GM is ditching CarPlay in all future EVs and teaming up with Google instead

General Motors is making the controversial decison to phase out its support for Apple’s CarPlay platform. Instead of supporting CarPlay, GM is teaming up with Google to design custom built-in infotainment systems for future electric cars. This comes after GM went all-in CarPlay just a few years ago…

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Tesla teases a new product, refers to ‘CyberVault’

Tesla appears to be teasing a new product in a cryptic social media post on China’s Weibo in which it refers to something called “CyberVault.”

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This renewables giant is going to use wooden wind turbine towers

Swedish startup Modvion is going to supply power giant RWE Renewables with wooden wind turbine towers for future onshore wind farms. 

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Canoo (GOEV) settles SEC investigation, explores new funding for EV rollout

EV startup Canoo (GOEV) released its fourth-quarter earnings Thursday as it enters a critical phase of development. After resolving the SEC investigation and agreeing to pay $1.5 million, Canoo says it has new opportunities to access funding.

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Could this self-driving EV charging robot be a game changer?

NaaS Technology has unveiled this self-driving EV charging robot that finds your EV, smart charges it, and takes auto payments.

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Everything you need to know about the IRS’s new EV tax credit guidance

The US Treasury Department today announced its expected EV tax credit guidance on the battery component and critical mineral sourcing requirements of the Inflation Reduction Act, changing the availability of EV tax credits in the US, with the net effect of reducing tax credit amounts for many vehicles purchased on April 18 or later.

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Thinking of learning to ride? Here’s why your first motorcycle should be electric

The world of motorcycles is rapidly changing, with the rise of electric motorcycles heralding a new era of motorcycling. If you’re considering getting your first motorcycle, there’s never been a better time to join the electric revolution. Electric motorcycles are the perfect first ride for anyone entering the world of two wheels, offering numerous advantages over traditional combustion engine-powered bikes. From better control to reduced maintenance and even lower operating cost, electric motorcycles are the perfect starter bike.

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Tesla issues its first Tesla Semi recall

Tesla started delivering its Tesla Semi just a few months ago, and now it has the dubious honor of issuing its first recall for the electric semi truck.

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54 organizations demand Toyota shift to EVs globally as new CEO steps in

A coalition of 54 consumer and environmental groups from 26 countries have written a letter to Toyota asking that the company phase-out fossil fuels globally by 2035, and in Europe by 2030. The letter is timed to coincide with the start of new CEO Koji Sato’s tenure at the company on April 1.

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Aventon launches new Pace electric bikes with torque sensors, turn signals & more

Aventon’s Pace 350 and Pace 500 e-bikes have long been the brand’s main commuter models for budget-minded riders still looking for a quality electric bike for riding to work or running errands. Now the company has launched its third generation models known as the Pace 350.3 and Pace 500.3. And they’re better than ever.

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