Stellantis Partners With Detroit-based Vehya to Become One of Its Preferred EV Charger Installers for US Dealers
In another key step to ready its 2,600-plus dealerships for the automotive industry’s electrification plans, Stellantis is partnering with Detroit-based company Vehya to support its U.S. dealers in preparation for increased electric-vehicle (EV) sales and service. Vehya becomes the second…
EVs Are Billed As The Future. But A Potential Skills Gap Is Sparking Concerns About Cost And Safety
Several big economies are gearing up for the mass rollout of electric vehicles.As the number of EVs on the road increases, a workforce with the knowledge to fix and properly maintain them will be needed. There are concerns, however, that…
Electric Vehicle Drivers Get Candid About Charging: ‘Logistical Nightmare’
YouTube personality Steve Hammes leased a Hyundai Kona Electric sport utility vehicle for his 17-year-old daughter Maddie for three reasons: it was affordable, practical and allowed Maddie to put her cash toward college, not fuel. Now, the upstate New York…
The Key To Turning The U.S. Into The World’s Clean Energy Powerhouse? Energy Companies.
In recent years, America has fallen behind world leaders in climate innovation, especially in the transition to electric vehicles. While Europe and China have moved to embrace green transportation, the United States has clung to outmoded gas-guzzlers. However, a couple…
Tesla’s Price Cuts Accelerate The EV Market’s First Real Recession Stress Test
Is the first electric-vehicle recession here, or coming soon? As electric-car stocks plummeted in late 2022, the rout evoked comparisons to the dot-com stock bust two decades ago. Like the internet industry then, the EV industry boasts companies, notably Tesla,…
Many Americans Will Qualify For A 2023 Tax Credit Of Up To $7,500 For Buying an EV
From January 1, many Americans will qualify for a tax credit of up to $7,500 for buying an electric vehicle. The credit, part of changes enacted in the Inflation Reduction Act, is designed to spur EV sales and reduce greenhouse…
US Official Warns Of Risks Posed By Heavy Electric Vehicles
The head of the National Transportation Safety Board has expressed concern about the safety risks that heavy electric vehicles pose if they collide with lighter vehicles. The official, Jennifer Homendy, raised the issue in a speech Jan. 11 in Washington…
Mazda MX-30 R-EV Is A Plug In Puzzle
Mazda on Friday revealed its rotary range-extended version of the MX-30 electric vehicle, called the Mazda MX-30 e-Skyactiv R-EV. The MX-30 R-EV would offer a range far greater than the 100 EPA miles of the MX-30 EV, which is currently…
EV Tax Credit Eligibility Demystified with New Free Tool
The first tax credits for used electric vehicles (EV) that took effect on January 1st can create eligibility confusion for eager EV adopters. Attempting to scan the 700-page Inflation Reduction Act that introduced the tax credits only complicates the search…
80% Of New Cars Sold In Norway Are Now Electric Vehicles
Electric vehicles accounted for almost four out of every five new car registrations in Norway last year, setting a new record, according to figures released Monday. Led by U.S. carmaker Tesla, which topped the list with a 12.2% market share,…
