Although its sales lead was just usurped by BYD, Tesla continues to dominate as an EV industry leader in 2024. While other automakers are driving their new electrified models through a door in the automotive industry that Tesla originally kicked in, the American automaker now offers five ever-popular EV models. That being said, prices have risen in recent years and, in true Tesla fashion, fluctuate often. Here’s where Tesla prices currently sit in 2024. Read more…
BYD hits a major milestone as its Yuan brand crosses 1 million in sales
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, just hit another major milestone. The BYD Yuan family surpassed 1 million in sales this week, becoming its latest brand to cross the threshold. Read more…
Chinese ministry says EU’s anti-subsidy EV probe made spy-like levels of ‘unreasonable demands’
Another day, another deeper understanding of the conversations going on behind closed doors as China and the EU approach the negotiating table as they toe the lines of a looming trade war surrounding vehicle imports and anti-subsidy probes of Chinese EVs. Read more…
Judge OKs Tesla Anti-Trust Lawsuit Over Parts, Service Monopoly
Plus, EVs are driven less than ICE counterparts in U.S. and Hyundai’s Georgia factory will signal its U.S. EV ramp up starting in Q4. Read more…
All Top EV Brands, Except Tesla, Noted Registration Growth In Q1 2024
U.S. EV registrations accounted for 6.9% of the car market in Q1. Read more…
Why The Chevrolet Volt Is Still Auto Legend Bob Lutz’s Favorite Project
Lutz gave America visceral performance cars like the Dodge Viper and Cadillac CTS-V. But the humble Chevy Volt is still a feather in his cap. Read more…
Tesla publishes encouraging battery degradation data
Recent data from Tesla’s 2023 Impact Report sheds light on the battery longevity of its popular Model 3 and Model Y electric vehicles. For those who plan on keeping their Teslas for the long haul or buying second hand, the news is good. The data reveals that after 322,000 km of use, these EVs retain an average of 85% of… Read more…
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce gets more power
Alfa Romeo has increased the power output of the top model in its first electric series. The Junior Veloce now has an output of 207 kW and a maximum torque of 345 Newton metres. Read more…
Charging provider Atlante expands partnership with Groupe Duval
The fast-charging operator Atlante wants to equip 130 locations with fast and ultra-fast charging stations in partnership with the property company Groupe Duval. A total of 1,200 charging points are to be installed in France. Read more…
Charge+ to build charging network in Vietnam together with Porsche
Charge+ has partnered Porsche to launch a 1,700km EV charging network in Vietnam that connects Vietnam’s two largest cities Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This initiative will see 17 DC ultra-fast charging sites across the entire country over the next three years. Read more…
This Tesla Cybertruck Looks Like A Mirror On Wheels. It’s For Sale
It turns out that polishing a stainless steel car makes it extremely shiny. The question is, isn’t it a traffic risk? Read more…
With Fisker Gone, Lucid Ocean Might Become A Real EV
Lucid applied for a trademark of“Lucid Ocean” for use on an “electrically powered automobile.” Read more…
Nio opens new Nio House in Germany as it advances efforts in Europe
The Hamburg-based Nio House, which opened on June 20, is Nio’s fourth in Germany and eighth in Europe. Read more…
Chinese manufacturers demand counter-tariffs on European cars
Following the additional tariffs announced by the EU on imported Chinese electric cars, Chinese manufacturers are now apparently demanding from the Chinese government that it instigate a 25 per cent tariff on large European cars with combustion engines (over 2.5 litres displacement). Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Is Getting Big Charging Improvements ‘Soon’
One of the gripes with the electric pickup is that it just doesn’t charge fast enough. An OTA update will fix that, according to Tesla. Read more…
Online auto insurance platform Cheche announces partnership with Nio unit
Cheche expects to launch a customized digital insurance service system for Nio in the third quarter. Read more…
Cape Town to expand electric bus fleet
The City of Cape Town has released a tender to procure 30 electric buses for the MyCiTi programme and is investigating the feasibility of electrifying other parts of its vehicle fleet, including waste collection trucks. Read more…
Onsemi plans SiC semiconductor plant in the Czech Republic
The US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi has announced an investment of up to two billion US dollars to build a silicon carbide production facility in the Czech Republic. The plant will produce SiC power semiconductors for electric vehicles, among other things. Read more…
Hyundai to begin its EV offensive in India in 2025
Hyundai plans to expand its EV line-up in India with the launch of four new models. The company will begin its EV offensive in the country early next year. Read more…
Toyota & Pepco begin V2G demonstration project
In the USA, Toyota Motor North America and local energy utility Pepco are working together on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles in Maryland using a Toyota bZ4X. Read more…
