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47+ min ago (608+ words) Solar electric vehicle startup Aptera Motors released a new update today, giving us a first look at its validation vehicle assembly line, along with progress on battery production and efficiency testing as it moves closer to its goal of low-volume production. The update comes just weeks after the company began trading on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbol $SEV. The move, along with a deal to sell some shares, secured access to up to $75 million in financing for Aptera, which was struggling financially. It enabled Aptera to get busy, and now the company has released an update about its progress over the last few weeks. You can watch the full update video here: On the personnel front, highlighting an expanded team across engineering, operations, and manufacturing. In the video, several new hires introduced themselves, including directors of supply chain and…...

58+ min ago (323+ words) The bulk of the funding'just over $9 million'will go toward installing more than 1,200 new EV chargers across Canada. These deployments will be led by two organizations: Green Economy Canada and New Brunswick Power Corporation. Green Economy Canada is receiving the largest share, securing $7 million to install 950 Level 2 chargers and 40 DC fast chargers across New Brunswick, Alberta, and Ontario. New Brunswick Power will receive an additional $2.1 million, bringing their total federal support under ZEVIP to just over $3 million. The latest round of funding will help deploy 240 new chargers at workplaces, multi-unit residential buildings, public spaces, and on-street locations. Beyond charging stations, the federal government is also directing $1.4 million to the University of New Brunswick to help develop next-generation motor materials. Led by Dr. Clodualdo Aranas, the project focuses on high-silicon steels and rare-earth-free permanent magnets'technology that could reduce the cost of EV…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago (447+ words) The race for the 2026 Canadian Car of the Year Awards is officially underway. The Automobile Journalists Association of Canada (AJAC) has published its list of semi-finalists, highlighting 20 vehicles competing across four categories as voting moves into its second phase. This year's awards cover a wide cross-section of the market: Canadian Car of the Year, Canadian Utility Vehicle of the Year, Canadian Electric Car of the Year, and Canadian Electric Utility Vehicle of the Year. Nearly 400 eligible 2026-model vehicles were considered, ranging from all-new redesigns to refreshed and carryover models. The Canadian Car of the Year shortlist features a mix of mainstream and performance-focused entries: In the Utility Vehicle category, five popular family-friendly models made the cut: EVs continue to gain momentum in the awards program. The semi-finalists for Canadian Electric Car of the Year include: Rounding out the list are…...

1+ hour, 26+ min ago (630+ words) The newly introduced Lucid Gravity Touring is the American startup's best shot at becoming a bona fide automaker. It starts from $79,990, which is $15,000 less than the Gravity Grand Touring, opening up a new market segment for the brand'until the smaller and more affordable mid-size SUV becomes a reality, that is. Meanwhile, the more expensive Gravity Grand Touring has more modules in the battery pack, upping the capacity to 123 kWh and the total driving range to 450 miles. What's more, the voltage rating also goes up to over 900V, leading to a maximum charging power of 400 kW. Lucid says the Gravity Grand Touring can add 200 miles of range in under 11 minutes. That's all nice and good, but I want to see some state-of-charge percentages, and Lucid doesn't provide those. Thankfully, Kyle Conner from Out of Spec Testing had the chance to fully charge…...

1+ hour, 51+ min ago (374+ words) The result is a 9.95% year-over-year increase from the 78,856 units sold in November 2024, and an impressive 40.98% jump compared to October's 61,497 units. It also stands as Tesla China's second-best monthly total of 2025, trailing only March, which saw 90,812 sales. These figures include both domestic deliveries and exports from Giga Shanghai to other markets around the world. A breakdown between the figures is expected to be released later this week. November's rebound can largely be attributed to renewed demand for the Model Y. Tesla leaned into aggressive end-of-year sales tactics, highlighting tightening delivery timelines and urging customers to order early to secure a vehicle before December 31 in order to be able to take advantage of a tax incentive that is decreasing in 2026. Those reminders appeared to work. Model Y wait times have extended, now stretching into 2026. As of December 2, the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD)…...

2+ hour, 18+ min ago (349+ words) BC's public charging network just took a major step forward. BC Hydro has officially switched on its first dedicated ultra-fast EV charging hub in Hope, delivering the highest-powered chargers in its provincial network and giving drivers on Highways 1, 3, and 5 a significant boost in convenience and charging speed. Located at the Esso Gas Station and Silver Creek Travel Centre at 19700 Klassen Road, the same location as Tesla's 24-stall Supercharger, the BC Hydro site features four 350 kW chargers, each capable of adding roughly 100 kilometres of driving range in about five minutes'the fastest charging capability currently available in the BC Hydro system. Thanks to power sharing, each unit can support two EVs simultaneously at up to 175 kW, allowing as many as eight vehicles to charge at once. Over the past year alone, BC Hydro has tripled the size of its network, adding 418 new…...

2+ hour, 23+ min ago (489+ words) Managing director and chief executive Hisashi Takeuchi said on Tuesday that the country's largest carmaker has set up more than 2,000 exclusive charging points across 1,100 cities as part of its two-pronged strategy to alleviate range anxiety among consumers when it begins selling its battery EV. " 12 Lakhs Onwards " 11.49 - 20.49 Lakhs " 10.55 - 15.48 Lakhs " 12.49 - 17.49 Lakhs " 14 - 18.39 Lakhs " 9.99 - 14.29 Lakhs The announcement came at the launch of eVitara, an electric sports utility vehicle (SUV), in the domestic market. Being the last among all the top carmakers to launch a battery EV, Takeuchi said the company has invested "250 crore to build charging points, as well as an application for consumers, to provide a good ownership experience for EVs. "Even if it takes time, we invest in thorough testing, validation and fine-tuning so that only the best products and services reach our charging infrastructure across the country," he said on Tuesday…...

2+ hour, 54+ min ago (415+ words) SpaceX has officially taken Starlink into the world of brick-and-mortar retail. The company has opened its first dedicated Starlink store in a place you might least expect " Gretna, Nebraska. The new store, spotted by a user on X at the Nebraska Crossing outlet mall, features a full lineup of Starlink hardware and accessories, as well as branded merchandise. It's the first time SpaceX has offered a fully in-person buying experience for Starlink, complete with product demos and on-site activation. The store in Gretna is just the beginning. According to a customer who shared an email from SpaceX on Reddit, Gretna is just the beginning, as three other Starlink stores are opening " two more in Nebraska and another at the Empire Mall in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. (via PC Mag) "Visit our new store locations to purchase, activate, and pick up…...

2+ hour, 57+ min ago (394+ words) Ford is gearing up to launch the new electrified Bronco as it aims to revamp the brand in Europe. Here's what we know about the upcoming 44 so far. When will we see an electric Bronco in the US? Ford opened pre-orders for an electrified Bronco last month, which will be sold in China as fully electric (EV) and range-extended electric vehicle (EREV) variants. Now, it looks like the American automaker is bringing the burly, trail-ready 44 SUV to Europe. According to a new report from Automotive News Europe, Ford will use the iconic Bronco nameplate for a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) in Europe. Ford will build the Bronco PHEV at its Valencia assembly plant in Spain, alongside the Kuga. The new SUV will ride on the same C2 platform as the Kuga with a plug-in hybrid powertrain. Given Ford's struggles to sell…...

3+ hour, 38+ min ago (445+ words) Tesla owners in the U.S. will soon have to pay a little more to protect one of the most vulnerable'and expensive'pieces of their vehicle. Beginning January 1, 2026, Tesla is increasing the monthly price of its Windshield Protection Plan for Model 3 and Model Y owners from $12 to $16, a 33% jump. Tesla introduced the Windshield Protection Plan in June 2025 as a budget-friendly way for owners to insure against rock chips and cracks'issues that can be particularly costly on vehicles equipped with advanced driver-assistance cameras located just behind the glass. The plan offers unlimited chip and crack repairs and one full windshield replacement per year at no additional cost. For owners who end up needing more than one replacement, Tesla charges a $100 deductible for each subsequent claim. Pricing varies by model, and while the increase currently impacts only the Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla's original pricing…...