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Hochul electric vehicles: New York becomes 2nd state to mandate zero-emissions vehicles by 2035!

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New York — Governor Cathy Hochhol says New York is aiming to reduce vehicle emissions by 2035. The state Department of Environmental Conservation directed that all new passenger cars, pickup trucks and SUVs sold in New York state be emission-free by 2035 Thursday. This means that all new vehicles purchased in New York will need to be emissions-free models starting in 2035. To reach this target, 35% must be emissions-free by 2026 and 68% by 2030. All new school buses purchased must be emissions-free by 2027, with the entire fleet…

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California board votes to ban sales of new gas-powered cars by 2035!

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Sacramento, California – California air regulators voted Thursday to agree to strict rules that would ban the sale of new gasoline cars by 2035 and set interim targets for the phase-out of cars. This action is a historic one in the United States, and it would be one of the first to be banned worldwide. It has significant implications for the US auto market, given the size of California’s large economy and that several states are expected to implement similar rules. “This is critical,” Daniel Sperling, a member of the…

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EV Scooter Fires: Why Companies Think Battery Replacement Can Be the Solution

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Could battery replacement be a better solution for electric scooters in India? That is the question after a string of fires that have been reported in electric scooters across brands. While the exact cause of the fires is unknown, most companies blame poor shipping practices by consumers. This is precisely the reason why some electric car manufacturers in India prefer battery replacement instead of home charging. In simple terms, charging an electric vehicle works just as it would any other electronic device such as a laptop or mobile phone. This…

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Battery swapping continues to emerge as an alternative to charging stations

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A year ago, Tesla rejected the alternative path to swapping the electric car batteryas “problematic and unsuitable for widespread use”. It seems that Beijing does not agree. In fact, China has been pushing hard for interchangeable batteries for electric vehicles (EVs) as a supplement to the regular vehicle.Charging fees, with the government throwing its weight behind the many companies developing the technology. Four companies — automakers Nio and Geely, battery swap developer Aulton, and state-owned oil producer Sinopec — say they plan to set up a total of 24,000 swap…

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