Last week Toyota “unveiled” the FT-Se concept, and by “unveiled” we mean it showed us some pretty pictures and that was about it. In the meantime, we heard that it will go into production “after 2026”, which is a long time from now and fits in nicely with the lack of information around it. Today however we do get a few pieces of the puzzle, regarding the FT-Se’s performance numbers. Toyota expects it to do 0 to 100 km/h in 3 seconds, and the top speed should be around 250 km/h. All of this is enabled by a dual-motor configuration, with an all-wheel drive setup that has a rear-biased… More…
Rivian’s Normal, IL, plant is now charging every new EV with 100% clean energy
Rivian’s 2.8 MW wind turbine at its Normal, Illinois, plant is officially online and, along with solar, is charging every new EV with clean energy. More…
Chevy launches Equinox EV at $49K, $35K 320-mile model coming soon
Chevy announced its Equinox EV rollout plan today on a conference call to journalists. It acknowledged being late but also had some pleasant surprises for its new lowest-cost EV. More…
Why is Toyota so anti-EV? It lost the race to compete, says Tesla and EV Council
Things are getting heated Down Under as a Toyota executive’s recent anti-EV comments in Australia are being challenged by industry leaders, including Tesla. According to the Electric Vehicle Council of Australia, the comments come as the automaker is losing market share over its own hesitancy to go electric. More…
Hertz Slows Down EV Plans As Tesla Price Cuts, Repair Costs Affect Profits
“Our in-fleeting of EVs will be slower than our prior expectations,” Hertz CEO Stephen Scherr said on the company’s Q3 earnings call. More…
More Than 40 New EV Charger Plants Coming To The U.S.
Manufacturers from all over the world announced over $500 million in investments since 2021. More…
Ford Expands BlueOval Charge Network By 25% To Over 106,000 Chargers
That includes 10,000 chargers from 3 new providers and over 15,000 Tesla Superchargers – 3,000 more than the initial May 2023 count. More…
Tesla Launches Cybertruck Delivery Event Webpage
Shareholders can enter a lottery to win tickets to the November 30 gig. More…
Why A Few Bad Quarters Won’t Spell Doom For The Electric Car Revolution
Don’t believe the hype. This is a test of endurance for automakers, not EVs themselves. More…
Stellantis and UAW reach an agreement
After a whirlwind of strikes and heated negotiations, Stellantis can finally breathe a sigh of relief, having reached a tentative contract agreement with the United Auto Workers (UAW). Stellantis has committed to a pay increase of over 33% for its employees. With cost-of-living adjustments and compounding factored in, this translates to an effective raise of 11%. Additionally, the assembly plant in Belvidere, Illinois, will be brought back to life to churn out midsize trucks. Stellantis seems to be setting its sights on competing with the likes of Ford’s Ranger and GM’s Chevrolet… More…
Behind the scenes of EV test labs with UL Solutions and Keysight (Webinar)
Powering the Future of Electric Vehicles: Step Inside EV Test Labs Go behind the scenes of UL Solutions’ and Keysight’s electric vehicle labs to see the tech driving high-power charging, batteries, and how EVs might fuel the grid. Register now for your exclusive ticket and get your questions answered during a live Q&A with automotive… Read more…
Ford is adding an extra 3K Tesla EV chargers, bringing its network total to over 100,000
Ford EV drivers will have access to 15,000 Tesla Superchargers, higher than initially expected. The company announced Monday it will add an extra 3,000 Tesla chargers as its network grows to over 106,000 stations. More…
UAW reaches deal with GM, ending auto strike with big win for workers
The last domino has fallen, with UAW and GM reaching a deal to end the auto industry strike. Now, tentative deals have been met with all three auto companies, which means the strike is over. More…
CATL begins operations at new battery facility capable of producing one cell per second
CATL, the world’s largest battery maker, is now becoming the fastest as well, thanks to state-of-the-art production lines at its new battery base in China. The developer says its new assembly lines can produce a battery cell per second and an entire EV battery pack in under three minutes. More…
Teslas, Chevrolets Among Most Popular Electric Vehicles For Fleet Use
The Ford F-150 Lightning is the most popular electric truck for fleet operators. More…
DT Swiss Unveils Heavy-Duty Hybrid Hubs Specifically For E-MTBs
The 240 and 350 Hybrid hubs provide additional rigidity, while managing to stay relatively lightweight. More…
Should You Buy The Lectron V-Box 48-Amp EV Charger?
We offer our comprehensive review to help you decide if it’s the right charger for your needs. More…
Hertz slows Tesla and EV plans, citing collision repair costs
The rental giant Hertz hit the brakes last week on its rapid shift to electric vehicles—from Tesla, particularly—citing the high cost of EV collision repair of these vehicles. The company’s CEO, Stephen Scherr, confirmed the company’s reasons behind the move during its third-quarter earnings call on Thursday, with the news… More…
The Tesla Model S Might Get Sports Seats But The Internet Doesn’t Like Them
Reddit commenters pointed out that the build quality seems sub-par. More…
Tesla Employees In Sweden Refuse To Join Strike, Say There’s No Need For It
Local trade union IF Metall failed in its attempt to organize a walkout as Tesla workers are apparently happy with their employer. More…
