Current Audi EV financing undercuts Tesla, but it may still be possible to get a better deal overall from the U.S. automaker, reports CarsDirect. A recent dealer bulletin showed 0.99% financing on all 2024 Audi EVs for up to 60 months, compared to rates of 2.99% to 6.49% for most of the brand’s other models. It also undercuts the 1.99% rate Tesla… Read more…
Volkswagen May Push Back Flagship Next-Gen ‘Trinity’ EV To Make Room For Golf EV
Plus, Tesla sips up subsidies despite CEO’s opinions and automakers disclose battery manufacturers following South Korean EV fire. Read more…
Chevrolet Equinox EV Vs. Hyundia Ioniq 5 Compared: Range, Price, Charging
The Chevy Equinox EV and Hyundai Ioniq 5 are both great entry-level electric SUVs, but is one better than the other? Read more…
Paired Power: For EV charging at remote sites, a microgrid may be better than an off-grid solution
Off-grid charging solutions are a hot topic, and they’re not just for remote sites that have no grid access. Some customers choose an off-grid solution that incorporates solar power and energy storage in order to avoid the long lead times that are often required to get a new utility interconnection, and/or to offer a backup… Read more…
EV battery costs plummet 90% since 2008 latest data shows
The electric vehicle market has undergone a remarkable transformation in the last fifteen years. What was once a niche and expensive product is rapidly becoming mainstream, thanks in large part to a dramatic reduction in the cost of its most crucial component: the battery. A new study by the US Department of Energy’s Vehicle Technologies Office reports a staggering 90%… Read more…
Elon Musk is wrong about climate change
Elon Musk seems to have forgotten some of the basics of how climate change works, so we’re going to set the record clear about it now. Read more…
ZEEKR announces new LFP batteries that can recharge an EV 10-80% in 10.5 minutes [Video]
Ambitious young EV automaker ZEEKR is claiming a “new charging speed record” using its latest model and new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) batteries, unveiled during a Tech Day event in China today. ZEEKR states that its new batteries can recharge its EVs from 10-80% state-of-charge as quickly as 10.5 minutes. Check out a charging demonstration video below. Read more…
JackRabbit OG2 launch: The internet’s favorite ‘silly little e-bike’ gets big updates
The JackRabbit OG was the first electric micro-bike to gain a mass following in the US, racking up a community of over 30,000 riders – or “Jackos” as they call themselves. Now the bike is getting a series of upgrades in the launch of its second-generation model: the JackRabbit OG2. Read more…
Volkswagen’s electric Golf may come sooner than expected with help from Rivian
Thanks to Rivian’s software expertise, the long-awaited electric VW Golf could hit the market sooner than expected. Volkswagen is reportedly considering pulling forward the Golf EV launch despite delaying its Tesla-rivaling Trinity EV again. Read more…
Zeekr launches updated 001 and 007 with faster charging and enhanced driver assist capabilities
The 2025 Zeekr 007 has variants with Zeekr’s next-generation battery packs that can charge from 10 percent to 80 percent in 10.5 minutes, which Zeekr said is the fastest charging speed yet. Read more…
Mahle presents new high-performance fan for electric vehicles
At the IAA Transportation 2024 in Hanover, the Stuttgart-based automotive supplier Mahle will be presenting a world first: a bionic high-performance fan designed to make electric commercial vehicles and passenger cars significantly quieter. Read more…
New York releases $200 mn in funding for electric school buses
The US state of New York has announced $200 million in funding for school districts and operators to switch to electric school buses.This is the second round of funding under the 4.2 billion-dollar Clean Water, Clean Air, and Green Jobs Environmental Bond Act of 2022. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 150,000-Mile Owner Review: Surprising Range Loss And Battery Degradation
After six years on the road, this American-made EV has held up better than expected. Read more…
Brandt Hastings to head North America operations for ABB E-mobility
Brandt Hastings has been named President of its North American operations for ABB E-mobility. The appointment took effect in July. Read more…
Shanghai to electrify bus and taxi services by 2027
Shanghai has revealed plans to overhaul its bus and taxi networks, completely switching to new energy vehicles by the end of 2027. This was revealed in the city’s latest work plan update concerning transportation infrastructure and equipment. Read more…
SES reports progress with lithium metal battery
SES AI Corporation, a developer of lithium metal batteries, has announced that its cells have successfully passed safety tests in China. The company’s 100 Ah cell intended for electric cars has passed the tests in accordance with the Chinese safety standard GB38031-2020, it says. Read more…
Electric buggies from Cybex: electric mobility for the newborn
German baby equipment manufacturer Cybex is advertising a pram with electrically assisted pushing – including a rocking function at the touch of a button. It should enable parents to navigate “any terrain effortlessly.” Read more…
BYD Yangwang U8 is getting longer three-row version
BYD’s high-end Yangwang brand is set to launch a three-row variant of the U8, an all-electric SUV with off-road capabilities that will give the likes of the Range Rover and Defender a run for their money. The Yangwang brand debuted earlier this year with the U8 SUV and the U9 electric supercar. The five-seater SUV boasts features like “float mode”… Read more…
Ford EV drivers can charge for free in Texas
Ford is offering free home charging to its EV customers in the state of Texas in the US. However, certain conditions apply, such as the energy provider and the time of day. Read more…
British charging startup Gaussion collects 10.9 million euros
Gaussion, a spinoff from University College London which specialises in the development of fast-charging technology for batteries, has closed its Series A funding round of 10.9 million euros. Gaussion has developed a solution to improve battery performance using an external magnetic field during charging and discharging cycles. Read more…
