Power Africa Launches Uganda’s Electric Mobility Industry Position Paper
The U.S. government’s Power Africa initiative supported the launch of an industry position paper on Uganda’s electric mobility sector. The paper, funded by Power Africa, outlines market trends, policy frameworks, challenges, and opportunities for electric mobility in Uganda, offering recommendations…
The Federal Government’s Policies on EV Manufacturing
The US federal government has a number of policies in place to support the domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles (EVs) and EV components. These policies are designed to help the US develop a robust EV supply chain and become a…
The Federal Government’s Policies on Batteries
Battery Manufacturing Advanced Battery Manufacturing Tax Credit: The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 provides a 30% tax credit for the domestic production of advanced batteries and components. This credit is available for both new and existing facilities, and it is…
Electric Vehicle Adoption in US Will Save a Massive Number of Lives
Waukegan, Ill., is an industrial suburb located about 26 miles north of Chicago’s city limits. Nicknamed “Wauk Town,” it is the birthplace of science fiction writer Ray Bradbury and has appeared in many films including “Groundhog Day,” “Contagion,” and “The…
Why Aren’t EVs Staying In The US Fleet As Long As Gasoline Models?
A new study suggests EVs aren’t staying in the U.S. vehicle fleet as long as gasoline cars and trucks, which could be a problem for reducing real-world fleet emissions. The average age of light-duty vehicles in the U.S. has hit…
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…
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,…
Record Market Share For The Electric Cars In Europe And the USA
Very positive sales results for the pure electric cars in both USA and Europe. The latest data released by JATO Dynamics indicates that the growth in the demand of these cars is not only a matter of China, the world’s…
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta now available to all in N. America, Musk says
Tesla Inc’s (TSLA.O) Full Self-Driving Beta software is now available to everyone in North America, Elon Musk said early on Thursday, as the automaker awaits regulatory approval for its cars to be driven without human oversight. “Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta…
US Trade Officials Open Talks With EU On IRA Incentives For Electric Cars
To the surprise of absolutely no one, trade officials from the United States and the European Union plan to hold high level talks designed to defuse tensions over the tax credits for electric cars contained in the recently passed Inflation…
