Zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) are a hot topic throughout the world right now, and various countries, companies, and other organizations are finding ways to help the public gain access to these electric vehicles (EVs). In a new initiative, the Canadian ZEV Industry Coalition, born of Transition Accelerator and Electric Mobility Canada and with support from Dunsky […]
After recent price drops for the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, Ford fans and onlookers are wondering to see how the automaker’s first electric vehicle (EV) will perform with regards to range. New estimate documents were posted online in the Mach-E Forum Monday (via CNET), showing estimates for Ford’s Mustang Mach-E rear-wheel-drive (RWD) extended range option at […]
The Canadian government has announced a $350,000 CAD investment to build 70 new level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the Regional Municipality of York in Ontario. “We are providing greener options for Canadians to get where they need to go. This is how we get to net zero by 2050,” said Seamus O’Regan Canada’s Minister of Natural […]
With Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden announced as the projected winner of the 2020 U.S. Presidential election, the auto industry must prepare for harsher regulations on carbon emissions (and Internal Combustion Engines in general), along with policies that promote the purchase and use of electric vehicles, reports Reuters. With auto industry workers holding significant voting […]
Tesla has “not created a real business in the real world yet,” said Akio Toyoda, President of the Toyota Motor Corporation, according to a report by CNBC. Toyota president: Tesla has 'not created a real business in the real world yet' https://t.co/Lrd2RIfL7Y — CNBC (@CNBC) November 6, 2020 Fielding questions after Friday’s earnings call, Toyota executives […]
Recently, many luxury car brands seem to be taking their stands on future plans for electric vehicles (EVs), and thus their own personal plans of action for climate change, and one particular company’s plans for the future are… refreshing and ambitious, to say the least. On Wednesday, Bentley announced plans to become “end-to-end” carbon neutral […]
A new web app was released Tuesday, called Optiwatt, which includes an electric vehicle (EV) charging algorithm that claims to charge your Tesla during periods of negative electricity rates, according to the developers. Optiwatt includes a web browser app, plus graph and real-time tracked data about charging habits, which are to allow Tesla owners to […]
In spite of the current onslaught of climate change’s effects, many car brands have elected to resist the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) to some or even to every degree. One such brand, Ferrari, has just stated that it would be “pushing things” to say the company would ever go 100% electric, according to Jalopnik. […]
Autonomous driving is a popular subject these days, what with Tesla’s recently-released Full Self-Driving beta, as well as a number of other examples around the world. In one particular example in Ottawa, an autonomous shuttle bus, called Area X.O., began its first road test on Monday and encountered a few issues on the inaugural drive, […]
General Motors (GM) recently unveiled its design for an all-new, 2022 Hummer electric vehicle (EV), the first of its kind from the company. The vehicle sold out almost immediately upon announcement, signifying major enthusiasm from fans of the classic vehicle. New videos shared on YouTube by The Kilowatts and Kelley Blue Book share first looks […]
The world is just beginning to bridge the gap between conventional gas cars and zero-emission vehicles, and the change can’t come soon enough. On Monday, Bloomberg reported that Honda would be joining Fiat Chrysler in pooling its fleet with Tesla, in order to meet compliance standards for Europe’s tough emissions requirements. The news comes just […]
Quebec City-based electric vehicle-charging firm AddÉnergie Technologies Inc. — the largest manufacturer and operator of EV charging stations in the country — now has its sights set on the U.S. EV market, raising $53 million CAD for the planned expansion, reports The Globe and Mail. Congratulations to our member @servicesflo @addenergie on your success! #Electric […]
A statement published Thursday by Polestar on its official website announced the inception of an opt-in safety recall and service campaign for the Polestar 2 units that have been delivered thus far. Geely's Polestar recalls all EV sedans again https://t.co/mo6jvXyneW pic.twitter.com/8IPZhctOER — Automotive News (@Automotive_News) October 29, 2020 The purpose of the safety recall is […]
We’ve already seen what happens to a company that tries to make progress in the market without a product – and that company isn’t doing too hot at the moment. In a new bid to become the world’s most “emotionally-desirable” and “eco-friendly” cars, California-based Fisker Inc. (FSR) went public on Friday, despite having no cars […]
With the recent release of Tesla’s full self-driving beta, fully autonomous vehicles are a hot topic right now. On Tuesday, Waypoint announced that its company Waymo would be partnering with Daimler to develop fully autonomous trucks. The development of the autonomous trucks are expected to improve both efficiency and road safety, as well as bridging […]
