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Strata owners are increasingly banning electric vehicles from charging in apartment carparks
1 week, 1 day ago

Strata owners are increasingly banning electric vehicles from charging in apartment carparks

ABC  

Strata committee meetings are the latest battleground in electric vehicle uptake, with some apartment residents banning EV charging in their basement carpark. In 2022, the national council for fire and emergency services proposed buildings with EVs and EV charging equipment should be a "special hazard" under the National Construction Code, and therefore need a higher level of fire protection than …

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California plan that might cut Teslas from EV tax credit drives Elon Musk nuts
3 weeks, 4 days ago

California plan that might cut Teslas from EV tax credit drives Elon Musk nuts

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. California’s potential plan would likely not include Musk’s cars because the program would be …

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Auto industry’s shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits
4 weeks ago

Auto industry’s shift toward EVs is expected to go on despite Trump threat to kill tax credits

Associated Press  

DETROIT — If President-elect Donald Trump makes good on his threat to kill federal tax credits for electric vehicle purchases, it’s likely that fewer buyers will choose EVs. Trump’s argument — one that most economists dispute — is that a rapid U.S. shift toward electric vehicles would lead to most EVs being made in China and would swell prices for …

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Tesla has been slow to make its chargers accessible to other EVs
1 month ago

Tesla has been slow to make its chargers accessible to other EVs

LA Times  

Tesla Inc. promised to drop the wall on its so-called charging “walled garden” two years ago, making its Superchargers accessible to all EVs. “I absolutely love the car, but it’s definitely limited my travel.” Tesla “invited” other brands to adopt its charging port in late 2022. The loss of so many Supercharger workers at Tesla “certainly didn’t help,” said Brent …

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The plan for Irvine EV maker Rivian to emerge from its ‘awkward teenage years’
1 month ago

The plan for Irvine EV maker Rivian to emerge from its ‘awkward teenage years’

LA Times  

Rivian electric vehicles are displayed at the Rivian Venice Hub in California. In an interview, Rivian’s Chief Executive and founder RJ Scaringe described a company in its “awkward teenage years.” “I’ve never been more optimistic since the very first day I started the company around our ability to drive impact,” said Scaringe, 41, referring to Rivian’s influence in the EV …

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Ashok Leyland: A Pioneer in Electric Commercial Vehicle Revolution
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Ashok Leyland: A Pioneer in Electric Commercial Vehicle Revolution

Live Mint  

Ashok Leyland's subsidiary, Switch Mobility, is positioning itself at the forefront of the electric vehicle (EV) revolution in the commercial vehicle (CV) sector. With a focus on sustainability, creativity, and cutting-edge technology, Switch Mobility is poised to have a significant impact on how commercial transportation is developed in the future.

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Chinese EV sales in Latin America zoom
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Chinese EV sales in Latin America zoom

China Daily  

Workers assemble a chassis at the BYD solar panel and electric bus chassis production facility in Campinas, Sao Paulo state, Brazil, in November. JONNE RORIZ/GETTY IMAGES Made-in-China electric vehicles are winning over car buyers across Latin America and reshaping views about Chinese products. The advanced technology and competitive pricing of Chinese vehicles — EVs as well as traditional cars — …

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Indonesia, Chinese firms combine to drive EV growth
4 months, 1 week ago

Indonesia, Chinese firms combine to drive EV growth

China Daily  

A visitor experiences a Changan DEEPAL S7 during the 45th Bangkok International Motor Show in Bangkok, Thailand, on March 27. WANG TENG/XINHUA After driving his Wuling Binguo electric vehicle for about half a year, Luthfi, a resident of Jakarta, Indonesia, found the experience of using his first EV to be "pretty good". One of the first buyers of a Wuling …

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Seven in ten electric vehicles will be stung with the additional £410-a-year 'luxury car' premium tax when VED exemption ends next year
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Seven in ten electric vehicles will be stung with the additional £410-a-year 'luxury car' premium tax when VED exemption ends next year

Daily Mail  

The end of electric vehicle car tax exemptions from next year could kill off demand for greener cars in Britain, a new report is warning. Auto Express said it will 'create further cost barriers' preventing the switch to battery cars In the Autumn Budget of 2022, former Chancellor Jeremy Hunt announced that electric cars will no longer be exempt from …

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When will EVs become mainstream in the US?
7 months, 2 weeks ago

When will EVs become mainstream in the US?

Al Jazeera  

Electric vehicle adoption ‘inevitable’ in US, but unclear how fast transition will happen, experts say. “That’s when we noticed this grant opportunity for electric vehicle charging stations.” In 2021, Native Sun received nearly seven million dollars from the US Department of Energy to build a network of charging stations between 23 reservations in Minnesota, South Dakota and North Dakota — …

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Ford to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ford to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows

The Hindu  

With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup. The Dearborn, Michigan, company said Thursday that a much ballyhooed new electric pickup to be built at a new factory in Tennessee will be …

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Ford to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Ford to delay production of new electric pickup and large SUV as US EV sales growth slows

Associated Press  

DETROIT — With U.S. electric vehicle sales starting to slow, Ford Motor Co. says it will delay rolling out new electric pickup trucks and a new large electric SUV as it adds gas-electric hybrids to its model lineup. The Dearborn, Michigan, company said Thursday that a much ballyhooed new electric pickup to be built at a new factory in Tennessee …

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'Bridge to full electrification': Could hybrid cars push reluctant drivers to EVs?
11 months, 1 week ago

'Bridge to full electrification': Could hybrid cars push reluctant drivers to EVs?

BBC  

'Bridge to full electrification': Could hybrid cars push reluctant drivers to EVs? Getty Images The Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe is the best-selling plug-in, and the 4xe line-up is expanding this year As North American consumer uptake of electric vehicles crawls, companies are focusing on upgraded hybrid cars. Showcasing these vehicles could be a good strategy for auto companies, who are …

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Tesla slashes prices in China, struggling to keep a competitive edge in luxury EVs segment in booming market
11 months, 1 week ago

Tesla slashes prices in China, struggling to keep a competitive edge in luxury EVs segment in booming market

Firstpost  

Tesla has implemented price cuts of up to 6 per cent on its Shanghai-manufactured vehicles as it seeks to maintain its dominant position in the premium segment of the world’s largest electric vehicle market. These adjustments follow Tesla’s month-on-month sales growth of 15.7 per cent to 75,805 units in mainland China in December, according to data from the China Passenger …

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Saviour EV: How an Australian woman’s car saved her son’s life when all nearby hospitals, doctors failed
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Saviour EV: How an Australian woman’s car saved her son’s life when all nearby hospitals, doctors failed

Firstpost  

In the aftermath of a severe storm and flash flooding that left parts of south-east Queensland, Australia without power, a local woman showcased the invaluable role of electric vehicles in times of crisis. Harnessing the massive battery pack of her electric car, the woman powered her son’s life-saving dialysis machine, emphasizing the tangible benefits of having such a resource readily …

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Used EVs will soon become much easier to get. This is how to choose a reliable one
1 year ago

Used EVs will soon become much easier to get. This is how to choose a reliable one

ABC  

After a slow start, the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia has been surging over the last year as supply constraints ease and motorists look to make the switch from petrol cars. "I really couldn't afford a new EV then, and at that time because of COVID it was hard to buy anything new whatsoever, so that drove me down …

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Chinese new energy vehicle makers rev up global reach
1 year, 7 months ago

Chinese new energy vehicle makers rev up global reach

China Daily  

BYD showcases the Seal sedan at the 2023 Shanghai auto show in April. SAIC Motor, China's largest carmaker by sales, said last week that it has started construction of a new energy industrial park in Thailand. SAIC said the park, located in Chonburi province and covering 120,000 square meters, is expected to focus on the localized production of key auto …

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Govt. incentives to drive EV penetration in India, charging infrastructure key: Moody's
1 year, 8 months ago

Govt. incentives to drive EV penetration in India, charging infrastructure key: Moody's

The Hindu  

Government incentives, including those to consumers, local battery manufacturing, state-level subsidies and cuts in GST rates would help drive EV penetration in India, Moody's has said. In a report, Moody's Investors Service said India has the fourth-largest car market globally, but electric vehicle penetration is currently only around 1%. These include consumer incentives, production-linked incentives for advanced battery storage to …

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Ford Announces US$1.3 billion Canada Investment to Retool Plant to Build EVs
1 year, 8 months ago

Ford Announces US$1.3 billion Canada Investment to Retool Plant to Build EVs

News 18  

Ford announced an investment of Can$1.8 billion Tuesday to retool its Canadian assembly plant in Oakville, Ontario to make electric vehicles and batteries for the North American market. The complex “will be a high-volume manufacturing hub for North American EV production, repurposing existing buildings into a state-of-the-art facility that leverages Oakville’s experienced workforce,” the company said in a statement. The …

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University to research recycling EV batteries to prevent millions of tons going to landfill
1 year, 9 months ago

University to research recycling EV batteries to prevent millions of tons going to landfill

Daily Mail  

Majority of decommissioned EV batteries are sent to landfill or incinerated A UK university has been tasked to look into 'second-life' applications for electric car batteries to reduce the huge environmental impact of existing disposal techniques. UK university gets grant to help solve major electric vehicle problem: Recycling of EV batteries is a big issue that needs resolving before zero-emission …

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Stellantis earnings rise as EV push drives higher sales
1 year, 10 months ago

Stellantis earnings rise as EV push drives higher sales

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Automaker Stellantis on Wednesday reported …

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Himachal Gives Green Push by Switching Official Vehicles With Electric Ones
1 year, 10 months ago

Himachal Gives Green Push by Switching Official Vehicles With Electric Ones

News 18  

Authorities in the Himalayan state of Himachal Pradesh, where farming communities are some of the most vulnerable to the changing climate, have initiated steps to curb vehicular pollution by promoting e-vehicles. In a green push, the state transport department this month became the first in the country to switch its entire fleet of petrol and diesel official vehicles to electric …

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Tesla’s Autopilot Fiasco: EV maker recalls 3.6 lakh vehicles for major glitch in self-driving code
1 year, 10 months ago

Tesla’s Autopilot Fiasco: EV maker recalls 3.6 lakh vehicles for major glitch in self-driving code

Firstpost  

The glitch affects all Tesla vehicles sold between 2016 and 2023, that have been equipped with Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta technology. A massive recall The recall affects a range of Model S, Model X, Model 3 and Model Y Tesla autos from between 2016 and 2023, equipped with “Full Self-Driving Beta” technology, said a National Highway Traffic Safety Administration notice. …

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Hyderabad E-Motor Week comes to an end
1 year, 10 months ago

Hyderabad E-Motor Week comes to an end

Deccan Chronicle  

HYDERABAD: The Hyderabad E-Motor Week ended on a high on Friday with a session by the Cyber Security Council of India, two electric vehicles' showcased on stage and a flashmob by the popular group Atrangi. Throughout the week, commercial electric vehicles, energy storage companies, charging infrastructure and EV components manufacturers, and start-ups across these segments displayed their products spread over …

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