CarsDirect is busy hunting down the best Memorial Day EV deals – here are three standouts from Tesla, Kia, and Ford. Read more…
Hyundai shows off ‘bigger, better, faster’ EVs in new promo video
Get ready to see more Hyundai EVs on your screen. In a new promo video, Hyundai showcases its lineup of “bigger, better, faster, smarter” electric vehicles, including the IONIQ 5, IONIQ 6, and Kona Electric. Check out the full video below. Read more…
William Li confirms Nio’s partnership with China FAW on battery swap
China FAW becomes the seventh to join the Nio-led battery swap alliance after GAC Group, Changan Automobile, Geely Holding, Chery, JAC and Lotus. Read more…
California exceeds 100% of energy demand with renewables over a record 30 days [Update]
In a major clean energy benchmark, wind, solar, and hydro exceeded 100% of demand on California’s main grid for 69 of the past 75 days. Read more…
Major pension fund tells Tesla investors: vote against Musk’s $55B pay package
A large pension fund has addressed a letter to Tesla shareholders recommending that they vote against the reelection of Kimbal Musk and James Murdoch and against Elon Musk’s massive stock package, ahead of Tesla’s shareholder meeting on June 13. Read more…
Rivian leak says R1 getting smaller, cheaper battery and heat pump in ’25
Rivian has applied to certify its 2025 model year R1T and R1S, and the document reveals some big changes in store. Read more…
Range Rover’s first electric SUV gets faster charging and more range with new battery tech
After a first-of-its-kind collaboration, the Range Rover Electric will feature Fortescue’s advanced EV battery software. The battery tech, which will be first used on the Range Rover EV, is claimed to boost range with faster charging speeds. Read more…
Hyundai Ioniq 9: Everything We Know
The Ioniq 9 will be a large, three-row SUV. Read more…
2024 Volkswagen ID.4: EPA Range, Energy Consumption And Price Comparison
The entry-level version effectively starts at $33,660, but it has just 206 miles of EPA range. The 291-mile version costs $5,140 more. Read more…
Genesis GV80 luxury electric SUV is coming to take on Tesla Model Y and Porsche Macan EV
Genesis is set to launch a new luxury mid-size electric SUV, the GV80, that will compete against Tesla’s best-selling Model Y and the Porsche Macan EV. The new EV will roll out shortly after its larger GV90 electric SUV hits the market. Read more…
How renewables could beat natural gas in US generating capacity within 3 years – in numbers
US renewables’ electrical generating capacity could be close to – and may even surpass – natural gas within three years, according to FERC data. Read more…
EVgo more than doubles its registered customers in just two years
US public fast-charging network EVgo (Nasdaq: EVGO) has reached more than 1 million registered customer accounts, doubling its 500,000 account mark in October 2022. Read more…
Volvo CE brings mobile charging to the construction job site
Volvo CE and Penta revealed two new mobile charging solutions for North American construction fleets at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las Vegas. Read more…
NHTSA Is Investigating Volkswagen ID.4 Doors Opening While Driving
The investigation is looking at some 51,500 potentially affected ID.4s previously subject to two different door-related recalls. Read more…
Amprius receives orders from AALTO for battery cells
California-headquartered lithium-ion battery manufacturer Amprius has signed purchase orders for its SiMaxx cells from Airbus subsidiary AALTO, a Finland-headquartered producer of fixed-wing, high-altitude platform stations (HAPS). Amprius says its 450 Wh/kg SiMaxx cells are designed to operate in extreme flight conditions while maximizing flight range and payload capacity. The batteries are capable of supplying enough… Read more…
Study Finds Just 2.5% Of EVs Had Their Battery Replaced
Battery replacements are most common on early EVs that were built before 2015. Read more…
VinFast VF8 Crash That Killed Family Of Four Now Under NHTSA Probe
Multiple complainants have reported issues with the VinFast VF8’s lane-keeping feature and unintended steering. Read more…
Elon Musk Doubles Down On Demand For 25% Of Tesla, Or Else
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…
