Hyundai’s cheapest EV is now even more affordable in Korea. The Casper Electric gained a new Premium trim starting at $20,000 (27.4 million won). With subsidies, Hyundai expects the new model will be available for as little as $7,300 (10 million won). Read more…
Lucid chief says despite slower-than-expected EV market, it’s still outpacing luxury rivals
Despite admitting “the market is tough,” Lucid Motor’s (LCID) CEO Peter Rawlinson said the luxury EV maker is outpacing its rivals. Read more…
Nissan Ariya Nismo UK prices revealed, orders open
Nissan is adding some serious spice to its electric SUV lineup with the introduction of the Ariya Nismo to the UK market. This performance-tuned version of the Ariya promises to deliver a thrilling driving experience, merging the instant torque of an electric powertrain with Nismo’s racing heritage. Priced from £56,620, the Ariya Nismo undercuts one of its main rivals, the… Read more…
The U.S. Plans To Combat EV Fires With Groundbreaking Technology
A company that won research grants from NASA will produce super-light materials to tackle EV fires. Read more…
Nissan Ariya: Don’t Buy It New Because Used Ones Are Incredible Deals
They’re going for more than half off MSRP for one-year-old models. Not bad for a stylish, well-equipped EV with up to 304 miles of range. Read more…
JET Charge participates in V2G study to support Australia’s grid during blackouts
Australian EV charging infrastructure company JET Charge has joined a study to establish technology for discharging power from EVs into Australia’s national power grid. The study was led by the Australian National University (ANU) and the Realising Electric Vehicle-to-Grid Services (REVS) project of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA). The study monitored a fleet of… Read more…
Air Liquide to supply oxygen to LG Chem for US EV battery plant
French industrial gas supplier Air Liquide will invest around $150 million to expand its production capacity and pipeline network in Tennessee after signing a new long-term contract to supply oxygen to South Korean chemical producer LG Chem. Air Liquide will build, own and operate a second air separation unit (ASU), liquefier, storage and a pipeline… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz supercharges EQE and EQS for next year, electric G-class come to the US
Mercedes-Benz is bringing a series of exciting updates to its 2025 lineup. The German automaker is adding larger batteries to its popular EQE and EQS sedans and also introducing the electric version of its iconic G-Class SUV to the American market. The EQE 350+ and EQE 500 will now come with a 96-kilowatt-hour battery, a decent upgrade from the previous… Read more…
Rivian’s Halloween Update Channels The R1S And R1T’s Inner K.I.T.T.
The software update can transform the adventure-oriented EVs into Knight Rider’s ride or Doc Brown’s Time Machine. Read more…
Washington D.C.’s ‘Right To Charge’ Bill Is A Huge Boost For EVs At Apartments
D.C. may soon set the template every city could want to follow for EV drivers, mandating more charging for renters and fast charging at gas stations. Read more…
GM CEO warns China’s EV price war is a ‘race to the bottom’ despite push for affordability
Mary Barra is sounding the alarm. GM’s CEO warned that China’s escalating EV price war is putting automakers globally under intense pressure. Although she called it a “race to the bottom” with many companies losing money, Barra admitted that the American automaker isn’t immune. Read more…
Tesla Supercharger network reaches impressive 60,000-charger milestone
Tesla’s Supercharger network has reached the impressive new milestone of having deployed 60,000 charging stalls around the world. Read more…
Rivian halloween surprise update goes Back to the Future, Knight Rider, more
Today, Rivian is pushing a software update to its vehicles and Android and iOS apps that includes some fixes, features, and perhaps most notably, some neat Halloween surprises.. Read more…
Aptera pushes SEV deliveries as it seeks additional funding, timelines remain ‘moving target’
While Aptera Motors continues to push forward with its production-intent (PI), solar EV builds ahead of production plans (hopefully) next year, and its timeline for initial customer deliveries is as cloudy as ever. The SEV startup quietly updated the estimated delivery timelines for all reservation holders, giving us an idea of where it stands in terms of scaled production. However, in speaking with Aptera, a lot of these numbers (for better or worse) depend on vital funding that has yet to be secured – a common theme in the startup world. Read more…
Porsche Macan driving report: Is the base model enough?
The top model with 450 kW of power and 1,000 Nm of torque and a slightly weaker all-wheel drive model were available at the premiere. Now, Porsche is adding the longest-range version of the electric Macan with rear-wheel drive. We recently drove the car known simply as the Macan and want to share our first impressions of the currently most affordable electric Porsche.
Report: Apple worked with China’s BYD to develop EV batteries
Prior to ending its much-discussed electric-vehicle project, Apple worked with Chinese automaker BYD on batteries, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. A partnership between the two companies started around 2017, according to the report, with the goal of developing lithium-iron phosphate (LFP) battery cells for the Apple car. BYD has much experience… Read more…
Tesla Gave A Glimpse Of The Cybercab’s Wireless Charging Speed
During the unveiling, an animation playing on the screen behind Elon Musk showed how quickly the Cybercab can charge. Read more…
GM Energy introduces energy storage and transfer product for US EV owners
GM Energy, a wholly owned subsidiary of General Motors, has launched its GM Energy PowerBank, a stationary energy storage system that allows transfer from the grid as well as integration with solar power equipment. The product is available in 10.6 kWh and 17.7 kWh battery capacity variants. It can provide power to a home during… Read more…
LG Technology Ventures invests in Liminal’s battery inspection systems
US-based battery inspection technology startup Liminal has closed a $10-million strategic investment round led by LG Technology Ventures, the venture capital arm of South Korean conglomerate LG Group. The round also included new investment from Taiwanese firm Chailease Holdings as well as participation by current investors including ArcTern Ventures, University of Tokyo Edge Capital Partners,… Read more…
Tesla appoints new head for Europe and USA
Omead Afshar is to head up Tesla’s business in Europe and the USA in future. Tesla has not yet confirmed the appointment, but there are credible reports from the USA. Afshar is considered one of CEO Elon Musk’s closest confidants and has worked for Tesla since 2017. Read more…
