Honda Is Working On A More Compact Electric Vehicle For The US Market.

Honda Is Working On A More Compact Electric Vehicle For The US Market.

Honda is developing a completely new, smaller electric vehicle expected to retail for less than $30,000, with sales in the US potentially starting as soon as 2026. This information was reported by the Japanese outlet Nikkei, which also mentions that the new electric vehicle will be manufactured in Ohio and is one of seven models from the upcoming O-series set to launch by 2030. Manufacturing the new EV domestically will help it avoid the steep tariffs proposed by President Trump, and a retail pr...
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Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota Decide on the Release Schedule for Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles

Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota Decide on the Release Schedule for Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles

Suzuki, Daihatsu, and Toyota Decide on the Release Schedule for Mini-Commercial Van Electric Vehicles TOKYO, Jan 30, 2025 – (JCN Newswire) – Suzuki Motor Corporation (Suzuki), DAIHATSU MOTOR CO., LTD. (Daihatsu), and Toyota Motor Corporation (Toyota) have decided to aim for the release of their mini-commercial van electric vehicles (BEVs) respectively in fiscal 2025. This mini-commercial van BEV, jointly developed by the three companies, combines Suzuki and Daihatsu’s expertise...
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Norway is set to become the first country to fully transition to electric vehicles

Norway is set to become the first country to fully transition to electric vehicles

Oslo Taxi’s Tesla model Y (L) and the NIO ET5 electric vehicle from Nio Inc, a Chinese multinational electric car manufacturer, drive through the Norwegian capital Oslo, on September 27, 2024. Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty Images Norway is set to become the first country in the world to effectively erase gasoline and diesel cars from its new car market. Despite its vast oil and gas reserves, the Nordic country has long been recognized as a global leader in sustainable transportation. I...
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Five ways Trump’s new policies will impact electric vehicles in the US

Five ways Trump’s new policies will impact electric vehicles in the US

President Trump has signaled his intent to reverse Biden’s EV policies Trump declared a “national energy emergency” Electric vehicle charging infrastructure spend will be paused While the 47th US President’s inauguration was arguably overshadowed by the number of tech bros and questionable world leaders who were invited, Donald Trump didn’t waste any time getting to work. As soon as he entered the White House, he signed a raft of executive orders. In fact, President Trump t...
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Trump signs executive order to reverse Biden’s electric vehicle policies

Trump signs executive order to reverse Biden’s electric vehicle policies

President Donald Trump signed an executive order signaling his intention to eliminate the Biden administration’s electric vehicle policies, which he has falsely labeled a “mandate.” Trump also signed an order signaling his intent to weaken tailpipe emission standards, which would be a major blow to the environment. The orders were among a barrage of executive actions taken by Trump in the immediate aftermath of his inauguration on Monday, as he set to work undoing some of the accomplishmen...
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Hotel goes hi-tech with electric vehicle charger

Hotel goes hi-tech with electric vehicle charger

Owners of electric vehicles can now charge up their vehicles if needed at an electric vehicle (EV) charging station located at Port Alfred’s Royal St Andrews Hotel.  Though research is not available at this stage, early indications are that not too many folk own electric vehicles in the Port Alfred precinct. “I think there might be only one or two,” says the hotel’s managing director, Justin Bekker.  “However we do have hotel guests who have used the EV facility over the past few wee...
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Newsom Capitulates, Withdraws Bid to Regulate Electric Vehicles Sales, Phaseout Gas-Powered Ones

Newsom Capitulates, Withdraws Bid to Regulate Electric Vehicles Sales, Phaseout Gas-Powered Ones

On December 18, the Environmental Protection Agency greenlit a major piece of California Governor Gavin Newsom’s progressive fever dream.  The Biden administration today approved California’s groundbreaking mandate phasing out new gas-powered cars just weeks before the incoming Trump administration poses a threat of overturning electric vehicle and climate rules. The granting of the waiver by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency allows California to move forward in requiring 35% of...
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BYD Partners with Grab to Provide 50,000 Electric Vehicles Across Southeast Asia

BYD Partners with Grab to Provide 50,000 Electric Vehicles Across Southeast Asia

On January 15, 2025, Chinese automaker BYD announced its strategic partnership with Southeast Asian mobility giant Grab, to deliver 50,000 BYD electric vehicles for Grab drivers across the region. Through this collaboration, Grab and BYD hope to drive the electrification of Southeast Asia’s transportation sector by providing BYD vehicles to its partners and drivers at the most competitive prices and with enhanced battery warranty services. Drivers can choose to lease electric vehicles from Gra...
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Global Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 25% in Record 2024

Global Electric Vehicle Sales Surge 25% in Record 2024

Published 11:34 IST, January 14th 2025 Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by a quarter last year to over 17 million cars, helped by a fourth consecutive month of record sales in December as China continued to grow and Europe stabilised. Follow: Electric Vehicle | Image: Freepik Global EV Sales: Global sales of fully electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles rose by a quarter last year to over 17 million cars, helped by a fourth consecutive month of record sales in Decembe...
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How Norway became an electric vehicle pioneer

How Norway became an electric vehicle pioneer

Norway has cemented its reign as a leader in electric vehicle purchases with nine out of 10 new cars sold in Norway last year being powered by electricity. The Scandinavian nation is “leagues ahead” in the “electric car race”, said Quartz, and has “become the poster child” for the transition to EVs, said DW. Subscribe to The Week The Week provides readers with a wide range of perspectives from 200 trusted news sources. Try 6 Free Issues Sign up for The Week’...
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