Share of Electric Cars in Portugal Above EU Average
More than 256.5 million passenger vehicles were on European Union (EU) roads in 2023, but only 4.48 million (1.7%) were 100% electric, according to Eurostat. In Portugal, there was a vehicle fleet of 5.9 million cars that year, of which…
US Loosens Some EV Battery Rules, Potentially Making More EVs Eligible for Tax Credits
The U.S. government on Friday loosened some rules governing electric vehicle tax credits, potentially making more EVs eligible for credits of up to $7,500 but leading critics to accuse the Biden administration of helping China. The Treasury Department announced final…
How Europe is Leading the Charge in Electric Vehicle Adoption
Europe is leading the charge in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with a rapidly growing market share and a strong commitment to a greener future. This acceleration in the transition to electric vehicles is driven by a combination of factors, including…
Jaguar Recalls I-Pace EV’s Due To Fire Risk In Batteries, Tells Owners To Park Outside
DETROIT (AP) — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery catching fire, and it’s telling owners to park them outdoors. The recall is the latest in a…
Equipmake Showcases High-Power-Dense E-axle For Performance EV OEMs At Battery Show Europe
Equipmake, the UK developer and manufacturer of best-in-class electrification products for battery-electric vehicle drivetrains, is showcasing a compact, lightweight, high-power electric drive system for manufacturers of high-performance EVs at Battery Show Europe this week. Held between 23-25 May 2023 at…
The Battery Show Europe Comments On Booming European Battery Market Driven By Electric Vehicles
The Battery market is currently one of the largest growing industries in Europe, largely due to the increase in spending on electric vehicles, valued currently at over USD $250 billion. Europe alone is responsible for 2.3 million plug-in electric vehicle registrations, and…
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…
Over Half Of American States Charge EV Owners Extra To Register Their Vehicle
Part of the fee one pays when fueling with gasoline or diesel is a tax on maintaining infrastructure. As electric vehicles get to skip the pump, some states are doing what they can to recapture that lost revenue. Across the nation, at least 32…
Honda Introduces new EV, e:Ny1 in Europe
Honda’s second all-electric car for Europe will be a version of the HR-V crossover with a different name and platform. The new Honda e:Ny1 looks like the latest HR-V with different badging, though the Japanese brand says it’s based on a new dedicated electric vehicle…
Defective Driveshafts Put 1,790 Genesis GV60 EVs In The U.S. At Risk
Just shy of 1,800 Genesis GV60s from the 2023 model year are being recalled in the United States for what could be a serious issue with the rear driveshafts. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA) recall notice states that GV60 models with the…
