VW just shared the first photos of the seventh generation of BEV and PHEV Transporter and Caravelle vans, along with lots of spec details. Read more…
NIO (NIO) crosses the 20,000 EV delivery mark for the third straight month in July
China’s NIO (NYSE: NIO) crossed the 20K delivery threshold for the third straight month in July. Despite intensifying competition, NIO continues to see strong demand in the world’s largest EV market. Read more…
Tesla’s Hottest Accessory In China Can Now Be Yours For $215
It’s time to channel your inner Charlie XCX. Read more…
Which EV Has The Best User Experience?
Some have screen real estate for days, while others keep things simple. But which one is better? Read more…
Hydrogen producer Hycamite introduces low-carbon footprint graphite for EV batteries
Finland-based Hycamite has launched graphite production using its emissions-free methane-splitting technology. Hycamite says its technology provides low-carbon hydrogen and sustainable carbon products for industrial applications by decomposing large volumes of methane into hydrogen and carbon while avoiding the release of greenhouse gases (GHGs) into the atmosphere. The company’s catalysts are recyclable and can be produced… Read more…
DOE offers conditional loan to ENTEK for EV battery separator plant in Indiana
The US Department of Energy’s Loan Programs Office (LPO) has made a conditional commitment to provide a direct loan of up to $1.2 billion to ENTEK Lithium Separators to finance a new facility in Terre Haute, Indiana. The lithium-ion battery separators manufactured at the plant will be used primarily in EVs to strengthen the US supply… Read more…
2024 Kia EV6: A Charging Champion Right Out Of The Gate
It may not be the newest EV, but it’s still one of the best. Here’s why Kia’s EV6 ended up in our garage and why charging rocks so far. Read more…
Meet Toyota’s Big New Electric Van. It’s Not What You Think
The all-new Proace Max is Toyota’s first electric heavy-duty van. It’s also a textbook case of badge engineering. Read more…
These Are The Features New Car Buyers Want Most
AutoPacific surveyed more than 14,000 drivers on what features they want most. Wireless charging and driver profiles top the list. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving data makes Elon Musk lower expectations
Tesla still resists releasing its Full Self-Driving data, but early crowdsourced data shows that improvements are much more limited than CEO Elon Musk told us. Read more…
Nissan and Honda unite to join global software-defined EV race, play catch up with Tesla
Nissan and Honda building a software-defined EV? The Japanese automakers revealed a new partnership Thursday as they look to keep pace with Tesla and others leading the SDV movement. Read more…
Hertz accelerates sales of Tesla vehicles as value crumbles
Hertz is accelerating its sales of Tesla vehicles and plans to sell tens of thousand more this year as their value crumbles. Read more…
Smart 3D scanning and inspection for EV battery manufacturing
Sponsored by LMI Technologies. As the world races towards a future powered by sustainable energy solutions, electric vehicles have emerged as a pivotal technology in reducing carbon emissions and reliance on fossil fuels. Central to the viability and safety of EVs are their battery systems, which demand meticulous inspection and quality control. LMI Technologies, a… Read more…
Sunrun launches V2H pilot in Maryland using Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks
Sunrun, which offers a “clean energy as a subscription” service, is piloting a vehicle-to-home power plant using a small group of customer-owned bidirectional EVs, in partnership with Baltimore Gas and Electric. The project uses Ford F-150 Lightning electric trucks to deliver power to owners’ homes during peak demand times to support Maryland’s power grid. The… Read more…
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric spreads the V2L wealth
Prices are up across the board for the Hyundai Kona Electric in 2025, but so is standard equipment. The ’25 Kona Electric also gains a new trim level: the N Line, which gets sporty trim inside and out, to mirror the version that’s sold with a gas engine. Regardless of trim, the electric Kona continues to outshine gasoline versions of the… Read more…
Why An Electric Lotus Elise Successor Is Off The Table For Now
Lotus was looking to launch the Elise’s EV successor in 2027, but it may be pushed back if it can’t live up to the “archetype.” Read more…
Toyota FT-Se: Everything We Know
The Toyota MR2’s electric successor might debut sometime after 2026. Read more…
BYD Jul sales breakdown: Qin 73,541 units, Song 65,275
The Qin family became the top-selling BYD model in July, dethroning the Song family, which has held the top spot in sales for the past year. Read more…
13 new MAN electric buses for Munich MVG
Stadtwerke München (SWM) is currently putting 13 new electric solo buses into operation for Münchner Verkehrsgesellschaft (MVG). These will be supplied by MAN Truck & Bus. With the delivery and commissioning, MVG’s electric bus fleet will grow to 71 vehicles. Read more…
Amazon Has Over 15,000 Rivian Electric Delivery Vans Now
The American e-commerce giant increased its U.S. EDV fleet by 50% in roughly nine months. Read more…
