The cost of Tesla’s controversially named premium driver-assistance system, Full Self-Driving, will rise to $15,000 as of September 5, CEO Elon Musk confirmed on Sunday via Twitter. The automaker is also rolling out a version (10.69) of its Full Self-Driving beta software that essentially allows more drivers to become beta-testers… More…
NIO Confirms First Shipment Of ET7 Sedans Has Set Sail For Europe
NIO’s flagship sedan will be available for order and delivery this year in Norway, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark and Sweden. More…
Porsche expects electric Macan to reach same production output as ICE version – it just has to reach SOP first
Porsche AG is sharing ambitious goals for one of its upcoming EVs as the German automaker slowly but surely transitions toward an all-electric range of sports cars under the Volkswagen Group umbrella. If and when Porsche’s all-electric version of the Macan makes it into production, the automaker expects to reach a production output to match its current combustion version. More…
Tesla says Autopilot is preventing ~40 crashes per day from wrong pedal errors alone
Tesla claims Autopilot is currently preventing about 40 crashes per day just by correcting drivers pressing the wrong pedal, something that has led Tesla to be accused of sudden acceleration in the past. More…
Steer EV partners with Enterprise Fleet Management to lease over 1,000 EVs
Electric vehicle subscription company, Steer EV, announced today it’s entering into an agreement with Enterprise Fleet Management to lease over 1,000 EVs.. More…
BYD enters European market, reportedly already supplying batteries to Tesla
Chinese automaker and battery supplier BYD is entering the European market—and that could include supplying batteries to Tesla. Earlier this month, Sweden’s Hedin Mobility Group announced that it would distribute and sell BYD passenger cars in its home country and Germany. This came shortly after BYD’s announcement of Japanese-market sales… More…
Fisker Considering Ocean EV Production Expansion, US Manufacturing
Fisker says the base Ocean Sport and mid-level Ocean Ultra models are sold out in the US, claims to have over 58,000 reservations.More…
LAX installing 1,300 EV charging stations
The Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) targets having 1,300 charging points for electric vehicles by the end of the year. The overhaul will place the airport among the largest charging facilities in the US. While information is scarce, the LAX park management company ABM says it will be one of the most extensive EV charging […] More…
Police Departments Around The U.S. Are Using E-Bikes For Patrol Duties
Unsurprisingly, electric bikes pose several benefits for police officers.More…
US: EVs Have The Lowest Annual Fuel Cost Of All 2022 Light-Duty Vehicles
A new report indicates that typically the cost to charge up should stay below $1,000 per year.More…
Explained: The Updated EV Tax Credit Rules
A wide array of new obligations have been agreed upon.More…
Enel X Way turns to Tritium for US expansion
Enel X Way has ordered more than 250 fast charging stations from Tritium for use in the US. The order is part of a new framework agreement between the companies that combines Tritium DC columns with Enel X Way’s intelligent charging platform. It is the first such contract in the US for the utility from […] More…
Enel X Way turns to Tritium for US expansion in DC charging
Enel X Way has ordered more than 250 fast charging stations from Tritium for use in the US. The order is part of a new framework agreement between the companies that combines Tritium DC columns with Enel X Way’s intelligent charging platform. It is the first such contract in the US for the utility from […] More…
Lincoln presents autonomous EV concept
With the Model L100 Concept, the Ford brand Lincoln has presented a futuristic car concept for the era of autonomous driving – electric, of course. The Model L100 Concept pays homage to Lincoln’s first luxury vehicle, the 1922 Model L, and is intended to illustrate the vision for the future of the brand. Unfortunately, Lincoln […] More…
Smart announces Brabus-tuned version of the #1
The all-electric Smart #1, which was presented in April, has been refined by the tuning company Brabus. The aim is not only to improve the car’s appearance, but also to increase its performance. While Smart only mentions the design features of the Brabus kit in its announcement, according to Chinese media, the Brabus-tuned Smart #1 […] More…
Fisker Ocean EV demand has it looking at expanded production—perhaps in the US
Demand for the Fisker Ocean electric SUV is exceeding expectations and has Fisker looking to expand production—perhaps in the United States. Ocean production, which is scheduled to start in November at contractor Magna’s Austrian factory, was originally pegged at 50,000 units per year. But Fisker said Friday in a press release that volume… More…
Tesla Semi currently not available for reservation
Tesla has updated the website for its electric truck. While the option to reserve the Tesla Semi has been removed, at least for the time being, there is now mention of the planned four electric motors being downgraded to three. The first examples of the Tesla Semi, first presented in November 2017, with the larger […] More…
Tata Motors wins tenders for 2,000 e-buses, again
Tata Motors has received two major orders for electric buses in India, following an earlier purchase from the Delhi Transport Corporation. The West Bengal Transport Corporation and the Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation expect a total of 2,000 electric buses. While Tata does not disclose much about it, the larger order comes from West Bengal. The […] More…
Ganfeng Lithium & GAC Aion sign battery cooperation
The Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng Lithium has agreed on a long-term strategic partnership with GAC Aion, the electric car offshoot of the Chinese GAC Group. This is not just about the supply of battery materials. In addition to supplying battery raw materials to GAC Aion, the cooperation also aims to develop new battery types such […] More…
Bentley Previews Design Language Of Its EVs With W12-Powered Batur
The 730-horsepower Mulliner Batur is the most powerfu Bentley ever and costs $1.95 million; only 18 will be made.More…
