A groundbreaking study from the University of Toronto has uncovered significant population-level health benefits associated with the widespread adoption of electric vehicles (EVs). The research, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, used computer simulations to predict…
Florida’s fire marshal Jimmy Patronis has issued a stark warning about the potential hazards of electric vehicles and other lithium-ion battery-powered devices as Hurricane Milton approaches. The Category 5 storm, expected to make landfall on Florida’s central west coast, could…
Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi Day could be a pivotal moment for the electric vehicle giant and its CEO, Elon Musk. According to a Barron’s article, the event on October 10 in Hollywood, California, may determine whether Tesla regains its position among…
The U.S. Treasury has reported a significant milestone in electric vehicle (EV) adoption, with $2 billion in tax credits issued for over 300,000 EVs since January 1st. This surge in EV purchases comes as new point-of-sale tax credit rules took…
Battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) are maintaining their foothold in the US auto market, defying a broader slowdown in new vehicle sales. According to estimates from S&P Global Mobility, BEVs claimed 8% of new vehicle sales in June and July, with September…
A groundbreaking discovery by researchers at Georgia Tech could revolutionize the electric vehicle industry. The team has developed a new cathode material for lithium-ion batteries that costs just 1-2% of traditional materials with similar capacity. This breakthrough, reported by The…
NPR’s Camila Domonoske recently explored why some Americans are becoming less convinced about the environmental benefits of electric vehicles, despite substantial evidence supporting their positive impact. This shift in public opinion comes at a crucial time for the EV industry…
Electric vehicle (EV) batteries are on track for a major sustainability upgrade, potentially revolutionizing the industry’s environmental impact and supply chain. According to a recent report from The Economist, most EV batteries could soon be made by recycling old ones,…
BMW is taking a big step towards a more sustainable future by partnering with Redwood Materials to recycle lithium-ion battery packs from its electrified vehicles. This move is part of BMW’s broader strategy to create a closed-loop supply chain for…
New car sales in the European Union took a nosedive in August, dropping by 18.3% to their lowest levels in three years. The decline was particularly steep for electric vehicles (EVs), with sales plunging by 43.9%. This marks the fourth…
In a groundbreaking update to their 2019 analysis, Geotab has revealed that electric vehicle (EV) batteries are degrading at an average rate of 1.8% per year, down from 2.3% in 2019. This significant improvement means that EV batteries could last…
The automotive industry is undergoing a seismic shift towards electrification, with fully electric vehicles (EVs) poised to overtake hybrid models in the long run. According to a recent report from The Economist, the current surge in hybrid car popularity may…
