Kenya’s President William Ruto has announced that the government is working to outfit police officers and National Government Administration Officers with 1,000 electric vehicles per year. Read more…
Americans Want Plug-In Hybrids. Will They Show Up?
Plus, Honda is trying to figure out what to name its EVs and some U.S. auto industry officials want to ease off the China tariffs. Read more…
Tesla tries to drum up demand with the return of referral program
Tesla is trying to revitalise its slumping sales by bringing back its referral program. The revamped program offers benefits for both new buyers and existing Tesla owners – the clearest sign yet of a renewed focus on customer engagement and driving demand for its electric vehicles. Under the resurrected referral program, new Tesla buyers using a referral code will receive… Read more…
Canada to impose 100% tariff on Chinese EVs, report says
The Canadian government plans to announce a 100 percent levy on EVs from China and 25 percent on steel and aluminum, Bloomberg reported. Read more…
BTR plans to produce anode materials in Morocco
The Chinese battery material manufacturer BTR has announced an investment in a production facility for anode materials in Morocco with an annual capacity of 60,000 tonnes. Ford is expected to be one of the customers. Read more…
World’s first solar-powered DC-to-DC fast charger can be pre-ordered
California-based Enteligent is taking pre-orders for a DC-to-DC EV fast charger that can be paired with solar to minimize emissions. Pitched as an alternative to Level 2 AC chargers, the Enteligent TLCEV T1 EVSE eliminates energy losses from DC-AC-DC conversion losses that would otherwise be a factor if installed at a location without a dedicated… Read more…
Porsche won’t make EVs with simulated shifts
Porsche EVs won’t pretend to be gas-powered cars The automaker explored the idea of fake shift points Porsche has two EVs in its lineup and a third en route Porsche seemingly won’t follow Hyundai’s lead. Porsche development driver Lars Kern told Drive that the automaker doesn’t see a need to put fake shift points in EVs. “Our perspective on this… Read more…
Why The Chevrolet Equinox Plug-In Hybrid Isn’t Coming To America
The Chevy Equinox Plus PHEV is already on sale in China, but GM says its new plug-in hybrids won’t debut in America until 2027. Why? Read more…
Kempower builds truck charging stations for logistics company DFDS
Charger manufacturer Kempower has received an order from logistics company DFDS to build fast chargers for electric trucks at its depots. The first hubs have already been set up in the Netherlands, Belgium and Sweden. Read more…
Almost Half Of All New EVs In The U.S. Are Leased
The $7,500 federal tax credit and low interest rates played a role in making leasing the preferred option for getting a new EV. Read more…
BLC puts fully automated battery discharge system into operation
The Battery Lifecycle Company (BLC) has opened a new site in Magdeburg, which, according to the company, offers the world’s first fully automated battery deep discharge facility. Magdeburg is set to become an important location for the company’s recycling and repair plans. Read more…
Neta S estate celebrates its debut as an electric car
Two years ago, the Chinese manufacturer Hozon Auto launched the Neta S as a saloon. Now it is being followed by an estate version, as a BEV and EREV. Read more…
SANY eTrucks expands lineup in Europe
SANY eTrucks, a Chinese manufacturer of electric heavy goods vehicles and construction machinery, is expanding its range in Europe with a new roll-off tipper. Read more…
BYD Seal 06 GT official photos revealed
BYD is almost ready to launch the Seal 06 GT, a production model based on their Ocean-M concept. The company claims that thanks to the sporty design and performance-oriented features, the Seal 06 GT is designed to capture the hearts of young drivers looking for an electric vehicle that’s both fun and practical. The issue with that statement is the… Read more…
Toyota establishes production chain for fuel cells in China
Toyota and its partners have opened a research and development centre for fuel cells and a production facility in Beijing. Initially, around 10,000 fuel cell units will be built there each year. The centre will focus on commercial vehicles. Read more…
2025 Cadillac Optiq Tops Out At $57,090
All Optiq EVs come with all-wheel drive and a GM-estimated range of 300 miles. Read more…
Suzuki’s electric SUV is coming to Europe
The production version of the all-electric Suzuki eVX, presented as a concept in early 2023, will be presented at the Bharat Mobility Global Expo in January 2025. Production and sales in Europe and Japan are scheduled to start shortly afterwards. Read more…
US starts programme to repair and upgrade EV charging stations
The ‘Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator’ has kicked off in the US. The federal government has made $148 million available in funds across 20 states to repair and upgrade charging infrastructure across the US. Read more…
Over 50 Rivian EVs Damaged In Factory Parking Lot Fire. Here’s What Happened
The damaged R1S and R1T vehicles were reportedly waiting to be shipped to customers. Read more…
Big trucks, EVs, and the future of logistics with Sean Ackley from Einride
On today’s special SUNDAY episode of Quick Charge, our guest Sean Ackley takes us through Einride’s logistics model, talks about the company’s high-profile autonomous trucking play, and explores electrification from the point of view of one of America’s largest electric vehicle fleets. Read more…
