Up to 1,000 diesel buses are currently providing public transport around Edmonton, with over 87 million rides taking place in a year. The city is looking to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030. Edmonton Transit Services announced in their latest press release that there would be “19 more Proterra buses on the way […]
It seems that the global pandemic has pushed the release of new Rivian electric vehicles even further back. Rivian confirmed that the R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV models would start deliveries next year. The company released a statement today to reservation holders: “Keeping our team safe while making progress has been our […]
Audi has always been recognized as one of the leading car brands worldwide. With over 90,000 employees, Audi has established their presence in a multitude of countries. However, it seems that Audi has suffered a big blow following the coronavirus. In an interview with a German business daily, CEO Markus Duesmann stated that Audi have […]
BC Hydro hit an all-time low in April with a total of 10,000 electric vehicle charging sessions, in British Columbia, Canada. With the current pandemic, it shouldn’t come as a surprise that there are fewer cars driving about. The provincial crown corporation has seventy charging stations all throughout Canada, which averaged 21,000 charging sessions monthly […]
Tesla’s Chinese Rival Xpeng Motors started rolling out their P7 Sedan models earlier this month. CNBC reports that they recently raised up to $500 million in funding with investors like Aspex and Coatue. Xpeng Motors had also received $400 million from Xiaomi last year in November. This P7 Sedan model has a high-performance battery, 706km […]
As reported by InsideEVs, General Motors is developing a 400-mile electric pickup truck. This was silently announced in their annual sustainability report. The (unnamed) Chevrolet will only be one of the 20 models set to release by 2023, with the exact time of release still up in the air. General Motors has reportedly spent over […]
It’s a great day for electric vehicle lovers! In celebration of #WorldEmojiDay, Electrify America has started a petition to add a custom EV charger emoji. Electrify America is one of the leading EV charging networks in the United States, providing EV education and products. Currently, their petition has nearly 500 signatures. They state that this emoji […]
A report by News Optimist, Saskatchewan Government Insurance (SGI) in the province of Saskatchewan in Canada, has been looking at the future of electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles. The minister responsible for the SGI, Joe Hargrave and SGI CEO Andrew Cartmell, spoke to News Optimist reporters on July 9 in Regina–whilst presenting SGI annual reports. […]
Two electric vehicle startups, Fisker inc and Karma Automotive have recently received millions from investors. According to The Verge Fisker Inc, received $50 million from investor Louis Bacon. Karma Automotive received $100 million from unknown outside investors. The investment has come at a time where interest for start-up electric vehicle companies has risen. This is […]
Phoenix-based Nikola has launched preorders for its Badger pickup electric truck, with fully-refundable reservations available ranging from $250 USD to $5,000 USD. Available are the following packages and deposits: Honey Package ($5,000) Executive Series: Signed by Founder and delivered amongst the first batch of vehicles $10,000 off purchase price (including deposit) 2 x VIP Backstage...
image via Pixabay A new California mandate ordering truck manufacturers to sell zero-emissions trucks introduces more space for electric vehicle manufacturers. Electric truck makers like Tesla and Nikola may have even more room to shine among the new mandate, announced just days ago. As the Los Angeles Times reports, “In effect, the board ordered manufacturers […]
Apple today held its annual worldwide developer conference (WWDC), where the company previews the next versions of its mobile and desktop operating systems. With iOS 14, the next version of the smartphone operating system for iPhone coming this fall, users will get a new version of Apple Maps that will support EV routing, reports iPhone...
image via EV Dave Tesla’s newest electric vehicle, the Model Y, received positive attention upon its release just a few months ago. But with so many similar compact sport utility vehicles on the market, is it really the best option for drivers? A new YouTube comparison video from EV Dave pits the Honda CRV against […]
In the world of electric vehicles, Tesla has become a household name. However, with a namesake that’s strikingly similar to Tesla’s, the new electric truck maker Nikola aims to put its name on the map. Nikola plans to release a new electric semi that will reach the market before Tesla’s semi truck. Nevertheless, in a […]
image via Ford With the innovation and success put into motion by Tesla in the world of electric and autonomous vehicles, traditional automakers are taking notice. Namely, the major automobile manufacturer Ford has announced its plans to keep pace with modern vehicle software interfaces. Features found on Tesla’s touchscreen software and Autopilot functions led to […]
