China-based electric vehicle (EV) startup Xpeng Motors saw a sales boost in October, and now the company has revealed a new EV to the public eye, set to debut to customers by next year. Xpeng Motors unveiled an electric SUV called the G9, and after launching the vehicle in China in Q3 of 2022, the […]
After deciding last month that LG would be paying for General Motors’ (GM’s) Chevy Bolt recall, the company is deploying a software update that’s expected to solve the electric vehicle’s (EV’s) fire issues. GM said it plans to drop restrictions on where Chevy Bolt EV drivers can park and charge, with a new software becoming […]
After U.S. President Joe Biden unveiled his Build Back Better plan with a proposal to increase tax credits on zero-emission vehicles, the Build Back Better plan has officially passed the House. The U.S. House of Representatives passed President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion USD Build Back Better bill on Friday, according to CNET. The bill passed […]
According to Automotive News, Ford has announced plans to double its projected global electric vehicle (EV) production to 600,000 units within the next 24 months. If Ford succeeds in doing so, the veteran automaker will become the No. 2 manufacturer of EVs in the U.S., behind only Tesla. According to Ford CEO Jim Farley, the carmaker […]
Heading into a meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden and Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador on Wednesday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he was “a little bit concerned” about the U.S.’s proposed increase in electric vehicle (EV) tax credits for locally assembled, union-built cars — reports Global News. “We are a little bit […]
As Apple’s electric car project, dubbed “Project Titan,” continues to take shape, the electric vehicle (EV) team’s new head is reportedly shifting the team’s focus to double down on autonomous driving technology. Apple is planning to accelerate its development plans for an electric vehicle (EV), with a renewed focus particularly on the EV’s self-driving capabilities, […]
The General Motors (GM) commercial electric vehicle (EV) arm BrightDrop will supply a number of vans to Merchant’s Fleet, as shared in a statement from the vehicle leasing company on Thursday. Merchant’s Fleet has shared plans to purchase as many as 5,400 electric delivery van units from BrightDrop, according to a report from Automotive News. […]
Adding to its current lineup of impressive electric vehicles (EVs), Porsche has revealed a new Taycan model that offers something special to U.S. buyers. Porsche shared the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo on Tuesday, just ahead of this year’s L.A. Auto Show, according to CNET. The Porsche Taycan GTS features a […]
New York City’s robust transportation needs have allowed the city to amass a large fleet of buses, but in a new bid, one city agency is looking to move to zero-emission solutions with a major purchase of electric buses. On Wednesday, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) board approved a $64 million purchase of 60 all-electric […]
President Joe Biden on Wednesday visited Factory Zero, General Motors’ electric vehicle plant in Detroit, Michigan. As part of the electric vehicle factory tour, Biden test drove a Hummer electric vehicle, putting the large SUV through a short acceleration test. Biden was at the plant alongside GM CEO Mary Barra, United Auto Workers President Ray […]
According to Automotive News, the all-electric 2022 Toyota bZ4X crossover will launch in the U.S. sometime in the spring, with an estimated range of up to 250 miles (~402 km). 2022 Toyota bZ4X to arrive to U.S. in spring with range of up to 250 miles https://t.co/IcpkAJI1Si pic.twitter.com/f1FX8MyLQD — Automotive News (@Automotive_News) November 17, 2021 Toyota […]
Nissan has revealed pricing for its upcoming all-electric CUV, the Ariya — reports Automotive News. The Nissan Ariya will start at $47,125 USD (before potential tax incentives). Nissan prices Ariya EV from $47,125 https://t.co/l7aKLOQR13 pic.twitter.com/KECVuCy9sh — Automotive News (@Automotive_News) November 17, 2021 The Ariya is Nissan’s first new electric vehicle (EV) since the Japanese automaker introduced […]
Motortrend shared its first look at the 2023 Fisker Ocean electric SUV on Wednesday, as the latter debuted at the Los Angeles Auto Show for the very first time. Fisker, who has partnered with Foxconn, was created by ex-BMW car designer Henrik Fisker, with the five-passenger Ocean SUV set to be the company’s first EV […]
Volkswagen is planning to invest in the power and charging infrastructure to help convince drivers to switch to electric vehicles (EVs), in addition to doubling its employee base in the charging and energy sector, according to Reuters. The company hopes to focus on ensuring enough fast-chargers and power are available to customers, and to partner […]
Beyond just offering Illinois electric vehicle (EV) buyers a state rebate, Illinois is also hoping to help EV parts manufacturers and automakers come to their state with a new tax incentive made law on Tuesday. Illinois Governor JB Pritzker signed a new tax incentive package into law on Tuesday, set to offer tax credits to […]
