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Battery electric vehicles (BEVs) may become affordable enough for the average driver if automakers adopt sodium-ion batteries. The standard battery in most BEVs is the classic lithium-ion battery, which relies on positively charged lithium ions to create free electrons and build up a charge. Battery makers have had decades to perfect lithium-ion battery technology, and … Continue reading “EVs Could Get More Affordable as Sodium-Ion Batteries Take Root”

The European Union is poised to set a requirement that e-fuel vehicles sold beyond 2035 be 100% carbon neutral. A draft document revealed that vehicles powered by e-fuels will have to be completely climate neutral in order to be sold in EU member nations. The EU’s current climate policies require that all vehicles sold in … Continue reading “EU Wants e-Fuel Vehicles Climate-Neutral for Sales to Continue”

American EV maker Tesla recently celebrated the production of its two millionth battery electric car at Gigafactory 3 in Shanghai. Tesla began manufacturing EVs at the Shanghai plant in 2019, and the company uses the facility to produce the Model 3 as well as the best-selling Model Y. With a reported production capacity of more … Continue reading “Tesla Rolls Off Two Millionth EV from Shanghai Gigafactory”

Several countries across the world have pledged to phase out conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) cars and replace them with battery electric vehicles (BEVs) as part of broader efforts to combat climate change. BEVs run entirely on electricity and produce zero emissions at the tailpipe, making them a great option for nations looking to cut … Continue reading “Why It May Take Time for EVs to Replace Gas Cars”

EV charging can be a wild west at the moment, especially if you aren’t adequately prepared. Although charging EVs during trips covering long distances can be hard, it’s not impossible. The first, and arguably most important rule to EV travel, is adequate preparation. Proper planning is key to electric vehicle travel, especially over long distances. … Continue reading “Five Rules to Remember When Charging Your EV While Traveling”

As the United States, the United Kingdom and other large economies pledged to transition from dirty fuels to clean energy and electrify their lineups, major companies such as Amazon are following suit. The e-commerce giant plans on electrifying its entire fleet of delivery vans over the decade to cut emissions from transportation. At the time … Continue reading “How Rivian Is Helping Amazon to Electrify Its Fleet”

Toyota recently stated that starting in 2026, a full array of battery-powered vehicles will be available using its newest battery technology; the news sent the shares of the company up 5%. BEV Facility, a brand-new EV entity that was founded in May by Toyota, will design and produce these vehicles. Takero Kato, the head of … Continue reading “Toyota Shares Climb 5% on News of Company’s Next-Gen EVs”

Toyota appears to be approaching electric vehicles in a fairly contentious manner, and a leaked document outlining the brand’s electrification plan issued to its dealers explains why. The document was provided from Toyota Corporate to its dealership network, outlining reason why dealers should anticipate seeing more hybrids and fewer battery electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid … Continue reading “Internal Document Reveals Toyota’s Preference for Hybrids, Not EVs”

After a string of price reductions recently that lowered its profit margin to the lowest point since 2020 and created an intense price conflict, Tesla has increased pricing in its key markets for electric vehicles, including China and the United States. Last week, Tesla’s website showed that the American automaker has raised the costs of … Continue reading “In a Trend Reversal, Tesla Hikes EV Prices Globally”

Recently, the Hyundai Ioniq 6 was named the car of the year in the world, and the automaker is now intensifying its focus on electric vehicles. South Korea is set to receive $18.1 billion in investment from the Hyundai Motor Company in order to rank among the leading three manufacturers of electric vehicles in 2030. … Continue reading “Hyundai Doubles Down on Electrification with Intent to Sell 31 EV Models by 2030”