GM President Mark Reuss weighs in on Biden’s tariffs on China, the Equinox EV, hybrids and more. Read more…
Nissan builds pilot solid-state battery plant in Japan
Japanese automaker Nissan is building an all-solid-state battery pilot line at its Yokohama Plant in Kanagawa Prefecture, as part of its plan to promote the development and manufacturing of solid-state technologies. Nissan aims to launch EVs, including pickup trucks, equipped with the batteries by fiscal year 2028 under its Nissan Ambition 2030 plan. The company… Read more…
Nio sub-brand Onvo launches the L60, its first EV with up to 1,000 km range
It’s finally here. Nio’s first sub-brand, Onvo, has officially launched its first EV. Meet the Onvo L60. The car is meant to take on Tesla’s Model Y, and the pre-sale price of the L60, at CNY 219,900 (€28,400), is CNY 30,000 (€3,870) less than the Model Y’s. Deliveries of the L60 are set to begin in China in September. In… Read more…
The Average Price Of An EV In April Was $55,252, 8.5% Less Than Last Year
EV prices remained nearly unchanged compared to March, while new vehicle prices jumped 2.2%. Read more…
DHL Freight introduces Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 heavy electric tractor-trailers in Germany
DHL Freight, headquartered in Bonn, has deployed two Mercedes-Benz eActros 300 trucks for delivery and distribution transport at the company’s Koblenz and Hagen sites. The truck at Hagen makes round trips to the Mercedes-Benz truck plant in Kassel, and the second truck makes deliveries to customers in the Koblenz area. Each truck is powered by… Read more…
MoveEV debuts Geotab Marketplace add-in for its home charging reimbursement software
US EV software and services provider MoveEV, a member of the Geotab Sustainability Alliance, has introduced an add-in for its MyGeotab software product. The software is designed for Geotab-enabled fleets with EVs enrolled in MoveEV’s ReimburseEV home charging reimbursement program. It connects Geotab and ReimburseEV to allow fleet managers to see any vehicle’s home charging… Read more…
Rivian introduces YouTube App and Google Cast video streaming to the R1 infotainment system
American automaker Rivian is upping the entertainment factor for current and future owners of its flagship R1 line of EVs. Today, Rivian shared it is integrating YouTube into its infotainment system, available for streaming on your vehicle’s center display. Additionally, the automaker is adding Google Cast capabilities, giving drivers and passengers the ability to mirror their favorite content in the EV from a smartphone or tablet. Read more…
Baidu talks about using Tesla Robotaxi in China
Baidu says that it is considering using Tesla’s upcoming Robotaxi in China as the two major companies appear to be getting closer. Read more…
Save $1,700 on Jackery’s Explorer 2000 Pro bundle, Pit Boss table top wood grill, Greenworks mower, and more
Today’s Green Deals are meant to maximize your summer adventures amongst nature, headlined by the Jackery Explorer 2000 Pro with two 200W Solar Panels that is back at its $1,899 low for your campsite power needs. For your campsite’s meal needs, there is the Pit Boss Table Top Wood Pellet Grill at $240, while none of your adventuring can begin before you finish up your chores around the house – namely shaping up your lawn with the Greenworks 40V 20-inch Cordless Electric Push Mower for $320. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
BYD just hit a new weekly EV sales record for 2024 in China ahead of key model launches
China’s leading electric car maker, BYD, just hit a new YTD EV sales record last week in its home country. BYD expects the momentum to continue with new EVs rolling out in key segments globally. Read more…
Is The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Still Fun To Drive?
Has the Highland’s softer suspension and different tire choice affected the Model 3’s appeal as one of the most fun-to-drive EVs? Read more…
Porsche Macan EV production starts in Leipzig
Porsche has officially brought its Leipzig production facility to the EV era. After a substantial investment of nearly $1 billion, the factory has now began the highly anticipated Macan EV production. The Leipzig plant, a cornerstone of Porsche’s manufacturing operations, has undergone extensive renovations to integrate the Macan EV into its production line. A state-of-the-art body assembly line has been… Read more…
Electrogenic E-type conversion
Peter Donaldson reports on an electric powertrain developer
that undertakes bespoke conversions for classic cars.
Electrogenic is a leading developer of electric powertrains for niche vehicle manufacturers. It also carries out bespoke conversions of classics, such as the E-type Jaguar, to electric power and produces conversion kits. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Global EV Wholesale Sales Decreased Again In April 2024
It was the sixth consecutive month with a year-over-year decline. Read more…
Volkswagen increases power of ID.3 motor
German automaker Volkswagen has launched an upgraded version of its ID.3 electric compact car containing a stronger and more efficient electric motor, providing more power and economical consumption. In Germany, the ID.3 Pro S model now delivers 170 kW as standard. Customers in other markets can decide after purchase whether they want to increase the… Read more…
Sakuu manufactures lithium metal cell using dry process
US solid-state battery specialist Sakuu has produced its lithium metal Cypress battery cell using a fully dry process. The company has now produced commercial-grade lithium-metal anode battery cells using both wet and dry electrode manufacturing. The batteries can run for 1,000 cycles at 100% depth of discharge (DoD) to 80% state of health (SOH), providing… Read more…
EV market share fell in Q1, in a dearth of affordable models
U.S. EV and hybrid sales fell in the first quarter of the year, according to a Tuesday update from the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA). Sales of battery electric vehicles (full EVs) dropped to 7.0% of overall light vehicle sales in the first quarter of 2024 from 8.1% in the previous quarter. Nationally, sales… Read more…
The Rivian R1S And R1T Are Getting A YouTube App And Google Cast
After years of waiting for an in-car video streaming solution, Rivian is turning its flagship EVs into rolling Chromecasts. Read more…
Hyundai Kona Electric With Small Battery Gets 3.5 Miles/kWh EPA Energy Consumption
The result is good, but only slightly better than in the case of the regular version. Read more…
EU plans punitive tariffs of up to 30 per cent on electric cars from China
As the US government has now opted to introduce trade tariffs for electric vehicles from China, Europe is considering the same. Whether any of the efforts of the trade war will be beneficial to customers still remains to be seen, however. Read more…
