It may be more expensive than the $40,000 price point that was tossed around, but the Volkswagen Group has big plans for Scout Motors. Read more…
Tesla Sparked A Car Software War. It’s Not Going So Hot
Carmakers are laser-focused on transforming into tech companies. Getting there is proving harder than expected. Read more…
Sony and Honda’s Afeela to add an SUV and a compact EV to complement the sedan
Sony and Honda, the corporate heavyweights, seem to have an electric fever and want a piece of the rapidly expanding EV pie. Their joint venture, Afeela, has its sights set no longer on just an electric sedan. There’s an SUV and – wait for it – a “budget-friendly” compact car designed to counter Tesla’s recent price cuts, waiting to join… Read more…
VW’s Scout EV brand bows, around $2B US plant and truck nostalgia
Scout Motors on Thursday announced it has broken ground on a $2 billion plant in South Carolina that could eventually produce up to 200,000 EVs per year. The facility in Blythewood, “near major cities and talent hubs,” is also near the ports of Charleston and Savannah, and it’s possible that a portion of the plant’s output… Read more…
This legacy automaker says it just turned a profit on EVs
Jeep and Chrysler owner Stellantis – hardly a hero in our EV adoption story – says that it is finally turning a profit on EVs. But that’s in no part due to US sales, since the company doesn’t sell any EVs in the country – but that is changing with a lineup on its way this year. Read more…
Tesla offers to accelerate Cybertruck delivery with referral program, sold out in hours
Tesla has offered Cybertruck reservation holders to accelerate their delivery through an award in its referral program. It sold out in hours. Read more…
BYD’s electric pickup truck is headed overseas
Leading global EV maker BYD’s electric pickup was recently spotted testing in Australia, suggesting the new model could be launching overseas soon. Read more…
Is this Rivian’s more affordable R2 electric SUV spotted in the wild?
As we get closer to the official debut of Rivian’s more affordable R2, we are finally getting a better idea of what to expect. After teasing the model for the first time yesterday, Rivian’s R2 was reportedly spotted filming in downtown LA shortly after. Read more…
The Lucid Gravity Team Offers A Detailed Walkaround Overview
We get the inside scoop on the upcoming electric SUV’s design and UX details. Read more…
10 Reasons To Consider An Electric Car In 2024
For starters, the available electric vehicles continue to grow on almost a weekly basis. Read more…
GM Wants To Go EV-Only By 2035. Its CEO Says The Push Will ‘Be Guided By The Consumer’
2024 is “the year of execution” for GM, CEO Marry Barra said. Read more…
Hyundai expands charging network in India
Hyundai Motor India announced the successful expansion of its ultra high speed public EV charging network across key highways and cities in India. Read more…
Norway likely to miss electrification target for 2025
Norway is well on the way to achieving its target of 100 per cent new electric vehicle registrations by 2025. The situation is different for vans, for which 2025 has also been announced as the target year for phasing out combustion engines in new vehicles. Read more…
BMW’s new flagship i7 xDrive60 impresses with comfort and luxury
Until BMW launches the New Class with an 800-volt system, the i7 is the Munich-based company’s electric flagship. Unlike its main competitor Mercedes with the EQS, BMW currently does not have a purely electric platform but rather a base shared with the combustion engines. Does that work well in the luxury segment? And can the i7 impress with its comfort and features?
Survey suggests lack of experience with EVs is slowing adoption
Car shoppers’ lack of experience with EVs is still holding back adoption, a new Consumer Reports survey suggests. The nationally representative survey of 9,030 American consumers—80% of whom said they owned a non-hybrid gasoline vehicle—was conducted in late June and July 2023. Seven in 10 respondents expressed some level of interest… Read more…
Peugeot integrates ChatGPT into its I-Cockpit infotainment system
Peugeot is the next automaker to employ OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Following the footsteps of other European car manufacturers like Volkswagen and DS Automobiles, Peugeot is now making its I-Cockpit infotainment system smarter and much more helpful with the inclusion of the AI assistant. By saying “Ok Peugeot”, you can engage in a human-like conversation with ChatGPT and ask for helpful tips,… Read more…
Electra announces hybrid aircraft cooperation with Surf Air Mobility
The Californian electric aircraft developer Electra has announced a supply deal with the Californian airline Surf Air Mobility. The two will put hybrid electric aircraft into use in California for short-haul flights. Read more…
LG Energy Solution’s 4680-Type Batteries Are Coming ‘Soon’
Series production will first begin in South Korea. The new plant in Arizona will follow. Read more…
California provides billions in funding for charging networks
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a further 1.9 billion dollars for new EV charging stations and hydrogen refuelling stations in the state. The funds to build infrastructure for zero-emission cars, trucks, and buses will be made available through grants over the next four years. Read more…
Sweden launches light-duty commercial EV incentive
The Swedish Energy Agency is offering a “climate bonus” for vehicles under 3.5 tonnes. The subsidies apply to battery and fuel-cell electric commercial vehicles used by businesses or local and regional authorities. Read more…
