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AnnouncementsThe Chevrolet Bolt, one of our favourite EVs and one of the least-expensive electric cars in the U.S., will end production in late 2023. A new report says the final orders for the Bolt will be taken in August.
AnnouncementsWant proof electric cars can be exciting as well as economical? The Rimac Nevera supercar recently broke 23 speed records in a single day of testing. With 1,914 hp, it can speed from 0-250 mph in less than 22 seconds.
TrendsThe transition to electric driving is rapidly gaining steam globally. According to the International Energy Agency, 14 million Electric Cars could be sold around the world this year. What Electric Cars are the most popular? Where are they being sold? And will we have enough batteries for them?
AnnouncementsThe latest innovation from global battery giant CATL, called a "condensed battery," has significantly higher energy density, promising better performance, longer range, lower weight, and increased efficiency. The big question is: how soon will we see them in our electric cars?
AnnouncementsHIF Global is set to take its next big step. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality recently issued HIF Global a permit authorizing the construction and operation of a new e-fuels facility in the U.S. Located in Matagorda County, Texas. It will be the largest e-fuel facility in the world.
TrendsA home charger makes owning an electric car easier and more convenient. But what about Americans who park on the street? Itselectric, a Brooklyn-based company, is piloting a new solution that could bring EV ownership within reach of many more drivers.
AnnouncementsStarting next year, Ford drivers will be able to easily access Tesla's Supercharger network – acknowledged as the best fast-charging network in the world, with over 12,000 Level 3 Chargers across the U.S. and Canada.
TrendsA modified Nissan Ariya is being prepared to tackle an epic 17,000-mile drive from the earth's magnetic North Pole to the South Pole. It has a stock battery and drivetrain, but a modified suspension, a towable renewable energy unit - and a built-in espresso machine.
TrendsWhether you’re running your dishwasher or charging your EV, current electricity rates are lower late in the evening. A Stanford University study, however, suggest that this rate structure is outdated. Indeed, the study says that charging at work during the day would ease EVs' burden on the grid.
TrendsThe Sierra Club has just released its latest electric vehicle shopping study. While demand and sales for EVs continues to grow quickly, it's actually hard to find EVs on dealer lots to buy or test drive. This suggests sales could be even greater if manufacturers can meet demand.
AnnouncementsThe hot-selling F-150 Lightning was just the start of Ford's electric truck revolution. Its next EV pickup, code-named Project T3, will offer even more capability and features, and is being designed from the ground up for electric power - and it will be made in a brand-new Tennessee EV factory.
TrendsTogether with its dealers, General Motors is aiming to install 40,000 electric car chargers across North America. They'll be placed in urban and rural areas traditionally underserved by charging infrastructure, and should help make it easier for more drivers to switch to EV.
TrendsIf you leased a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or all-electric car back in 2019 or 2020, you might be able to make some significant money when you turn it in at the end of the lease. Find out how.
TrendsFast charging for electric cars might become much more accessible thanks to a new partnership between Shell and Volkswagen. The two companies have partnered on the Elli Flexpole, an inexpensive fast charger that doesn't require big electrical upgrades.
Industry UpdatesToyota has revised its electrification strategy, with governments and competitors applying increasing pressure to reach zero emissions. Toyota now plans to introduce 10 new EVs in the next three years, including a three-row EV SUV. Plus, its next-generation platform promises double the range.
TrendsA new technology called silicon-based anodes will help increase the EV range of existing lithium-ion batteries by about 20 percent, while reducing dependence on Chinese-processed graphite. Expect silicon anodes to show up first on expensive electric cars, and become more common over time.
AnnouncementsWith a new recycling program in partnership with Redwood Materials Inc., Volkswagen is helping to process material from old batteries in old electronic devices into components for new electric car batteries. This should help reduce costs as well as the need to mine and ship critical minerals.
AnnouncementsTesla is the dominant electric car brand in the U.S., but it's cutting prices again in order to maintain market share as competitors from legacy car brands are introduced. The latest round of cuts brings the starting MSRP of the Model 3 to just $41,990.