Electric Bike Company was once the go-to source for US-built electric beach cruiser bikes. Now that they’ve expanded into folders, adventure-style e-bikes, and e-mopeds (like the Model J here), EBC seems like the go-to source for a much wider range of locally-assembled e-bikes. Read more…
Alfa Romeo teases its first-ever SUV BEV, generating buzz ahead of its 2024 debut
After years of making promises to do so, legacy Italian automaker Alfa Romeo is making good on its word to finally start delivering some BEVs… starting next year. Today, Alfa Romeo teased its first-ever Sport Urban Vehicle (SUV), which will be called the Milano – a tribute to its native land. Here’s what we know so far. Read more…
Volkswagen teases the first look at its new ID. 2all electric SUV
Volkswagen is teasing its new affordable electric SUV for the first time. The ID. 2all is VW’s smallest electric SUV slated to sit below the ID.4 and ID.5 models. Read more…
Tesla claims Powerwall with solar is cheaper than a backup generator
Tesla has released a new comparison report claiming Powerwall with solar is cheaper than a traditional backup generator. Read more…
Volocopter’s electric air taxi takes test flight in Tampa
German firm Volocopter is developing electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, which it envisions using as air taxis, making short- to medium-range flights. The company recently tested a prototype aircraft at Tampa International Airport, and media and local pols were on hand for the event. The flight test campaign, which used a crewed Volocopter… Read more…
Volvo Cars launches new Energy Solutions business to promote V2G applications
Volvo Cars has launched a new business unit called Energy Solutions to develop the potential for bidirectional charging applications such as V2H and V2G. The EX90 electric SUV, which is to be released in 2024, will be “the first Volvo car equipped with all the necessary hardware and (over time) software to enable bidirectional charging… Read more…
The Market Share For New Non-Tesla EVs Skyrocketed 800% In Just 3 Years: Study
The number of non-Tesla U.S. car dealers also tripled, according to iSeeCars. Read more…
2024 BMW i7 EPA Range, Energy Consumption And Pricing Overview
Despite its size and weight, it gets more than 300 miles of range thanks to a 100+ kilowatt-hour battery. Read more…
Yes, General Motors Still Plans To Go All-Electric
Also on today’s Critical Materials: Tesla’s recall draws heated debate from critics and owners. Is it the right way to fix the problem? Read more…
2025 Volvo EX30 U.S. Reservations Delayed To January: Report
Reservations were supposed to open in November but have been pushed back to early 2024; as a result, the EX30 was pulled from NACTOY. Read more…
Tesla Model Y “likely” won’t retain full EV tax credit in 2024
Tesla expects the Model Y will no longer qualify for the full $7,500 federal EV tax credit in 2024. As noted by Electrek, the Tesla Model Y online configurator now includes a note stating that reductions in the tax-credit amount are “likely” after Dec. 31. All Model Y configurations qualify for the full $7,500 credit as long as customers take… Read more…
Walmart Canada fields first electric trucks in British Columbia
The three battery-electric Freightliner eCascadia semi-trucks will operate out of the retailer’s grocery distribution centre in Surrey, which was designed as a hub for the retailer’s alternatively-powered vehicles. Read more…
GM Delays Toledo EV Drive Unit Production To Q4 2024
That’s nine months later than originally planned. Read more…
XPeng rolls XNGP advanced autopilot to 27 more cities in china
XPeng is ramping up its efforts to make its advanced driver assistance system, XNGP (Navigation Guided Pilot), accessible to more users across China. XPeng has expanded the coverage to 27 more cities, reaching a total of 52 urban areas in China. The company also has plans to introduce XNGP to Europe by the end of 2024. Starting immediately, eligible G9… Read more…
Plugsurfing integrates route planner into its app
The route planning tool is operated by Chargetrip and shows EV drivers the best places to charge at 600,000 charging points in 27 European countries. However, the map only shows fast and HPC charging points. Read more…
DHL Supply Chain North America gets electric trucks
DHL Supply Chain is deploying its first Class 8 electric trucks in the US. The two Freighliner hit the road in California. Another 11 units will be deployed in Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania and California. Read more…
France says ‘non’ to EVs made in China
Today, France has revealed its list of electric vehicles now eligible for federal tax incentives of up to €7,000. As expected, EVs made in China – including Tesla’s Model 3 and the Dacia Spring, the cheapest EV on the market – didn’t make the cut. Read more…
Cadillac confirms new three-row VISTIQ EV, positioned between LYRIQ and ESCALADE IQ SUVs
As promised, Cadillac introduced its third new EV model in 2023, joining the previously announced OPTIQ and ESCALADE IQ EVs. The 2026 Cadillac VISTIQ is a new three-row SUV its makers describe as “distinctive and innovative.” Check out our first images below. Read more…
The first DC fast charger in US’s “nationwide network” is online
Two weeks ago, GM and Pilot Flying J announced that the first batch of DC fast charging stations the two are building in partnership had come online. What wasn’t known until now is that one of those stations — specifically, in Ohio — was built using funds from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law’s program to create a nationwide EV charging network, NEVI. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) signs first partner outside of Amazon to buy its electric delivery vans
EV maker Rivian (RIVN) has found its first partner outside of Amazon to buy its EDVs. Rivian announced Thursday that AT&T will buy its electric vans and R1 vehicles in a new pilot program.. Read more…