Plus, Nissan pauses all work on its next-gen electric sedans and consumers want more safety at EV chargers. Read more…
2024 Toyota bZ4X Review: Three Changes Would Make It A Mega-Hit
People want EVs from Toyota. If the company made some tweaks, it’d have a genuine sales success on its hands. Read more…
$100,000 Callum Skye electric off-roader debuts
Born from the mind of legendary Jaguar designer Ian Callum, the enigmatic Callum Skye will be officially unveiled at the upcoming Concours on Savile Row in London. This electric vehicle defies easy categorization, blending elements of a coupe, SUV, and even a beach buggy. The Skye is Callum’s first ground-up creation, following several other projects, including transforming the Jaguar C-X75… Read more…
Blakemore & Son receives first electric trucks
The first two fully electric heavy trucks have been delivered under the Electric Freightway programme to A.F. Blakemore & Son, one of the UK’s largest privately owned family businesses. Read more…
Report: GM is mulling a Chevy Camaro EV
The last Chevrolet Camaro left the factory in late 2023, putting the vaunted muscle-car nameplate on hiatus. But General Motors president Mark Reuss wants to see the Camaro make a comeback as an EV, according to Motor Trend. GM would take a different approach than rival Ford, which has applied the Mustang name to the Mach-E electric crossover sold… Read more…
We drove the 500hp electric Arc Sport and holy heck, this thing rips
Arc has built the first models of its much-anticipated Arc Sport 500hp electric wake boat, and we got a chance to take it for a quick demo in Long Beach, CA and holy heck, this thing rips. Read more…
A company in Japan is offering unlimited EV charging nationwide for under $20 a month
As Japan looks to make all new passenger vehicle sales 100% electric by 2035, local companies are pulling demand levers to help expedite the process. One of those companies is ENECHANGE, which has just introduced a new unlimited flat-rate EV charging subscription that will be available to drivers throughout Japan. Read more…
Nissan to launch a new Rogue-like electric SUV, but production delays continue
A new electric crossover SUV, similar to Nissan’s Rogue Sport, will roll out in the US. The Nissan Rogue-like electric SUV will be the company’s fifth EV to be built at its Canton, Miss plant. Meanwhile, Nissan is delaying EV production (again) after putting a $500 million investment on hold. Read more…
2025 Rivian R1S And R1T To Get LFP Battery And Heat Pump: Leaked Doc
Rivian says the new standard battery pack will offer up to 405 miles of range in the city and 339 miles on the highway. Read more…
Audi confirms three China-only EVs co-developed with SAIC
In a bid to rapidly expand its EV line-up and become more competitive in China, Audi has joined hands with one of its local joint venture partners – SAIC. The carmaker will release three EVs co-developed with SAIC, with the first model due in 2025. Read more…
Zeekr 007 Touring electric estate in the works
Chinese automaker Zeekr is looking to release an estate variant of its 007 sedan. The new variant is to offer more space for passengers and luggage, however, no release date is on the horizon at this point. Read more…
Athens and Thessaloniki receive 250 electric buses from Yutong
A total of 250 electric buses from Chinese manufacturer Yutong will be put into service in the Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki by the end of June. The integration of the electric bus fleet is part of a larger procurement initiative in Greece. Read more…
Italian fiscal police confiscate 134 Fiat Topolino cars
The Italian fiscal police confiscated 134 imported Fiat Topolino electric microcars produced in Morocco at the port of Livorno. The reason? A small sticker with the colours of the Italian flag. Read more…
Mitsubishi Reveals U.S. Expansion Plan With Outdoorsy Plug-In Vehicles
The Japanese automaker doesn’t sell too many vehicles in the US, but it plans to change that with plug-in models that can go off-road. Read more…
Xpeng Q1 2024 earnings: Deutsche Bank’s 1st look
“XPeng delivered 1Q24 earnings upside driven by earlier-than-expected recognition of high-margin VW tech and service revenue; 2Q24 volume outlook also came in better than feared,” Deutsche Bank said. Read more…
Xpeng Q1 2024 earnings call: Live updates
Xpeng’s gross margin rose to 12.9 percent in the first quarter, marking a new model for the company, which is generating revenue from technology on top of its EV business, its CEO said. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks offers charging stations for its electric trucks
Mercedes-Benz Trucks now allows customers to purchase charging stations and electric trucks from a single source. Alpitronic is the strategic partner for the charging stations. Read more…
Ballard presents 120 kW fuel cell module for heavy-duty vehicles
Ballard Power Systems is presenting the ninth generation of its FCmove-XD fuel cell module for heavy-duty commercial vehicles. The module is intended to set new standards in terms of power density and durability. Read more…
Electric Renault 5 starts at 32,900 euros
Renault is opening the order books for the first two versions of the Renault 5 E-Tech electric on 31 May. It is available from 32,900 euros, while the base model for 24,900 euros will follow next year. And German customers will have to wait for the promised vehicle-to-grid function. Read more…
Here’s how much range Tesla EVs lose in the first three years
In real-world driving range, a three-year-old Tesla Model 3 or Model Y will likely retain roughly 64% of its EPA rating, according to analysis from battery-data firm Recurrent. Recurrent cites battery health reports from used EVs, based on observations of cars already on the road. In 898,504 observations of 7,078 Model 3 sedans and 664,642… Read more…
