Electric Cars

With its compact dimensions, outstanding performance, and quiet, emissions-free operation, the Atlas Copco E-Air H185 is changing the game when it comes to indoor construction and demolition projects. Now, it’s changing an altogether different game: art. Construction companies bidding on jobs in indoor or densely populated urban environments are already singing the praises of electric

A year ago, nearly every new electric vehicle and plug-in hybrid on the market qualified for a tax credit of up to $7,500, provided it was manufactured in North America. But the rules are changing in a major way now that 2024 has arrived. The new year brings big restrictions on which EVs and hybrids get

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 30, 2024 Tesla definitely seems to be going all-in on its efforts to promote Full Self-Driving (FSD) and its capabilities. These efforts are particularly evident in Tesla’s order page for its vehicles, as it now features a dedicated section that shows videos of FSD in action.  Previous iterations of

Australian mining company Fortescue is making headlines again, after it placed a huge, $400 million order for over 100 new electric equipment assets with Chinese heavy equipment company XCMG (Xuzhou Construction Machinery Group). The deal is the largest single equipment export deal in XCMG’s history. The $400 million contract also marks XCMG’s largest mining equipment

By Maria Merano Posted on November 28, 2024 Stellantis recently announced plans to shut down its Vauxhall van factory in southern England. The legacy automaker is consolidating production in Britain as it invests more in electric vehicle (EV) production.  Stellantis’ decision to shut down its Vauxhall van factory puts over 1,000 jobs at risk. However,

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By Joey Klender Posted on November 27, 2024 Tesla did not pay socialite Kim Kardashian for a recent publicity opportunity with the company’s Optimus robot, dispelling any claims that the influencer took payment. Kardashian is paid over two million dollars per post for promoting products from other companies due to her social media reach, which

With its big debut around the corner, Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 was just spotted with a sleek new design. The already stylish EV is about to get even better. Here’s a look at the refreshed model. Hyundai’s updated IONIQ 6 spotted ahead of its debut Launched in 2022, the IONIQ 6 is Hyundai’s second dedicated

By Zachary Visconti Posted on November 25, 2024 Lucid Motors, VinFast, Rivian, and several other electric vehicle (EV) makers are likely to see their sales drop if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on promises to overturn the $7,500 federal tax credit on EV purchases, especially since many companies are getting access to the credit through

On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Hyundai doesn’t care if incoming President Trump kills the $7,500 Federal EV tax credit, California’s planning to offer an EV tax credit of their own, and there’s a massive new solar project in Texas prairie land. We’ve also got Tesla hoping to meet its Q4 sales goals by throwing all

By Zachary Visconti Posted on November 24, 2024 Executives from both Tesla and Rivian have commented on the decades-long fight to overturn direct vehicle sales bans across many U.S. states, reigniting a long-held conversation in the electric vehicle (EV) community about dealership policy lobbying groups and online sales models. Tesla has managed to side-step direct

(Source: Tesla) Tesla and Rivian have been embroiled in a lawsuit in which the former accused the latter of having stolen battery technology by poaching Tesla employees. It sounds like the two automakers are finally about to settle the lawsuit, which has been going on for 4 years. In 2020, Tesla filed a lawsuit against Rivian

By Simon Alvarez Posted on November 22, 2024 Tesla CEO Elon Musk’s net worth reached an all-time high of $347.8 billion, as per estimates in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The feat was achieved on Friday, as TSLA shares saw a 3.8% rise amid optimism that U.S. president-elect Donald Trump’s plans for autonomous cars and EVs

Photo: Ørsted The Mockingbird Solar Center, Ørsted’s largest solar project globally, is now online, next to protected prairie donated by the renewable energy giant. This massive 468-megawatt (MW) solar farm is set to power 80,000 homes and businesses, providing a major boost to the Texas grid. But the launch of Mockingbird Solar isn’t just about

By Maria Merano Posted on November 21, 2024 Northvolt AB, a Swedish battery maker, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States on Thursday, November 21, 2024. The Swedish company hasn’t given up yet. According to its press release, Northvolt hopes its Chapter 11 reorganization filing will enable it to restructure its debt,

Tesla says that Nissan EV drivers, or more specifically Ariya drivers, now have access to its Supercharger network in the US and Canada. Since earlier this year and since opening its connector as a standard last year, Tesla has been increasingly onboarding more automakers on its Supercharger network in North America. First, it was Ford,

By Joey Klender Posted on November 19, 2024 SpaceX successfully launched its sixth test flight of Starship on Tuesday from Starbase, Texas. There was no catch today, as SpaceX did not see favorable conditions for the attempt. Starship took off on time right at 4:00 p.m. CT, and the Super Heavy booster landed with a

Corporate America is investing in clean energy at record levels, with tech giants taking the top spots for users of solar. Meta, Google, and Amazon are leading the charge in solar and battery storage adoption, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) latest “Solar Means Business” report. Meta continues to hold the title of