Two weeks ago, GM and Pilot Flying J announced that the first batch of DC fast charging stations the two are building in partnership had come online. What wasn’t known until now is that one of those stations — specifically, in Ohio — was built using funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s program to create a nationwide EV charging network, NEVI. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) signs first partner outside of Amazon to buy its electric delivery vans
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) has found its first partner outside of Amazon to buy its EDVs. Rivian announced Thursday that AT&T will buy its electric vans and R1 vehicles in a new pilot program.. Read more…
Driving An Actual BMW In Virtual Reality Broke My Brain
Yep, I drove a 510-horsepower BMW M4 while wearing the world’s most high-tech blindfold. It was a blast. Read more…
SEG Automotive Eyeing E-Bike Debut With New Mid-Drive Motor
The auto parts specialist will lock horns with the likes of Shimano and Bosch for e-bike motor supremacy. Read more…
Yes, The Revised 2024 EV Tax Credits Still Count If You Lease The Car
A loophole means you can still get a government-funded discount on EVs that don’t qualify for the credit when purchased outright. Read more…
Zeekr unveils in-house developed battery with over 500 km range on 15-minute charge
Zeekr said its Golden Battery is the world’s first mass-produced 800 V LFP ultra-fast-charging battery with 83.7 percent volume utilization and a maximum charging power of 500 kW. Read more…
Hyundai starts building new development centre in Germany
The Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center (HMETC) has started construction of a 25,000 square metre central development site in Rüsselsheim, Germany. In future, the centre will primarily work on further advances for emission-free mobility. Read more…
2026 Cadillac Vistiq EV will slot between Lyriq and Escalade IQ
Cadillac on Thursday revealed yet another new electric SUV entry for its lineup—called Vistiq and due for the 2026 model year. When it arrives, the Vistiq will fit between the two-row Cadillac Lyriq and the plus-sized, three-row, $130,000 Escalade IQ that’s set to share its underpinnings with the GMC Hummer EV SUV and full-size… Read more…
New Rockrider E-EXPL 700 Is A Capable Entry-Level Electric MTB
A Brose Drive-T system and Shimano goodies make this a capable and reliable steed. Read more…
2026 Cadillac Vistiq Three-Row SUV Is The Electric Baby Escalade
The tailgate badge suggests the Vistiq gets the Lyriq AWD’s dual-motor powertrain rated at 500 hp and 450 lb-ft. Read more…
SamTrans orders fuel cell bus fleet from New Flyer
The Canadian manufacturer New Flyer has received a major order from California for 108 fuel cell buses. The San Mateo county public transport operator SamTrans also revealed plans to transition its fleet away from diesel by 2034. Read more…
Tesla must revise Autopilot software
Tesla’s ‘Autopilot’ system is the subject of several official proceedings. The most extensive was initiated a good two years ago by the US transport authority NHTSA and has since been expanded. Tesla is now finally delivering the software update. Read more…
BYD secures 5,455 orders from Thailand auto show
The Dolphin was the top-selling all-electric vehicle in Thailand in November with 2,825 units sold, followed by the Atto 3 in 2nd place with 1,142 units sold, BYD said. Read more…
Hyundai to sell the Creta EV in India
Hyundai has announced plans to enter the mass-market EV segment in India with the Creta EV in 2025. After the premium segments were addressed with the Kona and Ioniq 5 EVs, the mass market segment is to follow. Read more…
Echion receives funds from the Faraday Battery Challenge
The British niobium anode materials supplier says the UK Government has awarded it significant funding to undertake a collaborative research project with cell development experts, Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG). Read more…
Nissan Ariya 87 kWh range test
The Nissan Ariya is the latest car we have for a review and as we just completed its range testing we have some interesting numbers to share with you. We got the version with the larger 87 kWh battery and single motor FWD – a very promising combo when it comes to range. The WLTP rating of 536 km was… Read more…
Mkango produces recycled rare earth magnets
Recycled rare earth magnets are rolling off the production line in Birmingham, UK. A subsidiary of the Canadian company Mkango plans to process up to 20 tonnes of permanent magnets there initially using an energy-saving process. Read more…
SVOLT promises LFP cells with charging rates of up to 5C
Among other things, SVOLT presented its new “Short Blade” battery cell series for electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids at the company’s Battery Day. These are fast-charging LFP cells in prismatic format. Read more…
This is how much the Cybertruck’s giant windshield will cost to replace
$1900 — that’s the price of a replacement Cybertruck windshield. Tesla’s online parts catalog for the Cybertruck is live, and component pricing is visible for authorized users in Tesla’s parts system. The Cybertruck’s massive windshield has been a talking point since the truck was announced five years ago, and it turns out it’s pretty pricey!. Read more…
GM fires 9 execs at Cruise, may face $1.5 million in fines
General Motors has fired “nine key people” at robotaxi company Cruise amid the fallout from an accident involving a pedestrian in San Francisco. The incident – and the uncovered details that have dealt a massive blow to an industry that relies on trust from the public and regulators – has already forced the company’s founder and CEO Kyle Vogt to resign. Read more…
