Daimler Truck North America has presented its strategy for repairing, reconditioning, reusing and recycling batteries from its electric vehicles. Read more…
Li Auto postpones second electric model until 2025
Li Auto is postponing the launch of its second all-electric model until next year. The electric SUV – as well as two other BEV models – was originally planned for 2024. This comes after Li Auto’s debut electric vehicle, the Mega, failed to meet expectations. Read more…
China NEV retail at 412,000 in May 1-19, up 10% from same period last month
China’s retail penetration of NEVs stood at 45.78 percent in the May 1-19 period, and 39.4 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Ford hits the brakes on EV dealer investments amid market shifts
The electric vehicle market is experiencing its first slowdown, and Ford is feeling the heat. The automaker is asking its dealers to hit a pause on investments in the EV certification program as it reassesses its strategy in the face of an evolving landscape. In late 2022, Ford’s CEO, Jim Farley, announced an ambitious plan to enroll 1,920 dealers in… Read more…
Genesis GV90 could outsell Mercedes EQS SUV
According to Korean media reports, 21,000 Genesis GV90s could roll off the production line per year. It would thus outsell the Mercedes EQS SUV, for example, and could be a significant milestone for the South Korean car industry. Read more…
CATL makes overseas expansion top priority as domestic competition intensifies
CATL’s efforts to expand overseas markets are now being personally led by its chairman, and the company will add two additional overseas plants to the six it has previously disclosed, according to local media. Read more…
Nio signs partnership memo with Hungarian university to enhance local engagement
Nio said it hopes to use the partnership to promote exchanges with local young scholars, apply for European research programs, and conduct joint product development and testing. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz USA expands 2025 eSprinter product options
Mercedes-Benz USA is introducing options for its 2025 eSprinter van that include an 81 kWh usable capacity battery, a standard roof height, and a 144-inch wheelbase. All eSprinter variants allow for a permissible gross vehicle weight of up to 9,370 lbs. The eSprinter is equipped with a motor delivering a torque of up to 295… Read more…
GM now says it has solved its battery pack production issues, and EV demand is healthy
US automakers just can’t seem to make up their minds about EVs. Last fall, GM and Ford gave the anti-EV crowd (which includes many of their dealerships) an early Christmas present, announcing that they would push back EV production plans in response to slower sales (actually a slower rate of increase in sales). In fact,… Read more…
These are the best 2024 Memorial Day EV deals so far
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…
