The state of Texas has expanded its incentive program for electric vehicles to include several Tesla models after snubbing the EV maker last year. The Model 3, Model Y, and Model S now benefit from a rebate of up to $2,500 through the state’s ‘Grants for Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Conversion Systems’ program. According to…
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Let’s face it: When you think of a car that a late-night host with a massive audience might drive, a VinFast VF8 probably isn’t the first thing that springs to mind. So why is Emmy-winning comedian Jimmy Kimmel driving one in clips for his show Jimmy Kimmel Live? We’ve had a burning desire to know…
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…
MAN Truck & Bus has launched sales of the first heavy-duty electric truck in its corporate history, marking another milestone in the decarbonization of freight transport. 600 order inquiries have already been received. The first 200 units are scheduled to roll out to selected customers as early as 2024, before production at MAN’s Munich plant…
Toyota on Wednesday announced a “long-term” battery supply agreement with LG Energy Solution, which the automaker claims will secure batteries for U.S. EV production. Under the contract, LG will supply battery modules at an annual capacity of 20 gigawatt-hours starting in 2025, according to a Toyota press release. Comprised of nickel-manganese-cobalt-aluminum (NMCA) pouch-type cells, the…
Munro Vehicles (Munro), a manufacturer of all-electric 4x4s, and Scotland’s only volume production car company, has announced an equity crowdfunding round and revealed details of design and technical enhancements for its all-electric 4×4 Series-M Pick-Up and Series-M Truck models, driven by extensive field trials of, and customer feedback on, the Munro MK_1 pre-production model. Munro…
General Motors’ third-quarter 2023 earnings call has brought some bad news for electric vehicle fans, including delays for several EV models, slower EV production, and EV product spending cuts. But there was also good news about the next-generation Chevrolet Bolt EV, which the company first confirmed in July when it said it would utilize GM’s…
Electric cargo bikes are reshaping urban mobility in many parts of the world. In Europe, they’ve been around for quite some time now, and have proven to be viable replacements to cars on daily commutes and errands around town. In the US, they’re picking up some steam, too, as evidenced by the growing number of…
Rivian doesn’t currently offer leasing and none of their passenger vehicles qualify for the full $7,500 Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credit, but that may change soon, according to the company’s founder and CEO, RJ Scaringe, who spoke about the startup’s future during Morgan Stanley’s 11th annual Laguna Conference. Scaringe said that Rivian didn’t offer…
