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 […]

Following Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s decision to exercise options and sell shares, one bullish investor is emphasizing how dominant the electric automaker could become over the next half of a decade. In a virtual interview on Wednesday, Ark Invest CEO and Founder Cathie Wood thinks Tesla could own 20 to 25 percent of market share […]

Tesla has updated its mobile apps for iOS and Android to version 4.3, which brings the following features: Customize quick controls on vehicle homepage with a long press Adjust Cabin Overheat Protection Widget improvements Sentry Mode Live Camera Access on supported cars in select countries (car software 2021.40.5 or newer required) After updating the Tesla […]

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 […]

On Wednesday afternoon, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk took time to speak and answer questions from the Space Studies Board (SSB) and Board on Physics and Astronomy (BPA). Musk started off his virtual prevention with his son Æ A-Xii on his lap, before minutes afterwards someone coming to whisk his toddler away. You can watch Musk […]

Tesla and travel center and convenience store chain Buc’ee’s will be partnering for Superchargers, according to details uncovered by @MarcoRPTesla. Just unearthed an agreement between @Tesla and @Bucees to install Superchargers at 26 different stores across 7 states (TX, AL, GA, FL, TN, KY, SC)!! This is going to be absolutely nuts!!! pic.twitter.com/I7dVA7VdAe — MarcoRP […]

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 […]

Following a court’s ruling that Tesla must pay $137 million USD to a former contract worker who endured a racially hostile work environment last month, the company is reportedly pushing back on the awarded amount. Tesla asked the federal court in San Francisco to put aside the $137 million USD awarded to former contract worker […]

Following Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s move to sell another 934,091 shares of Tesla, following a Twitter poll asking if he should sell 10 percent of his stock in Tesla, one bullish investor is pointing out how the company’s recent drop in shares may present an opportunity for fellow investors. Tesla investor and CEO of Gerber […]

Some critics have pointed out that the electrical grid will need to expand to support upcoming gas car sales ban goals, and one Australian research team is already working on the viability of electric vehicles (EVs) providing spare, unused power back to the grid. Researchers at the University of Queensland (UQ) announced plans on Wednesday […]

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 […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has continued his streak of exercising stock options, then selling shares afterwards. According to new Form-4 filings with the SEC on Tuesday afternoon, Musk exercised 2,113,761 options from his 2012 compensation plan, then proceeded to sell 934,091 shares. This is the third time he’s sold off exactly 934,091 shares, and at […]