#EV Adoption

Taiwan's program of paying citizens to swap old gas vehicles for electric alternatives has seen nearly 125,000 replacements, significantly cutting CO2 emissions.

Ethiopia, the first country to ban the sale and import of new gas cars in 2024, is proving the move can work. Driven by economic necessity and powered by abundant hydropower, the nation is seeing significant EV adoption and energy independence.

Popular automotive reviewer Doug DeMuro declared the 2012 Tesla Model S the "most important car of the last 30 years," crediting it with fundamentally shifting public perception of EVs.

ChargePoint announced over 100 million EV charging sessions on its network in the last year, highlighting explosive growth in EV usage and demand for charging infrastructure beyond new vehicle sales metrics.

India is on track to become the world's first 'electrostate,' powering its rapid growth with renewables instead of fossil fuels, bypassing the dirty path taken by the West and China!

Colombia's EV market hit a record 12.9% share in December 2025, but the real game-changer is Tesla's impending arrival, threatening to disrupt the entire automotive landscape.

GM CEO Mary Barra reaffirms EVs as the 'end game' despite industry headwinds, but admits a harsh truth: most people don't plug in their plug-in hybrids, complicating their role in the transition.

Walmart is expanding its EV charging network, planning to install new 400 kW DC fast chargers at 78 locations across 19 US states, boosting convenience for EV drivers.

Canada and China are reportedly close to a deal to reduce or eliminate EV tariffs, a move driven by Trump's protectionist policies pushing allies towards other trade partners.

InspireNOLA Charter Schools just deployed 42 battery-electric school buses, creating Louisiana's largest electric bus fleet, improving student health and air quality.

Despite media and political FUD, global EV sales *accelerated* in 2025, with 20.7 million units sold—a bigger jump than the year before.

Tesla is planning its largest Supercharger to date in Firebaugh, CA, with over 300 stalls and 16 Megachargers, signaling big plans for passenger EVs and the Semi.

BMW and Mercedes-Benz are rolling out new electric SUVs, the iX3 and GLB EQ, designed specifically for families, offering practical space, comfort, and impressive range without sacrificing premium appeal.

Norway continues its blistering pace toward full electrification, with plugin EVs capturing an astounding 98.4% market share and the BEV fleet officially surpassing diesel cars on the roads.

Tesla just smashed Norway's decade-old annual sales record, registering 26,666 vehicles with a whole month to spare! Fueled by surging Model Y demand and a pre-VAT change rush, Tesla is dominating one of Europe's most mature EV markets like an electric Viking.

Lincoln Electric is dropping a game-changer: a modular DC fast charging platform that works *without* needing a fancy 3-phase power hookup! This means faster, easier EV charging installation for businesses and fleets in places that the traditional grid just couldn't reach.

Carl Junction, Missouri police department adds Tesla Model Y patrol cars, testing EV fleet benefits.