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EV News: From Dodge and Canoo to Bentley and the U.S. Army

2018 Chevrolet Bolt

Used EVs

Flying off the lots!

A new study by iSee Cars documents that EVs are now the fastest-selling used cars in the U.S., lead by Chevrolet and Tesla.

Mustang Mach-E

Ford

Year of the Mustang

”Car and Driver” named the new Mach-E as Electric Vehicle of the year.

Mustang Comfort smell

Ford is hoping to help customers transition to EV ownership with the development of a gasoline-scented fragrance.

Emission standards

Biden accelerates EV adoption again

President Joe Biden announced new vehicle emission regulations that will reduce car emissions in addition to making way for widespread electric vehicle adoption.

Tesla

Smart about chips 

Seemingly unaffected by the worldwide shortage of computer chips, Tesla delivered over 200,000 vehicles in the second quarter

Eliments derived from lithium

Tesla’s Lithium reductions will help the planet

Tesla is aiming to contribute to the lowered cost of batteries with its recent patent application for its  lithium extraction process that reduces the cost by 33%.

 (photo - minerals extracted from lithium)

Nissan Leaf battery

EV batteries 

Recycling efficiency like never before

Electric vehicles (EVs) will become significantly greener due to new recycling techniques developed by US and UK researchers.

Charging infrastructure and investment needed through 2030

Charging infrastructure

Report validates a very great need

The International Council on Clean Transportation released a highly informative study on the growing need for U.S. charging infrastructure through 2030.

Canoo

First look, raw

The new sport vehicle Canoo has been spotted in transport.

Bentley

Bentley

Bold and still beautiful

Bently has made a series of commitments to sustainability.

Dodge

Muscle cars don’t need engines

Dodge, a legacy maker of high performance automobiles, will debut an electric version of a muscle car in 2024.

EV racing

eStreets of New York

The Red Hook section of Brooklyn was the site of the New York Formula ePrix race between low-slung open-cockpit race cars, all electric.

Formula E grid shot start

BMW’s first place sparks sale

The carmaker’s first place win in the New York Formula ePrix racing doubleheader in Brooklyn has caused an uptick in EV sales.

Electric infantry squad vehicle by GM Defense

GM 

e-Infantry squad vehicle

Despite the U.S. Army’s hesitancy on going electric the first electric infantry squad vehicle, by GM Defense, was on display at an Army-sponsored technology day.Charging networks