EVs With Chinese Parts won’t Qualify for the full $7,500 tax Credit from 2024
The US government has released guidance that will make it harder for EVs to qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit if their batteries contain Chinese components or minerals. New guidance for EV tax creditsA couple of days ago, Electrek…
City of Santa Barbara Announces the Launch of its EV Rebate Program
Santa Barbara Clean Energy, the City’s program that supplies 100% carbon-free electricity to local homes and businesses, is announcing a cash rebate for City of Santa Barbara residents who purchase or lease a qualified electric vehicle (EV). This incentive is…
Car Dealers Warn Biden Administration to Pump Brakes on EV Plans
Most US car buyers aren’t interested in purchasing electric vehicles, incentives or not, a group of US car deals known as EV Voice of the Customer warned the Biden Administration on Tuesday. In a letter addressed to US President Joe…
Wisconsin Could Get More Electric Vehicle Chargers if not for one law
Wisconsin will lose out on millions of federal dollars for electric vehicle charging infrastructure if the state does not pass legislation to allow stores or other owners of EV chargers to bill drivers for the amount of electricity they get…
Fiat 500e Will Land in the US as One of the Most Affordable EVs Starting Under $33K
The Fiat 500e will return to the US as one of the most affordable EV options on the market. The brand aims to revitalize sales with the 2024 Fiat 500e starting at under $33,000. Fiat is a brand you don’t…
Stellantis CEO has bad News for the Future of EVs
Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is anticipating slower EV adoption because of the air around two key events next year. “There are two important elections next year — the European Parliament elections in June and the U.S. elections in November. It…
Orano Commissions Its Industrial Pilots for the Recycling of Electric Vehicle Batteries
Orano has taken a major step forward with the commissioning of its two industrial pilots allowing its process for the recycling of materials contained in electric vehicle batteries to be tested. Hosted at the group’s Center for Innovation in Extractive…
Mazda CEO Says EVs ‘Not Taking Off’ In The U.S.
Mazda currently offers zero all-electric vehicles in the United States after it pulled the MX-30 electric crossover from the market this summer over poor sales. The automaker does plan to launch another battery-electric vehicle in the U.S., but that one…
GM invests in Niron Magnetics for EV motor magnets
General Motors (GM) has entered a strategic partnership and investment in Niron Magnetics, a company that has developed a sustainable magnet material free of rare earth minerals for use in electric vehicle (EV) motors. The technology aims to reduce the…
North America’s Totaled Tesla EVs Are Fueling Ukraine’s Electric Car Hunger
It’s a common story for EV owners in the U.S. and Canada. You’re driving your shiny new electric car around, and then you get into a relatively minor accident. Your insurer deems it a total loss. It’s an unfortunate reminder…