Several groups are studying the impact of electrification on the US electrical system, including the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) in Colorado and its research partners, including the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI), and national laboratories such as Lawrence Berkeley and Oak Ridge. NREL, as part of its study on …
Read More »Sila’s high-efficiency battery anode to power Mercedes-Benz’s electric SUV
A concept version of the electric Mercedes EQG in Munich, Germany, debuted in September 2021. DeFodi Images via Getty Images Mercedes-Benz plans to use a high-efficiency battery anode in a new electric SUV to be supplied by Sila, an upstart battery materials company led by an early Tesla engineer who …
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Bringing America to the goals of carbon-free electricity generation by 2035 and net-zero economy by 2050 with increased electric vehicle transportation and renewable energy installations will require massive investments in obsolete power transmission lines and the construction of thousands of kilometers of new lines. The undertaking is huge, and it …
Read More »Report: Electric vehicle registrations increase by 60% in the first quarter of 2022
Electric vehicle (EV) registrations jumped 60% in the first quarter of 2022, representing a record 4.6% of all new vehicle registrations in the United States, according to financial data firm Experian. According to Automotive News, Experian reported that 158,689 new electric vehicles were registered in the first three months of …
Read More »Arcimoto appoints Chief Product Officer and Chief
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Read More »Grid operators warn of power shortages amid switch to renewables: report
newYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Power grid operators across the country are warning of the potential for outages as companies try to move in as sources of green power. “I am concerned about this,” MISO CEO John Beer told The Wall Street Journal in a report on …
Read More »Congresswoman Barragán and LACI All “EVs For All Act” to Bring Electric Car Sharing and Charging to Public Housing Residents Nationwide, Join Residents in Highlighting Benefits of Car Sharing Pilot Project zero emission LACI in Rancho San Pedro | National
SAN PEDRO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May 6, 2022– Congresswoman Nanette Díaz Barragán (CA-44), author of the EVs For All Act (HR 6662) that would provide residents of 50 public housing projects nationwide with access to zero-emission cars and infrastructure for charging (alternative stations), joined San Pedro voters and Los Angeles Cleantech Incubator …
Read More »Penske adds high-powered electric construction trucks from Orange EV to its fleet offering
Penske Truck Leasing today announced that it will be adding a series of Orange EV electric terminal trucks to its fleet of electric rental vehicles in the United States. Orange EV manufactures powerful terminal trucks suitable for trailer handling operations in truck parks, warehouse and distribution centers, container terminals and …
Read More »0-60 to catch you speeding
Police departments in the United States have long used cars with big, powerful engines, like the Chevy Impala and Ford Explorer. However, recently police departments have switched to electric cars, such as Tesla. The latest to join the wave of electric police cars is in Texas, where Dallas County has …
Read More »US plug-in sales hit a record high in the first quarter, led by Tesla and California
Sales of electric vehicles have hit an all-time high both in California and nationally, according to figures released by the California Energy Commission and interpreted by electric vehicle advocacy organization Veloz last week. And once again they were led by Tesla – by an astonishing lead, despite a series of …
Read More »Is the Honda Clarity line officially cancelled?
Last year, Honda announced it was moving toward a goal of getting rid of diesel and gasoline-powered vehicles over the next two decades while experimenting with alternative fuel options. However, the automaker already has the Honda Clarity, which comes in battery-electric, fuel-cell and plug-in hybrid forms. Does the Clarity range …
Read More »Hyundai Ioniq 5 and other electric vehicles to change the retail landscape
Cruising the winding curves of Highway 79 in Southern California, I test the quiet power of Hyundai’s new all-electric compact SUV. But really, I’m headed to pie country. Jilian’s Pie Company is near the end of the main street in the eponymous town and is best known for its Dutch …
Read More »Nearly half of all Teslas built in Q1 had the LFP battery
Tesla has made a big fuss about switching its standard-line models to batteries made from lithium iron phosphate (LFP) cells, citing their many advantages, such as better material availability and lower cost. The manufacturer clarified that the LFP does not offer better weight, better efficiency or better energy density, but …
Read More »California company plans world’s largest electric three-wheeler factory in India
Biliti Inc is the second after Fisker to announce major electric vehicle plans with a base in the state of Telangana. By : HT automatic office | Updated: April 19, 2022, 1:46 p.m. A sketch showing the proposed installation of Biliti in Telangana. The pace of Indian mobility electrification is …
Read More »Texas cancels Tesla’s fast-charging plan
Texas is a walled garden of bigotry and hate. He prides himself on telling people what they can and cannot think, say or do in the name of freedom. For example, he’s so determined to avoid federal regulations that he’s built an entire power grid isolated from the rest of …
Read More »Autonomy brings electric vehicle subscriptions to Orange County, spurring California expansion
SANTA MONICA, Calif., April 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Electric Vehicle Subscription Company Autonomythe cheapest, fastest and easiest way to get a Tesla Model 3, continues to expand its services in the state of Californiaadd Orange County as a new market coverage area, the company announced today. Scott Painter, co-founder and …
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In a few years, we might find it was a giant social experiment to find out how long people would stand in a parking lot waiting for chicken. Turns out Warren County residents will be waiting over an hour in drizzly conditions if it comes to Chick-fil-A. In what has …
Read More »Think you’re ready for a microgrid? Answer these questions first
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Read More »Greg Tarr, Indigo Tech: Creating Electric Vehicles That Tackle Urban Congestion
About 10 years ago (2012), an MIT project to develop smaller vehicles with comfortable suspension was started. In the process, Professor Ian Hunter, project leader at MIT, ended up creating an advanced suspension robot wheel, an all-in-one powertrain with simultaneous in-wheel electric propulsion and electric active suspension. The robot wheel …
Read More »Does the 2022 Toyota Mirai Limited accomplish anything useful with its $66,000 price tag?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are certainly all the rage these days. However, these are not the only clean energy vehicles on the market. Some automakers are investing in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in the hope that consumers will be lured by the promise of clean-energy vehicles with faster refueling …
Read More »Why are electric vehicles so popular in British Columbia?
In British Columbia, the rate of electric vehicle sales again exceeds all other Canadian provinces and all US states, according to a new government report. British Columbians are switching from gas-powered cars to electric vehicles at a faster rate than anywhere in North America, according to a new report from …
Read More »Is the Porsche Taycan expensive to maintain?
There’s no doubt that the Porsche Taycan costs a pretty penny to buy – starting at $80,000. But what about maintenance? This is an important question for anyone considering putting their hard-earned dough on a dream electric vehicle like the Taycan. Presentation of the Porsche Taycan Porsche Taycan GTS and …
Read More »Washington passes bill to target all electric vehicle sales by 2030 – for real this time (Updated)
Washington State has set a goal that all 2030 or later model year vehicles sold, purchased, or registered in Washington State be electric vehicles. The bill was signed today by Governor Inslee, making Washington the state with the nation’s first all-electric new car target. A similar effort occurred once before, …
Read More »How to forecast and manage the growth of electric vehicle charging
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Read More »Automakers double battery production
Several automakers are planning giant electric vehicle (EV) battery factories as they expect sales to skyrocket as governments curb the sale of gasoline and diesel cars. Meanwhile, other companies are already considering how to recycle and reuse their batteries as their first life cycle comes to an end. Northvolt has …
Read More »Nasdaq approves Faraday Future’s plan to regain listing | John Lindt | business
Faraday Future announced that the Nasdaq Stock Market has accepted the company’s plan to restore compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250, which allows FF common stock and warrants to continue listing on the Nasdaq Global Select Market. . The Nasdaq has granted the company an extension until May 6, 2022 …
Read More »Ford Motor Company is separating electric vehicles from traditional businesses, threatening massive job cuts and poverty wages
Ford Motor Company will separate the manufacture of electric vehicles (EVs) from its traditional gasoline vehicle sales business, the auto giant announced earlier this month. The official announcement was accompanied by a promise to invest huge sums in the global race for electric vehicle sales. Ford will invest $30 billion …
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For Emma Jarratt’s first vehicle purchase, the mother of two bought her 2019 Nissan Leaf without seeing it. “Some people I spoke to thought I was crazy for buying a car online,” she said. But Jarratt didn’t make his decision without practical experience. She first reserved and tested a Leaf …
Read More »PG&E Corp. (PCG) and Ford (F) Collaborate on Two-Way Electric Vehicle Charging Technology at Customers’ Homes
Enter Wall Street with StreetInsider Premium. Claim your one week free trial here. Today, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (NYSE:PCG) and Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) announced a collaboration exploring how Ford’s new F-150 Lightning electric vehicle (EV), the first light-duty truck available in the commerce with bi-directional charging technology—can interact …
Read More »GM electric vehicles to power homes
General Motors (NYSE:GM) on Tuesday announced a pilot program with Pacific Gas and Electric Co. in California that would make its electric vehicles capable of powering a home in the event of a power outage or grid outage. “That’s really important because that’s another benefit of owning an …
Read More »Many Ford Mustang Mach-E trims can no longer be ordered
Ford reportedly stopped taking orders for two Mustang Mach-E versions due to excessive demand. According to Ford Authoritywhose site sources are “familiar with the matter”, the Blue Oval will not take any new orders for the Premium and California Route 1 trim levels for the remainder of the 2022 model …
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Will Palo Alto and other local cities have adequate distribution systems to go all-electric by 2030? Some utility experts say absolutely not – we don’t have the capacity to do that. Yet city council and staff are diving ahead, setting an ambitious goal to phase out natural gas in homes …
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While sustainability for many means supporting the long-term ecological balance by not harming the environment or depleting natural resources, this means – for fleet managers – the use of more than zero-emission vehicles. To learn more about what to expect in terms of fleet and mobility in 2022, including a …
Read More »BYD Receives Largest US Electric Truck Order From Einride
BYD has announced the largest order for all-electric trucks outside of Asia to date, placed in the United States by Swedish freight technology company Einride. In total, 200 The BYD 8TT Class 8 battery electric day cab trucks will be rolled out over the next twelve months starting in February. …
Read More »Volvo tells dealers that electric vehicles will double their throughput
Volvo Cars has unveiled an ambitious product roadmap at its annual dealer meeting on Wednesday as the Swedish automaker accelerates towards an all-electric future. At the Miami conference, attended by around 800 Volvo dealers from across the Americas, company executives outlined plans to introduce seven new, redesigned electrified models over …
Read More »Founders: Connect with influential movers and shippers during TC: Mobility 2022 sessions
If you can’t wait to get your revolutionary product out of the garage, onto the streets, or into customer driveways, we not so humbly suggest you do whatever it takes to attend the TC:Mobility 2022 sessions in San Mateo, CA. May 18 and 19. This is your chance to meet, …
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Tesla was once beloved of the political left. With electric vehicles like the Tesla Model S and Model 3, Tesla has helped drive the auto industry’s push toward electric vehicles, which address traditional progressive causes such as climate change and air pollution. . However, due to their recent controversial actions, …
Read More »Redwood Materials begins recycling batteries from Ford and Volvo electric vehicles
Redwood Materials, the battery recycling company of Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, has launched what it calls “the most comprehensive vehicle battery recycling programwith direct support from Ford Motor Company and Volvo Cars. Launched in California, the program aims to establish effective, safe and efficient recovery pathways for end-of-life hybrid and …
Read More »Tesla comes under pressure from NY Retirement Fund over DFEH systemic racism claims
The New York State Common Retirement Fund is now urging Texas-based electric vehicle maker Tesla to disclose how much the company is spending to settle claims related to sexual harassment and racial discrimination. The Fund’s demands were filed in a shareholder proposal last week after the California Department of Fair …
Read More »ACT: Half of Class 4-8 sales will be BEVs by 2035 – Fuel Smarts
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The first full week of February 2022 is drawing to a close, and You’re here (NASDAQ:TSLA) reached a difficult stretch of road. Tesla stock news popped up everywhere, but it wasn’t all good. The electric vehicle (EV) innovator has received a nod from President Joe Biden, but roadblocks are still …
Read More »Elon Musk’s Tesla helped make electric vehicles ‘possible in America’
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Wednesday recognized Tesla as a pioneer in the manufacture of electric vehicles in the United States. “We admire the range of American companies that have innovated, including Tesla, which has done so much to make electric vehicles possible in America,” Buttigieg said in an interview …
Read More »Enevate signs lease for new headquarters, enabling significant expansion of its electric vehicle battery pre-production line
IRVINE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Enevate, a pioneering battery innovation company providing extremely fast-charging, high-energy-density battery technologies for electric vehicles (EVs) and other markets, announced that it had signed a lease for more than 125,000 square feet in Irvine, Calif., providing space for the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) battery preproduction line …
Read More »What Leondra Kruger, a potential candidate, could bring to the Supreme Court
But even in defeat, her colleagues remember, she showed remarkable composure. Called to litigate a high-profile case in 2012 that opened the Obama administration to accusations that it was hostile to religious freedom, for example, she faced nearly 30 minutes of rapid interrogations from the whole court. The case, involving …
Read More »Uber calls for greater investment in downtown electric vehicles
Ride-sharing company Uber is urging the federal government to invest more in electric vehicles (EVs) in poor and downtown neighborhoods, arguing that those areas should be prioritized for new infrastructure. Uber made the call in a comment to the Department of Transportation as the DOT works to support the development …
Read More »California is wrong on the EV mandate; Other states shouldn’t follow suit – InsideSources
An electric car charging station in Palm Springs, California. Notorious for its crime and exorbitant cost of living, California seems an odd choice for Pennsylvania to emulate. And yet, with the passage of California’s onerous electric vehicle rules, the Commonwealth would do just that. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection …
Read More »Lucid Opens News Studio in Newport Beach, CA
Lucid announced the official opening of its new studio at Fashion Island in Newport Beach, CA, marking the 21st location in a growing network of Lucid studios and service centers across the country. Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards for its advanced luxury electric vehicles (EVs), today announced the …
Read More »This Week’s Top Car Deals and Reviews – January 28, 2022
Over $10,000 in rebates can be up for grabs on the Kia EV6. Those looking for a new electric vehicle may find the 2022 Kia EV6 better to buy than lease due to a $7,500 federal tax credit and various state zero-emissions incentives. The Ford Bronco Raptor is not eligible …
Read More »What happens when millions of electric car batteries age? – Orange County Registry
As California accelerates its push toward 100% zero-emission new car sales by 2035, hundreds of thousands of electric vehicle batteries will end their lives on the highway — and it’s unclear what will happen to them . Currently, many of the massive used batteries – the Tesla version weighs around …
Read More »🌱 Omicron impacts restaurants + charges electric cars + needs blood
Hello people of San Diego! Bettyann Pernice here with a new San Diego Daily. First, today’s weather forecast: Partly sunny and pleasant, Santa Ana winds. High: 66, Low: 44. Here are the top stories in San Diego today: Local restaurants suffer from surge of omicron variant. According to the Independent …
Read More »Autonomy launches Tesla Model 3 EV subscription program | national news
SANTA MONICA, Calif., January 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — NextCar Holding Company (NXCR), the fintech and insurtech vehicle subscription platform founded by serial automotive retail, auto finance and insurtech entrepreneurs Scott Painter and George Bauer, launched a subscription program for electric vehicles and zero-emission vehicles starting with the Tesla Model 3, …
Read More »Auto Dealership Groups: Strategic Electric Vehicle Charging Will Generate More Sales and Future-Proof Your Business
According to Bloomberg NEF’s Fourth Quarter 2021 Electrified Transportation Market Outlook, annual electric vehicle (EV) sales were on track to reach around 6.3 million units in 2021, and now over 500 vehicle models. zero emissions are available globally, up 37% since 2019. McKinsey predicts the favorable regulatory environment, rising consumer …
Read More »5 Emerging Obstacles to Fleet Electrification in 2022
Electric vehicles are reaching new heights, even penetrating supply chain operations. However, while electrifying long-haul truck fleets would bring significant environmental benefits, it turns out to be a difficult task. Fleets must find ways to overcome these barriers to embrace sustainability. Zero-emission trucks are still relatively new, so some challenges …
Read More »Delhi: Draft policy calls for up to 50% electric vehicles in aggregator fleet by 2023 | Latest Delhi News
The Delhi government will soon require all taxi aggregators and delivery companies operating in the city to ensure that up to 50% of new vehicles added to their fleet are electric vehicles (EVs) by March 31. 2023, said the state’s environment minister, Gopal Rai. On Saturday. According to the aggregators’ …
Read More »Tesla Cybertruck production would be pushed back to 2023, delaying it yet again
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Read More »Porsche to compensate VWCV for not building flagship vehicle in Hanover
Last month, VW Commercial Vehicles (VWCV) announced that its Hanover site will build the flagship electric vehicle for Audi’s Artemis project from 2025, alongside the bodywork of a sister Bentley car. Originally, the factory was also to manufacture the Porsche variant of the same vehicle, but the luxury sports car …
Read More »SPI Energy to Showcase Solar Panels, Residential Energy Storage Systems, EV Charger Solutions and its EV Solar Van at Intersolar
SANTA CLARA, CA / ACCESSWIRE / January 10, 2022 / SPI Energy Co., Ltd. (“SPI Energy” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: SPI), a global renewable energy company and supplier of solar and electric vehicle (EV) storage solutions to businesses, individuals, governments, logistics and utility customers, today announced that its wholly owned …
Read More »Comment from Don Brunell: Not so fast on the push for electric vehicles
By Don Brunell When Toyota speaks, car buyers are listening. Hopefully our elected officials will do it too. Toyota is one of the two largest manufacturers of cars and trucks in the world – twice the size of GM, which is our biggest. Toyota warns the world is far from …
Read More »Why the Lucid Air is more attractive than the Mercedes-Benz EQS
You could say that comparing electric vehicles is like comparing apples to apples, especially if you are of the school of thought that when the motor is gone, cars are essentially vehicles of interchangeable battery powered transport. But from what we’ve seen so far, in a short time, these BEVs …
Read More »Explained: Breakthrough in battery technology
Shareholders of California-based QuantumScape Corp, a battery start-up backed by Volkswagen AG, approved a multibillion-dollar salary package for chief executive Jagdeep Singh, who could potentially receive stock options. valued at $ 2.3 billion, subject to the company meeting certain performance milestones. . The announcement sparked comparisons to the package Tesla …
Read More »In 2021, electric transport in the south-east has taken off – SACE | Southern Alliance for Clean Energy SACE
2021 could prove to be the year the electric vehicle market has reached an inflection point, taking off nationally and in the historically lagging Southeast. Stan’s Cross | December 30, 2021 | Electric vehicles Accelerated growth. This is what happened in the electric vehicle (EV) market this year. Consumers have …
Read More »Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP, a Leading Securities Fraud Law Firm, Announces the Filing of a Securities Class Action on Behalf of Investors in l’Arrivée SA (ARVL)
LOS ANGELES, December 28, 2021– (BUSINESS WIRE) – Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP (âGPMâ), a leading national shareholder rights law firm, announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of investors who have purchased or otherwise acquired Arrival SA (“Arrival” or the “Company”) (NASDAQ: ARVL) common stock …
Read More »Reviews | Top six reasons to be happy with electric vehicles in the United States in 2022
The Biden administration’s Infrastructure and Jobs Act, passed in October, and new fuel standards set by the EPA will have a positive impact on electric vehicles in the United States over the coming year. Let’s review this good news. 1. Consumers will see their electric supply double, from 20 now …
Read More »Karat Packaging intends to purchase 10 Tesla Semi
Karat Packaging, which describes itself as a specialist distributor and manufacturer of disposable and environmentally friendly catering and related items, has announced plans to purchase electric trucks. More specifically, the company wants to expand its fleet of 86 trucks and trailers from 10 Tesla Semis. Karat Packaging provides third party …
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Woodside, California – In 2017, I drove through Skyline Boulevard here in an American-made 680hp electric Tesla Model S P100D. The car was mesmerizing – a new luxury standard that blew away rivals like the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7-Series in acceleration (2.3 seconds zero-60) and technology. My goosebumps told …
Read More »Fisker Partners with Bridgestone for Electric Vehicle Services and Solutions in France and Germany | Nation / World
MUNICH & BRUSSELS – (BUSINESS WIRE) – Dec. 21 2021– Fisker Inc. (NYSE: FSR) (âFiskerâ) – passionate creator of the world’s most sustainable electric vehicles and advanced mobility solutions – today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Bridgestone – a global leader in tires and rubber …
Read More »AUTOMATIC REVIEW: 2022 Mazda MX-30’s Puny lineup makes automaker’s first EV unimportant
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Read More »Nikola delivers the first Nikola Tre battery-powered electric trucks – Fleet management
Electric startup Nikola Corporation (Phoenix, AZ) is poised to enter the U.S. battery-electric vehicle (BEV) fleet market with an order for 100 Nikola Tre trucks for TTSI’s zero-emission fleet. Nikola (Nasdaq: NKLA) today delivered the first BEV pilot trucks to Total Transportation Services Inc. (TTSI), one of Southern California’s leading …
Read More »ENEL X EXPANDS RECHARGE OF MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL VEHICLES IN CANADA WITH KILLAM APARTMENT REIT AND CATALYST SALES AND MARKETING
– Smart charging leader Enel X and its partner agency Catalyst Sales and Marketing expand electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions for multi-housing with Killam Apartment REIT, one of Canada’s largest multi-residential owners . – Residents increasingly view access to EV charging for apartments and condominiums as an expected convenience in …
Read More »Proterra to build commercial electric vehicle battery plant in South Carolina, third in the United States
Proterra, a U.S. electric utility vehicle company that produces transit buses and electric charging systems, is opening its third battery plant in Greer, South Carolina. The plant is expected to begin production in the second half of 2022 with “several gigawatt hours of annual battery system production capacity,” according to …
Read More »Mullen will present the FIVE EV crossover and level 5
BREA, Calif., December 13, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – via InvestorWire – Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) (“Mullen” or the “Company”), an emerging manufacturer of electric vehicles (“EV”), announces its next step in introducing the Mullen FIVE EV Crossover, including the debut of Level 5 autonomous vehicle technology , will be …
Read More »2022 Ford Mach-E gets price hike, Silverado EV production details leak
Electric vehicles are extremely hot right now, with automakers around the world ditching combustion engines for electricity. Much of the push behind the soaring popularity of electric vehicles has come from the U.S. government and other governments around the world that have issued warrants forcing automakers to switch to electric …
Read More »BP acquires US electric vehicle charging supplier Amply Power
BP said on Wednesday it had acquired U.S. electric vehicle charging provider Amply Power as part of the company’s first major initiative in the United States to establish an electric charging network. The U.K. oil and gas company plans to double the $ 5 million in profits it made in …
Read More »SCE Quadruple Discount Offer for Used Electric Vehicles
Posted 6 minutes ago Proposed by Edison International Income-eligible SCE customers who buy or lease used electric vehicles may be eligible for a rebate of $ 4,000. Edison International By Paul Griffo, energized by Edison Writer @SCE_PaulG Southern California Edison announced that it is offering a rebate of $ 4,000 …
Read More »Bay Area teenager fails driving test due to Tesla’s regenerative braking system
GILROY, Calif .– After an examiner failed a teenager driving a Tesla because of its unique braking system, the California Department of Motor Vehicles asked its staff to treat electric vehicles the same as gasoline vehicles conventional during – wheel drive tests. The communication to agency employees follows a driving …
Read More »Why Biden won’t talk about Tesla
Tesla Inc. may be the most talked about automaker in America, but President Biden doesn’t want to talk about it. In the first year of the Biden administration, Tesla and its CEO, Elon Musk, have become hard to ignore. A skyrocketing stock price has made Tesla the world’s most valuable …
Read More »Electric vehicle industry needs to work more closely with lithium suppliers, executives say
Dec. 1 (Reuters) – Automakers must work more closely with lithium producers to ensure a supply of specialized types of white metal that improve the range and performance of an electric vehicle, Albemarle executives said Corp (ALB.N) and Livent Corp (LTHM.N) at Reuters Next conference Wednesday. As electric vehicles become …
Read More »Elon Musk: Tesla Cybertruck’s Yoke Steering Wheel Confirmed, Making It A “Tech Bandwagon”
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Read More »Honda CEO Toshihiro Mibe considers “billions and billions” of new investments to make it happen
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Vintage car shows have long been a staple of car enthusiasm – a place where gear enthusiasts meet with other enthusiasts to show off their antique rides. “The mood is usually very, very cold. It usually happens quite early in the morning on weekends,” says Kristen Lee, associate editor of …
Read More »Tesla to cancel US orders as ultimatum to buyers delaying deliveries: further details of new policy change
Tesla is warning U.S. buyers that they will now have an ultimatum if they continue to delay their scheduled deliveries. Based on the reports, the giant electric vehicle maker is now sending automated messages explaining what would happen if it didn’t get its new electric cars on time. (Photo: Photo …
Read More »5 EV stocks to watch for your late November watchlist
Do you have these top EV stocks on your December 2021 watchlist? Electric vehicle (EV) stocks are among the most active stocks in the stock market today. Overall, this is mainly due to a variety of short and long term factors. For starters, the investor hype around emerging names in …
Read More »Automakers Are Looking For The Battery Materials They Need To Become The Leaders In Electric Vehicles
Investments in battery metal supply could avert a shortage of essential materials as sales of electric vehicles increase. In July, GM agreed to a strategic multi-million dollar investment and business collaboration with Controlled Thermal Resources to obtain low-cost lithium from the Salton Sea, a poisonous lake near the California-Mexico border. …
Read More »EdisonFuture’s Tesla Cybertruck Solar Pickup Unveils at Los Angeles Auto Show – Here’s What to Expect
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Read More »Joe Biden drives Hummer EV at Factory ZERO opening
GM hosted the grand opening of its Factory ZERO electric vehicle plant, based in the renovated Detroit-Hamtramck assembly plant, which President Joe Biden attended. The automaker has already started pre-production of the Hummer SUT, the first copies of which are expected to be delivered before the end of the year. …
Read More »Letters: Concrete Steps | To get vaccinated
Send your letter to the editor using this form. Read more Letters to the Editor. Concrete measures neededkeep a vow on the forests The news that “world leaders pledge to protect forests, stop methane leaks at climate conference” (Page A4, November 3) is welcome. Our forests are essential carbon sinks …
Read More »Amazon’s Resilient Power investment prepares it for Rivian vans
Amazon’s Climate Fund and two other partners recently invested $ 5 million in Resilient Power. The charging startup could play a key role in Amazon’s transition to electric delivery vans. Here’s how Resilient Power could support Amazon’s fleet of 100,000 Rivian vehicles. One of the latest companies to receive funding …
Read More »Introduction of U.S. Biomass and Biogas Law for Electric Vehicles
The RFS Power Coalition praised Representative John Garamendi for introducing the Biomass and Biogas Law for Electric Vehicles late last week. If passed, this bill will require the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to finally process outstanding project and track applications for the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS) that were …
Read More »Large and small electric vehicles: electric buses for LA, Citroën Amis for a Greek island
The Los Angeles Department of Transportation is installing a 1.5 megawatt rooftop solar system and 4.5 megawatt-hour battery storage component to power one of the largest electric vehicle charging facilities in the United States for commercial vehicles. âLos Angeles is on track to achieve a zero emissions future and our …
Read More »Ford CEO says Tesla should be taken seriously as dominant player in electric vehicle market
The days when Tesla and Elon Musk were the butt of many traditional automotive jokes are long gone. The silly notion of an electric car turned out to be an idea that isn’t so silly after all. It’s ruthless and forward thinking. And mainstream automakers are still unprepared for this. …
Read More »Ex-Rivian vice president sues EV company ahead of IPO
A former Amazon-backed Rivian executive who called the company a boy’s club and accused the founder of creating a brotherhood culture, filed a lawsuit accusing the Irvine-based electric truck company of gender discrimination . The lawsuit, filed in a California superior court in Orange County, and first reported by the …
Read More »“They hate it at $ 100. They hate it at $ 5,500.
Tesla Bears (TSLA) will continue to hate no matter what the EV giant does or the level of the stock, says a seasoned analyst. âAs for the enemies who still hate it. They hated it at $ 100. They hate it at $ 5,500,” Ives said. “I think if a …
Read More »Amazon-backed electric vehicle startup Rivian Automotive targets over $ 50 billion valuation
Rivian Automotive, an Amazon-backed electric vehicle startup, said on Monday it was aiming for a valuation of more than $ 50 billion. The California-based company will value the shares at between $ 57 and $ 62, raising up to $ 9.1 billion at the median price, and all of the …
Read More »Free charging benefits for car buyers? Here’s what each automaker offers
Automakers sending out press releases announcing free charging of their current and future electric vehicles continue to hit us left and right. At some point, it becomes difficult to keep them all straight. Some are unlimited load offers, while others only give you a few loads to get started. There …
Read More »Why did Hertz choose Tesla over other electric vehicles and pay a heavy price?
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Read More »ADDING MULTIMEDIA Faraday Future to welcome electric vehicle industry veterans Munro & Associates to help co-create its futuristic flagship FF 91
LOS ANGELES–(COMMERCIAL THREAD) – Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (âFFâ) (NASDAQ: FFIE), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystems company, today announced its upcoming work with Munro & Associates, Inc., a engineering and manufacturing consulting firm, which will help evaluate and co-create Faraday Future’s flagship vehicle, the FF 91 …
Read More »CharIN Announces 5th North American Conference & Test November 16-18, 2021
Cross-sector e-mobility conference and demo event held in Newark, Calif. Signals accelerating decarbonization in transportation sector Posted: October 26, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. EDT|Update: 1 hour ago NEWARK, california, October 26, 2021 / PRNewswire / – The charge interface initiative (CharIN), a leading trade association accelerating global decarbonization through the …
Read More »Supercar makers enter the age of electric vehicles
Are supercars expensive toys or valuable assets? The question is as relevant to stock investors as it is to proud owners of a Ferrari, Lamborghini or Aston Martin.. AMLA -1.76% At the enterprise level, these brands can generate financial returns for their speed and appearance, but they are not guaranteed. …
Read More »Faraday Future Welcomes City of Hanford, Calif., Managers to Its Hanford Production Plant | Your money
HANFORD, Calif .– (BUSINESS WIRE) – October 20, 2021– Faraday Future Intelligent Electric Inc. (âFFâ) (NASDAQ: FFIE), a California-based global shared intelligent electric mobility ecosystem company, recently welcomed Hanford Mayor Francisco Ramirez and City Manager Mario Cifuentez to its production facility from the Central Valley of California. to share updates …
Read More »Will Washington inflict California’s crazy energy policies on the rest of us? – InsideSources
President Joe Biden and Democratic-controlled Congress enthusiastically back the $ 3.5 trillion (and quite possibly more) budget reconciliation plan, especially its expansive measures to wean America off fossil fuels and to sources renewable energy for our vehicles and homes. To get a realistic idea of ââthe bad idea behind this …
Read More »The 2022 Ford Mustang Mach-E is one of the best competitors of electric vehicles thanks to its extended range
Ford sparked all the fuss with the launch of a “Mustang” that wasn’t a sports car or a V8. But despite the backlash, the Ford Mustang Mach-E has managed to have a pretty gradual upgrade over the past 2 years. And now with 2022 MY he is finally starting to …
Read More »How the Taliban could slow California’s transition to electric vehicles
It is difficult to imagine that the Taliban’s takeover of Afghanistan could have serious consequences for the ability of the United States to mass-produce electric vehicles in the years to come. But it absolutely is. The Taliban now control Afghanistan’s vast lithium deposits, potentially worth up to $ 3 trillion. …
Read More »Auto review: Mach-E GT flexes the good ol ‘Mustang muscle |
San Francisco – Jostling myself on California’s twisty two-lane Pacific Coast Highway in a Mustang GT, I suddenly came across a moving three-car roadblock. I flattened the right pedal. ZOT! The GT engulfed the trio like a killer whale feeding on fish. No demotion, no V-8 roar, no rear fuss. …
Read More »Charging stations for electric vehicles: when will western states have more?
When Mark Nienow bought his 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric, it was still difficult to buy a used electric vehicle in the Montana countryside. So he had it shipped through a dealer in Vermont, putting his nerves aside spending so much money on a car he had never seen, let alone …
Read More »Rivian’s first retail center to open in Venice, California as a ‘gathering space’
After delivering its flagship electric pickup R1T to the first customers, Rivian shared details of its first hub, centered in Venice, California. Rather than exist purely as a retail space, Rivian is hoping this first of several hub locations will provide space for public gatherings and encourage his community to …
Read More »Riding Uber or Lyft costs society and the environment more than driving yourself
Using carpooling services like Uber and Lyft results in higher levels of greenhouse gas emissions and traffic jams than driving personal cars, according to a new study by researchers at Carnegie Mellon University. . The problem is that carpooling drivers spend a lot of time “driving headlong” (driving alone) without …
Read More »Ephemeral showroom and roadshow; this is how Mercedes promotes its electric vehicles in the United States
Mercedes-Benz has adopted a unique strategy to promote its electric cars in the US market. The German luxury car brand is building short-term pop-up showrooms to showcase its all-electric Mercedes-EQS 2022 sedan. The new pop-up showrooms are more like experience centers and less like conventional dealerships. Similar cars Mercedes-Benz Gle …
Read More »Medford schools get boost with electric vehicle donation – Medford News, Weather, Sports, Breaking News
North Medford High School student Ruby Jacobsen sat in the shell of a car this week in the institution’s auto store, where she is learning how to be a diesel mechanic. Jamie Lusch / Mail Tribune Tai Adams and Ruby Jacobson examine the framing of an electric vehicle with their …
Read More »How AR and VR are reshaping the auto industry
There is no doubt that the auto industry has changed rapidly. Most of the changes are driven by technology, while others are driven by environmental concerns. Electric vehicles (EVs) have become popular because they are better for the environment, while self-driving cars improve safety. Electric vehicles produce less greenhouse gases …
Read More »Volvo is committed to durable, leather-free interiors for future electric vehicles
Swedish manufacturer Volvo treads on sustainability and environmental friendliness similar to those of other major automakers by switching from gas to electric. This shifting philosophy is evident in new electric cars like the Mazda MX-30 EV (and its cork interior) and the BMW iX. Volvo goes further by taking an …
Read More »This year “marks the start of continued global expansion” for the energy storage industry, according to IHS Markit
Large systems coming online this year, like the 100MW / 400MWh stand-alone battery project Saticoy in California, are contributing to IHS Markit’s planned release of 12GW globally in 2021. Image: Arevon. Research firm IHS Markit said 2021 marks the start of a continued period of rapid growth for the global …
Read More »Unity’s sporting angle on the metaverse
This article is an on-site version of the #techFT newsletter. subscribe here Send the entire newsletter directly to your inbox on weekdays Video game and sports director Peter Moore has traveled between real and fantasy sports throughout his journey. A long career. After starting out as a physical education teacher …
Read More »How to prepare your electric vehicle fleet for freezing temperatures
As the world enters the fourth quarter of the year again, one of the challenges ahead for many fleet managers in the Northern Hemisphere will be maximizing the efficiency of their electric vehicles (EVs) in the face of temperatures. freezing. While having your windshield wipers in place to make it …
Read More »5 Midwestern States Join Forces To Boost Electrification
The governors of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota and Wisconsin are joining forces in a new bipartisan plan to accelerate the electrification of vehicles in the US region. The plan is called REV Midwest, or Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition, and aims to reduce toxic emissions while stimulating the regional economy …
Read More »EV technology plugs into the last frontier | Local company
AJ’s OldTown Steakhouse & Tavern, a roadside restaurant for travelers, has just made history in America’s adoption of electric vehicles, including in remote places like remote Alaska. Alaska’s first ultra-fast electric vehicle charging station opened on September 23 at Restaurant Homer, which is more used to promoting prime rib, truffle …
Read More »Rivian’s IPO filing is now public – TechCrunch
Electric vehicle startup Rivian, which began deliveries of its R1T pickup truck in September, has released its brief to become a publicly traded company in the United States. Document S-1, which was filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Friday, does not include the terms of its offer. …
Read More »Refreshed Tesla Model X electric vehicles spotted in Fremont, inbound deliveries?
Several refreshed Tesla Model X electric vehicles were spotted in the delivery area of ââthe company’s Fremont plant in California on September 29. The overview video shared by Sawyer Merritt fuels expectations that full-scale production of the X Plaid Model and the X Long Range Model could begin this quarter. …
Read More »Foxconn buys Lordstown Motors’ Ohio EV plant for $ 230 million
IPhone assembler Foxconn is buying an auto plant from ailing electric vehicle start-up Lordstown Motors for around $ 230 million, the companies said Thursday night. Foxconn said it has agreed to build Lordstown Motors’ electric pickup truck at the plant, where General Motors made the Chevrolet Cruze, and that the …
Read More »How to buy one of Polestar’s electric vehicles?
Polestar, Volvo Motor Group’s autonomous brand of performance electric cars, has widened its market, making it easier to find – if you’re in one of the few places, you can find a Polestar âSpaceâ. Online to in person. Focusing on electric vehicles and green technologies, the Swedish car maker started …
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