It looks like Ram has taken a page from Toyota’s playbook on how to spin a hybrid into a “class-shattering battery electric vehicle” that gets “unlimited range”: just make stuff up. Ram, owned by Stellantis, insists that we not call its new Ramcharger 1500 pickup a hybrid when it in fact houses a 27-gallon gas tank between the battery and the rear axle. So yeah, it’s clearly a…
Here's every electric vehicle that currently qualifies for the US federal tax credit
November 7, 2023
As sales of electric vehicles continue to surge, many new and prospective customers have questions about qualifying for federal tax credit on electric vehicles, especially now that a slew of new credits have been reinstated to US consumers (alongside their fair share of…
The US is seriously lagging behind China in battery manufacturing and research, which holds a tight grip on the global battery supply chain. But two US senators are raising a red flag, saying it’s time to turn the ship around and focus on next-generation battery…
'Tesla needs to close the gap with us,' says BMW about batteries
November 7, 2023
BMW appears highly confident about its latest generation of battery cells as it claims that “Tesla needs to close the gap” with them.
The electric vehicle revolution starts with batteries, and Tesla has been regarded as having an edge on that front thanks to its early investments into battery production with Panasonic.
However, some other automakers have since followed and started to close…
The Biden administration just announced $16.4 billion to upgrade the Northeast Corridor’s rail infrastructure – here’s why that’s going to impact a lot of people.
The Biden administration’s Infrastructure Law, which passed in November 2021, earmarked $66 billion…
EV maker Rivian is reporting what’s expected to be a big Q3 earnings report on Tuesday after the market close. The report comes as Rivian has continued to improve its per-vehicle losses as it ramps production.
Deliveries continue growing in the third quarter
Rivian…
One of the world's most expensive EVs comes to Japan ahead of limited production run
November 7, 2023
The Aspark Owl – easily one of the most expensive EVs ever built – has made its way over from its assembly lines in Italy to Japan, where the hypercar was originally conceived. Available in two different versions, this limited-production EV costs millions of dollars and will now be on display to Japanese consumers with deep pockets.
Founded in 2005 in Osaka, Aspark Co. is a Japanese car…
EDF Renewables North America, one of the US’s largest renewable developers, has officially agreed to recycle its solar panels.
Recycling solar panels in the US
EDF Renewables and solar recycling company SOLARCYCLE have signed an agreement in which SOLARCYCLE will recycle…
Lucid Motors joins the 'in crowd,' will adopt NACS and offer access to Tesla's Supercharger network
November 7, 2023
Lucid Motors just announced it is the latest EV automaker to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS). By integrating the charging standard originated by Tesla, Lucid will eventually be able to offer its customers access to over 15,000 Superchargers in North America…
GM's next-gen Bolt EV is expected to be part of UAW agreement
November 7, 2023
GM’s Bolt EV is being phased out at the end of the year, but it’s expected to be revived as an even better, lower-cost EV soon.
Many were disappointed to learn GM’s Bolt EV, one of the most affordable electric cars in the US, would end production at the end of the year.
GM’s CEO Mary Barra confirmed the automaker is planning an Ultium-based Bolt EV successor this summer following the…
