The BMW X2 is a sporty little SUV-soupe, which recently entered its second generation, getting bigger and better. The grown-up iX2 is the electric version of the regular X2 and while their style is polarizing they do share many luxury features with the bigger BMW models. The BMW iX2 has a distinct look, while also offering many practicalities to serve… Read more…
Electrify America EV charging network set to grow by 25% in 2024
Electrify America confirmed Thursday, on the sixth anniversary of its first fast-charger installation, that it’s planning a big expansion of its fast-charging network in 2024. EA aims to reach 5,000 chargers by the end of the year, including larger charging stations and broader support for Plug & Charge payment tech. In 2023 it expanded… Read more…
Exclusive: CATL has talked with dozen automakers for tech licensing; working on 2nd-gen sodium batteries
In a recent wide-ranging interview with CnEVPost, a CATL spokesperson talked about the company’s overseas partnership model and its layout for new technologies. Read more…
Musk Again Claims Tesla Will ‘Soon’ Have Banish, Actual Smart Summon
As Musk doubles down on AI and autonomy, he says Tesla Vision will ‘soon’ come for your ASS. Yes, really. Read more…
Tesla cancels cheapest Model Y, adds Long Range version
Tesla re-released its Model Y Long Range on Friday, as the model in the lineup providing the longest range at the lowest price—with an extra twist for those who have recently purchased the base Model Y. The latest Model Y Long Range includes an EPA range of up to 320 miles and a 0-60 mph time of 6.5 seconds, costing $46,630, including… Read more…
Kramer shows off electric wheel loader and telehandler at Intermat
German equipment manufacturer Kramer showed off a pair of zero-emission equipment options at the Paris Intermat show last week – the 5065e electric wheel loader and 1445e electric telehandler. Read more…
US Gov’t set to spend $46 million to electrify container ports
Multi-million-dollar grants adding up to more than $46 million from the US Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will help support electrification efforts at several American ports. Read more…
Watch this autonomous excavator build a 215 foot retaining wall [video]
The robotics experts at ETH Zurich have developed an autonomous excavator that uses advanced AI to help it complete high-skill tasks without a human operator. Read more…
Tesla Launches Long Range RWD Version Of The Model Y In The U.S.
It costs $3,000 less and offers a bit more range than the AWD version. Read more…
Volvo EX30 Takes On The Volvo C40 In A 380-Mile Highway Race
The EX30 performs surprisingly well against the C40, but the car’s range estimations are seriously flawed. Read more…
Elon Musk reveals Tesla software-locked cheapest Model Y, offers 40-60 more miles of range
Elon Musk has revealed that Tesla software-locked its cheapest Model Y (Standard Range RWD), and it plans to offer 40 to 60 more miles of range for $1,500-$2,000. Read more…
You Can Have A Classic Toyota Land Cruiser EV But It Will Cost $292K
UK-based Inverted is offering a completely reengineered battery-powered 1960s Toyota FJ that even has DC fast charging. Read more…
Tesla axes cheapest Model Y – but now there’s a longer range one for $2k more
Tesla has introduced a new variant of the Model Y – the Long Range Rear-wheel drive – and axed the previous RWD model, which had previously been the cheapest Model Y ever in the US. Read more…
Li L6 orders exceed 30,000 units, says Li Auto
Li Auto updated order numbers for the Li L6 and reminded potential customers that there is only 1 day left for the model’s limited-time purchase entitlements to expire. Read more…
Deputy CEO Javier Varela leaves Volvo Cars
Volvo Cars announced the resignation of Javier Varela, the manufacturer’s Chief Operating Officer and Deputy CEO. Varela “has decided to pursue a new opportunity outside the company,” Volvo writes. There is no direct successor yet. Read more…
Electric cars: Five lessons from the Motor Show in China
The Auto China in Beijing was probably the most important event of the year. electrive Editor-in-Chief Peter Schwierz spent five days there – and came back with five learnings and a possible answer to how Europe’s car manufacturers can counter the flood of EVs from China. Read more…
Hyundai invests nearly one billion dollars in Motional
Hyundai has agreed to invest almost one billion dollars in Motional, an all-electric robotaxi company. This investment will give the Korean car manufacturer a majority stake in the company. Read more…
Zeekr seeks to raise $368 million in US IPO at $5.13 billion valuation
Zeekr is seeking a valuation of up to $5.13 billion in a US IPO, about half of Nio’s current market capitalization of $11.6 billion. Read more…
Read the wild email Tesla is sending to suppliers amid Supercharger chaos
After firing its entire Supercharger team, Tesla has sent out an email to suppliers which shows just how chaotic the decisionmaking leading up to the firings must have been. Read more…
Save up to $570 on Lectric e-bike bundles, Rad Power flash sale, EVOLV e-scooter special, and more
Today’s Green Deals are jam-packed once more with EV sales to get you geared-up for the cruising months ahead, led by Lectric eBikes’ 5-year anniversary celebration that is taking up to $570 off select e-bikes, like the XPedition Single-Battery Cargo e-bike at $1,399, while also giving away choices of five add-on accessories. It is joined by Rad Powers’ latest flash sale that is dropping the RadRunner 2 Utility e-bike to $1,299 and also offering free accessories on two other models, as well as a rare special from EVOLV that is dropping the PRO V2 Electric Scooter to its $1,799 low. Plus all of the other days’ Green Deals that are still going. Read more…
