The EPA on Monday announced another round of funding for all-electric and low-emission school buses under its Clean School Bus Program. Nearly $1 billion will go to 67 applicants, the EPA said in a press release. The agency has also set up an online dashboard showing where the new school buses will be going. The funds will help purchase over 2,700… Read more…
Mullen Five RS unveiled with blistering performance, 100 kWh battery
The Mullen Five RS performance EV just made its official debut at CES 2024. Designed and built in the United States, this electric SUV hopes to make its mark with blistering performance and futuristic features. Lotus Eletre and Tesla Model X Plaid just may get a worthy challenger. The Mullen Five RS features all-wheel drive, a two-speed gearbox, and the… Read more…
Tesla launches Model 3 Highland in North America
The revised version of the Tesla Model 3 is now also available in Canada and the US. Tesla presented the facelift of the Model 3 in September 2023, but did not provide any dates for the US version at the time. Read more…
Primobius to build Mercedes’ battery recycling hub in Kuppenheim
Primobius will realise the previously announced hydrometallurgical refinery in Kuppenheim, Germany, on behalf of Mercedes-Benz. The battery recycling joint venture is already building a shredding plant on site. Read more…
Toyota releases updated bZ4X in the USA
Toyota has released the 2024 version of its all-electric bZ4X for the US market. The 2024 Toyota bZ4X will have a starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price of $43,070 on the XLE grade and $47,180 on the Limited grade. Read more…
BYD Yangwang reveals 1st sedan U7, to be priced around RMB 1 million
Yangwang U7 will have more than 1,000 horsepower and will push the limits of sedan performance, Yangwang said. Read more…
Honda previews new generation of electric cars from 2026
Honda presented its new generation of electric cars at CES with two design concepts under the name ‘Honda 0 Series’. The market launch of the first model of the new 0 Series is scheduled to begin in North America in 2026. Read more…
VW increased EV deliveries by 21 per cent in 2023
The VW brand delivered around 394,000 fully electric vehicles worldwide in 2023, an increase of 21.1 per cent compared to the previous year. However, business with combustion cars remains strongly dominant at Volkswagen. Read more…
Tesla Dec sales in China: Model 3 at 15,750, Model Y at 60,055
For the full year 2023, Model Y retail sales in China were up 44.74 percent year-on-year to 456,394 units, while Model 3 sales were up 18.33 percent year-on-year to 147,270 units. Read more…
Goodyear unveils ElectricDrive 2 tire at CES 2024
At the 2024 CES and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. unveiled a new tire that is both greener and longer lasting. The Goodyear ElectricDrive 2 tire is specifically designed to cater to the needs of electric vehicle owners. The ElectricDrive 2 is an all-season EV tire, boasting lower rolling resistance and SoundComfort Technology to reduce interior vehicle noise. This tire… Read more…
Nio Dec deliveries breakdown: ES6 at 6,943, ET5 Touring at 3,331
Except for the flagship SUV ES8, all other Nio models saw deliveries increase in December compared to November. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Facelift Debuts In North America
Deliveries in the United States are estimated to begin this month. Read more…
BofA downgrades rating on Nio to Neutral from Buy
Nio has no new models in the first three quarters of 2024, sales growth is likely to be low, and it may need to offer price discounts for its existing models amid stiff competition, BofA said. Read more…
Charging ahead with Nyobolt’s SiC EVSE DC charger
Nyobolt has developed electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for off-board DC fast chargers that integrates silicon carbide (SiC) power transistors.
Although the UK-based company most recently made headlines for its fast-charging battery technology, showcased in its eponymous EV… Read more…
Tesla launches Model 3 Highland refresh in North America
Tesla has officially launched the new Model 3 Highland refresh in North America – taking orders now for deliveries within a month. Read more…
Tesla’s production Cybertruck now fits more easily into The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop
If you’re wondering why the Tesla Cybertruck shrunk from its initial unveiling to the start of production, we have an idea. Maybe Elon Musk’s company really, really wanted it to easily fit into The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop tunnel. Okay, there were probably many more considerations at work, but it’s funny to entertain this possibility, isn’t it? The proof has… Read more…
Zeekr rolls out 2024 Zeekr X, 9 months after initial launch
The 2024 Zeekr X eliminates the previous, lower-priced entry-level version and retains the other two versions, but at reduced prices. Read more…
Full text: Nio CEO William Li’s 1st letter to employees in 2024
In the letter, Li laid out his views on the competition in the EV industry in 2024, as well as Nio’s priorities. Read more…
Android for cars gets Chrome browser, real-time battery info, trip planning on your phone
Today at CES Google unveiled some new features coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. First off, EVs compatible with Android Auto, starting with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning, can share real-time battery information with Google Maps. This will allow Google Maps to show your estimated battery level on arrival at your destination, suggest charging… Read more…
Chinese EV tech firm U Power unveils skateboard chassis that can help automakers accelerate EV making
U Power said its UP Super Board can cut development time by at least six months, ultimately reducing the cost and time to market of EV products. Read more…
