Both vehicles offer compelling range estimates, and they’re still on the cheaper side of the EV spectrum. Which is best for you? Read more…
Honda commits to $11B EV hub in Canada, to start in 2028
Honda on Thursday announced plans to push its EV supply chain into Canada, in a move that it said “represents recognition of the long-term attractiveness of the Canadian EV manufacturing ecosystem.” The investment is significant—$11 billion US, including investments by joint-venture partners—but it doesn’t yet… Read more…
Hyundai Kona Electric Now Cheaper To Lease Than Gas Kona
The large battery Kona Electric leases for just $199 a month with $1,579 down. Read more…
Honda to invest $11 billion in EV supply chain development in Canada
Honda announced a major shift in its strategy today. The copmany plans to invest $11 billion into Canada’s first EV supply chain capable of producing 240,000 Honda EVs per year. The vehicles will be destined for the Canadian and US markets. If everything goes as planned, this will be the largest EV investment in Canada, and it will include an… Read more…
BYD unveils sleek new electric hatch and 1,000 hp tri-motor Denza Z9 GT EV
China’s BYD is unleashing a series of new electric vehicles as it expands the brand globally. BYD unveiled two new EVs at the Beijing Auto Show: a sleek Ocean-M electric hatch and the Denza Z9 GT EV. Check out the first images below. Read more…
Tesla Autopilot is again under NHTSA investigation after doubts over recall remedy
Tesla Autopilot finds itself once again under NHTSA investigation after the agency is now doubting the effectiveness over the 2-million vehicle “recall” last year. Read more…
CATL’s Latest LFP Battery Can Gain 370 Miles Of Range In 10 Minutes Of Charging
The Chinese battery giant said its Shenxing Plus packs are capable of providing a total range of up to 621 miles. Read more…
Big Investments From Toyota, Honda Prove EVs Are Far From ‘Done’
We also discuss the brutal “elimination round” in China’s EV market and former Tesla executive Drew Baglino selling over a million Tesla shares. Read more…
Volvo’s new 8900 Electric bus is aimed at transit, intercity and commuter applications
Volvo Buses has debuted the Volvo 8900 Electric, a low-entry bus designed for city, intercity and commuter operations that builds on the success of the Volvo 8900, its diesel-fueled predecessor. Using the new Volvo BZR Electric chassis, the Volvo 8900 Electric shares major components and subsystems with other models built on the Volvo Group’s common… Read more…
Researchers demonstrate selective recovery of lithium from spent lithium iron phosphate batteries
A team from the Beijing University of Chemical Technology has used a formic acid-hydrogen peroxide system for selective leaching of lithium ions from spent lithium iron phosphate batteries. A paper on their process was published in the Journal of Power Sources. The team achieved optimal leaching conditions by single-factor optimization: formic acid concentration of 0.8… Read more…
Mazda applies its design flair to China with EZ-6 electric sedan
An electrified successor to the Mazda 6 mid-size sedan goes on sale in China later this year, but prospects for the U.S. are unclear. Unveiled at the 2024 Beijing auto show, the Mazda EZ-6 combines the Japanese automaker’s signature design flair with powertrain tech from Changan Automobile, Mazda’s Chinese partner. Mazda hasn’t confirmed sales… Read more…
Ford promises more affordable EVs as it loses money on them
In its quarterly earnings call this week, Ford reported significant losses on EVs—but still promised lower-priced models. As reported by CNN, Ford said its EV unit lost $1.3 billion in the first quarter, or $132,000 for each of the roughly 10,000 EVs sold by the automaker during that period. Sales were down 20% from a year earlier, but… Read more…
Elon Musk’s Self-Driving Promises Are Getting Old
Tesla’s CEO has been making lofty predictions about robotic taxis and self-driving cars for nearly a decade. Is this time any different? Read more…
Hertz To Sell Off Even More EVs As Depreciation Losses Mount
But the rental giant’s losses can be your gain if you’re shopping electric and want to save a buck. Read more…
Iberdrola and BP to install megawatt chargers in Spain
Iberdrola and BP want to build the first megawatt charging stations in southern Europe as part of their charging infrastructure joint venture in Spain. The MCS chargers will be installed at the logistics company Disfrimur’s site near Murcia in south-east Spain. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Battery Can Power A House. Owner Quoted $30,000 To Make That Happen
Costs vary wildly and owners have to go through Tesla-approved installers, which may make it harder for some to get the work done. Read more…
BYD unveils 1,000 hp Denza Z9 GT and Ocean-M hot hatchback
BYD used the 2024 Beijing Auto Show to announce a new addition to its premium brand Denza and it’s a real head-turner – meet the Z9 GT. The Denza Z9 GT’s boasts what we can best describe as EV aggressive styling. There’s no massive grille or oversized intakes here, just flowing lines emphasizing the car’s sporty leanings. Underneath lies a… Read more…
DFDS to launch two electric ferries in the English Channel
Danish shipping and logistics company DFDS plans to have up to six battery-powered vessels operating on its routes on the English Channel, with the first two in service by 2030. Read more…
ChargePoint launches expanded fleet software solution
ChargePoint is expanding its software portfolio for electric and mixed car fleets. Using the ChargePoint app, users can find and use charging stations, pay for their consumption and reimburse drivers when charging company cars at home. Read more…
ABT Sportsline launches its own luxury electric boat
ABT Sportsline has developed its first electric boat together with Marian, an Austrian specialist for electric yachts, and is now launching a small edition of 20 units. The price is just under half a million euros. Read more…
