Custom EV conversion specialist ECD Automotive Design celebrated a huge milestone today, ringing the opening bell in New York City as it was officially listed on the NASDAQ following a successful SPAC Merger with EF Hutton. The merger gives the company specializing in classic UK vehicles plenty of runway to grow its already successful business. Read more…
We’ve Got A Chevrolet Blazer EV For The Next Week. Ask Us Anything
Driving during the midwestern winter could reveal deep insight into Chevrolet’s latest EV. Read more…
Solar-powered public EV fast charging station unveiled in Westchester County, New York
Sustainable Westchester, a renewable energy provider and advocacy group, recently unveiled a new EV fast charging station powered entirely by solar energy. The Sunshine to EV project, located at Sustainable Westchester’s Mount Kisco, New York headquarters, includes an 85 kW solar photovoltaic array, a 180 kWh on-site storage battery, and twin Jule 75 kW DC… Read more…
California’s electric truck mandates pose challenges—and opportunities—for small fleets
Diesel-powered trucks are an endangered species in California—assuming that existing laws stand, all trucks in use in the state must be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) by 2042, and interim targets will start to bite much sooner. CARB’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule requires manufacturers to make ZEVs an increasing percentage of their annual California sales from 2024… Read more…
You Can Get An Incredible Deal On A Volkswagen ID.4 Right Now
That is, if Volkswagen’s dealer network is willing to play ball. Read more…
2024 Genesis Electrified G80 introduces cheaper Advanced trim
The 2024 Genesis Electrified G80 is trying to widen its market appeal in the US with the introduction of Advanced trim, offering a more budget-friendly option for EV enthusiasts. Genesis G80 has been praised for its impeccable construction, smooth ride, and overall enjoyable driving experience, but it’s priced beyond the reach of most buyers. With the 2024 model, Genesis has… Read more…
ChargeX aims to fix public EV charging, starting with error reporting
EV charger reliability has a lot of room for improvement. A good place to start is uniform error codes. That’s the conclusion of the Charge X Consortium, launched by the federal government in 2023 to tackle EV charger reliability as the Biden administration rolls out a planned $7.5 billion charging network. It recently released a report… Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV To Enter Production In Q1 2024: GM Mexico CEO
Equinox EV assembly at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant was initially expected to start in Q4 2023 but got delayed by “a few months.” Read more…
Tritium installs 33 automated EV charging stations at the Port of Long Beach
Fast charger manufacturer Tritium has installed and commissioned 33 of its chargers at a container terminal at the Port of Long Beach. The 175 kW chargers are equipped with Stäubli mechanized charging connectors to support the terminal’s electric terminal tractors, which are used to transport shipping containers. SSA Terminals, the operator of the container terminal,… Read more…
Cathode active materials for lithium-ion batteries could be produced at low temperatures
Layered lithium cobalt oxide (LiCoO2), a key component of lithium-ion batteries, has been synthesized at 300° C in 30 minutes by a team of researchers at Hokkaido University and Kobe University. Lithium cobalt oxide is used for the cathode in lithium-ion batteries and traditionally, the synthesis of this compound takes 10-20 hours to complete at… Read more…
Chevy Blazer EV first drive – is it worth its $56k base price?
GM invited us to San Diego to drive the new Chevy Blazer EV, Chevrolet’s first Ultium-based EV which is just hitting dealerships now – and to try its new Google-based UI, which it’s controversially replacing Apple CarPlay with. Read more…
Nissan Ariya electric SUV earns 2023 IIHS top safety award, its highest rating
The Nissan Ariya earned the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s (IIHS) 2023 Top Safety Pick+ designation. Nissan’s electric SUV earned the agency’s highest rating with a strong crash test performance, headlight evaluation, and advanced safety tech. Read more…
In a first, the world agrees to the ‘beginning of the end’ of the fossil fuel era
In a historic agreement, the world has agreed to “transition away” from fossil fuels at the COP28 climate summit. Is this a success? Depends on who you talk to.. Read more…
Toyota Slammed For “Misleading” Public About EVs in FTC Complaint
The complaint cites an ad campaign banned in Norway for misleading consumers. Read more…
New chargers by Qwello are coming to the UK
The Munich-based company has entered the British market. Qwello UK just won a bid to work with Essex County Council to install 70 EV charging points areas across the region. It is the county’s first On-Street Charge Point Scheme and Qwello’s second in the country after London. Read more…
Review: 2024 Chevy Blazer EV sets a new heartbeat for America
The 2024 Chevy Blazer EV is different. That’s because compared to the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Hyundai Ioniq 5, the Kia EV6, the Volkswagen ID.4, and various others—anything you might compare it to directly—the Blazer EV is primarily a U.S.-bound product, conceived specifically with the U.S. in mind. After spending a few hours in… Read more…
Tesla Ends 2023 With An Autopilot Recall For 2 Million Cars
Plus, the charging industry faces consolidation in 2024 and more small, affordable EVs bite the dust. Read more…
Panasonic Signs Up For Sila’s Titan Silicon To Deliver Unmatched EV Performance
Sila says that a 20% increase in driving range is possible today, with the potential for a 40% increase in the future. Read more…
Geely’s LEVC L380 electric MPV spotted winter testing in China
Geely, the owner of the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC), has recently unveiled its latest offering, the LEVC L380 electric MPV. This 5.3 m-long multi-purpose vehicle comes with a 6 or 8-seat layout, and it’s been spotted during winter tests in China. The LEVC L380 features an elongated body, retractable door handles, and distinctive two-tiered headlights. The front sports an… Read more…
FTC accuses Toyota of deceptive marketing in the USA
In the USA, the consumer protection organisation Public Citizen has filed a complaint against Toyota with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC). The complaint accuses Toyota of portraying its hybrid cars as purely electric cars in its advertising – for example by using terms such as “EVs”, “electric” or “electrified”. Read more…
