Tesla has dismissed claims of inadequate health and safety provisions at its Giga Berlin plant by German union IG Metall and recent media reports in Germany. The EV maker said in a written statement that protecting its workers’ health is a top priority, according to Reuters. Tesla noted that workers received training on necessary safety…
Starting Jan. 1, it will be easier and cheaper to buy a new or used EV Beginning Jan. 1, 2024, the New Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (30D) and Used Clean Vehicle Tax Credit (25E) will be available at the time of sale from your local dealer because the tax credit can be transferred to the…
Fitting with its now-delisted stock symbol ticker $RIDE, Lordstown Motors Corp. has been in for a rough ride. After building a mere three trucks in 2022, Lordstown’s fate was quickly encroaching. In June 2023, Lordstown Motors filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Following its bankruptcy, the EV pickup manufacturer had to pay Karma Automotive $40 million…
Riding a bicycle, especially in the confines of the congested urban setting, can sometimes feel like teleporting, as you can quickly slice through traffic (or even ride on bike-specific paths if your area has them). It’s certainly a breath of fresh air, and a good way to get a quick workout in. Studies have proven…
Tesla has launched sales of premium color wraps for the Model 3 and Model Y in its online shop and smartphone app, giving owners the option to change the color of their vehicle without going for a full repaint. Tesla says the wraps are made from a self-healing urethane-based film that protects the paint beneath…
Genesis Motor America announced the expansion of electric vehicle sales to 10 additional states and the opening of two more standalone retailers in California and Louisiana. Genesis EVs are on sale in 33 states and the brand now has nine standalone retail facilities across the country. These additions are a part of the brand’s commitment…
Analysts are still sizing up the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act, and now see it more than doubling EV sales. Green Car Reports starts looking at the effects of the EV leasing loophole using federal money to cut the cost of imported and luxury-brand EVs. And we get a complete picture of how much…
The effects of the Biden administration’s Inflation Reduction Act can already be seen in various ways in the EV market. And one of them, recent data suggests, is an abrupt uptick this year in the portion of EVs leased rather than bought. While the IRA re-upped the federal EV tax credit of up to $7,500…
Stellantis N.V. and Samsung SDI today announced that Kokomo, Indiana, will be the site for a second battery manufacturing facility in the United States as part of the StarPlus Energy joint venture. The new StarPlus Energy plant is expected to begin production in early 2027 with an annual capacity of 34 gigawatt hours (GWh). The…
Lexus will unveil an entire concept model lineup at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 on October 25. The automaker says it will show a sustainable vision for the “future of cars” inside a booth that will feature traditional Japanese craftsmanship and exhibits highlighting electrification and AI technology used in next-generation BEVs. Lexus will exhibit under…
