Emterra Environmental, a waste-to-resource management company based in Canada, has launched its first electric vehicle fleet consisting of eight Mack LR Electric refuse vehicles to operate in the Comox Valley on Vancouver Island. Emterra Environmental said it also has a Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle operating in the Peel Region of Ontario, Canada, which was…

The South Pasadena Police Department recently completely replaced its gasoline-powered vehicles with electric vehicles (EVs). The city’s police fleet of 20 new Teslas will rely on a bank of new EV chargers installed at South Pasadena City Hall. Additionally, upon completion of the final electrification project component, city hall, the police station and the fire…

Hyundai Motor Company unveiled its all-electric Inster at the 2024 Busan International Mobility Show. The manufacturer said the new A-segment sub-compact EV offers driving range and versatility, and advanced technology. “With Inster, we’ve taken the small SUV image to a bold new place for the global…

The American Petroleum Institute (API) recently filed a lawsuit in the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) heavy-duty (HD) vehicle emissions standards for model years (MY) 2027-2032. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, National Corn Growers Association, and American Farm Bureau Federation joined API as co-petitioners in the lawsuit. …

Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported U.S. June electrified vehicle sales totaled 84,781, up 64.5% on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis, representing 43.9% of total monthly sales. Second quarter EV sales totaled 247,347, up 63.1% on a volume and DSR basis, representing 39.8% of total sales for the period. First-half EV sales…

According to Kia America, the manufacturer had its highest first-half EV sales in company history this year. Kia also marked the second-best first-half total sales. Kia America sold more than 5,000 all-electric vehicles each month for three consecutive months and 29,392 total EVs through the first half, resulting in a 112% growth in the segment…

AAA announced that its most recent annual consumer survey on electric vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) — down from 23% last year. Sixty-three percent cited “unlikely or…

Lucid Group has announced updates for the 2025 Air Pure model that features 5.0 miles per kilowatt hour of energy and a 146 MPGe EPA rating. The heat pump first employed on Lucid Sapphire now becomes standard across the lineup, which Lucid said improves real-world range, while a new infotainment processor provides an updated user…

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $1.7 billion to support the conversion of 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities across eight states – Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia – to manufacture electric vehicles and their supply chain. …

Despite facing many challenges, the global automotive industry performed well in 2023, according to JATO Dynamics. JATO data and estimations showed that for 151 markets across the world, a total of 78.32 million new passenger cars were sold last year. This marks an increase of almost seven million units from 2022 — a 10% increase.…