In an exclusive interview, Rawlinson talks Lucid’s future plans, says why the Gravity SUV is so efficient and explains why it doesn’t have a steering yoke. Read more…
Nearly Half Of America’s Buick Dealers Take Buyout Instead Selling EVs: Report
Mind you, Buick doesn’t sell a single electric vehicle in the United States. At least for now. Read more…
Canada Declares All Cars Must Be Zero-Emission By 2035 And The Auto Industry Is Mad
Also on today’s morning news roundup: an investigation into Tesla wheels falling off, and the latest on China’s cautious EV expansion plans. Read more…
Daimler Truck builds liquid hydrogen vehicles for customer trials
The manufacturer is building a fleet of GenH2 trucks headed into real-world testing at select customers. From mid-2024, the hydrogen trucks will enter operations at Amazon, Air Products, Holcim, INEOS and Wiedmann & Winz. Read more…
French haulier massively decarbonises its truck fleet
The French state agency Ademe has granted ten million euros to local carrier Jacky Perrenot to purchase 168 new electric lorries and 90 charging stations. JP targets a 250-strong zero-emission fleet by 2025 and is also part of various hydrogen advances. Read more…
DAF readies UK service centres for electric trucks
DAF Trucks is getting its dealers ready to support operators in their uptake of electric vehicles. All 34 sales centres in the UK have agreed to become certified Electric Truck Centres with charging infrastructure, trained technicians and fully equipped workshops to service and repair electric trucks. Read more…
Biden and VW back Tesla EV charging connector, now a standard
Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) DC fast charging connector is now living up to its name, becoming a true standard rather than just a hardware design. SAE International on Tuesday released the technical information for standardization of the NACS connector. Known as SAE J3400, the finalized standard comes just six months after the… Read more…
GasGas Unleashes Three New Electric MTBs Under MXC Range
The GasGas MXC leverages the all-new Sram Eagle Powertrain. Read more…
2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Gets 280 Miles Of EPA Range
It almost matches the regular Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV versions. Read more…
Lexus adds an entry-level configuration to its RZ lineup for 2024
Lexus just announced a new entry-level configuration of its RZ lineup. It’s called RZ 300e and sits under the RZ 450e, offering a cheaper entry point for the model. It’s FWD as opposed to the AWD 450e and offers a longer range. But first things, first. The RZ 300e employs a single front-mounted 150 kW motor, just like the base… Read more…
Iveco confirms zero-emission bus order from Milan
Iveco Bus says it has received a significant order for over a hundred ZEBs from Milan’s public transport operator ATM. Specifically, the company has commissioned Iveco to supply 153 electric buses and provide maintenance over ten years. Read more…
Panasonic won’t be building batteries in Oklahoma
Panasonic has declined an offer by Oklahoma to build a battery factory in the state. Local media reports show that the Japanese manufacturer turned down a nearly $700-million incentive package by lawmakers without giving much reason. Read more…
Enova releases first funding for electric truck charging hubs in Norway
Norway’s development agency is funding charging stations for heavy-duty electric vehicles. Sixty million kronor (€5.3 mn) will go to five companies, all local in the field, and already active. Read more…
E-scooter company Bird files for bankruptcy
Global e-scooter company Bird, an early pioneer of shared micromobility, has seen better days – it has confirmed that it is filing for bankruptcy for its service in the US, while keeping its Canadian and European operations intact for the time being. Read more…
E-bike company VanMoof has a plan to rise from the grave, and it includes a scooter
VanMoof’s epic fall from grace and eventual bankruptcy was one of the most talked about electric bike stories of the year. But as it turns out, we’re far from the final chapter. New management has a plan to resurrect the company and do right by its enormous customer base. Read more…
Canada defines EV sales quotas leading up to 2035
Canada has finalised its new Electric Vehicle Availability Standard to ensure that only zero-emission vehicles will be sold in the country from 2035. The rules published this week follow an earlier draft and gradually increase EV sales quotas for passenger cars and light electric vehicles. There is also a renewed credit system. Read more…
LG Chem commences construction of mega CAM factory in Tennessee
The South Korean battery cell manufacturer has started constructing its battery factory in Tennessee. The Clarksville plant is set to become the largest in the USA, even after LG Chem scaled back its investment and building plans. Read more…
China NEV retail sales at 365,000 in Dec 1-17, up 4% from same period last month
China’s retail penetration of NEVs was 38.7 percent in the December 1-17 period, and 35.3 percent year-to-date. Read more…
Volkswagen ID.7 struggles to find customers in China – only 300 orders
The recently launched Volkswagen ID.7 Vizzion in China, priced at RMB 237,700 (currently around €30,900), has garnered only 300 orders within the first 72 hours. Despite the attention generated at the Shanghai Auto Show, Chinese consumers seem hesitant to embrace the electric sedan at almost half the price it commands in Europe. The CarFans report, reveals a conversion rate of… Read more…
Volkswagen details cost-cutting measures to bring VW on track
Volkswagen has finalised its cost-cutting programme for the VW brand. Following intensive negotiations, the company and employee representatives have agreed on key points paper for the ‘Accelerate Forward/ Road to 6.5’ plan announced in June. Read more…
