The US government is almost doubling its budget for the promotion of “clean” school buses because of the high demand reflected in applications submitted between May and August this year. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is now making a total of 965 million dollars (about 995 million euros) available in 2022 instead of the previously […] More…
Tesla (TSLA) China output increases to record 83,000 vehicles in a month
Tesla’s (TSLA) output in China increased to 83,000 electric vehicles in September – their new best month ever. More…
EPA frees nearly $1Bn in funding for clean school buses
The US Government has announced nearly doubling the budget for clean school buses this fiscal year. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said the decision followed “overwhelming” demand, with school districts from all 50 states applying for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates. EPA said it received around 2,000 applications requesting nearly $4 billion for […] More…
Report: 2023 Model 3 Long Range Appeared In Tesla’s Existing Inventory
This version still can’t be ordered in the online design studio. More…
Everrati Reveals All-Electric Porsche 911 Cabriolet With Over 500 HP
The converted 964-generation 911 has a range of around 200 miles. More…
Itty Bitty EV Sets World Record, 0-62 MPH In 1.461 Seconds
The Tesla Model S Plaid and Rimac Nevera are no longer the quickest accelerating EVs. More…
If A Hurricane Hits, Would It Be Better To Have An EV Or A Gas Car?
During Hurricane Ian, many people posted on social media that EV owners would suffer, but why? More…
Renault: Mobilize plans ultra-rapid charging network in Europe
Renault’s Mobilize has announced plans for a network of ultra-fast charging hubs in Europe. Mobilize Fast Charge will comprise 200 sites with six charge points, each adding up to 1,200 plugs. Mobilize will rely on Renault dealers located near motorways for locations. In France alone, Mobilize wants to install 90 such charging hubs, equivalent to […] More…
Here’s Why TFL’s GMC Hummer EV Malfunctioned Leaving YouTuber Stranded
According to the GMC dealership that serviced the vehicle, the root cause was “a known software anomaly.” More…
Review: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard lowers price and range, but not expectations
A brief spin in the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard around its U.S. hometown of Chattanooga proved that an affordable electric crossover doesn’t need to sacrifice convenience. The smaller battery pack and single motor has more than 200 miles of range and costs less than $40,000, which not only undercuts rival electric crossovers, but is priced… More…
China: Tesla Sales/Export Reached New Record In September 2022
Over 83,000 units might not be Tesla’s last word in Shanghai. More…
Rivian Starts Charging People For Towing, Even For Covered Work
Until recently, Rivian towed vehicles to and from its service centers free of charge. More…
USA: Magna may develop “rugged” Scout EVs for VW
Volkswagen may turn to Magna International to help them relaunch the Scout brand in the USA with a range of “rugged” new offroad EVs. Apparently, VW is in talks with the contract manufacturer and continues to consider getting a dedicated new platform for these vehicles. According to German media, the companies were in talks over […] More…
USA: Magna may develop “rugged” new Scout EVs for Volkswagen
Volkswagen may turn to Magna International to help them relaunch the Scout brand in the USA with a range of “rugged” new offroad EVs. Apparently, VW is in talks with the contract manufacturer and continues to consider getting a dedicated new platform for these vehicles. According to German media, the companies were in talks over […] More…
US: In Q3, Mitsubishi Sold The Last Few 2022 Outlander PHEVs
Starting in November, the company will begin deliveries of the all-new 2023 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV. More…
Amazon pushes €1 billion into decarbonising operations in Europe
Amazon has announced investing over one billion euros into decarbonising its logistics operations in Europe within the next five years. The online retailer targets doubling the electric vehicle fleets with plans for purchasing thousands of new EVs, including large trucks and corresponding mega-watt charging infrastructure. Amazon is reportedly already using thousands of zero-emission vehicles across […] More…
The Zectron Folding E-Bike Is A Compact City Slicker With Outstanding Range
This tiny two-wheeler claims a jaw-dropping 150-mile range on a single charge. More…
NIO Enters Four New Euro Markets With Lease-Only ET7, ET5 And EL7
The EL7 is the ES7 SUV that NIO had to rename in Europe to settle a trademark dispute with Audi. More…
Tesla doubles down on tribal land loophole to get around dumb direct-sale ban
Tesla has doubled down on its plan to build sales and service centers on tribal land as a loophole to get around New Mexico’s dumb direct-sale ban. More…
From black mass to high-purity cobalt
Aqua Metals has demonstrated a key step in using recycled elements in the production of lithium-ion cells for EVs (writes Nick Flaherty). The company, based in Nevada, has successfully plated high-purity cobalt and produced manganese dioxide from lithium-ion battery black mass. Black mass is the result of the recycling process of lithium ion battery cells […] More…
