As part of its new budget, the Canadian federal government has announced a new $5,000 incentive for electric cars that cost less than $45,000, however, it excludes Tesla vehicles. Some Canadian provinces already have EV incentive programs but unlike the US, there has never been a federal program to reduce the cost of electric vehicles. […]
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VW threatens to exit important automaker lobbying group over electric vehicle policies
Volkswagen is amongst the legacy automakers now most invested in electric vehicles and they now threaten to exit an important automaker lobbying group over their policies regarding electric vehicles. Automakers have promoted policies to slow down the adoption of electric vehicles through lobbying groups for years. Most recently, automakers associations have pushed against efforts to […]
VW says it accelerates plan for 22 million electric vehicles in 10 yrs as part of decarbonization plan
Volkswagen announced today its intention to accelerate its electrification effort as part of its decarbonization plan by adding 20 more “electric models” to its planned lineup in order to produce 22 million electric vehicles in the next 10 years. Those 22 million vehicles will now consist of 70 different models released across Volkswagen’s multiple brands. […]
Mercedes unveils all-electric SUV in Melbourne – start of “massive EV onslaught”
Australian customers have been given a sneak peak of Mercedez-Benz’s all-electric EQC SUV, in what is being described as just the beginning of “a massive onslaught of electric vehicles” from the German car maker. Mercedes said the Melbourne event on Tuesday night gave customers and special guests Australia’s first look at the company’s first all-electric […]
Trump’s 2020 budget proposal cuts the EV tax credit
The Trump administration announced its budget proposal for 2020 and tax credits for electric vehicles is on the chopping block, according to Reuters. The White House is proposing eliminating the subsidy, which provides up to $7,500 on the purchase of a new EV, claiming that it will save the government about $2.5 billion over the […]
Bugatti unveils a $33,000 EV for (rich) kids
For its 110th birthday, Bugatti is going back to its roots. The French car manufacturer is digging up the Bugatti Type 35, the company’s famous racing car also called the Bugatti Baby, and giving it a modern makeover. The limited-run Bugatti Baby II features an electric powertrain, driving modes for kids and adults, and a […]
