A SEMA-backed bill offering incentives to convert gas-powered cars into electric vehicles passed unanimously in the California State Assembly, the trade organization announced. The legislation would provide eligible motorists who convert their vehicle with a $2,000 rebate. The bill currently awaits a vote in the California State Senate. Click here for more information, including how… Continue reading SEMA-Sponsored Electric Conversion Bill Passes in California Assembly
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Porsche Invests in Rimac
Porsche has invested in Rimac, the Croation automotive technology group, by participating in a Series D funding round, the German automaker announced. The total volume of the round is $536 million, with Porsche investing an eight-figure sum, the company said. “We’re delighted that Rimac has gained prominent new investors, and we are optimistic about the… Continue reading Porsche Invests in Rimac
VW Beetle Electric Conversion
Watch as the Electric Classic Cars crew attempts to convert a Volkswagen Beetle into an EV in one day…
Georgia Tech Wins 2022 EcoCAR Mobility Challenge
Georgia Institute of Technology has been named The EcoCAR Mobility Challenge Year Four champion, taking the lead in the four-year collegiate automotive engineering competition, contest officials announced. Rounding out the top three are Ohio State in second place and University of Alabama in third place. The competition challenged 11 North American universities to improve the… Continue reading Georgia Tech Wins 2022 EcoCAR Mobility Challenge
Electrify America Partners with Bank of America to Expand Network
Electrify America is partnering with Bank of America to more than double the number of financial centers equipped with electric vehicle (EV) charging stations by the end of 2023, the companies announced. As of the beginning of this year, 172 Electrify America individual EV chargers have been installed at 46 financial centers – totals the… Continue reading Electrify America Partners with Bank of America to Expand Network
Hyundai Motor Group to Build U.S. EV, Battery Plant
Hyundai Motor Group has entered into an agreement with the state of Georgia to build its first dedicated full electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facilities in the U.S, the automaker announced. The investment aims to support Hyundai’s goal of expanding its electric mobility presence in the U.S. market, the company said. “As one of the… Continue reading Hyundai Motor Group to Build U.S. EV, Battery Plant
Legacy EV Unveils College EV Training Program
Legacy EV, a developer of electric vehicle (EV) aftermarket applications and education programs, has announced that automotive technician students at the Carroll Shelby Automotive Program at Northeast Texas Community College can earn an EV certification. It will be the nation’s first program offered by an accredited college to prepare students to work on EV systems… Continue reading Legacy EV Unveils College EV Training Program
McLaren Racing Joins Formula E
McLaren Racing will enter the all-electric 2022-2023 ABB FIA Formula E World Championship joining the team’s portfolio of Formula 1, IndyCar, Extreme E and esports, the organization announced. “The move into Formula E not only reflects McLaren’s commitment to EV motorsport but the aim to accelerate McLaren Racing’s sustainability journey and reach a new, more… Continue reading McLaren Racing Joins Formula E
Volta All-Electric Trucks to Enter North American Market
The company will enter the U.S. market in 2023 with its Volta Zero Class 7 truck…
DOE Announces Funding to Boost Domestic Battery Manufacturing
The infrastructure investments aim to support the creation of new, retrofitted and expanded commercial facilities as well as manufacturing demonstrations and battery recycling…
NHRA Summit Racing Series Adds EV Class for 2022 Season
The EV category in the NHRA Summit Racing Series will be open to foreign and domestic OEM production electric vehicle automobiles and trucks…
Formula E Reveals Gen3 Racecar
The new car will utilize front and rear powertrains, doubling regenerative capability and delivering the equivalent of 470 horsepower…
Ford Begins F-150 Lightning Production
The automaker received 200,000 reservations for the all-electric pickup and will be expanding production in 2023…
E.C.D. Automotive Reveals New Tesla-Powered Defender
The outfit’s third-ever electric Defender, Project Arizona Desert puts out 450 horsepower and has a range of 180 miles…
TI Fluid Systems Opens EV Thermal Management Systems Facility
The facility will be used to design, develop, simulate and visualize thermal management systems and components for electrified vehicles…