Volkswagen’s CFO Arno Antlitz said Europe’s largest automaker has “all the ingredients” for success as the US auto industry shifts to electric. Despite this, VW is seeing reluctance for its EVs in Europe and potentially in the US as well.. Read more…
Tesla Model 3s from Hertz are going for as low as $14,000
Hertz is starting to sell some of its Tesla Model 3s and they are going for pretty cheap – as low as $14,000 with the used EV tax credit. Read more…
Hyundai-Kia surge past Ford, GM to take second in US EV sales in 2023
Hyundai and Kia placed second in the US EV market behind Tesla after a record sales year in 2023. The Korean automakers surged past Ford and GM with stylish, functional EVs built for the modern era. Read more…
Detroit Manufacturing Systems to manufacture hardware for wireless charging pioneer InductEV
Wireless EV charging specialist InductEV (formerly Momentum Dynamics) has formed a partnership with contract manufacturing and assembly company Detroit Manufacturing Systems (DMS). InductEV says taking advantage of DMS’s manufacturing and supply chain expertise will allow it to more quickly scale production to meet customer demand. Under the terms of the agreement, DMS will manufacture InductEV’s… Read more…
Facelifted Tesla Model 3 arrives in North America
The refreshed Model 3, codenamed “Highland,” finally makes its way to North America, bringing an array of updates and improvements. Two months after its debut in China and one after shipments began in Europe the updated version is finally available in North America. The American customers can now place orders for the revamped Model 3, with deliveries anticipated to kick… Read more…
Honda Needs a Technological “Breakthrough” To Sell Cheap EVs, CEO Says
Honda wants to make a $30,000 EV for the U.S. by 2030, a top executive told InsideEVs. Read more…
2024 Tesla Model 3 Highland update arrives in the US
The refreshed 2024 Tesla Model 3—codenamed “Highland” by the automaker—is now available in the U.S. Deliveries are expected to start as soon as later this month. The U.S.-spec Model 3 Highland appeared on Tesla’s website overnight, with two configurations available. The base single-motor rear-wheel drive version starts at $38,990… Read more…
Vanpowers Starts 2024 Strong With New E-Gravel And E-Mountain Bikes
The UrbanCross and GrandTeton serve as Vanpowers entry into the performance-oriented e-bike market. Read more…
This map shows where North Carolina’s first NEVI EV charging stations will be
North Carolina has published a map that shows where its first 11 National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Formula Program EV charging stations will be sited – have a look. Read more…
Tesla is getting into gym equipment with a ‘Cyberhammer’
Tesla is evidently getting into gym equipment with a Cybertruck-inspired exercise hammer called the ‘Cyberhammer’. Read more…
These were the best-selling EVs in the US in 2023 – Rivian R1S cracks the top 10
Tesla’s Model Y was the best-selling electric vehicle in the US in 2023 by far, but other EVs from VW, Hyundai, Rivian, Chevy, and Ford are climbing the sales charts.. Read more…
EcoFlow Delta Pro Ultra power station launch discount takes $800 off, eneloop rechargeable AAs $34, more
All of today’s best Green Deals are all about batteries, from some launch discounts on new power stations revealed at CES 2024 to AAs for ditching consumables from remotes, toys, and other gear. The all-new EcoFlow Delta Ultra is now $800 off to go alongside this rechargeable Panasonic eneloop Pro battery bundle at $34, and more. Read more…
Global EV Sales Hit A New Record In November 2023
Plug-in electric car registrations exceeded 1.38 million, taking 19% of the global car market. Read more…
Research consortium of Altair, JLR and Danecca funded to create a new design process for EVs
Altair, a computational science and AI company, has received funding from the UK government through the Faraday Battery Challenge in collaboration with automotive manufacturer JLR and battery manufacturer Danecca. The three companies have developed a consortium to develop a new design process for EVs. The new approach will develop vehicle prototypes using Altair technology. The… Read more…
Blue Current announces new funding, will begin solid-state battery pilot
Blue Current, a solid-state battery manufacturer, has announced technical advances, partner engagements and funding. Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), Piedmont Capital and Umicore invested in Blue Current in 2023. The company is using this additional funding to finish its 22,000-square-foot pilot manufacturing facility at its Hayward, California headquarters. The pilot is designed to demonstrate that the… Read more…
2026 Afeela EV gets updated styling, AI-informed driver-assistance
Sony provided an update on the 2026 Afeela electric sedan being co-developed with Honda at CES 2024, but only briefly, and only after 30 minutes or so of discussion about the company’s media and gaming efforts. That nicely summarized Sony’s priorities. Sony Honda Mobility, the business entity created to bring the Afeela brand to market, is making… Read more…
Xiaomi’s SU7 EV goes in retail soon, only the Max version to have LiDAR
Xiaomi announced its SU7 EV in December last year but didn’t reveal the full specs and most notably we didn’t get a pricing breakdown. Now a Xiaomi spokesperson shed some extra details, ahead of the imminent market launch. He confirmed that only the SU7 Max configuration will feature a LiDAR system for advanced self-driving features. Additionally, the Chinese government gave… Read more…
Higher Fuel Prices Could Lead To More EV Sales, Survey Finds
Deloitte says that the main reason why Americans are switching to EVs is their lower operating costs compared to ICE cars. Read more…
QuantumScape’s solid-state battery cell achieves milestone in testing: 1,000 charging cycles
In recent A-sample tests at the laboratories of PowerCo, the Volkswagen Group’s battery company, a solid-state battery from QuantumScape achieved more than 1,000 charging cycles while retaining more than 95 percent capacity. This translates to a potential battery life of 500,000 km with no significant loss of vehicle range. Solid-state battery technology promises longer ranges,… Read more…
CARB certifies Mullen’s Class 1 EV cargo van
Southern California-based EV maker Mullen Automotive has received certification from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) for its Mullen ONE Class 1 EV cargo van, which has already been certified by the EPA. The company can now sell the vehicle in every state in the US, including the states that currently follow CARB regulations for… Read more…
