The EPA has released official figures for the 2024 Lucid Air lineup, and it’s safe to say Lucid is still leading the pack in the range department. For those who prioritize efficiency, the entry-level Pure RWD model, with its 88 kWh battery, boasts an EPA combined range of 674 km. Opting for the larger 20-inch wheels will set you back… Read more…
Lancia makes the electric Ypsilon more powerful
Stellantis brand Lancia has announced the electrically powered Ypsilon HF. The top model, which will deliver 177 kW, will be added to the Ypsilon range in May 2025. The Ypsilon HF is also the forerunner of future high-performance vehicles from Lancia, bearing the abbreviation HF. Read more…
MAN delivers 48 electric buses to Hamburg
German public transport operator Verkehrsbetriebe Hamburg-Holstein (VHH) has put 48 new electric buses from MAN Truck & Bus into operation. 183 of VHH’s around 750 buses are now electric. Read more…
Neta L’s electric variant now available to pre-order in China
Chinese automaker Hozon Auto has started taking pre-orders for the Neta L’s pure electric variant in its home market. The new electric SUV’s pre-sale prices fall between 129,900 and 159,900 yuan (approx. €16,800-€20,700), depending on the trim. Read more…
Next-gen Nissan Leaf likely to debut in late 2024
The next-gen Nissan Leaf is probably less than a year away from arriving in showrooms. It could debut later this year, while production will start in March 2025. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending May 26: Nio 5,400, Tesla 13,100, BYD 55,000, Xiaomi 2,700
Xpeng was 1,900 last week, Li Auto 8,600, Zeekr 4,600. Read more…
Neta says Neta L SUV gets over 30,000 orders after 35 days of launch
Deliveries of the Neta L have been delayed as 95 percent of customers opted for the highest priced variant. Read more…
I just swapped a Tesla Model 3 for a Model Y and Elon Musk’s brutal layoffs ruined the experience
I turned in a 2021 Tesla Model 3 and leased a 2024 Model Y, and I learned firsthand how badly Tesla’s layoffs have affected morale and customer service. Read more…
The battle over Elon Musk’s Tesla comp package heats up
The battle over Elon Musk’s compensation package is heating up as a big advisory firm is recommending shareholders vote against it, and Musk fans are resorting to scare tactics. Read more…
Motiv delivers 55 electric trucks to Purolator
California-headquartered Motiv, a manufacturer of Class 4 to 6 electric trucks, has completed delivery of 55 trucks to Canadian shipping company Purolator. The new trucks were ordered following Purolator’s successful pilot of five Motiv trucks in 2021. They will be used on daily routes in Richmond and Vancouver, British Columbia, and in Quebec City and… Read more…
KACO launches new generation of battery venting systems
Battery venting systems are safety features that quickly reduce the pressure inside a segment of an EV battery when a fault occurs. KACO, a German manufacturer of high-precision sealing solutions for the automotive industry, has launched a new generation of battery venting systems, which it says can greatly improve the safety and performance of battery… Read more…
Watch the Tesla Model S Plaid take on a $600k Lamborghini Revuelto in a drag race
Drag races are always fun to watch, and with EVs practically smoking their ICE competition in these, it’s even more exciting. Take the Tesla Model S Plaid. It looks like a normal family sedan, and yet it can smoke cars costing multiple times what it does (not that it’s cheap, but comparatively). And so we are once again faced with… Read more…
The U.S. Now Has Over 183,000 Public EV Chargers
That’s almost double compared to three years ago. Read more…
Myth Busters: Breaking down EV fleet infrastructure (Webinar)
With the rapid growth of EV charging and so much buzz around fleets – it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But the truth is that implementing and managing a smart fleet infrastructure is more accessible than it might seem. Join Leviton Manufacturing’s Director Andrew Taddoni, where he will dispel common myths surrounding EV charging for fleets… Read more…
Daimler Truck’s Class 4 and 5 RIZON electric models enter Canadian market
Daimler Truck North America is introducing its RIZON brand in Canada. Preorders for the trucks, which debuted in the US in 2023, are set to begin in June. RIZON trucks are suited for use as dry vans, flatbeds, landscape dumps and reefers. Four model variants will be offered in Canada: e16L, e16M, e18L and e18M,… Read more…
Geely Is The First Chinese Automaker To Crack The Top 10 Global Auto Sales Chart
The Geely Group passed the Mercedes-Benz Group and BMW in Q1 2024. Read more…
Rivian makes a massive price cuts on the R1S and R1T in inventory
Rivian is cutting prices of its R1S and R1T models that are currently in inventory. The discounts apply to the 2023 and 2024 model years in the US and Canada. The company is aiming to boost Q2 sales and clear invetory amidst the slowing growth in EV sales in general. The Large Pack of the R1S is getting a nice… Read more…
The 2024 Lucid Air Has Up To 516 Miles Of Range, Outstanding Efficiency
The Lucid is still the EV range king, thanks to class-leading efficiency and a big battery. Read more…
Altilium receives UK government funding for battery material recycling
UK-based battery firm Altilium has received government funding to begin rapid prototyping of lithium-ion EV battery pouch cells using recycled cathode active materials (CAM). The company has received a grant of £639,797 ($798,114) from Innovate UK’s Faraday Battery Challenge, part of a £1.5-million funding round for UK battery developers. It will produce the cells at… Read more…
Is your gigafactory ready for summer?
Sponsored by Munters. As the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow gigafactories are multiplying across the globe. These enormous production facilities, tasked with producing the batteries that power EVs, represent a crucial hub of innovation. However, beyond the scorching summer temperatures that dominate headlines, gigafactories face a hidden enemy: rising humidity. The hidden challenges… Read more…
