Earlier this week, the Biden administration expressed its support for a bipartisan Senate bill that, once passed, would allocate $1.2 trillion USD for infrastructure projects, including $7.5 billion USD to be spent on electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure projects. According to Reuters, the U.S. President’s plans to expedite the development of EV infrastructure in the country may […]
Image credit: @MarkLPare The University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, is testing an autonomous shuttle bus on campus, powered by the Rogers 5G network. The bus will transport students and staff around the university’s campus, as part of a research program. VIDEO: The WATonoBus arrives at its destination. The entire tour around Ring Road took […]
China-based Xpeng Motors was called one of Tesla’s best rivals for global market share by JP Morgan, and according to a new update, the company has announced major offerings into its growing electric vehicle (EV) business. On Thursday, Xpeng Motors said it plans to offer 85 million Class A shares of the company, which will […]
Earlier this week, New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Council decided to stop granting electric vehicle (EV) exemptions for ride-sharing vehicles, effectively stopping Revel from its goal to create a 50-unit fleet of Tesla Model Y taxis. However, despite the decision, a new petition on Change.org has been launched following the decision, calling to reverse […]
Natural Resources Canada announced on Wednesday it plans to install 22 more electric vehicle chargers in British Columbia. The federal government will invest $1.1 million in FortisBC, while the latter will also match the amount, for 22 EV chargers. With the CleanBC Go Electric Program adding $550,000 CAD, total funding for the project will reach over […]
Despite being a petroleum company, Shell is making strides toward its goal of becoming a net-zero emissions energy company by 2050, and a new partnership is set to help bring that goal to fruition. Shell and General Motors (GM) announced a partnership on Wednesday, to offer renewable energy solutions to both GM customers as well […]
As electric cars take the world by storm, the charging infrastructure remains an important piece of the mainstream adoption puzzle, and one Canadian company plans to do its part by constructing a number of new charge sites throughout British Columbia. Canadian petroleum company Parkland announced on Monday plans to launch the largest network of electric […]
The race to complete the autonomous driving puzzle is well on its way, but even as some companies have begun deploying self-driving in cars, one company is dedicated to solving autonomous trucking, and has more than just caught the eyes of commerce giants Amazon. Amazon has ordered 1,000 autonomous driving systems from self-driving trucking company […]
New York City’s Revel hopes to create a 50-unit fleet of Tesla Model 3 taxis, but following a vote from a city agency, the company’s future has been cast into murky water. On Monday, New York City’s Taxi and Limousine Council says it voted to cease issuing for-hire licenses for electric vehicles (EVs), despite the […]
Following announcements earlier this year that Volvo plans to go all-electric with online-only sales by 2030, the company has just shared plans for a new partnership to mass-produce batteries for its upcoming zero-emissions vehicles. On Monday, Geely-owned Volvo announced a new partnership with Swedish electric vehicle (EV) battery maker Northvolt, both of which will build […]
In a press release on Monday, Porsche announced plans to invest in its new high-performance battery subsidiary, Cellforce Group GmbH. While the company didn’t share a specific dollar amount, the release stated that Porsche is investing “a high double-digit million amount” in the new joint venture with battery company Customcells. Chairman of Porsche’s Executive Board […]
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is a direct rival to the Tesla Model Y, and it similarly features a fair amount of space in its SUV-like rear space – despite a few manufacturing flaws. In a video released Friday, Sandy Munro performs a rear interior teardown of the 2021 Mustang Mach-E, in which he discusses the […]
As the world of electric vehicles (EVs) and self-driving both heat up, one company has pledged to nearly double its investments into the field for the next few years. In a press release on Wednesday, General Motors (GM) announced plans to increase its spending on electric and autonomous vehicles (AVs) to $35 billion through […]
As Canada’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network continues to grow, so will customers’ options for paying for charging, including one new feature from Electrify Canada, released on Tuesday. Electrify Canada introduced the Plug & Charge payment system on Tuesday, which allows an EV driver to charge their cars without using their wallet, phone, or credit […]
Earlier this year, Deutsche Bank said that Volkswagen could surpass Tesla next year, and whether the news comes to fruition or not, Volkswagen has shared plans to find raw material suppliers for its batteries – a move that could result in improved production practices. According to Reuters, Volkswagen is currently in talks with a number of […]
