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Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is doubling production at its Brazilian factory to 600,000 vehicles annually, with demand already outpacing current supply. The company aims to become Brazil's top automaker by 2030 while sourcing more than half its parts locally.
A massive battery-powered ferry carrying 2,100 passengers and 225 cars just launched service between Argentina and Uruguay, proving clean ocean travel works at scale. The China Zorrilla runs purely on batteries where diesel once ruled the waves.
Residents across Norwich are now breathing cleaner air and enjoying quieter streets as the city's electric bus fleet reaches a major milestone of 100 vehicles. The expansion brings zero-emission transport to neighborhoods previously served only by traditional diesel buses.
Subaru is making a bold leap forward, committing to sell only electric vehicles in Europe starting in 2028. The shift signals a major transformation for the iconic brand known for its distinctive boxer engines.
Electric vehicles powered a 10% surge in European car sales this September, with Tesla models claiming the top two spots. The shift signals accelerating momentum toward cleaner transportation across the continent.
Arizona just flipped the switch on its first three federally funded fast-charging stations for electric vehicles, making road trips easier along major highways. Despite years of delays and funding freezes, the stations are now live and more are coming soon.
Subaru just unveiled its first electric vehicle designed entirely without Toyota's help, marking a major step toward independence in the EV race. The Japanese automaker demonstrated its next-generation EV technology at its testing facility north of Tokyo.
Portland General Electric is tapping electric semi trucks and school buses as mobile batteries that can feed power back to the grid during peak demand. The innovation could lower energy costs while cleaning up Oregon's air.
Texas just committed $226 million to install 321 new electric vehicle charging stations across the state, answering the call from over half a million EV drivers. With 22 stations already open and dozens more coming by 2027, road trips across the Lone Star State are about to get a whole lot easier for electric vehicles.
Despite viral videos of battery fires, new data from Sweden and Germany proves electric vehicles catch fire far less often than gas-powered cars. The numbers aren't even close.
Los Angeles just launched its first fully electric taxi service, with Vietnamese company Green SM bringing a fleet of battery-powered vehicles to California streets. The move marks the ninth country for a service that's already saved 800,000 tons of carbon emissions worldwide.
As oil prices surge from the Strait of Hormuz closure, electric vehicle drivers are dodging the pain at the pump. Countries that invested in EVs early are now saving billions while others scramble to catch up.