Japan plans to phase out sales of new gasoline-powered vehicles by the mid-2030s, according to Japanese public broadcaster NHK.
The plan is not yet finalized (expect more info by the end of the year), and will still allow for sales of conventional gas…
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Volvo Trucks starts sales of VNR Electric Class 8 truck ahead of production
Volvo officially started North American commercial sales of its VNR electric heavy truck today, ahead of production, which will start in “early 2021.”
The truck will be available in three configurations: a single-axle box truck with 33,200…
Opel ‘surprised’ as Mokka-e sells out before launch. When will manufacturers learn EVs are popular?
It’s happened yet again: Another EV sold out before it launched. This time, it’s the upcoming Opel Mokka-e that is sold out in Europe, even though the car won’t hit the road until next March. Opel says they were “totally surpri…
BMW confirms higher-performance John Cooper Works electric Mini
Last month we reported on rumors that BMW had greenlit development of a high-performance “GP” version of the electric Mini. Today BMW announced that the car is indeed being worked on, but it will be designated as a “John Cooper Works…
Fiat, formerly headed by an EV detractor, says 60% of models will be ‘electrified’ in 2021
60% of Fiat’s car models will be “electrified” – either conventional hybrid, plug-in hybrid or full electric – by the end of next year, according to a presentation by the company’s European brand chief Luca Napolita…
GM announces plans for 30 new EVs by 2025 – some to be unveiled today?
GM has committed to an additional $7 billion in funding for electric car and autonomous vehicle programs and will launch 30 new EVs globally through 2025, CEO Mary Barra announced today. Two-thirds of these new EVs will be available in North America, …
California adds $1,500 incentive for new EVs, total state + fed incentives now up to $14.5K until end of year
California has refreshed its “Clean Fuel Rewards” program, increasing the amount to $1,500 upfront (no application required) and simplifying availability to customers statewide. The new incentive is available for any eligible electric vehi…
CA Clean Air chief Mary Nichols on short list to replace coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler as EPA head
After four years of being filled by such industry mouthpieces as corrupt oil stooge Scott Pruitt and lying dirty coal advocate Andrew Wheeler, it looks like the Environmental Protection Agency is set to resume its actual purpose of protecting the envi…
BMW reportedly working on a higher performance MINI Cooper SE
The all-electric MINI Cooper SE will get a high performance “GP” version, according to BMWBLOG.
While no specific details are available yet, BMWBLOG claims their “extremely reliable source” says the car has been green-lit and i…
Watch Lordstown Endurance electric truck in a tug of war against a gas F-150
Lordstown Motors has released a video of its Endurance electric pickup truck in a tug of war battle against a 2019 Ford F-150 Lariat EcoBoost.
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