Ford and Tesla said recently that Ford’s EVs would eventually be able to use Tesla’s charging network, which is the best in the industry in the United States. GM and Tesla said Thursday that GM’s EVs would eventually be able to do the same thing, perhaps because GM and Ford aren’t above trying to buddy […]
I’m Not EV Startup Executive Lawrence Hardge
Random friend requests from users around the world. Messages of support and congratulations for features or technology I had nothing to do with. These are the things I’ve been dealing with for the past few months as people flock to my Facebook profile. And they all have one thing in common: they all come from […]
Rivian RT1 Won’t Come With Tank Turn
Not all cool ideas are good ideas. Case in point: Remember that sweet video from 2019 of a Rivian RT1 truck spinning in a perfect circle using something called “Tank Turn?” Well, it won’t be coming to a Rivian product near you any time soon. Rivian Recalls Nearly Every Car It Has Built Rivian CEO […]
These Are The “Official” Cars Of Where You Live
Photo: Nissan The type of vehicle someone drives says a lot about who they are, but it can also say a lot about where they’re from. If enough people in one area start getting the same type of car, it can create a little bit of a stereotype. That’s where the idea of an “official” […]
Here’s Why It’s Hard to Find EVs at Dealerships
If you’ve been trying to check out electric vehicles at your local car dealerships, only to find out there aren’t any in stock, you are not alone. According to a new survey by Sierra Club — reported on by Vox — two-thirds of U.S. car dealers didn’t have any new or used battery electric or […]
EPA Wants Automakers to Slash Emissions 56 Percent By 2032
The Biden administration has put forth tough emissions criteria for the end of the decade, Volkswagen’s brand chief has been candid about the task of building an electric vehicle that everyone can afford, and a Ford factory in Ontario will be reborn next year. All that and more in this edition of The Morning Shift […]
Regular Car Reviews vs the Rivian R1T vs Nature
Screenshot: Regular Car Reviews Regular Car Reviews is known for a few things. First, for being weird, crass and using that voice. Secondly, for providing insightful and sometimes profound criticism not only towards cars but towards the societies and social norms that bred them. This review of the Rivian R1T has plenty of all of […]
The Used EV Market Is Starting to Get Interesting
One of the more underreported aspects of the Inflation Reduction Act was a provision for a tax credit of up to $4,000 for buyers of certain used EVs. These tax credits come with a heap of restrictions — your adjusted gross income can’t be higher than $75,000 single, or $150,000 on a joint return; the […]
These Are the Ford, Jeep and Chrysler EVs That Will Still See Tax Credits in 2023
There are still a few Ford, Chrysler and Jeep models that come with federal EV tax credits, everyone in Washington is talking about free-trade deals and one battery manufacturer is beating Tesla to the race it started. All that and more in this edition of The Morning Shift for Thursday, April 6, 2023. New York […]
When Will EV Chargers Become as Common as Gas Stations?
Photo: Saul Loeb/AFP (Getty Images) The adoption of electric vehicles in the United States is lagging behind expectations in sales numbers and opinions of buyers. The current state of the country’s charging infrastructure is one factor that dissuades potential buyers. However, the federal government is spending billions on building new EV chargers across the country. […]