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75% of Canada’s EV Rebate Fund Has Been Spent in Just 15 Months

Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) rebate fund has been well-utilized, especially in the wake of increased coverage and options announced by British Columbia and Quebec. In an update shared by The National Post, it was reported that 75% of the $300 million (CAD) invested in the EV rebate program has already been spent in just 15 […]

Volkswagen Begins Production on ID.4 Electric SUV

Volkswagen announced today that it started production of its new ID.4 electric SUV at its Zwickau factory in Germany ahead of its official world premiere that’s scheduled for the end of September. In a Tuesday announcement largely surrounding questions about electric cars, VW quietly slotted in news about the ID.4 and said the vehicle will […]

Canada Announces Further Investment in British Columbia’s Electric Vehicle Network

This week, Canada’s Minister of Natural Resources announced a $380,000 CAD investment to help the Corporation District of the Summerland build 22 electric vehicle chargers as part of the government’s commitment to realizing a low-carbon future. Officials indicated six electric vehicle fast chargers and 16 level 2 EV chargers will be located at various public […]

Joe Biden Says 200-mph Electric Corvette is Coming

As election season rolls around, electric vehicles (EVs) are just one of the many complex topics facing our modern world. But on a lighthearted note, even our politicians are celebrating the impressive feats of electric cars. In a recent campaign video posted to Twitter, former Vice President and presidential candidate Joe Biden referred to an […]

Nikola Earns Order for 2,500 Waste Trucks

As the electric vehicle (EV) market rapidly expands, its effects will be felt across industries. An unlikely need has arisen in the garbage industry, with the largest single order of vehicles in the waste industry having just taken place. In a press release Monday, Nikola announced that it will sell between 2500 and 5000 electric […]

Hyundai Rebrands IONIQ For New Line of EVs

Nissan, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and a whole slew of other major car companies have begun offering their takes on the fully-electric vehicle (EV). Now, Hyundai looks to add its name to the EV hat. On Sunday, Hyundai announced it would be starting a new line of EVs in order to further its commitment to human progress. […]

Chinese Tesla Rival Xpeng Motors Files to Go Public on NYSE

As the market for electric cars continues to grow, Tesla isn’t the only one shooting for a zero emissions world. Xpeng Motors has announced a filing for an initial public offering (IPO) in the New York Stock Exchange, according to CNBC. The Chinese Electric Vehicle (EV) startup says it plans to sell 429,846,136 class B […]

British Columbia Announces More Electric Vehicle Rebates

Many countries are doing what they can to support and incentivize the movement of going green, including Canada. CTV News reported on Wednesday morning that British Columbia is offering rebates for electric specialty vehicles to incentivize companies to go green. The new addition to the initiative includes a variety of vehicles including ATVs, off-road motorcycles, […]

BCIT Students Create Electric Vehicle Charging Etiquette Videos

As the demand for electric vehicles (EVs) continues to grow, we need to become more informed about how this new technology works. Many first-time electric vehicle owners have to get accustomed to the new charging mechanics, so it would be extremely helpful to have some kind of guide. British Columbia is already known to heavily […]

China’s Kandi Launching Cheap Electric Vehicles in the U.S.

Huge companies like Tesla may come to mind when talking about electric vehicles. However, a new Chinese competitor Kandi Technologies has recently taken the stock market by storm. As reported by Business Insider, shares for Kandi Technologies have risen by nearly 350% following their announcement. The company revealed that they would launch two electric vehicles […]