The US government is looking to help its mining companies and battery makers expand into Canada, as part of a strategy to boost North American production of minerals to rival Chinese electric vehicle (EV) production. On Thursday, the US Department of Commerce hosted a closed-door, virtual meeting with miners and battery manufacturers to talk about […]
China represents the world’s largest auto market, meaning that moves made within the country will echo throughout the world, especially amidst a burgeoning electric vehicle (EV) market. On Thursday, Reuters reported that China automaker Geely plans to unveil a new line of EVs as it seeks to compete with rival and EV giant Tesla. The […]
Electric vehicle (EV) automaker Rivian announced on Thursday it is building the Rivian Adventure Network, the company’s nationwide network of DC fast chargers, set to be available across the United States, plus Canada. Rivian says fast chargers will enable up to 140 miles of range in 20 minutes for its R1T and R1S EVs. The […]
Prince Edward Island in Canada has announced details of its new electric vehicle rebate on Thursday, set to offer $5,000 CAD ($4,007 USD) for residents of the province. According to a press release, PEI says residents can get a $5,000 rebate when buying a new or used electric vehicle. Also available is a free Level […]
Last October, Amazon announced electric delivery vans made by Rivian, set to start delivering in 2021. We have seen a few of these electric vans on the road in recent months, and now Amazon has officially announced new road testing plans. Amazon announced Thursday that it has begun testing its Rivian electric van in San […]
BMW has been quick to share its confidence in recent months, as it moves into a world of electric vehicles (EVs), even doubting Tesla just prior to the release of its first production sedan. BMW updated its website with the upcoming i4 model on Wednesday, unveiling a completely-electric Gran Coupé design set for release from […]
The US Senate approved a $1.9 trillion (USD) COVID-19 relief package last week, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer now hopes to add a new proposal to President Joe Biden’s upcoming infrastructure bill: switching every US citizen’s gas cars for electric vehicles (EVs). On Wednesday, The Verge reported on Schumer’s proposal, which held that any […]
Lucid Motors on Wednesday detailed its Surreal Sound feature within its Lucid Air electric vehicle, at SXSW. Surreal Sound, according to the company, will showcase 21 speakers and the first car in the world to debut Dolby Atmos technology, which offers spatial audio. Lucid Motors says the audio system inside the Lucid Air will also […]
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer NIO has seen a few highs this year, as it competes against Tesla for a spot in the world’s largest and most competitive auto market in China. Monday, NIO shared a Geek Village Chief review of the company’s Navigate On Pilot (NOP) autonomous driving system, which was initially unveiled by […]
Volkswagen has major plans to shift towards electric vehicles (EVs), and despite not having a full line of EVs yet, the company is already playing a major role in the European market’s move to sustainable transportation. For February 2021, the small VW e-UP! EV was the top seller in Germany, followed by the Tesla Model […]
Volkswagen (VW) denied claims that it would join forces with Tesla on Tuesday, responding to “Squawk Box Europe” on whether the company would rule out future deals with the electric vehicle (EV) company, as reported by CNBC. VW CEO Herbert Diess said, “No, we haven’t considered [it], we are going our own way. We want […]
The Canadian federal government announced on Tuesday more electric vehicle chargers are coming to the province of Manitoba. Natural Resources Canada will invest $155,000 CAD to Eco-West Canada to install 31 Level 2 electric vehicle (EV) chargers, located in Winnipeg and other rural municipalities in southern Manitoba. “We are giving Canadians the greener options they […]
The Union Bank of Switzerland (UBS) called Volkswagen Tesla’s most credible rival earlier this month, and it would be hard to deny the claim, especially amidst news of new electric vehicle (EV) factories from the European company. On Monday, Volkswagen announced plans to establish six battery cell factories across Europe by 2030, according to Reuters. […]
On Monday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Premier of Quebec François Legault together announced plans of an equal investment of nearly $100 million (CAD) into Lion Electric, with the money going towards the establishment of a highly-automated battery pack assembly plant in Saint-Jérôme, according to a press release. The Lion Electric project, which is […]
After an impressive start to the year, Xpeng Motors saw a dip in sales following major price cuts to the rival Tesla’s Model Y SUV. However, the Chinese company still has a lot going for it, including the support of its own government in the world’s largest auto market. Xpeng Motors was awarded 500 million […]
