GM’s joint venture in China, SAIC-GM, delivered over 100,000 EVs in 2023, more than doubling from the previous year.. Read more…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Gets Price Increases For Some Trim Levels
The only exception is the top-of-the-line Platinum trims, which is less expensive. Read more…
Nissan U.S. BEV Sales Hit 5,000 In Q4 2023. Ariya Takes Off As Leaf Fades
In 2023, Nissan all-electric sales exceeded 20,000 first time since 2014. Read more…
Faraday Future Is Back, Baby (And May Get Delisted From The NASDAQ)
Plus, Car dealerships are shaking over new cybersecurity mandates, Norway’s driving schools are banning new Teslas, and solid-state battery breakthroughs. Read more…
QuantumScape’s solid-state batteries ace the first tests
QuantumScape, an American company counting Volkswagen among its biggest investors, reports a groundbreaking achievement with its latest solid-state battery technology. The battery completed over 1,000 charging cycles with an impressive 95% capacity retention, meaning that a car can go 500,000 km and still retain the majority of its original battery capacity. Volkswagen’s subsidiary, PowerCo, conducted the tests on the battery… Read more…
Over 50,000 new electric cars registered in Germany over December
The German Federal Motor Transport Authority lists 54,654 new electric cars in its statistics for December. The month was characterised by the short-term announcement of the end of the environmental bonus, which is likely to have led to a spontaneous increase in registrations of electric cars. Read more…
2024 Ford F-150 Lightning prices rise again
Prices of certain versions of the 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck are going up, while others go down, Ford revealed Tuesday, in a recalibration of costs for the electric truck as the automaker prepares to cut production. The base Pro grade, aimed primarily at fleet buyers, will now start at $57,090 including the $2,095 destination… Read more…
Fisker pivots to hybrid strategy of direct sales plus dealer partners offering ‘no haggle pricing’
Fisker Inc. has announced a new EV sales strategy that remains asset-light but can help boost sales of its flagship Ocean model. This morning, Fisker shared plans to adopt a network of approximately 100 dealer partners in addition to its direct sales model. Read more…
Italy looks to sink $1 billion into boosting electric cars
Italy has some of the oldest, most polluting cars in Europe clogging up its roads, and the country is lagging behind other European countries in EV adoption. But the government aims to change that, to the tune of a $1 billion investment to encourage people to ditch their gas- or diesel-burning cars for electric ones. Read more…
Fiido Titan review: A big ‘ol fat tire e-bike for off-road riders
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…
