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Ford enables dealers to use the Mustang Mach-E as a rental car, expanding EV loaners
If you want to try the all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E before buying, you may be in luck. Ford dealers can now use the 2023 Ford Mustang Mach-E as part of its rental car programs. Read more…
The first Tesla store is finally opening in EV-loving Vermont [update]
New Englanders, rejoice – at last, Vermont’s first Tesla store is being fitted up in South Burlington and will open soon. Read more…
Tesla announces new $500 million Dojo supercomputer coming to New York
Tesla has announced a new $500 million project to build a giant Dojo supercomputer cluster at Gigafactory New York in Bufallo. Read more…
Could the next James Bond be driving an EV powered by Lucid Motors?
The public may not yet know who the next actor will be to fill the polished, often knife-equipped, shoes of M16’s top 00 agent – James Bond, but we do have a better idea of what type of vehicle he may be driving to evade the baddies when he makes his on-screen debut. Following an existing supply agreement with Aston Martin, Lucid Motors’ CEO and CTO Peter Rawlinson hinted that James Bond’s next vehicle could be 100% electric. Read more…
Moog modular battery concept for heavy equipment is too smart to ignore
Th electronic controls experts at Moog Construction have launched the ZQuip Modular Battery System as a lower cost electrification option that enables fleets to convert their diesel-powered heavy equipment into zero-emissions vehicles at a lower cost than buying all-new machines. Read more…
Porsche’s all-new electric Macan will use batteries from China’s CATL
We finally got our first look at the new all-electric Porsche Macan EV this week. Porsche’s electric Macan features a 100 kWh battery pack that will reportedly be supplied by China’s CATL.. Read more…
Median EV range hits 270 miles in 2023 – that’s plenty for an average weekly commute
EVs are advancing at a record pace. The median EV range reached 270 miles for 2023 models. That’s 13 miles more than 2022MY vehicles and more than enough to cover the average weekly commute for US drivers.. Read more…
No recall in Norway after Tesla investigation, because it just wasn’t a big enough deal
Norway won’t be issuing a recall of Tesla Model S and X vehicles in the country after a government investigation into suspension safety issues – the same one Reuters wrote about in its investigation, targeting Tesla for blaming customers for faulty parts, which Tesla then fired back at on X.. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) to cut 15 percent of global jobs amid slowing EV sales, weak market share
EV-centric brand Polestar just announced it will cut hundreds of jobs in its global workforce in order to lean down and reduce spending, as it looks to bolster sales of its upcoming Polestar 3 and 4 models without relying on additional funding from parents Geely and Volvo Cars. Read more…
Tesla’s big recall today is a software update from a month ago
Tesla has a big “safety recall” of 200,000 vehicles today in the news, but this big recall is, in fact, an over-the-air software update from a month ago. Read more…
Fliteboard unveils new electric hydrofoil surfboard to help surfers catch a wave
Fliteboard, a leading manufacturer of electric hydrofoil surfboards, announced the launch of its new sub-brand FLITElab* (there’s no more info below, that asterisk is frustratingly part of the name). The announcement coincides with the launch of FLITElab*’s first product, the AMP board, which can help surfers catch a wave, both assisted and electricity-free. Read more…
Liebherr converted this massive mining excavator to electric power
For the first time in the company’s 40-year history, Liebherr have converted one of their R 9400 excavators from a conventional diesel to an electric powertrain. Read more…
Maserati reiterates all-electric ‘Made in Italy’ strategy in wake of delays, rifts with local gov’t
Italian automaker Maserati is doubling down on its roots and letting the world know that its vehicles will continue to be 100% designed, developed, and manufactured in Italy. That said, some of those Maserati vehicles in the pipeline, particularly the 100% electric ones, continue to face development hurdles. Meanwhile, Stellantis CEO Carlos Tavares is in a battle with the Italian government over EV sales support. Read more…
Kia EV6 GT spotted with aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt
Kia’s sporty EV6 GT is getting a facelift. The new EV6 GT was spotted for the first time, boasting an aggressive design update and new Active Air Skirt technology.. Read more…
New Jersey resuscitates offshore wind with two new projects
Ørsted dealt New Jersey a massive blow by canceling 2.2 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind last year, but the state just added 3.7 GW of new projects to its pipeline. Read more…
Caterpillar shows off its first-ever underground electric mining truck
This week, Caterpillar successfully demonstrated a prototype of an all-new battery electric underground mining truck at its Australian proving grounds, making it the latest addition to a rapidly-growing portfolio of battery electric and semi-autonomous mining machines. Read more…
2024 Subaru Solterra gets faster charging and new upgrades for the same price
The 2024 Subaru Solterra is an upgrade over last year’s model with faster charging and more for the same starting price. Read more…
Elon Musk tries to explain his ask for more control over Tesla, but TSLA not buying it
Elon Musk tried to explain his strange ask for more control over Tesla, which seemingly came with a threat to divert AI products from the automaker to his new startup, during his earnings conference call. Read more…
The US’s largest solar + battery storage project just came online
The US’s largest solar + battery storage project, Edwards & Sanborn, has come online in Kern County, California. Read more…