Cadillac is thinking about leaning into an ultra-luxury future, and if it comes it will be propelled by electric powertrains. The brand has already produced the $340,000 Celestiq EV and previewed a possible EV convertible called the Sollei concept. On Friday at Monterey Car Week, the American luxury brand showed the Cadillac Opulent Velocity… Read more…
Tesla is testing Model 3 with cheaper interior, starting at ~$35,000
Tesla is testing a Model 3 with a cheaper interior. It is currently only available in Mexico, but it could make it to other markets if successful. Read more…
BYD plots another overseas EV plant: Here’s why that could be a bigger deal than you think
China’s leading automaker, BYD, is reportedly planning to build yet another EV factory overseas as it looks to take on new global markets. The facility will kick off BYD’s entry into Pakistan, the fifth-most populated country in the world. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck gets modded into an electric tank for military
Tesla Cybertruck has received a few new aftermarket modification packages that turn it into an electric tank for military applications – or for safety-concerned civilians. Read more…
Hyundai sweetens 2025 IONIQ 6 deal with $7,500 in Bonus Cash
Hyundai will launch the 2025 IONIQ 6 with a generous $7,500 Retail Bonus Cash offer. The deal is good on new IONIQ 6 purchases rather than a lease like previous offers. Read more…
This Guy Bought Five Tesla Cybertrucks. Here’s Why He’s Ordering 20 More
A Turo host is stockpiling 25 Cybertrucks hoping that they’ll bring home big returns. Spoiler alert: they already are. Read more…
2025 Voyah Dreamer gets a Huawei-powered makeover
The Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Voyah has unveiled an updated version of its Dreamer MPV for the 2025 model year. The facelift, which was revealed on August 15, brings significant upgrades to the car’s capabilities, largely driven by a collaboration with tech giant Huawei. The 2025 Voyah Dreamer pre-sales are set to begin on August 28. The most obvious change… Read more…
EVs Are Transforming Georgia. But Voters Aren’t Sold Yet
Southeastern states are benefitting hugely from EV investments, but some voters still need convincing. Read more…
Hyundai Mulls Extended-Range Electric Pickup After Cybertruck Teardown
The Korean automaker is reportedly looking to launch the powerful, full-size range extender electric truck in the U.S. by 2029. Read more…
Cadillac Opulent Velocity: Here’s Where Ultium Could Go Next
We’ve been waiting for an electric take on Cadillac’s V-Series performance cars. And this concept has a lot to say about what’s next. Read more…
Natron Energy to build Na-ion battery factory in North Carolina
Natron Energy is planning to build the first sodium-ion battery gigafactory in the United States. The factory is to be built in Edgecombe County in North Carolina and will be able to produce 24 GWh per year at full capacity. Read more…
US DOE announces 50 million dollar grants for six states
The U.S. Department of Energy has announced $50 million in grants to six states to help small and medium-sized suppliers adapt their manufacturing facilities to the electric vehicle supply chain. Read more…
SNE Research: Only 5,621 new FC vehicles in the first half of the year
According to SNE Research, fewer than 6,000 hydrogen vehicles were sold worldwide in the first half of 2024. The exact figure was 5,621, which corresponds to a year-on-year decline of 34.1 per cent. Two countries in particular stand out in terms of registrations. Read more…
Over 1,200 electric cars involved in V2G project in China
A large-scale vehicle-to-grid (V2G) project has been launched in the Chinese province of Jiangsu, involving more than 1,200 electric vehicles capable of feeding energy back into the grid. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) suspends Electric Delivery Van production for Amazon due to parts shortage
Rivian (RIVN) has temporarily paused Electric Delivery Van (EDV) production at its Normal, IL plant due to a parts shortage. A company spokesperson confirmed the news on Friday as Rivian faces its latest hurdle. Read more…
You Don’t Really Need DC Fast Charging
I put 1,000 miles on a Hyundai Kona with just Level 2 public charging and the car’s included Level 1 cord. Here’s what I learned. Read more…
Chinese lithium producer Ganfeng plans $500 million battery plant in Turkey
Ganfeng plans to set up a joint venture in Turkey, which plans to invest $500 million to build a lithium battery project with an annual capacity of 5 GWh in Turkey. Read more…
Tesla releases $700 Cybertruck cooler that fits in the frunk
Today, Tesla has started selling a new accessory for the Cybertruck, and this one’s all about keeping your food and beverages cool. The new Cybertruck Cooler can be yours for $700, and it’s designed to fit perfectly in the Cybertruck’s frunk. Speaking of design, the cooler also has an angular look inspired by Tesla’s first truck, so that it truly… Read more…
Fastest charge? Zeekr claims 10-80% charge in 10.5 minutes
Chinese EV brand Zeekr claims new batteries debuting in its 007 electric sedan can support the world’s fastest charging rates. These batteries allow vehicles to charge from 10% to 80% in as little as 10.5 minutes at normal temperatures, Zeekr announced this week. Even at temperatures as low as 14 degrees Fahrenheit, Zeekr claims a 10%-80% charge… Read more…
Fastned increases turnover by 45 per cent
Dutch fast-charging provider Fastned has presented its business figures for the first half of 2024. In this period, Fastned achieved a turnover of 37.8 million euros, 45 per cent more than in the same period last year. The Dutch company has also reached an important milestone on its way to 1,000 locations by 2030. Read more…
