California
California is considering an electric-motorcycle mandate that could lead to a much stronger motorcycle market in the state. The proposed rules, which the California Air Resources Board, the powerful regulator that sets the state's emissions standards, is set to vote on Nov. 7, could lead to annual electric motorcycle sales that are eight times the number registered in the state today. Green Car Reports
International
Brazil is now the biggest overseas market for BYD as China pushes out Western carmakers from America's backyard. The Wall Street Journal
International
Xpeng unveiled its extended-range hybrid technology, as the Chinese electric vehicle maker bets on a pivot to such products that are more cost-competitive than pure EVs to boost sales and improve profitability. Reuters
International
Ford is struggling to make money on battery-powered models, while General Motors, which started more slowly, says it is getting close to that goal. The New York Times
International
General Motors has officially cemented themselves in the number two spot with more than 300,000 EVs sold in the United States since 2016. Autoblog
International
AMG's first electric SUV of its own design will offer over 1,000 hp on a bespoke AMG.EA platform. Features include advanced 800V architecture, axial-flux motors, and AMG-exclusive engineering. Driving
International
Suzuki Motor has unveiled the e Vitara SUV, its first mass-produced electric vehicle, at an event in Milan. The Japan Times
International
One electric car driver's troubles point to wider challenges for Ethiopia. In January, the East African country became the first in the world to ban the importation of nonelectric private vehicles. Fortune
Michigan
They aim to enhance the efficiency and connectivity of EV infrastructure, empower communities with convenient charging access to build a sustainable future. SmartCitiesWorld
U.S.
Automakers are investing in new electric vehicle factories and production lines in factories around the Southeast, even as the United Auto Workers, under the leadership of its president, Shawn Fain, is pushing to unionize those southern factories. West Virginia Public Broadcasting
U.S.
President-elect Donald Trump's reascendance sent shock waves through the automotive world, where companies that had been lurching toward electrification with varying levels of enthusiasm were left to wonder what happens now -- and what benefits Tesla may reap from having hitched itself to the winning horse. Heatmap
U.S.
Ford said it is temporarily halting production of the Detroit automaker's F-150 Lightning pickup truck until 2025 amid waning consumer demand for electric vehicles. CBS News
U.S.
Federal and state-level tax credits on electric vehicles may disappear after President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in. The next few weeks may be the final window for securing some of the best offers on EVs before a likely policy shift. A lot of automakers are already offering great lease incentives, so good EVs have never been cheaper. InsideEVs
U.S.
The buzz around silicon-based anodes, which promise improved power and faster charging capabilities for EVs, has been growing in recent months. CNBC
U.S.
The quarterly report provides insights on state regulatory and legislative discussions and actions on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure. North American Clean Energy
U.S.
General Motors is betting heavily on electric vehicles and taking extraordinary steps to control supplies of battery raw materials ahead of widespread EV adoption. Axios Return to Top |