Wait, Mazda has an EV? Well, not yet. The company confirmed that the upcoming electric vehicle will be built in Japan. Although it will be made in Japan, Mazda is betting its first EV can beat the Trump administration’s ‘outrageous’ 25% auto tariffs. Read more…
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Mazda is betting that its first real EV can beat Trump’s ‘outrageous’ tariffs
Wait, Mazda has an EV? Well, not yet. The company confirmed that the upcoming electric vehicle will be built in Japan. Although it will be made in Japan, Mazda is betting its first EV can beat the Trump administration’s ‘outrageous’ 25% auto tariffs. Read more…
The Kia EV4 actually looks pretty sharp in real life [Video]
Kia’s new entry-level EV was spotted driving in the US with its official launch just around the corner. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan, and in real life, it looks even better. Read more…
The Kia EV4 actually looks pretty sharp in real life [Video]
Kia’s new entry-level EV was spotted driving in the US with its official launch just around the corner. The EV4 is Kia’s first electric sedan, and in real life, it looks even better. Read more…
Pipeline giant Enbridge just lit up its first Texas solar farm
Canadian oil and gas pipeline giant Enbridge just launched its first solar farm in Texas, adding more clean energy to its “all-of-the-above” energy mix, mainly fossil fuels. Read more…
Volkswagen Golf demand is plummeting as EV plans take over
The beloved hatchback is falling out of favor. Volkswagen is moving Golf production to Mexico as demand for the current gas-powered model sinks. The upcoming EV version will replace it in Germany alongside a new electric SUV. Read more…
This California EV charging pilot saved drivers $200 a year and made the grid smarter
An EV charging pilot in California is flipping the script on how and when we plug in, and it could save drivers hundreds while making the grid cleaner and more stable. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) secures US EV battery materials deal as push for ‘American-made’ heats up
Lucid (LCID) already builds some of the most “American-made” vehicles. All of its vehicles, drive units, battery packs, and modules are produced in Arizona. After securing a new deal for American-sourced Graphite, a critical material for EV batteries, Lucid is bolstering its US supply chain. Read more…
Open letter from auto dealer calls on Toyota to ‘do better’ on EVs
(The following is an op-ed sent to us by Adam Lee, Chairman of Lee Auto Malls, in advance of Toyota’s June 10 annual shareholder meeting. Read more…
Leaked recording proves Tesla (TSLA) has employee morale problem
A leaked recording of a new Tesla training program reveals that the company is concerned about a growing employee morale issue. Read more…
Tesla’s India plans won’t include manufacturing and here’s why
Tesla’s India plans won’t include electric vehicle manufacturing, according to the local minister of industries, and the reason is quite simple. Read more…
Back from the dead? Bankrupted e-bike company SONDORS now pre-selling bikes again
The SONDORS electric bicycle company infamously went bankrupt in 2023, yet it now appears to be attempting a rise from the ashes. The company’s founder and former CEO Storm SONDORS is back at the helm and pre-selling a new electric motorbike with a somewhat familiar name – the Meta AT. Read more…
Not dead yet: Bollinger Motors finds a savior in Mullen (again)
Electric truck startup Bollinger Motors seemed to be circling the drain last week, but a fresh investment from Mullen Automotive and a new/old face at the helm means there might be life in the medium-duty EV brand, yet. Here’s what we know, so far. Read more…
West Virginia just hit a solar milestone but there’s a major catch
The third of a quintet of West Virginia solar farms just came online, and while that’s a renewable milestone, there’s a disappointing hitch. Read more…
Honda’s Acura is selling a surprising number of EVs in the US with massive discounts
Acura isn’t really known as a luxury EV brand, but with over $20,000 in discounts, it’s hard to say no. Honda’s Acura is quietly selling more EVs in the US, but how long will the savings last. Read more…
US energy storage costs could spike 50% – tariffs are to blame
Trump’s tariffs are about to drive up the cost of clean energy projects in the US, and energy storage is set to take the biggest hit, according to new analysis from Wood Mackenzie. Read more…
Kia’s low-cost EV4 is getting the GT treatment: Here’s our first look at the interior
Is the Kia EV4 GT the affordable electric sports car we’ve been waiting for? Kia’s first global electric sedan is about to get a sporty upgrade. After the EV4 GT was spotted in public, we’re finally getting a glimpse of the interior. Read more…
Hyundai emerges as ‘a major force’ in the US as the first IONIQ 9 deliveries kick off
With over 17 million vehicles sold since entering the market, Hyundai hit a milestone last month, emerging as “a major force” in the US. After delivering the first IONIQ 9 models last month, are Hyundai’s biggest years still ahead. Read more…
Hyundai emerges as ‘a major force’ in the US as the first IONIQ 9 deliveries kick off
With over 17 million vehicles sold since entering the market, Hyundai hit a milestone last month, emerging as “a major force” in the US. After delivering the first IONIQ 9 models last month, are Hyundai’s biggest years still ahead. Read more…
Watch BETA Technologies’ electric aircraft fly into NYC with passengers onboard [Video]
Electric aircraft developer BETA Technologies recently hit a notable milestone today when its ALIA CTOL plane completed its first demonstration flight with passengers onboard. The electric aircraft traveled 45 minutes before landing safely at JFK International Airport in NYC. Check out the full video from BETA below. Read more…
