VW announced today that it will delay the release of its ID.7 sedan in the US, setting no specific date for when the vehicle will be available. Read more…
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Airbnb just partnered with ChargePoint to help hosts install home EV chargers
Airbnb and ChargePoint have partnered to help homestay hosts install EV chargers in the US in the face of growing demand. Read more…
These are the best 2024 Memorial Day EV deals so far
CarsDirect is busy hunting down the best Memorial Day EV deals – here are three standouts from Tesla, Kia, and Ford. Read more…
Hyundai shows off ‘bigger, better, faster’ EVs in new promo video
Get ready to see more Hyundai EVs on your screen. In a new promo video, Hyundai showcases its lineup of “bigger, better, faster, smarter” electric vehicles, including the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric. Check out the full video below. Read more…
California exceeds 100% of energy demand with renewables over a record 30 days [Update]
In a major clean energy benchmark, wind, solar, and hydro exceeded 100% of demand on California’s main grid for 69 of the past 75 days. Read more…
Major pension fund tells Tesla investors: vote against Musk’s $55B pay package
A large pension fund has addressed a letter to Tesla shareholders recommending that they vote against the reelection of Kimbal Musk and James Murdoch and against Elon Musk’s massive stock package, ahead of Tesla’s shareholder meeting on June 13. Read more…
Rivian leak says R1 getting smaller, cheaper battery and heat pump in ’25
Rivian has applied to certify its 2025 model year R1T and R1S, and the document reveals some big changes in store. Read more…
Range Rover’s first electric SUV gets faster charging and more range with new battery tech
After a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Range Rover Electric will feature Fortescue’s advanced EV battery software. The battery tech, which will be first used on the Range Rover EV, is claimed to boost range with faster charging speeds. Read more…
Genesis GV80 luxury electric SUV is coming to take on Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan EV
Genesis is set to launch a new luxury mid-size electric SUV, the GV80, that will compete against Tesla’s best-selling Model Y and the Porsche Macan EV. The new EV will roll out shortly after its larger GV90 electric SUV hits the market. Read more…
How renewables could beat natural gas in US generating capacity within 3 years – in numbers
US renewables’ electrical generating capacity could be close to – and may even surpass – natural gas within three years, according to FERC data. Read more…
EVgo more than doubles its registered customers in just two years
US public fast-charging network EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) has reached more than 1 million registered customer accounts, doubling its 500,000 account mark in October 2022. Read more…
Volvo CE brings mobile charging to the construction job site
Volvo CE and Penta revealed two new mobile charging solutions for North American construction fleets at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas. Read more…
We drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips
Arc has built the first models of its much-anticipated Arc Sport 500hp electric wake boat, and we got a chance to take it for a quick demo in Long Beach, CA and holy heck, this thing rips. Read more…
A company in Japan is offering unlimited EV charging nationwide for under $20 a month
As Japan looks to make all new passenger vehicle sales 100% electric by 2035, local companies are pulling demand levers to help expedite the process. One of those companies is ENECHANGE, which has just introduced a new unlimited flat-rate EV charging subscription that will be available to drivers throughout Japan. Read more…
Nissan to launch a new Rogue-like electric SUV, but production delays continue
A new electric crossover SUV, similar to Nissan’s Rogue Sport, will roll out in the US. The Nissan Rogue-like electric SUV will be the company’s fifth EV to be built at its Canton, Miss plant. Meanwhile, Nissan is delaying EV production (again) after putting a $500 million investment on hold. Read more…
The ‘most affordable’ DIY e-bike kit company just launched a new $349 version
Swytch, makers of the self-proclaimed “most affordable” electric bike conversion kits out there, announced its newest model this morning. The UK-based company’s new Swytch GO kit comes with a super low pre-order price of just £299 (or US $349 for North American customers), though there’s a bit of a catch. Read more…
Renault is putting its Level 4 autonomous shuttle into production
Renault doesn’t think fully autonomous vehicle have a place in the private vehicle market – but pulic transit? That’s a different story, and Renault is partnering with WeRide to put this Level 4 autonomous shuttle bus into production. Read more…
Is this the interior of Tesla’s upcoming ‘Robotaxi’?
Tesla has released a new video that includes some footage of a previously unseen vehicle interior. Could it be an early concept of the interior of the Robotaxi. Read more…
This $100,000 off-road EV sports car with Jaguar influence is now available to order
With influence from the designer behind the Aston Martin Vanquish and Jaguar I-Pace, the Callum Skye is a fierce-looking off-road EV sports car. The latest Ian Callum creation is now available to order.. Read more…
Toyota announces nationwide dealer rollout of Tern Class 8 electric semi
Launched as a joint venture between Toyota Group and Tier 1 supplier Hexagon Purus, the new Tern brand of heavy duty electric trucks announced Hino Trucks as its exclusive US distributor. Read more…
