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Different markets offer different electric vehicle incentives. At this point, we have seen a wide variety of them, but probably none as unique as this new one from Austria. The government announced a series of new incentives including allowing for a higher speed limit for electric cars during air pollution warnings. Today, the Austrian government […]

Though it may seem like several dozen scandals ago, the Trump administration is just now finalizing plans to freeze national fuel-economy standards in place, rather than steadily increasing them as Obama planned. This is a terrible idea, for reasons I have detailed at length — it will cost consumers more, ensure more air and climate […]

Evoke Motorcycles has an impressive offering of moderately priced electric motorcycles. Now, the electric motorcycle startup is innovating even further with new, extremely fast charging batteries. Evoke Motorcycles testing new batteries Beijing-based Evoke Motorcycles has just announced that they are testing a newer, 2nd generation battery for their vehicles. The new electric motorcycle batteries are […]

Volvo is dipping its toes into electric vehicle infrastructure with an investment in FreeWire, a manufacturer of mobile rapid charging systems for electric vehicles. The investment comes as Volvo ramps up its electrification effort. Earlier this year, the Swedish automaker, who is now backed by China’s Geely, announced that it aims for 50% of sales […]

If you have an electric vehicle, you now have a new place to charge up. Louisville Metro Government and Louisville Gas & Electric Co. have installed a new public charging station at Seneca Park. The charging station was installed on Rock Creek Drive, near the restrooms and tennis courts. It will be available to the […]

The State of New Jersey is accepting applications for grants to offset the cost of purchasing and installing electric vehicle charging stations. The program is designed to expand New Jersey’s growing network of electric vehicle infrastructure to encourage residents, businesses, and government agencies to purchase and drive electric vehicles. There is a wait list for […]

It can get difficult sifting through the future of electric vehicles (EV) just from reading carmakers’ press releases. Some use 80% of their press releases to talk about the future in flowery terms, leaving little to write about current vehicles and real-world specs. Some are more proactive. But finally, after a decade of electric Porsche […]

Apple has today filed a patent for a set of intriguing new autonomous vehicle features called “Peloton.” The filing describes the ability for multiple self-driving cars to share battery capacity via a “connector arm,” dynamically adjust positions, increase efficiency, and more. Apple filed the details with the US Patent and Trademark Office today. Named “Peloton,” […]

Uber will raise £200 million ($260 million) to help all of its drivers in London transition to electric vehicles (EVs) by 2025. The company unveiled plans Tuesday to tackle air pollution in Britain’s capital, including a 15 pence per mile charge on each trip booked in London and incentive payments to its drivers. The 15 […]

Zero Motorcycles has been on a winning streak lately, opening new dealership after dealership. Now the company is updating their electric motorcycle lineup with the announcement of their new 2019 models. Just over a decade ago, Zero Motorcycles began as simply another Santa Cruz garage startup. Now the company is an internationally respected electric motorcycle […]