VW is cutting the prices of its electric models in Germany, France, Norway, Italy, Belgium, and Sweden. In France, almost all versions of the ID.3, ID.4 and ID.5 now qualify for state purchase incentives. Read more…
Here are the top 10 best selling EVs in the US in 2023
The top selling EV in the US in 2023 was the Tesla Model Y, with 394,497 units sold. It was followed by the Model 3 with 220,910 units sold, and the Chevrolet Bolt EV/EUV with 62,045, though keep in mind these are two different models counted together. Next up is the Ford Mustang Mach-E (40,771 sold), then the Volkswagen ID.4… Read more…
Nio signs battery swap tie-up agreements with JAC and Chery, report says
Nio has also signed strategic cooperation agreements with two state-owned groups in Anhui province for energy storage, charging, and battery swap system construction. Read more…
Good news – the world has a real chance of achieving its goal of tripling renewables by 2030
The world added 50% more renewable capacity in 2023 than in 2022 –and that means it has a real chance of achieving the goal set by governments at the COP28 climate change conference of tripling global capacity by 2030. Read more…
China sells 1.2 million NEVs in Dec, nears 10 million for full year 2023, CAAM data show
China’s total vehicle sales in 2023 stood at 30,094,000 units, the first time it has surpassed the 30 million mark, with NEVs contributing 31.6 percent. Read more…
Honda unveils two bold new EV concepts at CES 2024
At this year’s CES, Honda unveiled two new EV concepts with bold new design language, intended to serve as base for Honda’s future EVs. The sports-looking car is named Saloon, while the minivan is called Space-Hub. Both cars feature a new Honda logo, which will be used exclusively for EVs. Honda Saloon EV concept Starting with the Saloon concept, it… Read more…
Dust busters
Dust explosions are a major hazard in many industries, and there are about 2,000 occurrences in factories and refineries across Europe per year. Battery electrode manufacturing is exposed to this type of risk and must take precautions that comply with explosive atmosphere (ATEX) directives. Read more…
BYD’s 1st car carrier goes into service
The vessel, named BYD Explorer No.1, was chartered to BYD by the ship owner and will sail to Europe after loading vehicles. Read more…
BYD’s YangWang U7 revealed: a 1,000+ hp luxury sedan
BYD’s most premium brand, YangWang, has unexpectedly revealed some images of its next EV, the U7. This follows the U8 SUV and the U9 supercar, both initially announced about a year ago. Unlike those, however, the U7 is a sedan – the brand’s first, in fact. Chinese sources speculate that the brand revealed official images of the U7 since the… Read more…
Turkish EV manufacturer Togg expands into Europe with T10F fastback
Turkish electric vehicle manufacturer Togg annouced its second car as it looks to enter the European EV market. The company aims for a late 2024 debut in Germany and has just anounced the T10F fastback that will join its debut model, the T10X SUV, there. The T10F fastback was unveiled as a near-production model at the CES 2024 technology show.… Read more…
Hyundai’s Electric Vehicle Push Is Absolutely Working
By BloombergNEF’s estimation, Hyundai is the number two electric automaker behind Tesla in U.S. market share—passing GM and Ford. Read more…
Volkswagen has ‘all the ingredients’ to succeed as the US shifts to EVs, but will it?
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…
