, April 30. That milestone was driven largely by solar power. More…
Tesla CCS adapter spotted charging at over 200 kW – is it finally going to be available?
Tesla’s own CCS adapter was spotted charging a Model Y at over 200 kW – a first for Tesla’s elusive adapter. Is it finally going to be available. More…
2022 Mini Countryman SE Plug-In Hybrid Is An Unexpected Moose Test Master

This is quite a remarkable achievement for the plug-in hybrid, the heaviest version of the Countryman. More…
Daimler Buses wants to sell only electric city buses from 2030
Daimler Buses wants to offer CO2-neutral vehicles in all segments in Europe and Latin America by 2030 and only sell all-electric vehicles for city buses in Europe. To achieve this, there will be a new series and updates for existing models. Daimler Buses plans to launch the first all-electric intercity bus from 2025 and fuel […] More…
Efficient Driving Tips Bring Big Range Boost In This Fifth Gear Test

It’s not just the manufacturers that can take steps to cull range anxiety; EV drivers can do their part too. More…
Lectric XP 2.0 vs Lectric XPremium vs. Lectric XP Lite: What’s the difference and which to buy?
When it comes to bang-for-your-buck electric bicycles, it’s hard to beat the Phoenix-based company Lectric eBikes. While they may not have the fancy components of the big-name companies or the sprawling reach of the industry top dogs, there’s a reason the company has such a dedicated following: They offer good e-bikes at great prices. Having just released two new e-bikes on both the higher and lower ends of the market, plus offering a great mid-tier option, we’re going to break down the differences between the Lectric XP 2.0, the Lectric XP Lite and the company’s newest model, the Lectric XPremium. More…
XPeng Increased EV Sales In April Despite Challenges In China

There are significant supply chain, manufacturing and transportation issues due to COVID-related lockdowns. More…
Should You Buy A Used Tesla Model 3 In 2022? Here’s Why (& Why Not)

Regardless of why this owner did it, he vows to never do it again. More…
Morrow Batteries orders LFP cathode material from IBU-Tec
IBU-Tec Advanced Materials has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Norwegian battery producer Morrow Batteries for the supply of LFP cathode material for a pilot plant of up to 200 tonnes per year. According to the agreement, IBU-Tec will supply the first batches of its own battery material from the IBUvolt product family for trials […] More…