CEO RJ Scaringe said that the automaker purposefully avoided copying Tesla’s successful strategy to launch a mass-market EV. Read more…
US sticks to its guns on ‘tough, targeted’ 100% tariffs on Chinese EVs that will begin this month
Four months after the Biden Administration announced plans for the Office of the United States Trade Representative to quadruple tariffs on certain Chinese imports, including EVs, to 100%, the White House has confirmed the action, which will go into effect in two weeks. China has threatened retaliation as the trade war continues to intensify. Read more…
Toyota chairman set to visit Hyundai in Korea: Is another EV partnership coming?
Toyota’s former CEO and current chairman, Akio Toyoda, is heading to South Korea next month for a strategic meeting with Hyundai. With a private meeting scheduled between company chairpersons, is a new Toyota and Hyundai EV collaboration coming. Read more…
Tesla is looking to sell its first virtual power plant
In a surprising move, Tesla announced that it is looking to sell its very first virtual power plant, which is operating in South Australia. Read more…
Chinese electric car giant BYD’s electric scooter patents might mean cheaper e-motorbikes
BYD is no stranger to seated electric scooters, having already joined a partnership leveraging its batteries for Singapore-based Scorpio’s high-performance electric scooters. But the carmaker might be interested in producing its own electric motorbikes in house, as revealed by new patent drawings. Read more…
This Tesla Model Y Clone From Nio Might Be Even Better
The Onvo L60 has a 900-volt platform, better efficiency and it’s more affordable than Tesla’s Model Y. Read more…
Jeep Is Desperate For A Turnaround
Stellantis dealers are pissed about the automaker’s failure to keep pace with the industry. Jeep’s CEO has a plan to tackle that. Read more…
Canada: Durham Region Transit gets six electric buses
Canadia transport operator Durham Region Transit (DRT) has taken delivery of its first six all-electric buses. They will operate from the Oshawa depot in the state of Ontario. Read more…
GM & EVgo expand charging partnership in the USA
General Motors and EVgo are expanding their charging infrastructure partnership. The two companies want to build 400 new fast-charging points with up to 350 kW capacity at covered ‘flagship’ locations in major metropolitan regions in the USA. The first charging park is scheduled to go into operation in 2025. Read more…
Solar-powered streetlights could bring curbside charging to city neighborhoods
A California-based company aims to add curbside EV charging and solar and wind power to streetlights. Beam Global’s BeamSpot incorporates solar panels and small wind turbines to generate some of its own energy, with built-in battery storage to maximize use of it. While normal streetlights generally have only enough power for illumination, the… Read more…
Consortium presents new production method for solid-state battery
14 European partners in the SOLiDIFY consortium have developed a lithium-metal battery with a solid electrolyte. The special feature: It is a ‘liquid-to-solid’ processable electrolyte, according to the researchers. Read more…
2024 Kia EV9 Fast Charging Test: Now That’s Quick
A peak charging rate of 216 kW made for a speedy pit stop in our Kia EV9 tester. Read more…
Regulatory filing: Lynk & Co files for new model Z20, it looks familiar
The Lynk & Co Z20 looks like the Zeekr X and is expected to launch in Europe in October. It just launched its first BEV model, the Lynk & Co Z10, in China last week. Read more…
Tata to build fast charging infrastructure in India
Tata Power and Tata Motors have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to set up 200 fast-charging stations for electric commercial vehicles in all metros cities including Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Bengaluru and Kolkata. Read more…
North Carolina hands out $5.92 million in NEVI funds
North Carolina has awarded nearly six million dollars to six companies to build EV chargers at nine locations in the state. The funding is the first part of North Carolina’s share of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) funds. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi: Is This It?
The bright yellow two-door allegedly has a Cybertruck-like rear light strip. Read more…
Regulatory filing: BYD Denza files for Z9 sedan
The Denza Z9 is available in hybrid and BEV variants, both with tri-motors. The other model in the Z series, the Z9GT, will hit the market on September 20. Read more…
Forsee Power inaugurates factory in Ohio
The French battery system manufacturer Forsee Power has opened its North American headquarters in the Columbus area in the US state of Ohio, including a production facility and research and development department. Read more…
GM and EVgo crib gas-station look for 400 EV fast-charging stops
General Motors and EVgo will add 400 EV fast chargers at gas-station-like “flagship” sites in major U.S. metropolitan areas beginning in 2025. These sites will feature 350-kw DC fast chargers in a pull-through configuration under canopies—much like gas pumps—and they’ll get “ample” lighting and security cameras, GM and EVgo confirmed… Read more…
Tesla is testing a goofy camouflaged Robotaxi prototype ahead of reveal
Tesla is gearing up for its October 10 Robotaxi unveiling, which will take place at Warner Bros. Studio, and it’s currently running a fleet of (normal) cars around the lot to map the area. Read more…
