Utilities may be able to tap into your idle EV batteries when electricity is low
🔋 Utilities may be able to tap into your idle EV batteries when electricity is low.
Vehicle-to-grid charging (V2G) is a new analysis that suggests electric vehicle owners could make the current electrical grid more flexible and reliable. While the transition to green energy resources relies heavily on solar and wind power, those resources may not always be available. Chengjian Xu, an industrial ecologist at Leiden University in the Netherlands, suggests in a publication in Nature Communications that instead of suffering when resources are low, EV owners will be able to provide backup power to the grid while their vehicles are stationary.
The U.S. Treasury Department recently updated the rules for electric vehicle (EV) tax credits under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act, stirring up a bit of a storm.
As the U.S. pushes harder towards electric vehicles (EVs), several experts are pumping the brakes, voicing concerns over numerous challenges that could impede this transition.
Several states in the U.S., including California, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Washington, and Rhode Island, plan to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035.
President Biden has announced America's strictest vehicle exhaust emissions regulations yet, aiming to push the auto industry towards all-electric cars.
Energy giant Shell is shifting gears, planning to sell off some of its gas stations to make room for more electric vehicle charging stations.
In the past year, over a million fully electric cars, trucks, and SUVs were sold in the U.S., marking a record in the country's shift away from gas-powered vehicles.
The US Department of Energy (DOE) is investing $30 million to bolster the electric vehicle battery supply chain in the country.
The EV market is experiencing some shifts: Tesla, Ford, and General Motors are adjusting strategies.
Rivian Automotive Inc. saw its shares bounce back slightly on Monday after a tough week marked by disappointing earnings.
Starting a new automaker is no easy feat, and it's been a rarity in the last four decades. It's not just about designing a car but also establishing the necessary infrastructure.
Arrival, the UK startup once hailed as an EV trailblazer with its micro-factories producing delivery vans for companies like Uber and UPS, is now in dire straits
In recent years, there has been a substantial investment of taxpayer dollars in adding electric buses to transit fleets across the United States, aiming to reduce carbon emissions.
Stellantis has made a significant announcement about the separation of 539 supplemental employees from its U.S. manufacturing operations, a move that has sparked concerns, especially from United Auto Workers (UAW) President Shawn Fain.
The Biden administration is injecting $623 million into the nation's electric vehicle charging network, with a focus on disadvantaged communities and freight trucks.
Nikola Corp. recently took its hydrogen fuel cell electric truck for a spin at CES 2024, and we got a firsthand look at what this regional hauler can do.
As of January 1st, the Biden administration's updated rules now have a significantly reduced number of electric vehicle models eligible for the popular $7,500 consumer tax credit.
The development of a European battery supply chain for electric vehicles independent of China is facing significant delays as companies shift their focus to the US market due to clean energy subsidies offered by the US Inflation Reduction Act.
A Reuters report highlights Tesla's alleged negligence in addressing known defects in its vehicles, including suspension and steering systems, and making customers pay for repairs.
Tesla addressed a 2-million-vehicle Autopilot "recall" by releasing software version 2023.44.30 as a free over-the-air update to affected vehicles, enhancing safety alerts.
Tesla is increasing wages for hourly employees at its Sparks, Nevada, battery factory, with low-end hourly wages rising from $20 to $22 (a 10% increase) and high-end wages increasing from $30.65 to $34.50 (a 12.5% increase).
Tesla is recalling over 2 million vehicles in the U.S. to update software and address a defective system designed to ensure driver attention while using Autopilot.
Stellantis, the owner of several car brands, is teaming up with Ample, a California-based startup, to introduce city cars with quick-swappable high-voltage batteries.
The Biden administration has introduced rules aimed at reducing China's influence in the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) supply chain.
Connecticut's plan to ban the sale of gas-powered cars by 2035 is facing a setback, with Governor Ned Lamont shifting his focus to promoting electric vehicles instead of a scheduled legislative vote on the ban.
Stellantis is introducing a new electric-propelled Ram truck, the 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger, which features a dual electric motor setup and a gasoline engine acting as a generator to extend its range for longer trips.
Toyota is committing an additional $8 billion to its battery manufacturing facility in North Carolina, marking the largest investment by a foreign automaker in the United States since the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in 2022.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump and conservative politicians in Europe are intensifying their criticism of electric cars, making it a campaign issue on both sides of the Atlantic.
New Brexit trade rules related to electric vehicles could impose a significant financial burden on European auto manufacturers, potentially costing them £3.75 billion ($4.58 billion) over the next three years, as reported by BBC News.
In August, new passenger car registrations in Germany increased by 37% year-over-year to 273,417, with a total of 1,913,564 new cars registered in the first eight months of 2023, up 16.5% year-over-year.
South Korea has welcomed the U.S. decision to extend electric vehicle tax credits for cars containing Chinese graphite until 2026.