Toyota’s $50 Million Investment in New EV Battery Lab Amplifies North American Electrification Efforts
Toyota Motor North America pledges nearly $50 million for a new electric vehicle battery lab, reinforcing the brand’s commitment to sustainable mobility and electrification in North America. What’s Happening Toyota Motor North America, Inc. (TMNA) plans to invest around $50 million in building a…
Over 75% of People in the US Would Consider Renting an EV as a Test Drive
Electric vehicle sales are booming, with EVs representing more than 7% of all new light vehicles registered in the US in January. That’s a 74% increase from just a year ago, according to data from Experian. But many people in the US…
EV Prices Likely To Be Slashed In Australia As Part Of EU Trade Talks
The price of high-end electric vehicles could be dramatically reduced for Australian drivers as a result of trade negotiations with the European Union as the federal government mulls slashing the controversial luxury car tax or potentially scrapping it entirely for…
GM’s Electric Vehicles Will Gain Access To Tesla’s Vast Charging Network
Electric vehicles made by General Motors will be able to use much of Tesla’s extensive charging network beginning early next year under an agreement the two companies announced Thursday. In addition, GM will adopt Tesla’s connector, the plug that links…
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…
Arcimoto Builds EVs For The Rest Of Us
Eugene, Oregon-based Arcimoto makes two-seat, street-legal—and even highway-capable—runabout electric “autocycles” that start under $20,000. “People deserve something they can afford. And we have three times the efficiency of a Tesla,” says the Arcimoto CEO. Arcimoto first showed its wares at…
US Confirms All Tesla Model 3 Vehicles Qualify for $7,500 Tax Credit
The Biden administration confirmed Tuesday that all Tesla Model 3 vehicles now qualify for $7,500 electric vehicle consumer tax credits after two versions saw credits fall in half. In April, new battery sourcing rules went into effect that lowered the…
Rivian R1T EV Pickup Combusts at Electrify America Charging Station
A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck apparently caught fire while parked next to an Electrify America charging station in Mill Valley, Calif., with the Southern Marin Fire Department responding. Both Rivian and Electrify America are investigating the incident, but images appear to…
MSME-Converted Electric Scooter a Good Start
Transportation Minister Budi Karya Sumadi has said that the production of converted electric scooters by a micro, small, and medium enterprise (MSME) is a good initiative. “This is a good initiative, and hopefully, this can be (produced) on an industrial…
Charging Remains Biggest Hurdle To EV Adoption In The US
Although electric vehicles have taken huge steps toward mainstream adoption over the past few years, at least one major barrier remains. As Tesla and others work to expand their charging networks, consumers may still struggle to go electric until public charging becomes more extensive — and…