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Tesla and other automakers are reportedly in talks with Exxon Mobil to secure lithium from a new source in Arkansas. There are a few metals that need to be mined more to support the increased demand for batteries, which is primarily driven by the rise of electric vehicles. Lithium is one of the metals at

Police departments have begun paying more attention to electric bicycles and cracking down on models that are illegal for street use. Now another police department in California is demonstrating how they’re using old school transportation into the operation with horse-mounted police officers. As electric bikes become even more popular options for alternative transportation, the number

An “Unidentified Electric Vehicle” (UEV) made front-page news in a small town paper in Montana when it charged from a public outlet on Main Street. EV charging has gotten pretty easy these days, even when driving through less-populated areas. But those of us who have been driving EVs for a long time, or who have

Kanye West’s Twitter account has been reinstated after an almost eight-month ban over offensive tweets. The rapper’s account now shows his last post from 1 December, a day prior to when his account was suspended on platform X – the new name owner Elon Musk has given Twitter. West, who legally changed his name to

The Mazda MX-30 EV is back on the chopping block for the 2024 model year, after a short reintroduction in California, wherein the car has only sold 66 units in 2023. Mazda will no longer sell the MX-30 in the US, after this year’s model only sold 66 units so far. Sales started slow with

Tesla has started a new email campaign to encourage Tesla owners with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to upgrade to a new car and transfer the FSD package. The terms of the transfer and the email campaign make it clear that what CEO Elon Musk presented as an “offer of amnesty” is nothing more than

Kia is set to unveil its newest electric vehicle next month in China at the annual Chengdu Motor Show. The Kia EV5 will be a compact electric SUV aimed squarely at the Tesla Model Y with an expected starting price of around 50 million won (roughly $40,000). Just a week after revealing its flagship EV9,

Ford Motor released Q2 earnings after market close on Thursday, saying, “EV adoption will be a little slower than expected.” The automaker is pushing back its 600,000 EV run rate goal until next year. Ford’s second-quarter earnings preview After losing $2.1 billion last year, operating losses grew to $722 million (more than doubling YOY) at

The luxury automaker is looking to upgrade the charging experience for Porsche EV drivers with exclusive “premium” amenities. The Porsche Charging Lounge comes complete with snacks and soft drinks, digital media, and even a smart mirror to get a workout in while on the road. Porsche opens premium EV Charging Lounge experience Porsche opened the

Nominees for this year’s Mercury Prize have been announced – with Alex Turner equalling records with his fifth nod for Arctic Monkeys, Raye making her debut after ditching her record label, and in-demand DJ Fred Again also recognised. Arctic Monkeys won the award back in 2006 with debut Whatever People Say I Am, That’s What

Japanese automaker Honda is dropping hints about a new electric sports car due out later this year in honor of its 75th anniversary. According to a report from the British automotive magazine Car, it could be a blast from the past. The report claims Honda insiders referenced the S2000 when hinting at an electric sports

Georgia Harrison will receive a record amount of damages from Stephen Bear, who was jailed in March after being found guilty of sharing a revenge porn video of him having sex with her. Bear will have to pay £207,900 to Harrison from prison – the highest ever sum awarded in an image abuse case. It

After launching the iconic LEAF compact electric car in December 2010, Nissan announced Tuesday that it finally surpassed 1 million in global EV sales. Nissan surpasses 1 million global EV sales More than 650,000 Nissan LEAF models have been sold since its launch over 12 years ago. For many years, the LEAF was the best-selling

Tesla has the two bestselling cars in California by a ridiculous margin – and we are not just talking about electric vehicles. It even outsells longtime bestseller Toyota overall in Q2. Oh and Rivian almost catches Land Rover in Q2. It is helping push the market shares of battery-electric vehicles to a record high in

The BBC has admitted asking an “inappropriate” question about sexuality to the Moroccan captain at the Women’s World Cup. A journalist – reported to be from the BBC’s World Service – has faced criticism after quizzing Ghizlane Chebbak on whether there were any gay players in her squad, with same-sex relationships illegal in the north

Porsche will stay in Formula E for at least two more years than its original five-year commitment, extending through the 2025-2026 season. The news comes on the eve of Formula E’s ninth season finale, a doubleheader of two races happening this weekend in London. Formula E is the FIA’s top-level electric open-wheel racing series with

The luxury automaker is planning to unveil the electric vehicle we have all been waiting for. In September, Mercedes-Benz will show off a preview of its new entry-level EV, a CLA-sized electric sedan, at IAA Mobility 2023 in Munich, Germany. Mercedes will give us a sneak peek into its next-gen electric vehicles later this year

A picture of a Tesla Cybertruck with a wrap that makes it look like a Ford F-150 has leaked from a Tesla shop. It looks like Tesla is trolling, but more importantly, the picture raises questions about the Cybertruck’s frunk. Lately, we have seen several Tesla Cybertruck prototypes with wraps driving in California. The automaker

Evan Davis has told how his wedding day turned into a “reflective” occasion after he learned his father had taken his own life. The BBC Radio 4 presenter, also known for hosting Dragon’s Den, revealed to his wedding guests he had just been informed of his father’s death but told them not to be “alarmed”

A driver’s license for an electric bike? It could be coming soon in California, believe it or not. That’s if some state lawmakers who drafted Assembly Bill 530 get their way. The new bill has been proposed to create such a driver’s license in California. The move is in response to many young electric bike