China’s Xpeng says it wants half of its global sales to come from outside China. So does BYD, and they’re making big moves to do it. Read more…
Hyundai confirms three-row IONIQ 9 SUV, EREVs with +550-mi range are coming to the US
After unveiling its new “Hyundai Way” strategy on Wednesday, Hyundai confirmed its highly anticipated three-row electric SUV, the IONIQ 9, will be built in the US. Hyundai also revealed plans to launch EREVs with over 550 miles (900 km) range. Here’s what else you can expect from Hyundai over the next few years.. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) loses its CEO at a pivotal point as two new electric SUVs hit the market
Polestar (PSNY) just got a new CEO. Thomas Ingenlath is out, and Michael Lohscheller is taking the helm as the Swedish EV brand enters its next growth stage. With two new electric SUVs hitting the market, how will Polestar navigate the transition. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck caught fire after hitting a fire hydrant in bizarre crash
A Tesla Cybertruck caught on fire after hitting a fire hydrant in a bizarre crash and one of two known Cybertruck fires to date. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz launches the Electric G-Class in the UK, but it will cost you over $230,000
The Electric G Wagon we’ve been waiting for is finally on sale. In the UK, the luxury Mercedes Electric G-Class will cost over $230,000 (£180,860). Is it worth the price tag. Read more…
Los Angeles expands streetlight EV charging program using AmpUp and EVSE tech
The city of Los Angeles has been making it easier for EV drivers to find a charger by taking advantage of its streetlight poles. The necessary electric infrastructure is already in place and the Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting has been tasked by the mayor’s office to install 10,000 EV chargers on the poles… Read more…
BMW to expand localized production network for next-gen EV batteries
For production of its sixth-generation high-voltage batteries, BMW is setting up five new assembly sites around the world: in Irlbach-Straßkirchen, Germany; Debrecen, Hungary; Shenyang, China; San Luis Potosí, Mexico; and Spartanburg, South Carolina. The cylindrical cells will first be used for the production of BMW’s Neue Klasse line of EVs, set to launch in 2025. … Read more…
Polestar hires former Vinfast boss as new CEO
Polestar named Michael Lohschelle as its new CEO Michael Lohscheller’s resume includes Opel, Vinfast, and Nikola Volvo spun off Polestar Polestar has appointed Michael Lohscheller as its new CEO, replacing Thomas Ingenlath, who has led the EV brand since it was spun off from Volvo, following the latter’s resignation. The change takes effect Oct… Read more…
The Ariel Nomad Goes Electric: Still Incredibly Light
The Ariel E-Nomad concept has similar performance to the combustion model and offers up to 150 miles of range. Read more…
Lucid Air Sapphire gets bulletproof makeover
Luxury electric vehicles are ever increasing in number, but what if you need more than just speed and range? What if you need protection? Enter US Armor Group, a company that transforms luxury cars into fortresses on wheels. Their latest creation is an armored version of the Lucid Air Sapphire, one of the fastest EVs on the market. The Lucid… Read more…
Polestar Gets A New CEO. Can He Turn Things Around?
Volvo’s troubled electric “spinoff” gets a new boss. Plus: Volkswagen gets tighter with China’s Xpeng and BYD keeps the profits coming. Read more…
Hyundai N Vision 74: Radical Hydrogen ‘Rolling Lab’ Confirmed For Production
The Hyundai N Vision 74 isn’t science fiction. The brand is preparing to turn it into a production model. Read more…
Hyundai plans plug-in hybrid SUV for 2026, 21 EVs by 2030
Hyundai will launch plug-in hybrid SUVs as a “bridge to electrification” in 2026, but still plans to launch 21 EVs globally by 2030. Announced during the automaker’s 2024 CEO Investor Day presentation Wednesday, a new plug-in hybrid powertrain will use two electric motors to enable all-wheel drive, with a combustion engine acting primarily as a… Read more…
GM-Samsung $3.5B battery plant coming to Indiana
Samsung SDI on Wednesday said it had signed an agreement with General Motors for a joint EV battery factory in Indiana. First reported by Reuters, the deal calls for the two companies to invest $3.5 billion in the factory, which targets annual production capacity of 27 gigawatt-hours of cells. Samsung reportedly expects the factory to begin mass… Read more…
GREENE project kicks off in the EU to develop high-performance magnets
In the GREENE project, 15 European partners are working on high-performance magnets for electric motors in which the use of rare earths is greatly reduced. The magnets are based on neodymium, iron and boron (NdFeB). Read more…
Hyundai and Genesis focus on full hybrids
Hyundai is increasingly investing in full hybrid models. Together with its premium brand Genesis, the Korean car manufacturer intends to double its range from seven to 14 hybrids. The company also confirms the recently leaked development of a range extender electric drive. Read more…
Swiss Post expands electric-only operation to Basel
The Swiss Post has expanded its electric-vehicle-only operations to the city and canton of Basel. This is now the fourth city in Switzerland to be exclusively served by battery-electric postal delivery vehicles. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 9 Three-Row SUV To Be Built In America; 560-Mile ‘EREV’ In 2026
At Hyundai’s CEO Investor Day event, big plans to speed up on EVs—and a “bridge” vehicle that drives like an EV but packs a gas engine too. Read more…
Hyundai Is Making Hybrids That Can Power Your Appliances
Hyundai’s next-gen hybrid powertrain will go into production early next year with smart regenerative braking and V2L baked in. Read more…
Nissan’s all-electric GT-R to sport a solid-state battery, over 1,000 kW output
Solid-state batteries have been round the corner for a while at this point, but it appaears 2027 might finally be year when a bunch of automakers finally release their first vehicles with it. Nissan has seemingly chosen a very special vehicle to premiere the tech – its first all-electric GT-R. Nissan’s global vice president, Ivan Espinosa, revealed that solid-state batteries… Read more…
