California bill aims to cut permit time for EV charging stations

Nissan Leaf charging at EVgo fast charger in Baker, CaliforniaCalifornia has by far the most electric cars of any state, but the permitting process for new charging stations can take substantially longer than elsewhere. A new bill introduced in the California State Assembly aims to address that. The bill would streamline the permitting process for charging stations by amending Section 65850.75 of...

Audi E-Tron tows GM EV1 500 miles: Reality check about EV range

Audi E-tron towingThe Audi E-tron is one of a handful electric cars currently rated for towing. Audi recently showed off that capability with a very special payload. An E-tron towed a trailer containing a General Motors EV1—the first modern electric car—from Tulsa Tech in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to the Fully Charged Live electric-car event at Circuit of the...

First electric fire truck in US finds a buyer: Los Angeles

Rosenbauer Concept Fire TruckWhile cities are generally ahead of the curve when it comes to electrifying fleets, the hard reality is that some types of heavy-duty vehicles—like fire trucks—simply don't exist yet in fully electric form. Case in point: The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) will be the first North American agency to take delivery of an electric fire...

Polestar EV brand flaunts sustainability, natural and recycled materials

2020 Polestar 1 first driveWhen it comes to making cars friendlier to the environment, emissions are only part of the equation. The materials and production processes used must be considered as well. So Volvo's electric Polestar brand is looking to use more sustainable materials in future models. The all-electric Polestar 2 has a vegan interior, but the brand said it plans...

Tesla recalls 15,000 early Model X vehicles for power-steering issue

2016 Tesla Model XTesla is recalling some Model X electric SUVs for an issue that could lead to the loss of power steering assist. The number of vehicles affected by the recall, according to Reuters, is reportedly about 15,000, including 843 in Canada. While Transport Canada has posted recall information confirming its number, NHTSA hadn’t yet confirmed the...