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Hyundai Plans EV Production as Fears Mount Over Cheaper Tesla Models: Report
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, […]
Electric Vehicles in British Columbia More than Double from 2019 to 2020
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 […]
Edmonton Unveils Fleet of Proterra Electric Buses, Ahead of August Launch
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 […]
Rivian Electric R1T Pickup Truck and R1S SUV Delayed to 2021
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 Sales to Return to Pre-Pandemic Levels in Two or Three Years
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 […]
EV Charging Sessions Back to Pre-Coronavirus Levels Says BC Hydro
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 Raises $500 Million in Funding, Launches New Sedan
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 […]
General Motors Announces Plan for 400-Mile Electric Pickup Truck
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 […]
Electrify America Launches Petition to Create an EV Charger Emoji
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 […]
Saskatchewan Says You’re “Not Allowed” to Use Tesla Autopilot in the Province
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. […]
Fisker and Karma EV Startups Raise Millions of Dollars From Investors
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 […]
Nikola Badger Preorders Launch: Deposits Up to $5,000 for Truck Based on Renders
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...
California Clean-Air Mandate Cracks Down on Truck Emissions
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 Maps in iOS 14 Brings EV Routing, Support for Ford and BMW to Start
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...
Compared: Honda CR-V vs Tesla Model Y [VIDEO]
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 […]