California’s EV rebate is making a comeback. The revamped version offers up to $3,500 off a qualifying new EV or $1,750 off used models purchased from franchised new car dealers. Now, we finally know who’s participating.
California released the full list of automakers today, and there are some notable omissions. Read below to learn why.
Then, round out your work week with these stories:
The Chinese market has seen a staggering 650 model releases so far this year.
GM wants to cut its EV owners’ power bills.
We have a new contender for “most efficient production EV motor ever.”
Enjoy your weekends!
— Mack Hogan, Editor-In-Chief
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California's EV Rebate Won't Apply To All Cars. These 13 Automakers Qualify
Brands like BMW and Mercedes are off the list, but for a good reason.
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'Completely Insane': China Has 650 New Car Models So Far This Year
China is averaging around 30 brand-new cars every single month—the U.S. does that in a year.
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GM Wants To Lower EV Owners’ Energy Bills With Smarter Home Charging
General Motors Energy partnered with WeaveGrid, enabling access to managed charging programs and utility programs.
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This Tiny New EV Motor Cuts Weight And Size For Impressive Efficiency
Geely’s new “Thunder” electric drive system integrates no fewer than 12 hardware functions into a single enclosure.