EV boasts many benefits, but there are negatives for consumers to consider
The jeopardy to the consumer choosing an electric car over a gas-powered car includes the limited range of electric vehicles, higher upfront costs, and a lack of charging infrastructure in some areas.
Maersk North America is leaning into the electric trend
Maersk North America provides a range of shipping and logistics services to customers, including ocean transportation, intermodal transport, and supply chain management solutions.
Once the EV pioneer in the manufacturing space, Toyota's reputation has declined
Toyota has been slow to develop and bring electric vehicles to market, compared to other major automakers.
Transitioning to clean energy means more dependence on China
Countries that are pivoting to cleaner energy sources, such as wind and solar power, often have to depend more on China for the necessary technology and equipment because China is a leading producer of these technologies and has a well-established industry for renewable energy.
Biden’s fighting climate change, one household at a time
Meeting the United States’ goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 will require Americans at home to begin buying more electric cars and installing more solar panels.
Ford accused of using relationship with Chinese CATL to undermine the IRA legislation
Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin is speaking out after withdrawing his state from consideration for the highly-anticipated electric-vehicle battery plant as a joint venture between Ford Motor Co. and Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. (CATL).
GM and LG no longer partners on joint-venture domestic battery plant
General Motors Co. has stated they still have plans to build another battery plant state-side, however, that the company has not specified if LG Energy Solutions will be partnering on the project.
If Taiwan is invaded by China, what is at risk?
It is difficult to predict exactly what would happen if China were to invade Taiwan, as it would depend on a variety of factors, such as the military capabilities of both sides, the level of international support for Taiwan, and the political and economic consequences of such an action.
Denver, CO welcomes new Hertz-sponsored EV-charging infrastructure
Plans to build more public EV chargers are officially in place as the rental car company prepares to add more than 5,000 electric vehicles to its fleet in the mile-high city.
Denmark’s southern islands welcome a record-breaking all-electric ferry
The Ellen ferry transversed the 22-nautical-mile route to make history with the world cruise record for an all-electric ferry.
Zero emissions? Zero fares? Welcome to the new public transit movement
Washington D.C. is the latest city to adopt a zero-fare program for its public transit riders, following similar moves in Denver, Colorado, San Francisco, California, and Boston, Massachusetts.
Even the dairy industry is getting in on the electric big rig hype
California dairy farm Rockview Farms in Downey has introduced two new Volvo electric trucks into its fleet to assist the farm in supporting nearby customers.
Toyota’s new gig: meeting sustainability goals by converting old models into EVs
Why throw blueprints away, right? Chief Executive Akio Toyoda spoke of the company’s accelerated plan to meet sustainable vehicle goals by replacing the innards of vehicles already being manufactured in their factories.
EVs were the big winners at the 2023 North American Car, Truck, and Utility of the Year awards
With fifty judges from the United States and Canada’s auto journalism sector, the finalists were chosen due to innovation, design, safety, handling, driver satisfaction, user experience, and value.
The global chip shortage just keeps on keeping on
The global economy has been recovering from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to an increase in demand for a wide range of consumer and industrial goods that require semiconductors, such as smartphones, laptops, automobiles, and factory automation equipment.
Is American infrastructure ready for full-scale electric vehicle implementation?
Probably not…yet. The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) faced this question (and others) head-on in a recent study and seem to have concluded that the answer is not a simple one.
Europe’s energy crisis was avoided by a warm winter
According to economists and officials, the looming “energy apocalypse” that was set to cripple the continent was narrowly avoided due to unusually warm weather throughout the region.
China’s EV industry is skyrocketing
With massive investments in electric vehicle manufacturing, china is leading the globe in its race to electrify the streets.
Chinese EV auto industry leader is pivoting to shipping
BYD, a Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer, has ordered several car carriers to transport their products across the oceans on their own equipment.
Tesla suffered a 65% valuation loss in 2022
Tesla, once seen as the “prized jewel” of electric vehicles, is now suffering from a plunge of 65% in stock value.
