The new rules announced in Ottawa on Tuesday will further increase the pressure on manufacturers to deliver at least 20% of electric cars to dealers within two years and 100% by 2035. • Also read: Electric vehicles: Ottawa advances transition with new credits “It is a credit system that involves financial penalties. “It’s like handing … [Read more…]
Unlock Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, editor of the FT, picks her favorite stories in this weekly newsletter. Bird Global, the company that pioneered on-road electric scooter rentals, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in Florida, five years after becoming the fastest startup ever to reach a so-called “unicorn” valuation of over $1 … [Read more…]
Photo credit: Philippe Lopez/Getty Images Bird has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, capping a turbulent year for the electric scooter company. In a press release today, Bird confirmed that the company had initiated a “financial restructuring process to strengthen its balance sheet” and that the company was continuing to operate as usual to pursue “long-term, … [Read more…]
To boost sales of zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) and ban the sale of gasoline vehicles by 2035, Ottawa is introducing new incentives to persuade the private sector to produce and sell more ZEVs and also encouraging the installation of charging stations. • Also read: It’s a headache to repair a car that’s barely 10 years old … [Read more…]
Trick: Chrome/Edge extension Simple price alerts (link) allows you to be notified immediately of a price drop Amazon, AliExpress, Banggood, Ebay, Geekbuying, Rakutenetc. The PVY Z20 Pro is a compact and foldable device that is equipped with interesting and rather rare features, including rims instead of spokes or the ability to charge your smartphone using … [Read more…]
Cadillac is releasing the name and some images of its next electric vehicle, the Vistiq midsize SUV, which the automaker expects to slot in between the Lyriq and Escalade IQ in terms of size and price. The three-row SUV is expected to arrive in dealerships sometime in 2025 as a 2026 model year. It will … [Read more…]
“We could have made much smarter decisions, probably spending less money for better results,” said an economics professor, who not only accuses the Legault government of building the battery sector “from nothing,” but also our SMEs from their employees to benefit foreign companies who are subsidized with billions of dollars. • Also read: Northvolt will … [Read more…]
The White House this week issued new guidance on federal electric vehicle (EV) tax credits, including a key exemption that is seen as a win for many automakers because it offers companies trying to set up battery production operations in the U.S. additional time to make the transition native minerals. The U.S. Treasury Department announced … [Read more…]
How technology can help your Christmas decorations With these tech tips, you can easily make your Christmas decorations shine. ProblemSolved, USA TODAY If you need a reason to save money when planning a holiday light that will outshine the sun, remember these inconvenient truths: Our Christmas lights burn so brightly they can be seen from … [Read more…]
Share the publication “The Gazelle, a low-tech electric car made in France” Blanquefort (Gironde – New Aquitaine) — She really has it all! Light as a feather, therefore consuming half as much, comfortable (five seats, large trunk, air conditioning), inexpensive, only ten parts (instead of 300) from recycling for assembly in less than an hour, … [Read more…]