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BMDV providing €20M to support fleet electrification and infrastructure

Green Car Congress

The German Federal Ministry for Digital and Transport (BMDV) is investing a further €20 million in the procurement of vehicles for fleets and the development of charging infrastructure as part of its electromobility funding guideline. million electric cars on the road in Germany. The funding guideline runs until 2025.

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Electric Cars Outpace Diesel in European Registrations for the First Time

Setec Powerr

In the first half of the year, 703,586 battery-electric passenger cars were newly registered in the EU, marking a 53.8% Despite a temporary decline in EV registrations in some countries due to changes in subsidy guidelines, new registrations of electric cars have since rebounded.

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How Long Does an Electric Car Battery Last?

EV Connect

As electric cars and other electric vehicles (EVs) become more popular, many consumers hoping to make the switch want to know: How long does an EV battery last? A lithium-ion battery’s high energy density means it produces more power for its size, making it ideal for an electric car. How Do EV Batteries Degrade?

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New Zealand adjusts electric car guidelines

Green Cars News

In a bid to clear up the issues of electric car safety, New Zealand is offering new guidelines to electric car manufacturers and importers.

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The IRS Answers All Your EV Tax Credit Questions — Sort Of

CleanTechnica EVs

In an effort to clear up confusion about the new federal tax credit for electric cars, the IRS has issued new guidelines for taxpayers.

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Wireless charging guidelines issued by SAE standards group

Green Car Reports

There's been a lot of talking about wireless charging for electric cars recently. The convenience of being able to charge without plugging in may well appeal to buyers who, for whatever reasons, find plugging in a car to be an impediment.

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California to phase out gas vehicles, aims to triple EV sale by 2036

Electric Cars Report

The California Air Resources Board is expected to vote today on the proposed Advanced Clean Cars II proposal to rapidly scale down light-duty passenger car, truck and SUV emissions starting with the 2026 model year through 2035.