ThursdayAug 11, 2022 12:41 pm

Bill Incentivizing North American EVs Approved by US Senate

Tesla remains the most popular electric vehicle maker in the American market, with a significant chunk of the EVs sold in America manufactured by the automaker. The list of popular EV brands in 2022 is closed out by Ford, Nissan, Volkswagen and Hyundai Motor Group. The U.S. government, which has been keen on encouraging Americans to buy more EVs manufactured in North America, recently scored a big win after the Senate approved the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act was approved after a marathon voting session that lasted almost 24 hours, ending in a vote by U.S.…

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WednesdayAug 10, 2022 2:19 pm

Nissan Working to Retain Battery Minerals in Japan by Implementing EV Rental Service

Even though governments and automakers have made significant investments in the budding electric vehicle industry, several factors still stand in the way of mass electric vehicle adoption. Chief among them is a relatively limited supply of the rare metals used to build EV batteries. Furthermore, most EV battery metals, including lithium and cobalt, come from Asia, forcing automakers in the United States and Europe to rely on supplies from Asian countries such as China and Japan. As American automakers look to beef up their battery metal supplies from local sources, Japanese automaker Nissan is taking extra steps to ensure scarce…

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TuesdayAug 09, 2022 1:45 pm

Li Auto, NIO Shares Jump as July Sales Figures Are Released

China is a major player in the electric vehicle market, with Chinese automakers selling around 2.9 million electric vehicles and even surpassing EV juggernaut Tesla. Li Auto and NIO, two Chinese electric vehicle startups that have seen increased sales in recent months, saw their share prices rise after they revealed a rise in their July electric vehicle deliveries. NIO Inc. (NYSE: NIO), which is based in Shanghai, said that it delivered 10,052 EVs in July, an increase of 26.7% compared to sales in July 2021 but less than the nearly 13,000 EVs it sold in June. Li Auto, on the…

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TuesdayAug 09, 2022 9:00 am

Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Signs ‘Milestone’ Agreement with Amazon Delivery Partner for Fleet of EV Vans

Mullen signed a binding agreement with DelPack Logistics for up to 600 Mullen Class 2 Electric Cargo Vans The agreement “puts our Class 1 cargo van program front and center for last-mile delivery opportunities,” says Mullen CEO A recent study indicated the last-mile delivery market in North America is projected to see incremental growth of $59.81 billion between 2020 and 2025 In the competitive electric vehicle (“EV”) world, Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) stands apart. The Southern California–based company owns and partners with several synergistic businesses to create clean and scalable electric vehicles and energy solutions. The company’s ability to reach this goal can perhaps be…

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MondayAug 08, 2022 2:16 pm

Data Shows a Few States Dominate US EV Adoption

America’s electric vehicle industry is still in its infancy. Electric cars still make up a small percentage of total vehicle sales in the country, and most experts agree that it will take some time before there are enough EVs on the road to offset carbon emissions from internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. This is primarily because electric vehicles are too expensive for the average consumer and the country’s public charging network still needs a lot of work. Furthermore, EV adoption has mainly been limited to a handful of states that have decent EV charging networks and have provided buyers with…

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FridayAug 05, 2022 10:22 am

Recycling Programs Stay on Ice as EV Batteries Outlast Predictions

As more territories pledge to transition their road transport systems to electric vehicles and automakers invest billions of dollars into developing new EVs, one question has been on many people’s minds. What will we do with all these electric vehicle batteries when they reach the end of their lives? The answer has been recycling programs that could recover up to 90% of an EV battery cell for commercial activity once its life on the road was over. However, a recent report from Forbes has revealed that EV batteries are so long-lasting that they are delaying battery recycling programs. The idea…

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FridayAug 05, 2022 9:00 am

Mullen Automotive Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN) Anticipates Strongest Balance Sheet Ever as EV Industry Projected to See Double-Digit Growth

A recent Facts & Factors study reported that the global EV market is expected to pass $980 billion by 2028 Mullen posted the strongest balance sheet in company history for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 The company noted several key milestones in its journey to becoming a major presence in the EV world If Mullen Automotive (NASDAQ: MULN) latest financial report is any indication, the double-digit growth projected for the electric vehicle (“EV”) industry is right on the money. The emerging electric vehicle manufacturer posted a record balance sheet for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 (https://ibn.fm/RmJq8). A recent…

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ThursdayAug 04, 2022 12:30 pm

CNN Road Trip Shows Charging Infrastructure, Not Range Is Major Constraint to EV Adoption

A reporter from CNN recently went on an EV road trip, which proved that insufficient charging infrastructure rather than small EV batteries and range anxiety is a major barrier to electric vehicle adoption. After traveling 950 miles across several states in an EV, the CNN reporter concluded that developing a network of convenient and reliable charging stations is the solution, rather than developing EVs with larger battery packs and more range. Peter Valdes-Dapena drove a Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ from New York City to Atlanta, covering around 950 miles. Although the EQS has an estimated range of 350 miles on a…

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WednesdayAug 03, 2022 11:18 am

Proposed Law Seeks to Remove EV Tax Credit Limit on Manufacturers

Electric vehicles are too expensive for most consumers to purchase outright. As such, the U.S. government provided subsidies to EV buyers to make them more affordable and increase EV adoption. More specifically, EV buyers were eligible for up to $7,500 in incentives. After each automaker sold 200,000 vehicles with the incentives, subsequent units would not be eligible for the assistance. The automotive industry has asked the government to remove the 200,000 EV cap because it has the potential to significantly hinder EV adoption. Democrats have now introduced legislation to eliminate the cap on EV incentives and extend the incentives through…

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TuesdayAug 02, 2022 1:06 pm

Average EV Prices Cross $66,000 in America as Electrification Challenges Escalate

Electric vehicles have always been expensive. The first Tesla Roadster cost more than $100,000, and more than a decade later, the average electric vehicle is still more expensive than a comparable gasoline-powered car. Experts predicted that EV prices would reduce over the next few years as production costs came down, with EVs eventually becoming as affordable as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. However, average electric vehicle prices have actually increased in the past year, going up by more than 14% year-over-year to $66,000 in June. As electric vehicles were already out of reach for most consumers, even with available state…

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