Uber drivers offered $4,000 incentives to switch to electric cars
Uber Introduces $4,000 Incentive for Electric Vehicle Adoption On Wednesday, Uber revealed its new initiative: a $4,000 bonus aimed at enticing drivers to transition to electric vehicles as part of the company’s broader strategy towards an all-electric fleet. Drivers who qualify can utilize these rebate payments to acquire either new or used electric vehicles in […]
Harris claims Biden erred by not asking Musk to join the electric vehicle summit.
Kamala Harris Critiques Biden’s Decision on Tesla CEO’s Invitation Former Vice President Kamala Harris recently expressed regret about an event hosted by her former boss, President Joe Biden, in 2021. She mentioned that not inviting Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk, was a “big mistake.” Biden held an event focusing on electric vehicles, bringing together executives from […]
Taxi advocate says NYC’s electric Uber and Lyft drivers should transition to hybrids due to insufficient EV chargers.
Changing the Balance of Power in NYC’s Taxi Industry Fernandeo Mateo, who advocates for taxi drivers, raised concerns on Thursday about the approximately 13,000 electric vehicle drivers for Uber, Lyft, and other rental companies. He believes they should be able to switch to hybrid vehicles due to the scarcity of electric vehicle chargers throughout New […]
Surprise costs: California electric vehicle drivers lose carpool privilege
California’s Carpool Lane Privilege for EV Drivers Set to End For over two decades, electric vehicle (EV) owners in California have had a unique advantage—access to carpool lanes even when driving alone. This perk, part of the state’s Clean Air Vehicle Program, was designed to reward those who adopted electric and hybrid cars early on […]
Ferrari stock falls due to poor outlook before electric vehicle release
Ferrari’s stock dropped 15% on Thursday, largely due to disappointing new long-term financial goals, overshadowing the excitement surrounding their announcement of electric car technology. The decline has erased about 13.5 billion euros ($15.67 billion) from the company’s market value. The luxury car maker has set a sales target of 9 billion euros ($10.4 billion) for […]
From start to finish: The electric vehicle requirement is completely finished
The End of the Federal Electric Vehicle Mandate The federal electric vehicle mandate has come to an end, and, well, it’s about time. As of September 30th, many major automakers no longer qualify for the $7,500 electric vehicle tax credit. For quite a while, this subsidy has hidden the true costs of electric cars while […]
End of free access for electric vehicles in the HOV lanes on the Long Island Expressway: ‘This is disappointing’
The End of the Freeride for Solo Drivers The ride has come to an end for electric and hybrid vehicle drivers who previously enjoyed solo access to HOV lanes on the Long Island Expressway. The federally mandated Clean Pass program expired on Wednesday, which means that over 55,000 drivers in the metro area can no […]
Hemi strong: Stellantis prioritizes performance over outdated electric vehicle rules
The Shifting Landscape of Electric Vehicles It seems the electric vehicle dream is starting to unravel. Stellantis, a major player in the automotive world, has decided to halt its all-electric RAM 1500 Rev Pickup. Likewise, Chrysler is scaling back its commitment to being fully electric, while Jeep appears to be leaning towards hybrid options—reintroducing the […]
Tesla exceeds delivery projections as electric vehicle buyers hurry to claim ending tax credits
Tesla Surpasses Q3 Delivery Estimates Amid Tax Credit Rush Tesla’s third-quarter deliveries exceeded Wall Street predictions, fueled by a surge of U.S. electric vehicle buyers eager to secure popular tax credits before they expired at the end of September. The automaker, led by Elon Musk, often highlighted these expiration dates, leveraging them along with discounts […]
Tesla raises lease prices as US electric vehicle tax credit comes to an end
Tesla Increases Lease Prices Following Tax Credit Expiration On Wednesday, Tesla announced via its website that it has raised lease prices across all U.S. vehicles. This move comes in the wake of the expiration of a $7,500 federal tax credit aimed at boosting electric vehicle sales. This change follows the conclusion of tax incentives from […]