Nio users drove 3.36 million kilometers in urban areas using its smart driving features in July, up 93.1 percent from June. Read more…
Xpeng’s flying car unit Aeroht secures $150 million in new funding
Xpeng Aeroht has secured $150 million in Series B1 funding and launched a Series B2 round. Its last round was in October 2021, when it was valued at over $1 billion pre-investment. Read more…
Kia EV3 First Drive: The Affordable EV ‘We’ve All Been Waiting For’
In this YouTube test of the Kia EV3 on its home turf in Korea, we get an early glimpse at an electric car that’s sure to be a winner. Read more…
Volkswagen unveils electrified 7th generation Transporter and Caravelle
Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has taken the wraps off the seventh generation of its iconic Transporter and Caravelle vans, marking a significant step into the electric era with the introduction of battery electric vehicle (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) options. The new Transporter is available in a variety of configurations. The panel van is designed for pure goods transport,… Read more…
Huber USA partners with Binder to develop temperature control solutions for EV battery testing
Huber USA and Binder, two specialists in temperature-control technology, have announced a collaboration to deliver solutions to the auto industry, with a special emphasis on battery testing and EV solutions. Temperature control is critical for numerous design and development applications in the automotive sector. The two companies, both known for their German engineering prowess, offer… Read more…
Buying An EV Gets Easier With Washington State’s Revamped Rebate
The State of Washington wants to promote EV leases to low and middle-income households. Read more…
Rivian R1T Owner Says Build Quality Is On Par With Germans
The Rivian R1T has delivered for this Porsche Cayenne Turbo S and Ford F-150 Raptor owner. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Flaws Seen In Torture Test: ‘Frame Snaps Off The Back’
“I have just discovered two stacked washers on top of a piece of duct tape with a missing bolt.” Read more…
Tesla’s Sales Of Chinese-Made EVs Finally Rebounded
In July, sales of Teslas built in China—for sale there and for export—increased 15% year-over-year. Read more…
Test drive: 2024 BMW i4 M50 dials up the numbers, not the fun
The M50 is the top-performance model of the BMW i4 lineup Acceleration numbers aside, it’s not the best handling or riding i4 The M50 offers less driving range than other i4s but charges quickly and predictably Until BMW’s lineup of Neue Klasse vehicles arrives in 2025, with the “outsider” i3 EV far in the rearview mirror… Read more…
BMW iX2 test proves sporty and comfortable with a manageable range
In the highly competitive mid-range SUV segment, BMW has added the more extravagant iX2 to its practical iX1. The competition is correspondingly fierce and weaknesses are not really allowed. But the iX2 does have them – despite all its strengths. However, the points of criticism are not significant for every customer. So can it still impress?
Geely launches Galaxy E5 all-electric SUV with starting price of $15,750
The Galaxy E5 is a compact SUV, the first to feature Geely’s Aegis Short Blade Battery, and will target global markets. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Sees Minimal Degradation Over 200,000 Miles
The anti-EV haters take note: electric car batteries are lasting far longer than initially expected. Read more…
This May Be The Dumbest And Laziest Anti-EV Take In History
In which “The Dumbest Automotive Channel On YouTube” lives up to its name. Read more…
BYD Global Plug-In Car Sales Hit Another Record In July 2024
The growth was driven by rising PHEV sales. EV sales, meanwhile, declined slightly. Read more…
Nio Onvo expects to see 1st production car roll off line in mid-Aug, rolls out charging map
The first production vehicle of the Onvo L60 is expected to roll off the line in mid-August, with the model’s interior to be unveiled within two weeks, Onvo’s president said. Read more…
Plug-In Cars Lost Market Share In Europe In June 2024
Non-rechargeable hybrids are the only type that grows and expands. Read more…
Where in the US do EVs save the most money to fuel vs. gasoline?
EVs cost less to fuel in every state of the U.S. By electricity cost vs. gas prices, there’s a vast range among states EVs have the strongest advantage in Idaho, Washington, and the Northwest Fluctuating gas prices can make internal-combustion vehicles cost up to six times more to drive than EVs, but the potential savings can vary in different… Read more…
Volvo introduces new EX30 variant in the UK
Volvo Cars UK is expanding its EX30 range with a new entry-level ‘Core’ specification. Joining the established ‘Plus’ and ‘Ultra’ grades in the line-up, the new EX30 Core is available with two powertrains. Read more…
Lion Electric announces additional layoffs
Amid soaring costs and declining demand, US commercial EV manufacturer Lion Electric says it will lay off another 300 employees and scale back production. This comes after the company reported nearly a 50% decline in revenue YoY in Q2/2024. Read more…
