The president of Toyota Motor Corp. is publicly questioning whether the auto industry should transition as quickly to electric vehicles.
December 21, 2022electric vehicle News Updates
Toyota President Expresses Caution on Electric Vehicles
Federal Energy Grants to Spur DC Fast-Charging Development
High-speed charging for electric vehicles could be on its way to becoming a mainstream convenience, available at grocery stores, apartment buildings and other locations many people frequent.
December 13, 2022VW Tries to Fix Electric Shift With New SUV, Factory Revamp
Volkswagen AG is overhauling its main factory in Germany to make two additional battery cars as Europe’s biggest automaker tries to get its electric shift back on track.
December 7, 2022Rising Battery Prices Threaten to Derail the Arrival of Affordable EVs
The trend of falling battery prices has ground to a halt this year, with BloombergNEF’s annual lithium-ion battery price survey showing a 7% increase in average pack prices in 2022 in real terms.
December 6, 2022Hawaii DOT Advocates Road Usage Tax for EVs
Hawaii transportation officials advocate a road usage tax starting with .8 cent per mile for electric vehicles to address shortfalls in traditional gas tax revenue arising from more green vehicles on roads.
December 5, 2022New Programs, Resources Emerge to Help Communities Plan for EVs
The accelerated and extensive build-out of electric vehicle charging infrastructure is prompting fresh conversations about their placement and the need for city-level resources.
December 5, 2022Tesla to Cut Output of EVs at Shanghai Factory
Tesla Inc. plans to lower production at its Shanghai factory, according to people familiar with the matter, in the latest sign demand in China isn’t meeting expectations.Â
December 5, 2022Tennessee Considers Toll Lanes, Electric Car Fee Hike
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee is considering allowing express toll lanes on highways and tripling a fee for electric car owners as he targets his first big push after winning re-election — paying for tens of billions of dollars in roadway projects.
December 5, 2022Volkswagen Weighs Foxconn Partnership to Aid American EV Push
Volkswagen AG may tap Taiwan’s Foxconn Technology Group to make electric pickups and sport utility vehicles in the U.S., according to a person familiar with the matter
November 29, 2022Rivian Employees Allege Safety Oversights at Illinois Plant
At least a dozen employees at Rivian Automotive Inc. have accused the electric vehicle maker of safety violations at its Illinois plant, according to complaints filed with federal regulators.
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