In 2022, Japanese cars were the kings of the used vehicle market in Russia, making up a whopping 90% of all imported cars. Fast forward to 2024, and that number has plummeted to just 47%. This drastic drop is surprising, especially considering how essential the used car trade is to
India and the United States have taken a big step to secure important minerals like lithium and cobalt, which are essential for making electric vehicles (EVs) and supporting clean energy. On Friday, India announced that both countries signed an agreement to “expand and diversify” their supply chains for these critical
Lithium, often called “white gold,” is essential for many modern technologies and industries. It plays a crucial role in rechargeable batteries that store energy from renewable sources like solar and wind power. These batteries are also what power our electric cars and gadgets, like laptops and smartphones. As the world
In April, Donald Trump was at a rally in Michigan with a bunch of police officers around him. He took a moment to slam electric cars, calling President Joe Biden’s push for them “one of the dumbest” decisions ever. Then, he quickly shifted gears, praising the police officers for their
Bhavish Aggarwal, an Indian billionaire and the founder of Ola, a popular ride-hailing service, is making big waves in the electric vehicle (EV) world. His new goal? To challenge Elon Musk and Tesla by offering affordable electric cars for people in developing countries. Aggarwal, who also heads Ola Electric, recently
Ford has filed a new patent for technology that could allow cars to automatically report speeders. This high-tech system uses cameras and sensors to spot when a vehicle is speeding, capture images, and send this information to the authorities or nearby police vehicles. While Ford says this technology is intended
A Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle sparked a massive fire in an underground parking lot in South Korea, destroying dozens of cars and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. The blaze, which raged for eight hours, has put the spotlight on the safety of electric vehicles (EVs), especially in densely populated areas
A new study has uncovered which electric vehicles (EVs) are involved in the most fatal crashes. The Lucid Air tops the list with the highest crash rate despite its low sales, while the Tesla Model 3, although having the most fatal accidents, has a relatively lower crash rate due to
As of 2024, 60 countries are set to ban gasoline and diesel cars by specific dates to combat climate change. Norway leads the charge, aiming for a total shift to electric vehicles by 2025. Europe is moving quickly too, with the EU targeting 2035, though some countries are pushing for
