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Mercedes-Benz Backs Away from Electric Vehicles amid Weak Sales
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet May 9, 2024 Johnathon Latson Comments: 0

Mercedes-Benz Backs Away from Electric Vehicles amid Weak Sales

German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz is backing away from its commitment to fully transition to Electric Vehicles (EVs) by 2030 amid weak sales, shifting back to gas-powered cars that remain in demand among car buyers. According to Bloomberg UK, Mercedes-Benz CEO Ola Källenius told shareholders on Wednesday that the automaker’s “transformation” to EVs “might take longer than expected.” Källenius had sought to make Mercedes-Benz fully electric by 2030. In July 2021, Mercedes-Benz...
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No, combustion engines won’t be supplanted by electric vehicles—and they’re critical for sustainable transport
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet May 8, 2024 Patrice Haettel Comments: 0

No, combustion engines won’t be supplanted by electric vehicles—and they’re critical for sustainable transport

Today, support for a sustainable future of transport is unanimous, and it is rightfully acknowledged that electric vehicles (EVs) will play a critical role in pursuing this transition. However, we also need to remember that there is no one-solution approach to sustainable mobility. Every part of the world, while heading in the same direction, needs the ability to use the solutions that are the best fit for their markets. For several years, policymakers have experimented with legislative force to...
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New ‘world class’ training centre for electric vehicles at CIT
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet May 5, 2024 Lucy Bladen Comments: 0

New ‘world class’ training centre for electric vehicles at CIT

A “world class” training centre for electric vehicles will be established at the Canberra Institute of Technology to help mechanics learn about the new technologies. The centre will be the first of its kind in Australia, with new diplomas and degree apprenticeships to be established in the centre. It will provide training for mechanics, technicians and developers around developing, operating and maintaining electric vehicles and related technology. Manufacturers Tesla and Komatsu hav...
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To Meet Electric Vehicle Goals, California Must Spend $20 Billion on Grid Updates
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet May 2, 2024 Christeen Michaud Comments: 0

To Meet Electric Vehicle Goals, California Must Spend $20 Billion on Grid Updates

Isn’t California broke? I seem to remember that the impeccably coiffed Governor Newsom had, at last report, managed to take a state with a comfortable budget surplus and convert that to a staggering deficit. That makes it a bit of a head-scratcher when they adopt policies like cutting off the sale of internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles in favor of electric vehicles (EV). But (as always) there’s a catch. Now we learn that the state’s power grid will require $20 billion in...
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BYD’s New Electric Vehicle Factory in Indonesia to Start Operation in 2026
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet May 1, 2024 Pandaily Comments: 0

BYD’s New Electric Vehicle Factory in Indonesia to Start Operation in 2026

Today, BYD Auto Indonesia announced a partnership agreement with PT Suryabuat Swadaya, the developer of the “Subang Smartpolitan” industrial park. Suryacipta Swadaya stated that BYD has chosen the “Subang Smartpolitan” industrial park as the site for its electric vehicle factory, which covers an area of over 108 hectares, making BYD the largest tenant in the park. The statement pointed out that the establishment of BYD’s electric vehicle factory in “Subang Smartpolitan” marks a sig...
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Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet April 30, 2024 ClarkCountyToday.com Comments: 0

Inslee rolls out $45 million in subsidies for electric vehicles

A motorist recharges his electric vehicle. Photo courtesy Vimeo This week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced $45 million in subsidies through a Department of Commerce grant program for families deemed “low-income” to purchase an EV TJ MartinellThe Center Square Washington One strategy for state officials looking to transition Washington’s transportation sector to electric vehicles is by subsidizing them with taxpayer dollars. This week, Gov. Jay Inslee announced $45 million in subsidies through a...
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Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet April 29, 2024 Lyndia Volkman Comments: 0

Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada

Honda Plans to Establish Comprehensive Electric Vehicle Value Chain in Ontario, Canada – Honda to strengthen electric vehicle supply system and capability with an eye toward a future increase in EV demand in North America– Honda to support global initiative to make BEVs and FCEVs represent 100% of vehicle sales by 2040 by investing approximately CAD$15 billion, including investment by joint venture partners, to build a comprehensive electric vehicle (EV) value chain in Canada–...
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Electric vehicle dip due to ‘lack of skilled labour’ to replace batteries 
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet April 28, 2024 Ellen Kenny Comments: 0

Electric vehicle dip due to ‘lack of skilled labour’ to replace batteries 

The dip in electric vehicles’ (EVs) popularity is because there is a “lack of skilled labour” in dealing with secondhand EVs, according to a used car dealer.  The Irish Daily Mail reported today the goal to have a million EVs by the end of the decade has seemingly reached a dead end.  Blame has been laid at the foot of Transport Minister Eamon Ryan for failing to develop infrastructure that will facilitate EVs in the long-term.  User and new car dealer Nadia Adan told The Anton Savage S...
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Today’s Letters: On the pluses and uncertainties of electric vehicles, 24 Sussex, and Lansdowne 2.0
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet April 27, 2024 Peter Hum Comments: 0

Today’s Letters: On the pluses and uncertainties of electric vehicles, 24 Sussex, and Lansdowne 2.0

Published Apr 27, 2024  •  Last updated 8 hours ago  •  10 minute read This aerial photograph taken on April 16, 2024 shows electric cars for export stacked at the international container terminal of Taicang Port in Suzhou, in China’s eastern Jiangsu Province. (Photo by AFP) / China OUT Photo by STR /AFP VIA GETTY IMAGES Questions for EV boosters The government has created a deadline for industry to cease production of gas-powered vehicles in 2035. Let’s just give Dec. 31, 3035...
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Ford is losing boatloads of money on every electric vehicle sold
Commercial EV, Electric Car, Electric Fleet April 26, 2024 Bong Ramage Comments: 0

Ford is losing boatloads of money on every electric vehicle sold

Serving tech enthusiasts for over 25 years. TechSpot means tech analysis and advice you can trust. A hot potato: Turning a substantial part of the automotive industry into an EV-only affair will likely take some time. Despite investing a significant amount of money into research and development, some carmakers are still losing a hefty sum on every EV model they sell. One of the largest automotive companies in the world lost $1.3 billion in its EV-only business unit known as “Model e̶...
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