Trump Calls US Electric Car Subsidy into Question
In an interview with the news agency Reuters, Trump said that he is a “big fan of electric cars” but is also in favour of petrol and hybrid vehicles. He sees a “much smaller market” for electric cars due to…
EU Plans up to 36.3% Definitive Tariffs on EV Imports from China
The European Commission (EC) has announced a draft decision to impose up to 36.3% definitive countervailing duties on imports of battery electric vehicles (EVs) from China. The draft rates are lower than the provisional duties published on 4 July and…
LOBO EV Rolls Out Solar-powered Golf Carts in US
LOBO EV Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ:LOBO), a company specializing in electric mobility solutions, has announced the launch of its new solar-powered golf cart, with an initial production run of 33 units already sold in the United States. This development represents the…
Electra Awarded $20 Million from U.S. Department of Defense Under the Defense Production Act
Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM; TSX-V: ELBM) (“Electra” or the “Company”), a processor of low-carbon, ethically-sourced battery materials, announced today that it has been awarded $20 million by the U.S. Department of Defense. The award was made pursuant to…
Texas-Based Solid-State EV Battery Startup Lays Out Oil-Killing Plans
There goes Texas, again. The iconic US oil- and gas-producing state has become host to a rising gusher of clean tech firms, all seeking to push oil and gas out of the picture. The latest one to cross the CleanTechnica…
Rivian Pauses Production of Amazon’s Electric Vans Amid Parts Shortage
Rivian Automotive Inc. recently announced the temporary suspension of its electric delivery van production at its Normal, Illinois plant. This halt has been attributed to a shortage of parts, significantly impacting their operations amid already existing supply chain challenges. This…
New Silicon EV Battery From CalTech Spinoff Is The Best Thing Ever
File this one under H for How Low Can An EV Battery Go? A spinoff from CalTech called Sienza Energy has come up with a new silicon EV battery that does away with cobalt, a baggage-laden mineral once thought essential…
Soriano EVs Debut in America and Takes on the Giants of the Industry
Soriano Motori, a rising star in the electric vehicle (EV) landscape, is set to shake up the motorcycle industry with its highly anticipated Soriano EV. This bold newcomer is gearing up to challenge industry giants like Ducati and Harley-Davidson with…
AmpUp and EVSE Partner on L.A. Streetlight EV Charging Stations
AmpUp and EVSE, a division of Control Module, which designs and manufactures patented, retractable-cable EV charging stations and support equipment, has introduced an expanded deployment for the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (LABSL) providing Level 2 EV chargers for…
Global EV And PHEV Sales Jump 21% In July But Fall In Europe
It’s no secret that the growth of the EV sector cooled through the first few months of the year, but according to market research firm Rho Motion, they have rebounded strongly, and alongside PHEVs, sales jumped by 21% in July…
