GM expected to announce restart of Bolt EV production soon
General Motors (GM) has not produced a new Bolt EV or Bolt EUV in nearly six months after a defect was found in some of the batteries that could cause the cars to catch fire. […]
Ontario looking to boost EV adoption by investigating “ultra-low overnight” electricity rates
With a provincial election looming, the Ontario government is investigating a “new ultra-low overnight Time-of-Use electricity price plan” that they say will help increase electric vehicle (EV) adoption in the province. Todd Smith, Minister of […]
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg credits Tesla for making EVs possible in America
For the second time in as many days, Tesla has been recognized by the Biden Administration for their leadership in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing. On Tuesday President Biden finally said the word Tesla, calling them […]
Elon Musk elected to the National Academy of Engineering
This afternoon, the National Academy of Engineering elected 111 new members and 22 international members. Along the 111 new US members was SpaceX CEO Elon Musk. The National Academy of Engineering is among the highest […]
Tesla heat pump issues trigger Transport Canada recall [Update]
Transport Canada will soon be issuing a recall for owners of Tesla vehicles equipped with a heat pump. In an emailed statement to Drive Tesla this afternoon, the government agency confirmed Tesla notified them of […]
NR Can announces next round of funding for EV awareness
The Minister of Natural Resources Canada announced another round of funding from the federal government for EV awareness. Natural Resources Canada will provide more than $450,000 split between two organizations to support zero-emission vehicle awareness […]
Tesla calls DFEH discrimination and harassment lawsuit “misguided”
After a three-year long investigation, the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) intends to file a lawsuit against Tesla, alleging the automaker suffers from systematic racial discrimination and harassment. In a new blog […]
Giga Berlin production pushed back until at least mid-March: Report
Tesla was hoping to begin production at Giga Berlin-Brandenburg before the end of 2021, but was faced with several delays in receiving the final approvals from local officials. Based on a new report out of […]
Ford in talks with CATL to supply batteries for EV production in Ontario: Report
Ford is reportedly in talks with China’s CATL to provide batteries for EV production at the Oakville Assembly Complex. According to sources close to the talks that spoke with the Financial Post, CATL is not […]
Kelowna mandates all new homes must be EV ready
The City of Kelowna endorsed recommendations to include language around residential EV charging in upcoming zoning bylaws changes. The language will require all new residential developments to have at least one energized EV outlet for […]
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