Toyota hits 200k electric vehicle sales in Q2
Toyota has finally hit a long-time goal for electric-vehicle sales and plans to phase out tax incentives for prospective buyers.
All medium-duty box trucks can be electrified
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) released a series of reports showing that all medium-duty box trucks can be electrified in some capacity, exciting electrification advocates.
FedEx’s plans to incorporate 2,500 electric delivery vehicles into its fleets begins with first 150 units
The General Motors technology startup BrightDrop has sent its first 150 electric delivery vehicles to FedEx Corp. signaling the beginning of the company’s mission to decarbonize last-mile deliveries.
Electric vehicle batteries’ raw materials are now double the 2019 price
Raw materials required to build electric vehicles have doubled in cost over the past few years.
The EU is reviewing regulations to label lithium as “toxic”, jeopardizing clean energy goals
Another cog in the EV machine is screeching to a halt: the EU is considering labeling lithium as toxic.
Electric vehicle manufacturers are lobbying Congress to increase tax credits available to EV-owners
On June 13th, the Senate and House of Representatives received a letter from the chief executives of automakers Ford, Toyota, GM, and Stellantis.
More EV-charging stations are needed in New York
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul launched a new website to assist the push for a growing need for federal electric vehicle infrastructure funds for the state.
EVs will remain cost-prohibitive for most Americans for several years
The cost of metal is causing another setback in the EV market.
Electric vehicle transition calls for collaboration among manufacturers, says Ford CEO
While the number of thefts did not increase, the value of cargo theft skyrocketed.
Hyundai Motor investing in U.S. electric battery manufacturing plants
Hyundai Motor is launching itself into the electric battery business.
Auto manufacturers hike electric vehicle prices
Tesla, Cadillac, and Rivian have raised the prices of their electric vehicles.
Raw materials needed to avoid EV battery cost explosion
Electric vehicles ache for more raw materials amid continuous major shortages.
Electric car battery swapping: the new “fill up the tank”?
Battery swapping is all the rage in China, but Oslo, Norway is the first in Europe to house a new Power Swap Station.
Uber offers choice for EV pickup in 3 major California cities
Uber’s popular ride-sharing app is now offering a specification for an electric vehicle pick-up.
Tesla sales plunge in China
Tesla’s sales struggle to gain footing in China amid persistent lockdowns.
Rivian Q1 earnings expected to show electric vehicle demand rising
Expectations are that the earnings will show an increasing product demand, but consistent ongoing supply chain issues and skyrocketing rates of cash output.
Renters struggle to find somewhere to charge their electric vehicles
With federal and local goals pivoting to complete electrification within a few years, the transition between gas-fueled cars and electric cars is getting more and more challenging.
Detroit vehicle manufacturers are fighting to take down Tesla, and each other
Automakers GM, Ford, and Stellantis are all pivoting toward the age of electric vehicles, and the competitive nature among Detrot’’s finest is as steady and steep as ever.
Battery makers yearn for more nickel and lithium
The bottlenecks in the supply chain are causing problems all across the world, in a variety of industries.
