The brand is “currently evaluating” 100% EV tariff increases from the Biden Administration, including the impact on Polestar 2 prices. Read more…
2024 Chevrolet Blazer EV Is The EPA Range King For Ultium Cars
The RS RWD version uses an estimated 2.7 miles/kWh and the EPA range is 324 miles. Read more…
2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV Deliveries Finally Underway
The cheapest electric Equinox starts at $43,295 but an even more affordable version is coming later this year. Read more…
Gotion shows tech muscle with launch of new batteries, announces foray into all-solid-state batteries
Gotion has launched the G-Current, which supports ultra-fast charging, the Stellary Battery, a large cylindrical battery, and announced the Gemstone, an all-solid-state battery. Read more…
Tesla adds $1,000 to the price of Model 3 Performance, makes Black and White interior standard
The updated Tesla Model 3 Performance was only unveiled last month its 510 horsepower and it’s already gone through a bunch of price adjustments. Initially launched for $52,990 in the US, undercutting the lower-spec Long Range model after tax credits, the Model 3 Performance quickly garnered positive reviews and significant attention. Tesla, perhaps encouraged by the car’s reception, has twice… Read more…
Thousands More Teslas Are Piling Up In Parking Lots
Tesla’s growing inventory can sometimes even be seen from space, via satellite images. So what’s the problem? Read more…
Aiways exiting China to focus on manufacturing EVs for Europe
Chinese EV startup Aiways will exit its domestic market, although its manufacturing operations back home will continue to exist for other countries. Europe will be the core focus of the troubled Chinese automaker moving forward. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 production to be doubled to keep up with demand
Chinese customers can’t get enough of the Xiaomi SU7. With the received orders already having reached the whole year’s sales target, a plan to significantly increase production is being put into action. Read more…
Honda to double e-mobility investments
Honda is speeding up its electrification efforts and has pledged to double its investments in vehicle electrification and software. Seven new Honda EVs are coming to the global markets by 2030. Read more…
Grünheide votes to expand Tesla factory
Tesla can expand its factory in Grünheide to include a freight depot. The decision of the municipal representatives in favour of the car manufacturer was clearer than previously expected. However, the vote was accompanied by aggressive protests. Tesla has also significantly scaled back plans. Read more…
Kia’s electric pickup truck caught on camera testing in California
A heavily camouflaged prototype of Kia’s upcoming electric pickup truck has been spotted testing in California. The YouTube channel KindelAuto captured footage of the truck during a road test, offering a glimpse of what Kia has in store for the growing electric truck market. The prototype has a double-cab configuration and a size similar to Kia’s EV9 SUV so it… Read more…
China FAW to join Nio battery swap alliance, report says
China FAW will join the Nio-led battery swap alliance, becoming the seventh automaker to do so, according to local media. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance price hiked $1k again, under a month after release
The refreshed Model 3 Performance was released on April 23, but less than a month after release it’s having its price hiked again, for a second time. Read more…
An off-grid solar tracker powers this EV charging station
Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire, has installed an off-grid solar tracker EV charging station for its employees. Read more…
$39,199 Bobcat zero turn electric lawnmower is ready for summer
Bobcat revealed a new, commercialized version of its battery-powered ZT6000e zero-turn electric lawnmower that promises up to eight hours of continuous runtime. Read more…
Daimler Trucks to invest $40 million in Portland engineering center
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) announced plans to invest more than $40 million in a new electric vehicle engineering facility at its Swan Island headquarters in Portland. Read more…
Honda plots $65 billion investment to build seven new EVs as it looks for a comeback
Honda is done standing by while rivals like Tesla and BYD steal market share. To stay competitive, Honda is doubling its investment in EVs to $65 billion (10 trillion yen) through 2030. The plans include slashing costs and launching seven new electric models. Read more…
Volvo doubles down on data with telematics and carbon footprint reporting
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) is putting data at the heart of its decarbonization efforts as it invests in advanced telematics and beefs up its carbon footprint reporting. Read more…
Kia is testing an electric pickup in the US that looks like a Ford F-150 Lightning
Is this the Ford F-150 Lightning rival we’ve been waiting for? The first Kia electric pickup was spotted testing in the US as the brand gears up for an EV offensive. Read more…
BMW builds battery assembly line for Neue Klasse EVs at Mexican plant
BMW’s plant in San Luis Potosí, Mexico is gearing up for production of the company’s next-generation family of EVs: the Neue Klasse. The automaker is building a battery pack assembly line at the facility, and expanding the body shop, assembly and logistics areas. BMW has announced investment of 800 million euros to expand the production… Read more…
