Tesla (TSLA) has officially obtained a permit in California to operate an internal fleet for a ride-hailing service, but it’s not for robotaxi yet. In fact, the automaker hasn’t even applied for an autonomous driving permit yet. A few weeks ago, it was reported that Tesla had applied for a ride-hailing permit in California. Even … Continue reading “Tesla (TSLA) obtains ride-hailing permit in California, no robotaxi yet”
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California electric vehicle drivers could lose single-occupancy carpool lane access later this year, Automotive News reported Monday. The federal law that allows California to grant this perk, one of the earliest such EV ownership incentives, is set to expire Sept. 30, according to the report. California lawmakers reportedly want to extend the statute, but federal … Continue reading “California EV carpool lane access ending in 2025”
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Buy or lease a new Hyundai EV, and you can get a free home charger or a $400 charging credit. Hyundai is offering a free ChargePoint Home Flex Level 2 EV charger with the purchase or lease of select EVs, including the new 2025 IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6. Here’s how you can get yours. … Continue reading “Hyundai will give you a free ChargePoint home EV charger if you buy or lease these EVs”
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The bill would replace the state’s renewable energy requirements with a clean electricity standard that includes nuclear power. Advocates worry the change would shift money from solar and wind to nuclear projects. The bill would also reapportion efficiency funds — which now pay for a range of services including home energy assessments, commercial lighting support, and financing … Continue reading “Vermont’s clean energy transition faces unprecedented political threat”
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ACME stock soars on today’s cartoonishly silly episode of Quick Charge, we watch Tesla Autopilot crash into a wall with a painting on it, make the Elon stans look silly when they point out shady behavior from their fearless leader, and toss out the notion that some franchise dealers might help the troubled EV brand … Continue reading “Cartoonish Tesla crashes, Toyota battery deals, and new Chinese hotness”
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Renault continues to look to the past with a performance version of its affordable electric hatchback. Just as the electric Renault 5 E-Tech is inspired by the cult-classic original that launched in 1972, the limited-edition Renault 5 Turbo 3E pays homage to an extreme performance version of that hatch. Due to start deliveries in 2027, … Continue reading “Renault 5 Turbo 3E brings in-wheel motors to electric hot hatch”
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Flagship Cadillac Electric SUV The 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ is the luxury brand’s flagship SUV. Clean Fleet Report recently had the opportunity get behind the wheel for a couple hours during media event in San Francisco. At first blush it would seem odd, if not mildly sadistic, to have journalists driving Cadillac’s largest vehicle through … Continue reading “Flash Drive: 2025 Cadillac Escalade IQ”
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Elon Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, but if that’s the strategy, the automaker should start with having stores and service centers in red states and rural areas. It’s no secret that Elon Musk’s approval ratings with progressives have been plummeting over the last few years and even more so in the previous … Continue reading “If Musk wants to sell Tesla cars to conservatives, Tesla needs stores and service in red states”
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The second model in BMW’s Neue Klasse electric-vehicle line is now undergoing cold-weather testing ahead of a 2026 debut. BMW started pre-production of the first Neue Klasse model, a compact crossover, in November, and on Friday confirmed that it will debut at the 2025 Munich auto show in September. BMW also confirmed the iX3 name … Continue reading “Electric BMW 3-Series arrives in 2026; undergoing cold-weather testing”
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Photo: Trojan Energy EV drivers in the Borough of Camden in London will soon see a major boost in sidewalk chargers, thanks to a new partnership between Camden Council and Scottish charge point company Trojan Energy. The council awarded Trojan Energy a contract to install over 570 on-street Level 2 EV chargers by 2026. The … Continue reading “London is getting 570 ‘flat and flush’ sidewalk EV chargers”