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Lyft commits to 100% EVs by 2030

Green Car Congress

Ridesharing company Lyft—in collaboration with Environmental Defense Fund—has commited to reach 100% electric vehicles on the Lyft platform by 2030. Last year Lyft launched hundreds of EVs onto the Lyft platform through Express Drive in Seattle, Atlanta, and Denver.

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Tesla boosts its data collection team with hiring ramp for Prototype Vehicle Operators

Teslarati

Tesla seems to be putting a lot of effort into boosting its vehicle data collection team, with the electric vehicle maker going live with job openings for Prototype Vehicle Operators across multiple states in the US. If you have any tips, contact me at maria@teslarati.com or via X @Writer_01001101.

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Southern chapters embrace EV inclusion

Electric Auto Association

EV Club of the South NDEW event in the Atlanta area. Electric Auto Association (EAA) chapters in the southern U.S. states experienced an increase in diversity when it came to this year’s National Drive Electric Week events. EV Club of the South NDEW event in the Atlanta area. Some people just can’t afford one.”

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Southern chapters embrace EV inclusion

Electric Auto Association

EV Club of the South NDEW event in the Atlanta area. Electric Auto Association (EAA) chapters in the southern U.S. states experienced an increase in diversity when it came to this year’s National Drive Electric Week events. EV Club of the South NDEW event in the Atlanta area. Some people just can’t afford one.”

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Extinguishing the EV Battery Fire Hype

Cars That Think

Electric vehicles are no exception. On the other hand, pure electric vehicles (meaning those powered only by batteries) were involved in just 25 fires per 100,000 sold. On the other hand, pure electric vehicles (meaning those powered only by batteries) were involved in just 25 fires per 100,000 sold.

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Ford announces Smart Mobility plan; 25 initial projects

Green Car Congress

Vehicle data might enable lower insurance rates for good drivers. Remote Repositioning, Atlanta. The outcome could be a more affordable and effective way to share or park vehicles using a remote “valet.”. A fleet of Ford Focus Electric vehicles and Ford Fiestas with EcoBoost powertrains is located across London.

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Tips for purchasing a new EV amid a vehicle shortage

Plug in America

Searches for new plug-in hybrid and all-electric vehicles are at record levels, increasing exponentially since energy prices soared in March 2022. Global supply chain challenges continue to limit the production of new vehicles. With record-setting gasoline prices across the nation, a record number of drivers are considering EVs.