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08/12/2023

As Canada continues its clean-energy transition, data compiled from federal sources by CBC News shows how many fast-charging stations there are in each province compared to the number of electric vehicles on the road.

As Canada continues its clean-energy transition, data shows how many fast charging stations each province has compared to the number of electric vehicles on the road.

08/11/2023

Despite his best efforts to stop making predictions about self-driving, the CEO has recently still predicted that Tesla would achieve full autonomy by the end of the year.

Elon Musk says Tesla is now working on the “final piece of the Full Self-Driving (FSD) AI puzzle,” and apparently...

08/09/2023

Company spokeswoman Melissa Grady Dias took to LinkedIn last week to announce the start of customer commissions for the big electric hatchback, and that the base price is approximately $340,000, not including destination.

Customers are being invited to commission their Celestiqs, and Lenny Kravitz is among them.

08/07/2023

metroEV installed 20 unit infrastructure and 6 charging. The installation of 20-unit infrastructure and 6 charging stations took less than 3-weeks.

metroEV installed 20 unit infrastructure and 6 charging. The installation of 20-unit infrastructure and 6 charging stations took less than 3-weeks. Read more.

08/05/2023

Three things will be needed:

1. The right amount of charging (number of plugs)
2. Charging installed in the right places
3. Charging with the right amount of power (aka “right-speeding,” a reference to rightsizing).

Infrastructure is one of the biggest challenges for EVs right now. The cost of buying an EV is pretty close to what the average sales price is for an ICE vehicle (and cheaper once you consider EV cost savings), and the used market is shaping up to provide electric cars at nearly all income levels. [...

08/04/2023

The next best are far behind: Toyota Camry with 27,169 units and Toyota RAV4 with 26,032 units.

Tesla has the two bestselling cars in California by a ridiculous margin – and we are not just talking about...

08/02/2023

Canada cannot meet its climate targets without ensuring that the one-third of Canadians who live in apartments and condos have access to electric vehicle charging infrastructure, says The Atmospheric Fund.

07/31/2023

The new Mini’s dashboard is coated in an eco-looking fabric, and features built-in LED light elements. Colours are set to change depending on drive mode, or can be custom chosen by the driver.

Mini’s three-door Cooper Electric may not be due on sale until 2024, but retro lovers will appreciate an early peek at the new EV’s interior.

07/31/2023

In our latest project, 127 Queen Street East is reducing its Co2 emissions by 9 Metric Tons, equivalent to the carbon sequestered by 11 acres of forest in one year.

metroEV installed 20-unit infrastructure and 2 charging stations. The age of the building posed an interesting challenge as finding electrical components was not readily available.

07/29/2023

Mazda has confirmed that the next-generation MX-5 Miata will come in 2026 and will be “electrified.” Though the automaker stopped short of saying what level of electrification that will entail – hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full electric.

Mazda confirms that the 2026 Miata will be "electrified," though whether it will be hybrid, PHEV, or EV remains to be seen.

07/28/2023

Very cool.

Toyota is developing a regenerative fuel cell for the manned pressurized rover (nicknamed the “Lunar Cruiser”) for the lunar polar exploration mission (LUPEX), part of projects led by the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA). (Earlier post.) During an update on the development status, Ken Y...

07/26/2023

When bankruptcy made Saab fall off of its pedestal in the early 2010s, NEVS (New Electric Vehicle Sweden) purchased its assets. NEVS began working on an electric version of the Saab 9-3 (called the 9-3EV), offering around 175 horsepower and 190 miles of range.

The spirit of Saab might prevail thanks to a recent investment. An investor purchased the NEVS Emily GT project, giving hope for a spiritual revival of Saab.