Honda announced that the 2024 model year of the Prologue and the Acura ZDX now qualify for the full 7,500-dollar tax credit in the US. For the Prologue, the tax credit applies to all vehicles built after 26 February. Read more…
StoreDot picks Eve Energy to manufacture its Extreme Fast Charging batteries
You know how the saying goes: the next big advancement in battery technology is always just around the corner. One of the companies working on developing improved batteries for EVs is StoreDot, and today it’s announcing that it now has a manufacturing partner for its cells, which it dubs “Extreme Fast Charging” (XFC). This is Eve Energy, a Chinese company… Read more…
Another fatal Tesla crash on Autopilot goes to trial, but with new evidence this time
Another fatal crash on Tesla Autopilot is going to trial, and while Tesla has won all of them in the past, this one has new evidence that could help the plaintiffs. Read more…
Volkswagen cancels plans to build ID.3 at main plant because ‘every euro counts’
Volkswagen has canceled plans to build its all-electric ID.3 at its main factory in Wolfsburg, Germany, due to low demand, adding that “every euro that we do have to spend counts.” It will keep production at its EV-only plant, where it has been shaving off jobs for months. Read more…
MOD BIKES unveils new 2024 e-bikes with torque sensors, helmet turn signals, and more
MOD BIKES, the Austin, Texas-based maker of a wide range of electric bikes (including an impressive sidecar electric bike that I tested last year), is announcing today its 2024 lineup full of new models and impressive upgrades. In an unveiling at the South By Southwest Expo, the new e-bike models are taking center stage to show off their new features and tech, including upgraded performance, components, safety equipment, and accessories. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) set to score extra incentives for bringing R2 production to Illinois
After announcing that R2 production will kick off in Illinois, Rivian (RIVN) is poised to earn additional incentives with plans to expand its Normal EV plant.. Read more…
Australia spends millions on electric mobility projects
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) is investing a total of 21.8 Australian dollars in three electric mobility projects. It also announced funding to help the country’s car rentals go electric. Read more…
SSA Marine & Port of San Diego launch electric cargo handling vehicles
SSA Marine has launched the first of six units of emissions-free cargo handling equipment that the company will introduce at the Port of San Diego’s Tenth Avenue Marine Terminal over the next 12 to 18 months. Read more…
Porsche Taycan Turbo GT: The Taycan for the racetrack
With the Taycan Turbo GT, Porsche has presented its most powerful and dynamic electric model to date. Although the top version is road-legal, it was developed with a focus on racetrack performance. Several things have been omitted in favour of the power-to-weight ratio, such as the rear seat bench. Read more…
Study: Some retailers aren’t doing much to support EV charging
Big-box stores and fast-foot chains offer large parking lots perfect for EV charging, but most lag in offering charging to customers, according to a new Consumer Reports study. Consumer Reports surveyed 270,000 retail locations controlled by 75 major retail and fast-food chains—brands like Costco, Ikea, Walmart, and Target—and found… Read more…
EV Drivers Pay More In Taxes And Fees Than ICE Drivers In 36 States: Study
Owning an EV may be $368 more expensive per year than driving a gas car. But not in the way you’d expect. Read more…
The Apple Car Was Basically A Volkswagen ID. Buzz With Autonomous Driving
Plus, Tesla veterans still dominate the battery industry, and the vehicle subscription model is on the ropes. Read more…
SMEG adds 300 EVBox charging stations to its fast-charging network in France
French energy company SMEG is expanding its fast-charging network in France. It has ordered 300 fast-charging stations with a power range of 120 to 180 kW from Dutch manufacturer EVBox. Read more…
The 2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT With 1,092 HP Is Porsche’s New Performance King
It’s also the fastest series production electric car around Laguna Seca and the Nürburgring. Read more…
Tesla’s $3,000 Cybertruck Rooftop Tent Reminds Us Of The Pontiac Aztek
Tesla started shipping its so-called Basecamp tent and it feels like the 2000s again. Read more…
BYD launches Seal, Song Plus and Qin Plus in UAE
BYD has previously offered two BEVs, the Han and Atto 3, in the UAE, and the Song Plus and Qin Plus mark the first time it has offered PHEVs there. Read more…
FAW-VW offers up to $7,520 discount on ID.4 Crozz
This is to celebrate the third anniversary of the launch of the ID.4 Crozz, which has a discounted starting price as low as RMB 139,800, FAW-Volkswagen said. Read more…
Ikea plans to offer over 1,000 new fast chargers in Germany from 2025
Ikea is expanding its fast-charging infrastructure at all 54 stores and other locations in Germany. Technology partner Mer is installing a mix of Alpitronic devices with 50 to 400 kW DC power. In total, there will be more than 1,000 fast-charging points within three years. Read more…
Will a US tariff hike on Chinese EVs keep them out?
Three Senate Democrats from car-manufacturing states on Thursday urged the Biden administration to increase tariffs on Chinese EVs, bringing bipartisan pressure to dissuade Chinese automakers from selling their products to the U.S. In a letter first reported by Reuters, Senators Gary Peters and Debbie Stabenow of Michigan and Sherrod Brown of Ohio… Read more…
Huawei and BAIC’s first luxury EV coming in April
The anticipation is mounting as Huawei and BAIC’s new joint venture inches closer to launch. The duo aims to revolutionize China’s premium EV scene with the debut of a sleek executive sedan, set to be unveiled at the upcoming Beijing auto show in April. The biennial event marks a welcome return after it was canceled in 2022 due to the… Read more…
