Lucid recalls 27,185 Air sedans over fire risk
NHTSA says certain 2022-2026 Lucid Air sedans may overheat and catch fire. Owners should park outside until a free software remedy is completed.
Electric Vehicles
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Nissan recalls certain 2026 Leaf EVs after two battery thermal incidents
Nissan is recalling potentially affected 2026 Leaf electric vehicles after reporting thermal incidents in Japan and the United States. Owners are told not to charge the vehicles and to park them outdoors until repairs are available.
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Vancouver Seeks Vendors for Public EV Charging Pilot
Vancouver is seeking vendors for equipment and operating systems for a planned public EV-charging pilot, with proposals due Aug. 5.
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Idaho Falls approves construction agreement for four EV charging stations
Idaho Falls approved a construction agreement worth up to $1.95 million for four electric-vehicle charging stations funded through a federal-local grant.
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San Dimas schedules public hearing on electric-vehicle charging-station rates
San Dimas has scheduled an Aug. 11 public hearing on electric-vehicle charging-station rates, giving residents and businesses an opportunity to comment before a possible rate decision.
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Cary Begins Charging Fees at Town-Owned Public EV Stations
Cary began fee-based charging at town-operated public EV stations Aug. 1, changing the cost of using the municipal charging service.
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Federal snapshot shows 266,164 public EV charging ports
A new federal snapshot lists 266,164 public EV charging ports, but the mix, location and reliability of chargers still vary widely for U.S. drivers.
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Red Bank’s New Energy Plan Moves From Planning to Implementation
Red Bank Borough’s July 14, 2026, Community Energy Plan lays out a 2026-2030 work program for electric vehicles, solar, building efficiency, community solar and energy-storage policies, while leaving major funding, procurement and approval questions unresolved.
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Illinois EV rebates reopen with up to $4,000 available to qualifying buyers
Illinois’ EV rebate cycle opened Aug. 1 and is scheduled to run through Dec. 31, but funding is limited. Qualifying buyers must mail applications within 180 days of purchase.
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Morocco wins backing for planned EV battery gigafactory
A €100 million African Development Bank loan moves Morocco’s planned battery plant into a financed development phase, but construction and jobs remain ahead.
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Toyota, Lexus and Subaru EV Recall Notices Begin Mailing Monday
NHTSA says notices for 20,991 Toyota, Lexus and Subaru EVs are expected to begin mailing August 3 after a recall over possible loss of drive power.
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Cary’s public EV chargers are no longer free. What drivers pay now
Cary began charging for use of its town-owned EV chargers on August 1. Drivers now pay 20 cents per kilowatt-hour and may face an idle fee for leaving a vehicle connected beyond the charging period.
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Illinois EV rebate application window opens with up to $4,000 for qualifying low-income buyers
Illinois residents who bought qualifying new or used all-electric vehicles can apply for state rebates through Dec. 31, 2026, subject to program rules and available funding.
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Illinois electric-vehicle rebate applications open statewide as program resumes Aug. 1
Illinois EPA has opened a new statewide application cycle for its Electric Vehicle Rebate Program, allowing eligible residents to seek rebates for qualifying electric-vehicle purchases under program rules.
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Illinois EV Rebate Applications Open Aug. 1: Who Qualifies and What to Prepare
Illinois residents can apply for the next state EV rebate cycle beginning Aug. 1, but applications must be mailed, postmarked on time and submitted while funding remains.