Toyota has suspended development of some future EVs as it considers a dramatic shift in its overall EV strategy, according to a Reuters report. The automaker in December 2021 announced plans for 30 EVs globally by 2030, teasing about a dozen of them in concept form. But Toyota is now pausing development on some of them, according to the report… More…
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US-made Bosch EV motors are going into Rivian trucks
Bosch on Tuesday announced the start of EV motor production at its Charleston, South Carolina, facility, with expansion plans already on deck for 2023. Production began earlier this month in a 200,000-square-foot section of an existing building at the Charleston site, Bosch said in a press release. The assembly area includes production of motor… More…
2022-2023 GMC Hummer EV recalled for battery sealing
GM is recalling most of the GMC Hummer EV SUVs and BrightDrop EV600 electric vans it’s built so far, over an issue that could allow water into the battery pack of the big off-roaders or delivery vehicles. It underscores that in any clean-slate tech and manufacturing approach, there may be some basic manufacturing hurdles to get past first… More…
First EV from iPhone maker due in 2023, two more prototypes revealed
Foxconn is moving ahead with its plan to manufacture cars as well as iPhones. The Taiwanese company best known as an Apple contract manufacturer recently unveiled its first production EV, which is scheduled to start deliveries in Taiwan in the second half of 2023. It also fully revealed two prototype EVs under its Foxtron automotive brand, which… More…
Volvo EX90 battery size balances range, bidirectional charging
The upcoming Volvo EX90 electric SUV will offer bidirectional charging capability and be able to serve as a power bank for powering appliances on a camping trip, charging other EVs, or perhaps even powering the home as a backup, Volvo recently confirmed. While full details on the EX90 aren’t due until November 9, when the EX90 makes an… More…
Future smaller Tesla EVs could cost half as much to make
Tesla earlier this week officially confirmed that it is developing a next-generation vehicle platform focused around affordability and potentially at about half the cost of the platform that underpins the top-selling Model Y and Model 3. “This is the primary focus of our new vehicle development team, obviously,” said Musk, suggesting… More…
2023 Kia Niro EV starts near $40,000, beats base EV6 range
The redesigned 2023 Kia Niro EV will start at over $40,000 but gets an increase in EPA range to 253 miles. As such, it soundly beats its larger sibling in the Kia electric lineup, the base EV6 Light, in price and range. The 2023 EV6 carries over its 232-mile EPA range rating but hasn’t yet been priced; the 2022 model started at $42,695. Autoblog… More…
$2.8B US EV supply-chain push appears to favor red states
The White House on Wednesday detailed $2.8 billion in grants to build a domestic EV battery supply chain, but more of the funds in this allocation go toward projects in states opposed to climate action, and states for which legislators voted against the law. Part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021, the funding goes to 20 battery… More…
Preview: 2024 GMC Sierra Denali EV electric truck packs in luxury
We’ve now had our first look at the 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1, the launch version of the latest big electric truck based on the GM Ultium architecture used for a growing range of EVs in multiple sizes and categories. The vast majority of those models haven’t hit the road yet, but the cadence of announcements continues… More…
Battery-boosted EV chargers coming to Chevron, Texaco stations
Are EV fast-charging stations smart business for existing gas stations? The oil giant Chevron appears to be exploring exactly that, with an arrangement that will lead to the rollout at some U.S. Chevron and Texaco gas stations of DC fast-chargers capable of delivering 200 miles of range in 15 minutes. Charging units for the fueling stations will… More…
Rolls-Royce Spectre EV signals excess but isn’t a guzzler
The Rolls-Royce Spectre is the automaker’s first electric car to see production, and it proves even gilded luxury cars don’t have to be inefficient. Because despite living up to Rolls’ tradition of excess—and that it’s a two-door car with a 214-plus-inch length—efficiency is actually pretty good, at 2.9 mi/kwh on the European WLTP… More…
Batteries for future BMW EVs will be made in South Carolina
BMW has taken a step toward localizing battery production for future EVs. The automaker on Wednesday announced a partnership with Envision AESC for a dedicated battery plant in South Carolina. The plant will have 30 gigawatt-hours of annual production capacity and will be powered by powered by 100% net-zero carbon energy, the two companies said in… More…
Used EV prices have peaked, report suggests
After a year of shocking price increases, prices of used cars—including EVs—are slowing starting to decline, according to battery analysis firm Recurrent. Recurrent, which issues battery health reports for used EVs, tracks the prices of certain EVs from model years 2017 to 2019. The average price of those models decreased 2.9% since… More…
Some Audi EVs are filtering the air for those outside them
Audi is running a pilot project with automotive supplier Mann+Hummel aimed at using EVs to clean the air around them. Vehicles are equipped with special filters developed by Mann+Hummel that can collect particulate matter as they drive along, Audi explained in a press release. Particulate matter consists of particles small enough to be inhaled… More…
Jeep Avenger EV SUV debuts for Europe, joined by 4×4 concept version
The Jeep Avenger, the Stellantis brand’s first production-bound EV, made its formal debut at the 2022 Paris auto show Monday ahead of its planned 2023 launch. The Avenger is a subcompact crossover first shown in September alongside the larger Recon and Wagoneer S electric SUVs, both of which are scheduled to arrive at dealerships in 2024. Unlike… More…
Europe-focused Lexus UX 300e gets bigger battery, more range
The Lexus UX 300e went on sale in Europe two years ago as the luxury brand’s first EV. It’s now getting a bigger battery pack and more range—but still won’t be available in the United States. The battery-pack size increases from 54.3 kwh to 72.8 kwh, while range increases from 196 miles to 280 miles with 17-inch wheels and 273 miles with… More…
2024 Cadillac Celestiq rises as $300,000 electric flagship
After showing a concept car this summer, Cadillac on Monday unveiled the production version of its Celestiq flagship EV, confirming a $300,000 price tag for the hand-built electric hatch. The price seems more Rolls-Royce than Cadillac, but the production process will also resemble the British firm’s low-volume method. Starting in December 2023 the… More…
EPA range figures rise for entire 2023 Porsche Taycan lineup
Nearly every 2023 Porsche Taycan variant gets an EPA-estimated range boost, the automaker confirmed this week. Porsche in July announced a software update it said would bring an efficiency and range boost, but now the automaker is providing specific figures. The Taycan Turbo Cross Turismo wagon gets the biggest increase. Porsche estimates range at… More…
Sono takes Sion solar EV on US tour in bid for fleet business
Sono Motors is bringing its Sion solar-supplemented EV to the United States, but it’s unclear if the small hatchback will be sold here to retail customers. The Sion was on display in New York City’s Time Square Tuesday, followed by a stop in Brooklyn Wednesday on what will be a multi-city tour, Sono said in a press release. The car will also be… More…
GMC Sierra EV Denali teased ahead of Oct. 20 debut
The next electric GMC pickup truck has a reveal date. On Friday, GMC teased the Denali edition of its upcoming Sierra EV with a video, and confirmed its debut date of Oct. 20. The production truck appears to be nearly identical to that of the renders teased in 2021 with large C-shaped LED daytime running lights and inset LED charging indicators. A… More…
