Denmark postpones plans to start taxing EV customers

Denmark planned to start phasing out a tax-free allowance on electric vehicles (EVs) next year, though the country’s latest budget passage will officially postpone those plans. To help keep the country’s tax-free allowance on EVs in place, the new budget calls for as much as 200 million kroner (~$30 million) going toward the program from […]

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Toyota hints it will produce more hydrogen cars than solid-state EVs in 2030

Toyota has noted that it is making significant strides in the development of solid-state battery technology. Recent details from the company’s newsletter, however, suggest that the volume and scope of the deployment of Toyota’s solid-state batteries would be quite conservative. In its Toyota Times newsletter, the automaker shared a key passage about its solid-state battery targets. “In […]

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Volkswagen brand is ‘no longer competitive’ as it faces job cuts

German automaker Volkswagen is airing warning signals amidst high costs and low productivity at its vehicle plants, which one executive says has made the company’s main brand fall behind the competition. On Monday, Volkswagen Group announced plans for a $10 billion euro (~$10.9 billion) cost-cutting measure at the VW brand, including job cuts, in a […]

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New Jersey to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035

Earlier this week, New Jersey officials announced plans to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars by 2035. The ban is New Jersey’s effort to improve the air quality in the state.  “The steps we take today to lower emissions will improve air quality and mitigate climate impacts for generations to come, all while increasing […]

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Inflation Reduction Act boosts EV investment in the US

Data gathered by EV Job Hub revealed that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has boosted elective vehicle (EV) manufacturing investments in the United States. According to the information gathered, 47% of EV manufacturing investments have occurred after the IRA was passed.  As of November 17, 2023, $173 billion investments in electric vehicle and battery manufacturing were made […]

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Cruise CEO Kyle Vogt announces resignation from robotaxi company

In an announcement on Sunday, Cruise revealed that its CEO and co-founder Kyle Vogt would be leaving the company. Vogt confirmed the news in a series of posts on X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter.  With Vogt’s departure, Cruise will now be led by Mo Elshenawy, who previously worked as the company’s […]

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Polestar 4 enters production, first deliveries expected by end of 2023

Polestar has confirmed that the production of the Polestar 4 SUV has begun at the Hangzhou Bay factory in China. The vehicle is the first Polestar that’s produced in the Hangzhou Bay factory, which is operated by Geely Holding.  The first deliveries of the Polestar 4 to customers in China are expected before the end […]

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Stellantis buys out workers to aid EV transition, following UAW strike

Amid the ongoing transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and following a historic six-week auto strike, Stellantis has said it plans to offer voluntary buyouts for 6,400 salary workers. On Monday, Stellantis told workers it was offering the voluntary buyouts to help cut costs in its transition to EVs, according to a report from Reuters. The […]

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BMW has a Level 3 autonomous system for Germany — and it works in the dark

It appears that BMW is following in Mercedes-Benz’s footsteps with the impending release of its Personal Pilot L3 for the German market. Being a Level 3 system, BMW Personal Pilot L3 allows vehicles to operate while drivers are temporarily diverting their attention from the road. As noted by in a press release, BMW Personal Pilot […]

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