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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
Tesla’s so-called Chinese rival, Xpeng Motors, has raised an additional $400 million ahead of its initial public offering in the United States. Other companies like Alibaba and the Qatar Investment Authority have contributed to this according to two unnamed sources, reports CNBC. Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund Mubadala has also reportedly taken part. When you […]
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 […]
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 […]
Along with CATL and Panasonic, LG Chem has been supplying battery cells for Tesla, as well as other car brands like Volkswagen. As reported by Reuters, LG Chem expects the demand for their batteries to grow by 10% in the second half. Their boost in sales already was a result of receiving attention in Europe, […]
GMC teased its upcoming Hummer EV yesterday, which is set to launch this fall with pre-orders. A new teaser video has NBA superstar LeBron James to help hype up the new electric SUV, which looks to compete with Tesla’s upcoming Cybertruck. The company originally was set to reveal the Hummer EV in May, but COVID-19...
The City of Cambridge in Ontario, Canada, has announced it has added seven electric vehicles to its fleet, part of ongoing efforts to reduce its carbon footprint. The vehicles are not Teslas, but 2020 Chevrolet Bolt models, which are 100 per cent battery powered. These new electric vehicles will be used by Cambridge building inspectors....
Image credit: CAA Atlantic CAA Atlantic has teamed up with not-for-profit low carbon transportation initiative, Next Ride, to offer free Tesla Model 3 test drives in Nova Scotia. "The Next Ride team is touring Nova Scotia to help Nova Scotians experience the excitement of an electric ride, and discover all the ways electric vehicles are...
British Columbia, Canada, has been quite involved in the electric vehicle (EV) market, providing a government incentive program with one of the largest charging networks in Canada. At this rate, emission-free travel is very much a possibility for British Columbia. The Osoyoos Indian Band has worked with FortisBC to open the first DC 50kW fast-charging […]
Hyundai has plans to further break into the electric vehicle (EV) industry with two upcoming production lines. One of these is set to debut next year, with the other being finished by 2024. Back in May, Hyundai was in talks with other corporations like Samsung for battery distribution. With fierce competition in the EV market, […]
Over ten years ago, the first electric vehicles officially rolled out in British Columbia. According to the Victoria EV Club, there were 13,727 electric vehicles in British Columbia back in March 2019. After a 114% increase, there were now more than 23,750 electric vehicles this year in March. President of Victoria Electric Vehicle Association […]
