Honda’s First Electric SUV Qualifies for Full EV Tax Credit
Most people who buy Honda’s first-ever electric SUV will be able to take advantage of the full $7,500 EV tax credit offered by the U.S. government. “The federal tax credit applies to the purchase of all 2024 Prologues built after…
General Motors to Resume Electric Blazer Sales
General Motors said Friday that it is resuming sales of its electric Chevrolet Blazer after software issues forced the automaker to halt sales in December. The problems, which centered on the functionality of its touchscreen interface and fast-charging capabilities, were…
Automaker Rivian Pauses Construction of Its $5 Billion Electric Truck Plant in Georgia
The CEO of Rivian Automotive announced Thursday that the electric truck maker is pausing construction of its $5 billion manufacturing plant in Georgia to speed production and save money. California-based Rivian had planned to start building its new R2 midsize…
Daimler Truck North America Rolls Out its EV Dealer Certification Program
Daimler Truck North America just launched a dealer certification program to ensure a “world-class” experience for its electric truck buyers. The Battery-Electric Vehicle (BEV) Dealer Certification Program isn’t intended to be just another badge for dealers to hang in their…
New Dodge Charger Flips The Script On Electric Vehicles
We’ve seen electric vehicles run the gamut from golf carts to supercars and almost everything in between — almost, that is, until the iconic US automotive brand Dodge introduced two new all-electric versions of its classic gas-guzzling Charger muscle car….
Gravity Opens Fastest EV Charger in US to Public in New York City
Google-backed EV infrastructure startup Gravity Mobility has opened the fastest charging solution in the United States to the public, as it looks to attract fleet customers. Major fleet operators will have access to 24 of Gravity’s 500 kilowatt (kW) chargers…
Ford U.S. Sales Jump 10.5% in February, Beating Toyota for Second Straight Month
Ford sales charged higher in February, making the Dearborn-based automaker the No. 1 seller in America for the second straight month. Ford also noted hybrid and EV sales gains, highlighting the importance of its electrified powertrains. Ford reported February sales…
Louisiana Second Least Electric-vehicle-friendly State
Shreveport has ranked on a list documenting the best and worst electric vehicle-friendly metro areas, but how does Ratchet City compare to other American cities? And how does the state of Louisiana compare to other states? When attempting to transition…
Schaeffler Announces Ohio E-vehicle Manufacturing Facility
Recently, Schaeffler revealed its new electric automotive manufacturing facility addition. Residing in Ohio, this facility will help Schaeffler’s goal for continued growth in the Americas. According to the press release:Global motion technology company Schaeffler announces the expansion of its operations…
Yellen Praises Ties With Chile, a Vital Part of EV Supply Chain
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said the US is likely to increase mineral imports from Chile, a key supplier of lithium used in the batteries that power electric vehicles. Wrapping up a trade-focused visit to the South American country, Yellen said…
