There are two things everyone in the EV industry seems to agree on: (1) we need more charging infrastructure; and (2) installing that infrastructure often takes much too long. The delays very often have to do with getting a site connected to power, but it isn’t (always) the fault of the local utilities—they must contend… Read more…
Cadillac Optiq will start at $54,000 in the US with up to 483 km of range
Cadillac has been promising the Optiq for quite a while now – back in November it confirmed that it would become its cheapest EV. And at the beginning of this month, it got official – but only for the Chinese market. That changes today. Cadillac has introduced the Optiq to the US market, where it will start at around $54,000… Read more…
How Much Does It Cost To Charge An Electric Car?
It depends on a lot of factors, which we explain in detail here. Read more…
Charging/rideshare provider Revel hires former Tesla Supercharger exec
When Tesla’s CEO chose to disband the company’s Supercharger team, EV industry pundits predicted that many of those experts would soon be snapped up by other firms. Now we learn that rideshare/charging provider Revel has hired Edward Noseworthy to lead the company’s EV infrastructure design and construction team. Noseworthy, a seven-year Tesla veteran who oversaw… Read more…
BYD’s workforce nearly doubles Toyota’s amid China’s booming EV market
As EV sales surge in China, BYD’s workforce has expanded rapidly, adding nearly 500,000 employees since 2019. BYD’s workforce is now roughly double that of Toyota’s as China’s EV leader expands overseas. Read more…
Mexico still believes Tesla Gigafactory is coming despite change of plans
The Mexican state of Nuevo León still believes that the previously announced Tesla Gigafactory is coming despite a recent change of plans. Read more…
Is the new Cadillac Optiq the entry-level luxury electric SUV we’ve been waiting for?
Cadillac unveiled its most affordable luxury EV so far, the 2025 Optiq, on Wednesday. Cadillac’s new Optiq is the “new luxury entry point” for EV buyers, but can it keep up with Tesla’s Model Y. Read more…
Save $300 on Worx’s Landroid robot mower, 1-day sales on Anker 522 Powerhouse and Rexing EV charger extension cable, more
Headlining today’s Green Deals is the return of the Worx Landroid S 20V Robotic Lawn Mower at $700. It is joined by two one-day sales from Best Buy, the first being Anker’s SOLIX 522 Powerhouse Portable Power Station for $189, as well as the 17-foot Rexing J1772 Extension Charging Cable at $110. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals – including all the leftover Memorial Day discounts that are still alive and well. Read more…
The Via Vtrux Is A Range-Extended EV Pickup Truck From 10 Years Ago
It wasn’t very good, even though petrolhead extraordinaire Bob Lutz was involved in the project. Read more…
BMW iDrive 9 Review: The Knob Gets A Send-Off From Android Automotive
The new iDrive 9 may look like any other BMW infotainment system, but it brings some big changes to current and future models. Read more…
China’s Plug-In Car Sales Increased To 44% Market Share In April 2024
The BYD Seagull outpaced the Tesla Model Y and became the top all-electric model in China last month. Read more…
Ford to challenge Pikes Peak with F-150 Lightning-based SuperTruck
Ford is gearing up to tackle the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb with a high-performance EV based on the popular F-150 Lightning pickup truck. This “SuperTruck,” as it’s been dubbed, isn’t just a showpiece – it’s a rolling laboratory for Ford’s ongoing EV development. While details are scarce, the teaser video released by Ford hints at several performance upgrades,… Read more…
2025 Cadillac Optiq EV pivots to Millennials, goes soft on Art & Science
A small electric SUV, the Optiq joins the Ultium family of GM EVs that includes the Blazer EV, Equinox EV, and Lyriq Prices start in the mid-$50,000s—and the Mexico-built Optiq should qualify for tax incentives Cadillac promises fully-charged driving range of about 300 miles Cadillac has revealed an entry EV for the GM luxury brand that… Read more…
2025 Cadillac Optiq Has 300 Miles Of Range And Starts At $54,000
Cadillac’s most affordable EV comes with plenty of standard features, including all-wheel drive and Super Cruise. Read more…
Enabling dry battery cell manufacturing with conductive coatings (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Henkel. With an innovative approach to lithium-ion battery electrode manufacturing, dry battery electrode (DBE) processing eliminates the solvent-based slurries traditionally used in lithium-ion battery production. By implementing DBE technology, battery manufacturers can enhance production efficiency, reduce energy demand, and decrease overall environmental impact while improving electrode performance and reducing battery production costs. DBE… Read more…
The Jeep Wagoneer S Will Be Built In Mexico
Jeep’s first U.S.-bound EV will join the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Chevrolet Blazer EV as Mexican-built cars. Read more…
BMW i5 Touring deliveries begin, a PHEV version is also in the works
It’s been almost a year since the BMW i5 came to be and now the company is releasing the first fully electric i5 Touring version as well. The station wagon form factor is heating up lately with Nio bringing the ET5 Touring earlier this year and VW introducing its ID.7 Tourer a few months ago. The new BMW i5 Touring… Read more…
Nissan creates new position for electric micromobility
In addition to its passenger car business, Japanese car manufacturer Nissan is also focussing on the future of fully electric micromobility. The division has now been strengthened with a new manager for the AMIEO region. Read more…
Zenobe secures millions for EV fleet expansion in the UK
UK electric vehicle fleet and battery storage provider Zenobe has secured an additional 410 million pounds of new debt. The company wants to use the debt to fund the rollout of electric buses across the UK. Read more…
How dangerous are accidents with hydrogen vehicles in tunnels?
A team of researchers at Graz University of Technology has analysed the potential dangers and damage caused by hydrogen vehicles in tunnels. The analysis shows that dangerous situations are unlikely to occur in principle, but the risk can be high in extreme cases. Read more…
