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Nikola Stock Falls as General Motors Deal Comes Into Question
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 […]
Toronto Plans Automated Shuttle Trial for Spring 2021
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. […]
Base Lucid Air Pricing Revealed: $77,400 USD with 406 Mile Range
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 […]
Knoxville Partners with New Flyer for 25 Zero-Emission Buses
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 […]
Hyundai Kona EV Recall Expands to North America, Europe Over Fire Risk
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 […]
Electric Vehicles Save You More Money vs Gas-Powered Cars: Consumer Reports
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 […]
Volkswagen ID.3 Overtakes Tesla Model 3 as Norway’s Top-Selling EV
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 […]
Electric Vehicle Chargers Coming to University of Guelph, Acadia University
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 Abandons Nikola One Truck in All-Hands-On-Deck Meeting: Report
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 […]
Ford Factory to Make Electric Vehicles with $600 Million from Canadian Government and Ontario
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 […]
Polestar 2 EPA Range Less Than Expected, Can’t Match Tesla Model 3
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 […]
Volvo XC40 EPA Range Falls Short vs Tesla Model Y
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 […]
Amazon Announces Custom Electric Delivery Vehicle with Rivian
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 Reveals Plans to Shift Towards Electric Vehicles
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 […]
Every Single Polestar 2 EV Recalled Over Random Shutdown Bug
According to InsideEVs, Polestar has decided to conduct a complete recall of the Polestar 2 following the discovery of a mysterious issue that’s causing the EV to simply shut down in various situations – even while it’s driving! Operating on the Android Automotive OS and hailing a key-less driving experience (the vehicle connects directly to your […]