Cebu City plans to phase out old buses for electric vehicles

Cebu City plans to phase out old buses for electric vehicles

THE Cebu City Government is planning to gradually replace its fleet of old government buses with electric vehicles. This was announced by Acting Mayor Raymond Alvin Garcia on Monday, Sept. 16, 2024. The initiative aims to reduce the city’s carbon footprint and align with Republic Act 11697, or the Electric Vehicle Industry Development Act, which requires government agencies, including local government units, to convert at least 10 percent of their fleet to electric vehicles. Garcia revealed th...
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The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires

The Auto Industry Finally Has a Plan to Stop Electric Vehicle Fires

Last month, a Mercedes Benz EQE 350 electric vehicle caught fire in a South Korean apartment building’s underground parking garage. Reportedly, 23 people were sent to the hospital and approximately 900 cars were damaged. The fire reached temperatures of more than 2,700 degrees Fahrenheit (1,500 degrees Celsius), and took firefighters almost eight hours to extinguish. The incident led to a series of swift policy changes in the country, including the acceleration of a planned EV battery certific...
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Zone Delivery Services adds electric vehicles (EV) to its delivery fleet

Zone Delivery Services adds electric vehicles (EV) to its delivery fleet

As a leading player in logistics, Zone Delivery Services aims to set a benchmark in eco-friendly practices, significantly reducing its carbon footprint Published: Mon 9 Sep 2024, 9:55 PM Zone Delivery Services subsidiary of zone multiverse has made a significant move towards sustainability by incorporating electric vehicles (EVs) into its delivery fleet. This initiative aligns with Dubai’s vision of a greener future and supports the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Strategic Initiative. As a l...
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TXU Energy, Ford Team Up to Offer Daily Free Home Electric Vehicle Charging Hours

TXU Energy, Ford Team Up to Offer Daily Free Home Electric Vehicle Charging Hours

Press releases Consumer goods Ford Ford – Monday, September 9, 2024. Ford and TXU Energy are teaming up to offer electric vehicle customers significant cost savings on charging at home. Continue reading at the original source >> About Ford Ford Motor Company designs, develops, manufactures, and services cars and trucks worldwide. It operates in two sectors, Automotive and Financial Services. The Automotive sector sells vehicles under Ford, Mercury, Lincoln, and Volvo brand names. This sect...
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Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 – The Driven

Australian electric vehicle sales by month and by model in 2024 – The Driven

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Sweden’s Volvo Cars scraps plan to only sell electric vehicles by 2030

Sweden’s Volvo Cars scraps plan to only sell electric vehicles by 2030

Swedish automaker Volvo Cars on Wednesday abandoned its near-term goal of only selling electric vehicles, citing a need to be “pragmatic and flexible” amid changing market conditions and cooling demand. Volvo Cars, which is owned by China’s Geely Holding, had been among the first legacy carmakers to promise a complete switch to EVs. The firm said it’s long-term aim remains to become a fully electric carmaker. However, the company announced that by 2030 it now aims for between 90% to...
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Electric vehicles are the future. What happens to our gas-guzzling cars?

Electric vehicles are the future. What happens to our gas-guzzling cars?

Despite a recent slowdown in US sales, global forecasts for electric vehicles remain bullish. Countries across North America, Europe, and Asia are expanding charger networks and offering EV subsidies; global EV sales are projected to nearly triple by 2030, reaching 40 million vehicles annually. The incipient wave of EV purchases raises a question: What will happen to the millions of gas-powered cars whose owners no longer want them? The likely answer: Rather than scrapping used gas vehicles or s...
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Honda’s Electric Vehicle Plans Has Not Changed

Honda’s Electric Vehicle Plans Has Not Changed

A new platform for Acura’s next electric SUV and the entire 0 Series lineup means Honda has no plans to slow down any electrification plans. “A lot of people are talking about a slowdown in electric vehicle sales,” Honda Executive Vice President Shinji Aoyama told reporters during a roundtable in Monterey. “Our focus is clear based on our goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2050. “We have not changed our belief that battery-powered EVs are the most efficient solution in the area of ...
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China slams Canada over decision to introduce electric vehicle tariffs

China slams Canada over decision to introduce electric vehicle tariffs

HALIFAX — China slammed Canada’s decision to impose a 100 per cent import tariff on Chinese electric vehicles Tuesday, accusing it of politicizing trade and vowing to retaliate. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the move at the federal cabinet retreat in Halifax on Monday, four months after U.S. President Joe Biden announced similar plans. Europe is also planning tariffs, though at a lower rate. Canadian automakers welcomed the plan, though some environmental activists panned it, f...
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What To Do During a Power Outage If You Have an Electric Vehicle

What To Do During a Power Outage If You Have an Electric Vehicle

If you have an electrical vehicle (EV) or are thinking of purchasing one in the future, you may have wondered what you’d do about charging if the power goes out. But did you know you can actually use your EV as a power source in that same scenario? Your EV can step in to power your laptop if you are working from home, provide juice to your outlets, and even keep your appliances going. We explore these features and then some below, so you won’t ever be left in the dark: Your EV can act as a b...
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