EV sales took off in May, Tesla is bringing some Performance to the Chinese market amid delays for its new Full Self Driving update, and there’s some exciting news in the world of commercial electric trucks. All this and more, on today’s Quick Charge. Read more…
Elon Musk’s compensation package case will haunt Tesla for years
I believe that Elon Musk’s compensation package will haunt Tesla for years as lawsuits are already piling up.. Read more…
‘Foot On The Accelerator’: Hyundai And Kia’s EV Push Pays Off As Rivals Back Down
As American production looms, the Korean automakers race ahead with EVs. Hyundai’s American CEO says they’re just getting started. Read more…
Merchants Fleet expands workplace EV charging facilities at its New Hampshire HQ
Fleet management company Merchants Fleet has added 13 Level 2 workplace charging ports at its headquarters in Hooksett, New Hampshire, bringing the total to 25. The ports are powered by local solar energy, using solar renewable energy credits. The installation serves as a testing ground for product development and also provides charging for company employees’… Read more…
Penske Truck Leasing to offer REE Automotive P7-C electric trucks
UK-headquartered EV developer and manufacturer REE Automotive has announced that Penske Truck Leasing will begin offering REE P7-C electric trucks to customers for demos and orders. REE’s technology, REEcorner, combines steering, braking, suspension, powertrain and control components into a single module positioned between the chassis and the wheel, allowing companies to build EVs in a… Read more…
EV Lease Prices Could Rise Due To Poor Resale Value: Study
A new study warns that rapidly declining residual values of used EVs could lead to higher lease prices over the remainder of the year. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Posts Fantastic Times At Porsche Autocross Event
Driver attributes his fifth place time to the Cybertruck’s steer by wire and 4 wheel steering. Read more…
Refreshed Rivian R1S Shows Its Face In Michigan
It’s not the most obvious facelift in the world, but it makes the R1 SUV look sharper. Read more…
Subaru Solterra U.S. Sales Tripled To A New Record In May 2024
The model is securing an EV bridgehead in Subaru’s lineup. Read more…
Apollo Go review: Electric scooter testing at 28 mph
If you’ve been in the market for an electric scooter, you’ve probably already seen Apollo’s name alongside the list of usual suspects. But while the brand is best known for its more expensive flagship models, the new Apollo Go was launched earlier this year to reach a budget-minded price that would appeal to more riders. Read more…
Tesla’s next Full Self-Driving update is late and it’s a critical one
Tesla’s next supervised Full Self-Driving (FSD) update is becoming quite late, and it’s a critical one. Read more…
Save $210 on Jackery’s new Solar Generator 1000 Plus Roam Kit, Blix Bikes summer sale, Greenworks electric 3-tool combo, more
Kicking off this week’s Green Deals is an early-bird special on Jackery’s new Solar Generator 1000 Plus Roam Kit that includes the company’s new Solar Saga 100 Prime solar panels at $1,189. It is joined by the summer sale from Blix Bikes that can save you up to $883 on e-bikes with accessory bundles, starting from $1,599. There’s also the return of the popular Greenworks 80V 21-inch Lawn Mower, 13-inch String Trimmer, and 730 CFM Leaf Blower Combo for $600 (not requiring any memberships this time around). Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
Nissan says no more ICE funding amid Toyota, other rivals’ new engine commitment
Although several other Japanese automakers recently teamed up to develop new internal combustion engines (ICE), Nissan is standing by its commitment. Nissan said it will not invest in new gas or diesel-powered engines as the brand moves toward an electric future. Read more…
Removing roadblocks to vehicle electrification
Sponsored by TTI and Molex. The future is electric. Indeed, the electrification of products, systems, and processes is happening at an accelerated pace in countless industrial and consumer settings. These changes are driven by advanced electronic technologies in lieu of conventional methods such as hydraulics and pneumatics. Nowhere else is the acceleration of electrification more… Read more…
InductEV brings high-power wireless charging tech to commercial EVs
When Average Joe and Jane think about wireless charging, they may not see any great benefit. Dig up my driveway to install a gadget that saves me the five seconds it takes to plug in my existing wired EV charger? Meh. However, the true benefits of wireless EV charging are seen in the commercial EV… Read more…
GAC Aion Hyper GT set to conquer the global EV market
China’s GAC Aion is ready to make a splash in the global EV market with the upcoming launch of the Aion Hyper GT “global model” on June 6th. This exciting new iteration of the Hyper GT electric sedan boasts an impressive 710 km range, cutting-edge 800V platform technology, and advanced driver assistance features. The Hyper GT “global model” will be… Read more…
Tesla Model Y Performance Ownership Review: Battery Health, Degradation After 40,000 miles
The build quality could have been better, but here’s how well the battery and motors have held up after three years. Read more…
Most Americans Would Still Buy ICE Vehicles And Hybrids Over EVs: Survey
There seems to be a gap between automakers’ EV sales expectations and the reality of the car-buying public’s preferences. Read more…
Rivian R1TX And R1SX: Everything We Know
Beefed-up versions of the already highly capable Rivian R1T and R1S could be coming soon. Read more…
BASF begins operations at prototype metal refinery for EV battery recycling
Chemical producer BASF has started operating its prototype metal refinery for battery recycling in Schwarzheide, Germany. The plant is focused on the development of operational procedures and the optimization of battery recycling technology, processing end-of-life lithium-ion batteries and battery production scrap. This will facilitate the optimal recovery of metals such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese… Read more…
