When it comes to riding e-bikes off-road, fat tires are a simple and easy way to get more comfort out of your ride. Adventure-style electric bikes, such as the Fiido Titan I’ve been testing, let amateur and experienced riders alike enjoy hitting trails and other off-road surfaces without needing thousands of dollars in high-end suspension to enjoy the ride. By adding powerful motors and big batteries, e-bikes like these ensure that the ride is just as capable as it is long-lasting. Read more…
Hyundai taps Samsung to help EV owners save time and money with connected services
Hyundai and Kia are teaming up with Samsung to save EV owners time and money through connected car and home services. Through a new agreement, Hyundai (and Kia) will use Samsung’s “SmartThings” IoT platform in their connected car services. This way, you can control home devices like air conditioning and lights directly from your car. Or, from home, you can warm your vehicle and adjust charging times. Read more…
The Tesla Model Y Might Be The Only Great EV Deal Right Now
The IRA’s new rules hurt the eligibility of so many EVs, but the Tesla Model Y still rises to the top. Read more…
Goldman Sachs initiates coverage on Nio with Neutral rating
Despite its early-mover advantage, Nio’s growth momentum could remain soft on relatively fewer new model launches given its mature product portfolio vs. peers, Goldman Sachs said. Read more…
Audi unveils a raised off-road edition of the Q8 e-tron SUV
Audi presents a special edition of the all-electric Q8 e-tron SUV with off-road characteristics. The Q8 e-tron edition Dakar has a raised chassis and is optionally available with special foiling. From the outside, the special model is reminiscent of the RS Q e-tron hybrid racing car designed for the Dakar Rally. Read more…
California struggles to keep up with legal framework on autonomous driving
In California, traffic offences committed by driverless cars in autonomous driving mode cannot be punished under current legislation due to a legal loophole. Read more…
BYD delivers electric buses to Mexico
BYD Mexico has delivered the first batch of 20 electric buses to Mexico City Metrobús. It is the manufacturer’s largest bus fleet delivery in a single shipment to Mexico to date. Read more…
GM Recalls One (1) Chevrolet Blazer EV Because Its Doors Might Open While Driving
The Blazer EV has its share of problems. This one seems like a drop in the ocean. Read more…
Updated SAIC VW ID.3 and ID.4 models hit Chinese showrooms
SAIC Volkswagen, having first introduced the ID.3 to the Chinese market in 2021, is back with a 2024 refresh for both the ID.3 and ID.4 models. The updated ID.3, now available in two configurations, comes with a price point of RMB 163,888 (€21,400) and RMB 171,388 (€22,400) respectively. That is a rather sizable increase from its previous starting price of… Read more…
PowerCo certifies QuantumScape’s “encouraging results” for solid-state cells
Volkswagen’s battery subsidiary PowerCo confirms progress in the development of solid-state battery cells from its partner QuantumScape following tests in its own laboratories. The cell is said to have significantly exceeded the requirements in the A-sample test. Read more…
China wants to push ahead with large-scale grid integration of EVs
The Chinese government has published implementation guidelines to improve the interaction of electric cars and plug-in hybrids with the power grid. The introduction of a national technical standard system for vehicle-grid interaction and a tariff mechanism for bidirectional charging is planned for 2025. Read more…
Smatrics EnBW aims to build 200 HPCs in Austria by 2024
The joint venture Smatrics EnBW has announced the construction of 200 new HPC charging points in Austria with a capacity of up to 400 kW for the current year. These are to be installed along the road network and at urban supermarket car parks. Read more…
GM struggles to accelerate EV production in 2023
General Motors ended 2023 with disappointing EV delivery figures. The automaker reported Wednesday that it delivered 75,883 EVs in 2023, but 62,045 of those were Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models that GM discontinued at the end of the year. That leaves just 13,341 of the Ultium EVs that are supposed to set the tone for the future of the automaker’s… Read more…
Subaru Sold Almost 1,000 Solterra EVs In The U.S. In December 2023
The company’s first all-electric model noted small year-over-year growth too. Read more…
GM Offers $7,500 Discount To EVs That Don’t Get The Tax Credit
General Motors will pay out of pocket to keep its prospective customers happy. Read more…
Swiss-Made Stromer ST5 Pinion E-Bike Boasts Impressive Power And Tech
The Stromer ST5 is big on smart tech and features OTA software updates and GPS tracking. Read more…
China’s NEV retail sales up 11% MoM to 936,000 in Dec, preliminary CPCA data show
China’s retail penetration of passenger NEVs was 39.6 percent in December and 35.7 percent in 2023, according to preliminary CPCA data. Read more…
Ford updates prices for the F-150 Lightning
Ford Motor has officially alerted its dealers to price changes for the battery-electric F-150 Lightning. The US-American automaker revealed that prices on model year 2024 pickups have jumped by between $2,000 and $10,000 from the 2023 versions. Read more…
Rivian built about 57,000 electric vehicles in 2023
The US electric car manufacturer Rivian has exceeded its annual target of 54,000 vehicles for 2023. All the EVs came from the company’s only plant to date in Normal, Illinois. A second production facility will open its doors this year. Read more…
Faraday delivers its $300K luxury EV, but its stock is plummeting
California EV startup Faraday Future, which has just relaunched delivery of its luxury $309,000 electric car, is at risk of being delisted from NASDAQ due to plummeting share price. Read more…
