Tesla CEO Elon Musk is causing chaos in the EV industry by firing Tesla’s entire charging team, which may lead some automakers to reconsider their plans to adopt the NACS plug. But NACS is just a better standard, and the industry should move forward on it, even if Tesla waffles with its commitment. Read more…
BYD’s home city in China now has more supercharging plugs than gas pumps
Shenzhen, the home of Chinese EV giant BYD, says it’s become the first in China to have more supercharging plugs than gas pumps. Read more…
You Can Now Reserve Eli’s $11,900 Electric Microcar
It’s classified as a neighborhood electric vehicle (NEV), which means it’s limited to 25 mph. But it can go up to 90 miles on a charge. Read more…
Jeep Gladiator 4xe Plug-In Hybrid Coming In 2025
The plug-in pickup will likely use the same powertrain as its Wrangler 4xe sibling, which is America’s best-selling PHEV. Read more…
Republican Bill To End EV Tax Credits Gets Almost No Support From Carmaking States
A new Senate bill would end the federal EV tax credit. Not signing on: states that actually manufacture cars. Read more…
Tesla China-Made EV Sales Decreased 18% In April 2024
Tesla appears to be losing steam in China this year. Read more…
‘Production Teams Will Be Overburdened,’ Says Former Tesla Employee After Layoffs
Ex-Tesla engineer sheds light on production challenges and how international workers walk a tightrope between work visas. Read more…
First drive Xiaomi SU7: Tracing the rise of Xiaomi
The Xiaomi SU7 was the star at the Beijing Auto Show. To see it, you had to queue. Yet, we had the chance to take it for a spin in and around Beijing and gathered exciting impressions. One thing is clear: with the SU7, Xiaomi is stealing the show from Tesla and Porsche in China.
Survey: Local governments see EV charging as costly, lower-priority
More local governments across Michigan see EV charging as a relevant issue, but the number is still fairly low, according to a new University of Michigan survey, and those interested in EV charging see cost as a barrier. While the survey is Michigan-specific, it’s the traditional hub of the auto industry and probably represents a greater awareness… Read more…
The $11,990 Eli Zero microcar is now available to reserve in the US
The Zero microcar from new brand Eli has reportedly been quite successful across the world, and now it’s launching in the US. It’s not available yet, but you can reserve one for a fully refundable $200. Its MSRP is $11,990, and reserving one will secure your place in line to get it early, since there will apparently be limited availability.… Read more…
Nikola (NKLA) Q1 2024 by the numbers: Production and revenue down amid a keen focus on hydrogen
Nikola Corporation has posted its Q1 2024 financial report ahead of a call with investors this morning, and the numbers detail a commercial vehicle developer growing amid setbacks that arose last year. Today’s update mainly focuses on hydrogen as Nikola looks to execute deliveries while making good on issues with its BEV trucks. Read more…
Ryvid Outset launched as $5,995 US-built electric motorcycle
Ryvid, the Southern California-based manufacturer of the popular Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle, has just launched its second model based on the same platform. The new Ryvid Outset, priced at just $5,995, is set to become the most affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle in the US. Read more…
Tesla is finally going to release everything we want to know about Autopilot/FSD as NHTSA forces it
Tesla is finally going to release everything we always wanted to know about Autopilot and Full Self-Driving (FSD), but it’s because NHTSA is forcing the automaker to do it. Read more…
What Happens To The Federal Money Tesla Won For Superchargers
Tesla is backing off from the Supercharging business after winning millions in government funding. We explain what happens next. Read more…
A $175,000 CyberTrailer Camper That Can Charge Your EV Is In The Works
Made by California-based Living Vehicle, the Cybertruck-inspired trailer will be ready next year. Read more…
Fisker Ocean Production Halt Means 500 Magna Workers Laid Off
Plus, new rumors about Rivian and the Apple Car, and NHTSA is demanding Autopilot data from Tesla. Read more…
US haulage company 4 Gen Logistics drives sustainable goods transport forward
The US transport company 4 Gen Logistics is now using 41 electric trucks from Volvo Trucks North America in California. The vehicles are on the road in the Inland Empire metropolitan region. Read more…
De Lijn to procure 100 electric buses from Irizar
The Belgian public transport company De Lijn has concluded a framework agreement with the Spanish manufacturer Irizar for the delivery of up to 100 electric buses. De Lijn intends to use the ie tram electric buses in special projects such as the Spartacus project in Limburg and the BRT project in Kortrijk. Read more…
Two electric trucks for Mercedes’ plant logistics around Stuttgart
Mercedes-Benz is electrifying its logistics operations between Bad Cannstatt and Sindelfingen with two electric eActros trucks from Mercedes-Benz Trucks. The duo now transports car engines on a daily basis. Read more…
Milence builds truck charging park near the French-Spanish border
The electric truck charging joint venture Milence announces another location in France. This is being built in Perpignan in the south of the country and is scheduled to go online in September 2024. This will be Milence’s second French site after Heudebouville in Normandy. Read more…
