It’s hard to deny that conventional gas cars are on their way out, even if it takes a few decades. As the electric vehicle (EV) market is just beginning to take shape, some gas vehicle makers are figuring out how to shift efforts in the direction of EVs. On Tuesday, automobile manufacturing giant General Motors […]
Following a statement in which Nikola Corp.’s CEO said the company will still be able to proceed with its plans if the technology sharing and manufacturing deal with General Motors falls through, share prices fell as much as 16% by end of trading on Friday — reports Bloomberg Green. Nikola CEO says the startup’s plans are […]
Tesla’s full self-driving beta is set to be released this month, and others around North America are looking for automated-driving solutions. The City of Toronto in Ontario, Canada, has just signed a contract with Local Motors (LM) by LM Industries to offer the city an Automated Shuttle Trial, set to begin in Spring of 2021. […]
Earlier this fall, Lucid Motors released its first luxury vehicle, the Lucid Air, a supposed competitor with Tesla’s Model S. Now, according to an email sent to fans by the company on Wednesday, the Lucid Air is available for reservation on Lucid’s website, with a starting price of $69,900 (USD) after the federal tax credit […]
Electric buses have been spotted around North America and soon there will be a few more coming to the United States. New Flyer of America, a globally-leading bus manufacturer, announced on Tuesday that Knoxville Area Transit (KAT) of Knoxville, Tennessee has offered the company a contract for 12 zero-emission transit buses, according to a press […]
It looks like Hyundai has a bigger problem on its hands with the Kona electric vehicle. According to Reuters, Hyundai plans to recall over 51,000 Kona EVs, related to battery cell fire risks. The recall will also expand to North American, Europe, China and other markets, according to a report from South Korea’s Yonhap news […]
As reported by Ars Technica, a new study conducted American nonprofit consumer organization Consumer Reports conclusively proves that electric vehicles are significantly cheaper than traditional Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) vehicles over the course of their respective lifespans. Fuel Savings✔️ Lower Maintenance Costs✔️ Less Depreciation✔️ “As battery prices and technology improve, prices come down, and more attractive models hit […]
After performing admirably in the Netherlands during Q3 2020, Volkswagen’s ID.3 has taken over the globally successful Tesla Model 3 as the top-selling electric vehicle in Norway, according to data from Elbil Statisikk (via The Driven). Volkswagen, a German original equipment manufacturer operating in the global automotive industry, became a legend in the auto industry […]
In most places, the vehicle charging network still needs work. Although it’s no different in Ontario, Canada, the country and province have put great efforts into improving this infrastructure. In its most recent attempt, the Canadian government has announced that it will be building new electric vehicle (EV) chargers on the campus of the University […]
Nikola Motors has had quite the month, between being called fraudulent for its prototype being faked in a video, founder Trevor Milton stepping down, and GM postponing its contract signing with the electric vehicle (EV) startup. And now, the fate of one of its anticipated vehicles has been sealed. Former financial analyst turned YouTuber, Tom […]
The government of Canada and the province of Ontario have announced they will each invest $295 million CAD ($223 million USD) to turn Ford’s Oakville Assembly Complex “into a global hub for battery electric vehicle production.” The total $1.8 billion CAD investment ($1.36 billion USD) is what both governments are calling “the most significant investments […]
It’s been a weird week for the Volvo-owned performance brand, Polestar. On Tuesday, it was announced that the EPA estimates for the Polestar 2 rated the EV for only 233 miles on a charge, compared to the company’s internal estimate of 250 miles. The news comes not long after every single Polestar 2 was recalled […]
In many ways, Volvo’s XC40 is a reasonable comparison to the acclaimed Tesla Model Y. But despite its versatility and sheer size, the electric vehicle (EV) isn’t quite as polished as the Model Y for just a few specific reasons. The Volvo XC40 Recharge falls significantly short of the Model Y when it comes to […]
On Thursday, Amazon announced its first custom electric delivery vehicle, in its most recent attempt to reach goals of net zero carbon by 2040. The company has been collaborating with EV company Rivian to make three different, custom delivery vehicle models, the first of which is expected to deliver in 2021. Ross Rachey, Amazon’s Director […]
Mercedes-Benz has long been considered a luxury car brand, though it’s apparently looking to shift gears a bit. According to Bloomberg, the car manufacturer is looking to restructure its operations to focus on profitability, not volume, amidst a major global shift to electric vehicles (EVs). The Daimler AG has said it’s shooting to bring sales […]
