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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 […]

Mercedes-Benz recently announced it would shift operations to building electric vehicles (EVs), though it no longer plans to develop an autonomous driving system like Tesla’s full self-driving. On Monday, Teslarati reported that Mercedes-Benz announced it would no longer pursue efforts to develop its full-self driving program, originally announced in 2015. The announcement comes five years […]

Volvo’s XC40 Recharge EPA range couldn’t quite keep up with the Tesla Model Y, but fans are still excited about the new release. And this week, the company has released Canadian pricing for the electric vehicle (EV). The all-electric Volvo XC40 Recharge will start at $64,950 (CAD) when officially released later this year, according to […]

In a recent appearance on The Street’s “Street Lightning” segment, Mad Money host Jim Cramer tells viewers that General Motors (GM) is “an old company with old ideas,” claiming that the automaker wouldn’t be able to keep up with Tesla. Bashing the new Hummer, Cramer says that GM isn’t smart enough to go head-to-head with […]

After recent news of California’s plan to ban new gas car sales by 2035, the hope is that other states will start stepping up to keep up with the precedent. On Monday, New Jersey officials called for a plan which would place a ban on new gas car sales by 2035, according to E&E News. […]

GMC this evening unveiled its 2022 Hummer electric vehicle (EV), a supertruck set to launch in the fall of 2022 in the USA and Canada. The Hummer EV looks to take on Tesla’s Cybertruck. “This innovative truck comes to market with speed and purpose, bringing GM another step closer to an all-electric future,” said Mark […]

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 […]