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XPeng Electric Car Sales Hit A New Record In November 2023
The XPeng G6 remains the brand’s top selling model. Read more…
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BMW M boss rejects iM3 speculation: “No i in M”
In a recent interview with Top Gear, Frank van Meel, the head of BMW’s M division, put to rest any hopes of an electric M3 with the “i” badge. While BMW had recently filed a trademark for the name “iM3,” suggesting a blend of electric “i” technology and performance “M” prowess, van Meel firmly stated that such a combination would… Read more…
Don’t want to spend $80k on a Tesla Cybertruck? Try this one for $225 then
After this week’s Cybertruck delivery event, there’s been a lot of talk about disappointment on pricing, with the introductory model costing $80k as compared to the originally-promised $40k. But now there’s a way you can get one for just $225… sort of. Read more…
Lexus expands the RZ range with wallet-friendly 300e
Lexus has expanded its electric vehicle lineup with the introduction of the new RZ 300e. This entry-level model is set to appeal to a wider audience with its more affordable price point and front-wheel-drive configuration. The RZ 300e packs a punch with its single front-mounted electric motor, generating a respectable 201 horsepower and 196 lb-ft of torque. Obviously the motor… Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq U.S. Sales More Than Tripled In November 2023
The South Korean company already sold more than 40,000 all-electric cars this year. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Is Elon Musk’s Vanity Project And Style Statement: Expert
Rather than competing with traditional trucks, the Cybertruck is for fanboys and attention seekers, an expert said. Read more…
Meet the world’s cutest and tiniest electric delivery van
There’s something about pint-sized vehicles that just gets me going. Anyone can have a van. But what about a van that looks like it went through the washing machine on diaper setting and then a few extra trips around the dryer? Now we’re talking. Read more…
Huawei and Chery’s answer to Tesla Model Y – Luxeed S9 spotted in China
Huawei is having a busy week when it comes to announcements and news related to its EV business. The latest scoop is the Luxeed S9, an all-electric fastback SUV brought to life through a joint venture between tech giant Huawei and Chery. Spotted during road tests in China, the Luxeed S9 is set to become a direct challenger to the… Read more…
DNTA to rely on its own electric trucks in logistics
Daimler Truck North America is utilising its electric trucks for its own logistics. DTNA will initially deploy four Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks in the Pacific Northwest. Read more…
Genoa orders 45 electric buses from Rampini
The Italian bus manufacturer Rampini will deliver another 45 of its electric midibuses to Genoa by the end of 2025. 49 of these Rampini electric buses are already on the road in Genoa today. Read more…
CATL claims 1,000-km range for new skateboard platform in testing
CATL is reportedly developing a skateboard platform that integrates battery packs, electric motors and other components. The Chinese battery giant has now completed tests of the so-called CATL Integrated Intelligent Chassis (CIIC) in China and delivers hard data. Read more…
Nissan Ariya review
Nissan came out with the Ariya almost three years ago, but for a good while it struggled to ramp up production and deliver enough cars. Now, it looks like these problems are finally going away and buyers all around the world can start enjoying Nissan’s first electric crossover without having to wait months for delivery. Read more…
Rivian already has a patent on Tesla’s Cybertruck ‘range extender’
Tesla delivered the first Cybertrucks yesterday, and with that delivery event came the revelation that in order to get the range it promised, the Cybertruck needs a separate battery pack in the bed. But a similar battery pack system was already patented years ago, by one of Tesla’s competitors in the electric pick-up space. Read more…
Doroni’s all-electric flying car gets flight certified in the US
Flying electric cars are not just for sci-fi movies. Miami-based Doroni Aerospace announced Friday its all-electric flying car, the Doroni H1, received official FAA Airworthiness Certification. And the best part – it’s designed to fit in your garage. Read more…
Switzerland put vertical solar panels on a roadside retaining wall
A canton in Switzerland commissioned a project in which solar panels were attached vertically to a roadside retaining wall. Read more…
Updated OpenADR communications standard helps utilities manage renewables and EV charging
The OpenADR Alliance has launched a new version of its OpenADR communications standard. OpenADR 3.0 is designed to help utilities, operators, aggregators and customers manage the growing range of distributed energy resources (DERs), which includes renewable generation, stationary energy storage, EV batteries and bidirectional EV charging stations. As an open standard, OpenADR is designed to… Read more…
EVs with Chinese parts won’t qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit from 2024
The US government has released guidance that will make it harder for EVs to qualify for the full $7,500 tax credit if their batteries contain Chinese components or minerals. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning breaks monthly sales record, doubling in November
CEO Jim Farley announced the Ford F-150 Lightning had its best-ever sales month, breaking the record in November. Read more…
Tesla’s botched Cybertruck event is good news for Rivian, other EV truck makers
Tesla delivered the first Cybertrucks yesterday, to lukewarm reaction given revelations on its specs, pricing and availability. But Tesla’s miss might be other EV truck makers’ gain, as the big question marks on Cybertruck have been answered disappointingly. Read more…
