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ClearMotion opens factory in China, production of suspension products for Nio ET9 to start soon
The opening of the facility marks the imminent start of production of ClearMotion1, an active suspension product that will be fitted to the Nio ET9, ClearMotion said. Read more…
Tesla starts new promotion in China amid fierce EV price war
Chinese customers who take delivery of already-produced vehicles of the Model 3 and Model Y by the end of March can get benefits including an insurance subsidy of RMB 8,000. Read more…
Dodge Charger EV to debut on March 5
Electric cars are taking over, and even beloved muscle-car giants feel the pressure to go green. Last year, Dodge announced its plan to reinvent the iconic Charger as an all-electric powerhouse. Now, the wait is finally over – Dodge is set to unveil its electric Charger EV in a week, trying to make good on its promise for a unique… Read more…
Canoo’s (GOEV) rugged American Bulldog electric pickup spotted out testing
EV startup Canoo (GOEV) is making progress. Most recently, Canoo’s rugged American Bulldog electric pickup was spotted testing near its OKC manufacturing facility. Read more…
Aptera’s latest update teases its solar EV app, battery tech, and delivery timelines [Video]
Solar EV startup Aptera Motors continued its welcomed level of public transparency today, posting another progress update video for February, offering some juicy details. Aptera co-founder Steve Fambro walks you through the first glimpse at the upcoming Aptera app, which promises several cool features; plus, we get a look at some Solar EV battery packs and some hints at how safe the production vehicle will be. You can learn more in the full video below. Read more…
Hawaii becomes the 4th state to bring a NEVI EV charging station online
Hawaii’s first National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program EV charging station just came online on Maui. Read more…
The business behind Tesla opening its Supercharger network: selling ‘memberships’
While I believe Tesla’s move to open its Supercharger network to other automakers is ultimately going to have a great impact on EV adoption, it is also a smart business move from Tesla. Read more…
Fisker Warns It May Run Out Of Money In The Next 12 Months
The EV startup says it won’t spend on future vehicles like the Alaska pickup without striking a partnership with another automaker. Read more…
VW and XPeng’s first jointly developed car will be an SUV
Last year Volkswagen took a big stake in Chinese EV maker XPeng, and that resulted in it gaining access to the electronic and electric architecture of the G9. At the time, plans were announced for the two brands to jointly develop two EVs for the Chinese market, and now we know which one will come first. It will be an… Read more…
Rivians Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access In March
Ford owners gained access to Tesla’s Supercharger network on Thursday. Rivian R1T and R1S buyers can expect the same soon. Read more…
Utility solar dethrones coal as the cheapest power source in Asia
Renewable energy costs in Asia last year were 13% cheaper than coal and are expected to be 32% cheaper by 2030, according to a new study.. Read more…
Tesla has to deal with treehuggers camping in the Gigafactory Berlin forest
Tesla is now having to deal with literal tree-hugging activists camping in the forest to prevent the Gigafactory Berlin expansion. Read more…
These canceled New York offshore wind farms totaling 1.7 GW just officially made a comeback
Equinor’s Empire Wind 1 and Eversource and Ørsted’s Sunrise Wind previously canceled their offshore wind contracts with New York, but now they’re back. Read more…
Nissan ends LEAF production in the UK for new EVs, including its successor
Nissan is ending production of the iconic all-electric LEAF at its Sunderland factory in the UK this week. The move comes as Nissan prepares to launch its next-gen EVs, including an electric LEAF replacement. Read more…
See Which Tesla Superchargers Are Open To Other EV Owners Now
Tesla has updated its online map of Superchargers to display which locations are open to non-Teslas that have adopted the NACS port. Read more…
A Reminder That China’s Electric Car Companies Are Not Invincible
China’s HiPhi is shutting down of its factory for six months while it searches for a way to financial solvency. Is this the end for the futuristic EV startup? Read more…
Ford Patent Shows Plan For 800-Volt EV Architecture And Split Battery Pack
The patent was filed almost four years ago, so Ford could have an 800-volt EV out sooner than we think Read more…
2024 U.S. Electric Pickup Trucks Compared: Prices, EPA Range, Specs
Several models are already available, a few more to follow. Read more…
Renault is talking to VW about co-developing a cheap, small EV
Renault and Volkswagen are currently engaged in “good discussions” about developing a small and cheap EV together, which could stave off the Chinese invasion of cars that are cheaper than their European counterparts. Along with waning demand for EVs, this is the biggest problem that European companies like Renault and Volkswagen might be facing more of in the future, especially… Read more…
