As electric boats slowly gain market share among recreational boaters, a different breed of silent, efficient speed boats is now targetting commuters. Hydrofoil electric ferries are coming to a river or lake near you, and multiple companies are working to make it happen. Read more…
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Kia EV4 captured in the wild showing off distinct rear end [Video]
Kia is launching its new low-cost EV4 next year. Ahead of its official debut, the Kia EV4 was captured out in the wild. Check out the unique back end in the new video below. Read more…
Honda is more American than Ford, Tesla still 3/10, Jeep deals, and Fisker goes under
On today’s Quick Charge, it’s a tale of two CEOs – one getting a $56 billion payday while the other one pulls the plug on his namesake company for the third time. Also: the Honda Ridgeline is the most American pickup you can buy, Jeep’s new EV is already getting a price cut, Hyundai’s building IONIQ 5s in Georgia, eVTOLs, and all the federal EV incentives you can get. Read more…
BYD wants to take on Hyundai in Korea with its $25,000 Seal EV
BYD is charging up the competition with Hyundai on its home turf. The Chinese automaker plans to launch its Tesla Model 3-rivaling Seal EV in Korea for under $25,000. Read more…
5 US military bases in the Carolinas just signed up for solar power
The US Department of Defense agreed to source renewable power from two new solar farms for five military bases in the Carolinas. Read more…
Rivian will race the new 1,025hp Ascend Quad Max R1T at Pike’s Peak this week
Rivian’s new high-powered Ascend Quad Max R1T variant will race up Pike’s Peak, one of the longest-running and most difficult races in the world, this weekend. Read more…
This Maryland county is building a huge green hydrogen bus depot microgrid
Montgomery County, Maryland, and AlphaStruxure have kicked off construction of the US’s largest renewable energy-powered bus depot. Read more…
Hyundai to launch updated 2025 IONIQ 5 as first EV at its new GA plant: Here’s what to expect
Hyundai’s best-selling electric vehicle is getting a refresh. The updated 2025 IONIQ 5 will be the first vehicle to roll out of Hyundai’s new $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia later this year. Here are some changes you can expect to see with the new Hyundai IONIQ 5. Read more…
Swiss electric scooter maker VMAX unveils two new budget and performance models in US
Swiss-based VMAX has been a key player in the European electric scooter market since 2015, and last year expanded into the US market. Now we’re getting our first look at two new models released into the US market, the VMAX VX2 Extreme and the VX5 Pro. Read more…
Elon Musk says Tesla will give some new stock options to top performers
Elon Musk says Tesla will give some new stock options to top performers after shareholders approved his own record-breaking compensation package. Read more…
Jeep Wagoneer S all-electric SUV to launch with a $7,500 lease discount
Jeep’s first fully electric vehicle in the US will debut with a $7,500 discount as the rugged SUV brand looks to compete with Tesla. The Jeep Wagoneer S will launch this fall with a $7,500 lease discount, making it more competitive with Tesla’s top-selling Model Y. Which electric SUV are you going with. Read more…
MAHLE X30 system launched as new drive for fancy hub motor e-bikes
MAHLE, the German e-bike drive system maker that is part of the larger MAHLE Group, has announced its newest electric bicycle motor system, the MAHLE X30. Read more…
BYD, Chinese EV makers account for +40% of German EV imports ahead of new tariffs
Chinese EV makers, including BYD, accounted for over 40% of German EV imports through April 2024. China remained the largest EV importer in Germany ahead of the new EU tariffs. Can China maintain the momentum with additional tariffs on EV imports of up to 38.1%. Read more…
Tesla Model Y tops list of most American-made cars
Tesla Model Y has again topped the list of most American-made cars, but the electric automaker has lost its clean sweep of the top 4. Read more…
The time has come: Fisker has filed for bankruptcy
After many signals suggesting that it would happen, Fisker has officially filed for bankruptcy. Read more…
Elon’s new deal, Kia EV rebates, NIO solid state batteries, and Volvo at Le Mans
Elon did enough to convince shareholders he deserved his multi billion dollar payout, but can he convince Delaware courts? Meanwhile, Hyundai and Kia invest in North American manufacturing, NIO is ramping up production of its 650 mile solid-state EV, and Volvo got a big win at Le Mans. All this and more on today’s episode of Quick Charge. Read more…
GM’s Wuling teases new Starlight S electric SUV to compete with BYD, Tesla
A new electric SUV is primed to take on BYD and Tesla in China. GM’s joint venture, SAIC-GM-Wuling, unveiled the first teaser images of its new Starlight S electric SUV Monday. Check out the first images below. Read more…
Ford pulls sheet off the F-150 ‘SuperTruck’ it will race up Pikes Peak, complete with 1,400 hp
Last year, we saw Ford Performance race an all-electric “SuperVan” up the hill at Pikes Peak, but this year, it’s upping the ante with a souped-up version of the F-150 Lightning called the “SuperTruck.” SPOILER ALERT… it has a huge spoiler.. Read more…
Elon Musk says he is working on ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’
Elon Musk claims he is working on ‘Tesla Master Plan Part 4’ – a second part of the on going master plan in as many years. Read more…
Volvo hints the EX30 could be exported from Belgium to the US to avoid new EV tariffs
With new tariffs introduced on EVs made in China, Volvo is criticizing the EU’s decision, saying it will only hurt buyers. Meanwhile, Volvo suggested the US-bound EX30 could come from Belgium as it looks to avoid newly introduced tariffs. Read more…
