Electric Cars

1.1 million Teslas recalled over auto windows closing on fingers

EV automaker to update software on series of vehicles so that window sensors will be able to detect fingers.

Winner of NY-Israel Smart Energy Innovation Challenge announced

Energy storage and EV power boosting company ZOOZ wins $1 million contest that brings together Israel and New York.

California to ban all sales of gas-powered cars starting in 2035

State to gradually ban all gas-powered vehicles, beginning with a phasing out of sales starting in 2026.

Ukraine:

Jewish charity buys 40 electric cars as cost of aid rises

Chabad-affiliated Federation of Jewish Communities of Ukraine buys fleet of electric cars to deliver aid to communities affected by war,

Tesla to launch Israeli operations in January

Electric and autonomous car company Tesla to set up a pop-up shop in Tel Aviv mall, sources say.

Ministry of Transport to Test Mini Car Program

About 1,000 small electric cars to be imported into Israel for "pilot run," seen as solution to congestion.

The End of the Dream? Better Place to Dissolve

Company that planned to make Israel the first country with an electric car network announces plans to dissolve.

Better Place Transfers Only 25 Vehicles in November

Better Place has not been doing better in recent months, and last month the company hit its lowest point yet.