The semiconductor shortage has rocked the world
Expected to expand to 2023 and beyond, there is the question of whether the market will ever recover to pre-2020 levels.
Queensland Pacific Metals partners with General Motors for lithium mining
Per their agreement, GM will be funneling $69 million into the mineral company to source the highly-valued battery materials needed to create batteries for electric vehicles.
Mondial de l’Automobile debuts some of Europe’s newest EV models
Carmakers showed off the best and brightest electric vehicles at the Paris auto show this week, otherwise known as the Mondial de l’Automobile.
Trucking is bracing for the big switch to EVs with Inflation Reduction Act support
The Inflation Reduction Act may not do much to reduce inflation, but it is the largest piece of legislation and effort by the U.S. government to battle climate change.
Electric school buses could be the answer during power outages
High levels of usage and climate change are of major concern, and new technology is being developed to ease the strain.
Global sales of EV on track to make up 11% of the market
Welcome to the world of full-electric.
U.S. incentivizing domestic manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries
China and Europe are far ahead of the United States in terms of manufacturing electric batteries for electric vehicle usage, but the United States is aiming to make ground with the Inflation Reduction Act.
Ford Motors increase 2023 EV F-150 pickup truck another $5k
Better start saving up even more for that new pick-up truck.
Getting people to care about carbon dioxide output
The Biden Administration and the Environmental Agency have been taking strides to address climate change and its consequences, signing landmark legislation with the Inflation Reduction Act in August.
Australia is seizing a lithium-laced opportunity
Currently, the country is set up to absorb 20% of the world's lithium refining capacity within the next five years.
Toyota’s electric vehicle strategy stands regardless of criticism, says CEO
Toyota Motor’s CEO Akio Toyoda has remained steadfast on the company’s electric vehicle strategy, despite criticism that the company’s plans are not ambitious or quick enough.
Texas encouraged to adopt EVs by DOT Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visited the Texas Tribune Festival last week to enough Texans to purchase electric vehicles.
Toyota puzzles environmentalists and rivals by not investing as heavily in electric vehicles
The world’s largest automaker, Toyota, isn’t buying all-in into the electric vehicle push.
Customers desire more environmentally-friend shipping methods, regardless of delays
A new survey from Descartes Systems titled “Retailers: Sustainability is Not a Challenge, It’s an Opportunity”, reports that a mere 38% of consumers feel retailers are actually doing a decent job using sustainable delivery operations.
United Airlines purchased 200 electric aircraft
The aircraft are four-seater air taxis, similar to helicopters. United Airlines invested in Eve Air Mobility with a further $15 million.
Federal Highway Administration’s proposed rule on EV charging stations draws varying reactions
The Federal Highway Administration wants to set minimum requirements for projects to meet in order to receive funding from the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula Program.
Rolling blackouts and heat brutalize California’s energy grid
Very shortly after announcing a ban on new gas-powered vehicles and encouraging electric car implementation, California’s electric grid is suffering one of its hottest and crippling summers on record.
Oil & gas market project difficult future amid EV push
The oil and gas market is being slammed by the push to manufacture more electric vehicles.
Volkswagen CEO advocates for outside assistance for full-scale EV implementation
Volkswagen is making moves.
Washington and Massachusetts join California in banning sales of gas-powered vehicles by 2035
California tends to set the standard for the regulations moving forward for motor vehicle emissions - so it’s no surprise that two more states will follow suit with the 2035 ban on gas-powered vehicles.
