Department of Energy offers $45M in funding for more efficient EV battery development

The United States Department of Energy announced that it will offer up to $45 million in funding to support the domestic development of advanced and more efficient electric vehicle batteries. The announcement comes just one day after the Biden Administration allocated over $3.1 billion to boost EV battery manufacturing in the United States. “Advanced batteries […]

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Biden Administration announces $3bn plan for U.S.-based EV battery manufacturing

The Biden Administration made a massive push toward the eventual domestication of the electric vehicle supply chain in the United States on Monday. The Administration announced it will launch a $3.16 billion plan to boost U.S.-based EV battery manufacturing, a small part of a much larger push toward transitioning to electric vehicles. Electric vehicle manufacturing […]

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Sen. Joe Manchin blasts EV tax credit expansion, calls for hydrogen development

West Virginia Democrat Joe Manchin blasted a potential expansion of the electric vehicle (EV) tax credit on Thursday, while also calling for the development of the hydrogen sector to decarbonize the transportation industry. Manchin, who called a Biden administration proposal to broaden the EV tax credit program “ludicrous,” said the waiting period for EVs right […]

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Polestar 2 gets a fresh design with sustainability and ethical sourcing in focus

Polestar announced today that its award-winning electric vehicle, the Polestar 2, is receiving sustainability and design updates to minimize climate impact and increase material sourcing transparency as ethical sourcing remains a primary focus of the Swedish automaker. The Polestar 2 is receiving design updates to its interior, as well as new colors and wheel options […]

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Subaru details pricing options for new Solterra EV

Subaru has announced pricing details for the upcoming Solterra EV that it unveiled last November at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show. The all-electric SUV Solterra EV is a near-twin of the Toyota bZ4X, another all-electric vehicle that the Japanese automaker launched earlier in 2022. As Subaru moves closer to initial production of the Solterra, […]

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Ford launches F-150 Lightning production at Rouge Electric Vehicle Center

Ford officially launched production of the F-150 Lightning all-electric pickup truck today at the Rouge Electric Vehicle Center in Dearborn, Michigan. The F-150 Lightning was unveiled just under a year ago, in May 2021, and Ford CEO Jim Farley has high expectations for the all-electric pickup. Just as Ford started testing pre-production of the vehicle […]

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Renault considering Nissan stake sale that could fund EV transition

French automaker Renault is considering selling at least some of its stake in Japanese automaker Nissan to fund its transition to a fully-electric lineup in the coming years. Nissan shares dropped over 6 percent around the news. Renault said it is considering at least a partial sale of its stake in Nissan as it plans […]

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Lincoln unveils Star Concept EV with plans for three fully electric vehicles by 2025

Lincoln unveiled its Star Concept EV earlier this week to showcase its “captivating, dynamic new face – revealing the brand’s vision for connected, electrified vehicles.” The Star Concept EV, which officially debuted on Wednesday, brings fresh design ideas and concepts to Lincoln’s brand language, which prepares to partially transition to electric powertrains with three full […]

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Buyer’s Guide: 2022 Guide to Green Auto Loans

It will still be some time before electric cars become mandatory, though moves in that direction have already started in California and elsewhere. These green auto loan lenders can help turn that dream into reality for anyone looking to swap their gas-powered daily driver for an EV.

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Penske adds Ford E-Transit to its fleet of rental and leasing vans

Penske Truck Leasing announced today it has successfully ordered 750 E-Transit vans from Ford, with the first deliveries slated to take place in the next several weeks. “We’re excited to help bring these new vehicles to market as both a rental and full-service lease option for our customers,” Art Vallely, President of Penske Truck Leasing, […]

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