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…
Rivian R2: Is This It?
The company’s new, smaller, and more affordable EV will debut on March 7. Read more…
Rusty Tesla Cybertrucks, And Why The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Is So Special
Plus we talk about Porsche’s “very interesting” luxury electric minivan. Read more…
Kia dealers are already gouging away on EV9 electric SUV prices
Price gouging has already hit one of the most anticipated new EVs of the year—the 2024 Kia EV9. CarsDirect reports that national dealer inventory data currently shows EV9 markups of up to $7,000 over MSRP. One dealership confirmed to the website that every EV9 on its lot had a $7,000 markup, in fact. Another advertised what was effectively a… Read more…
Symbio is declared official supplier for Extreme H off-road racing series
The fuel cell joint venture Symbio from Forvia, Michelin and Stellantis will be the official supplier of the Extreme H off-road racing series. Read more…
Plug-In Car Sales In Germany Rebound In January 2024
However, the results are still lower than two years ago. Read more…
BYD Yangwang to officially launch U9 electric supercar on Feb 25
In the minds of many Chinese residents, February 25 marks the real start of a new year’s work. Read more…
GM’s Super Cruise expands its reach to 1,207,000 km
General Motors announced an expansion of its Super Cruise hands-free driver assistance system. Drivers with compatible vehicles can now enjoy the luxury of removing their hands from the wheel on an additional 563,300 km of highways, bringing the total Super Cruise network in the United States and Canada to a whopping 1,207,000 km. This is truly impressive, with GM stating… Read more…
