electric vehicles

Norway EV Pricing May Increase as VAT, Weight Tax Proposals on Table

One of the European nations pioneering widespread electric vehicle (EV) adoption is Norway, though new regulation changes heading into 2023 are set to cost zero-emission buyers more than in the past couple of years. Norway is proposing budget policies to reinstate a previously removed Vehicle-Added Tax (VAT) for new EV purchases, accounting for 25 percent […]

Tesla Ranks First for Climate Policy Engagement, Other Automakers Lag Behind

According to a report from InfluenceMap, which keeps track of companies’ lobbying activities for or against climate policy around the globe, Tesla ranks number one for climate policy engagement, while other automakers lag far behind the electric vehicle (EV) pioneer. Considering the current rate at which the world’s biggest automakers are electrifying their fleets, the […]

Tesla Snags 64% of Battery Electric Vehicles Sold in the US in Q2

Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) sold a record-breaking 118,233 units in the U.S. during Q2 2021, setting a new record and crossing the 100,000 mark for the first time ever — reports InsideEVs. Tesla alone accounted for 64% of all BEVs sold, and every third all-electric car sold was a Tesla Model Y. BEV sales are up […]

New Zealand Police Departments Slow to Adopt Electric Vehicles

Numerous electric police cruisers have begun popping up around the world, but what’s stopping our police departments from cutting emissions entirely? The New South Wales Police Force has confirmed a 12-month EV testing period for a Hyundai Kona cruiser, according to New Zealand publication stuff, which is also posing the question of why the practice […]

Hyundai Rebrands IONIQ For New Line of EVs

Nissan, Ford, Mercedes-Benz, and a whole slew of other major car companies have begun offering their takes on the fully-electric vehicle (EV). Now, Hyundai looks to add its name to the EV hat. On Sunday, Hyundai announced it would be starting a new line of EVs in order to further its commitment to human progress. […]