ChargePoint, a major electric vehicle (EV) charging network, is now functional with Apple CarPlay, giving EV owners the ability to check for ChargePoint charging stations in advance via CarPlay, and sync up their CarPlay app for remote access to charge information, among other things. The new pairing of features simply allows for a more streamlined […]
The Tesla Model 3 led Dutch EV sales for September, with 977 units sold, totaling 11% of the total market share. With the Kia Niro right behind it (749 units sold with 11% market share), onlookers were uncertain about the future of the charts, and October has brought with it new developments to outsiders. In […]
Under a new proposal, electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle owners could face higher annual fees, set to help improve the state’s road funds which are directly tied to gas taxes, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. With gas on its way out, the state needs to find new ways to fund its road services, […]
Many companies and countries around the world are working hard during this time, in attempts to expand the charging network for all-electric transportation. Now, McDonald’s Italia plans to partner with clean energy company Enel X to install 200 electric vehicle (EV) chargers throughout 100 of its locations in Italy, as reported by Environmental Leader. Enel […]
Volkswagen’s ID.3 was neck and neck in sales with the Tesla Model 3 in a number of European countries. And now, the company’s head has pitted itself against the all-electric vehicle (EV) company in a new bid to become the world’s most important EV maker. On Monday, Volkswagen CEO Herbert Diess said that the company […]
image via @klwtts Back in October, Amazon announced a partnership with electric vehicle maker, Rivian, to produce custom delivery vans. Three custom delivery vehicle models are expected to deliver in 2021, and now one of the first vans has been spotted outside of Rivan headquarters. Numerous images of one Rivan Amazon delivery van were spotted […]
Electrify American charger off of Highway 1 at The Shops of Canmore One of the major problems faced by the electric vehicle (EV) industry today is the lack of charging infrastructure to support a major switch from internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. In spite of this, a number of companies are working to improve this […]
According to CBC News, the Legault administration is set up to present a ban on the sales of new Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) powered vehicles in 2035 as the spearhead of its green economy plan. The Quebec government will unveil its plans on Monday, November 16. The Quebec government's green economy plan is expected to include […]
After complaints of battery fires in Chevrolet Bolt EVs, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is working in collaboration with General Motors Co. (GM) to find the cause of the problem. In the meantime, GM has decided to recall 68,667 Chevy Bolt units manufactured between 2017 and 2019, reports The Detroit News. Chevy Bolt […]
On Wednesday, Honda Motor Company said it would be the world’s first automaker to produce level 3 autonomous cars on a mass scale, as reported by Reuters. The Japan-based company also plans to release a car with the autonomous system by the end of March 2021, according to a press release. The press release states, […]
A new electric vehicle (EV), created from a joint General Motors (GM) venture, has already brought in tens of thousands of preorders and surpassed the Tesla Model 3, becoming China’s best-selling EV currently on the market. The car, Wuling’s Hongguang Mini, was launched in late July and costs only $4,300 dollars, a major selling point […]
A program in Edmonton, Alberta, is subsidizing fast-charging for homes and business, in ongoing efforts to encourage consumers to buy electric vehicles (EVs). According to CBC, the Canadian city’s EV charging station rebate for homes and businesses will continue for at least the next two years. The program, which has a total cost of $300,000 […]
Fans of electric vehicle (EV) startup Rivian have something to be excited about this morning, as many await the release, production, and delivery of the company’s first truck and SUV. Rivian has now announced that its order configurator for the R1T and R1S will go live next week, meaning that customers will finally be able […]
Hyundai, like many other companies right now, is vigorously looking to make a shift to electric vehicles (EVs), and other low-emission transportation options. In a new announcement last week, Hyundai shared its expansion of its “eco-focused” line-up of 2022 models, which includes a total of 10 vehicles with four Hybrids, two Plug-in Hybrids, one Fuel […]
Tesla’s overseeing manager from the Giga Berlin construction site recently left, though sources are not sure why. Now, however, Tesla will gain an employee from a competing automaker, a manufacturing executive with many years of experience that is sure to benefit the company’s goals. Tesla’s Giga Berlin will now gain the support of Rene Reif, […]
