Tesla is about to face a class action after a judge refused to dismiss a lawsuit alleging that the automaker overcharged people using its insurance with “real-time data” after increasing their premiums over “fake crash warnings”. Read more…
Kia is updating the EV6 as new images reveal EV9-like design elements
Kia’s first dedicated EV is due for a facelift. The new Kia EV6 was caught testing for the first time, showing design elements pulled from its flagship EV9. Read more…
Almost 73,000 Second-Gen Chevrolet Volt PHEVs Probed For Power Loss
The NHTSA received 61 complaints from owners regarding loss of motive power, reduced power state, and failure to restart. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Race Against A Porsche 911 Was Apparently An 1/8-Mile Run
Tesla CEO Elon Musk claimed that the race was a quarter mile, but a satellite view of the drag strip tells a different story. Read more…
Ford U.S. EV Sales Hit New Record In November 2023
The Ford F-150 Lightning sales exceeded 4,000 in a single month for the very first time. Read more…
2024 Jaguar I-Pace Review: How Does This Electric O.G. Hold Up Today?
Is the Jaguar I-Pace old, or just truly sustainable? We find out if it can still compete today. Read more…
Sweden’s Charge Amps produces sleek, stylish smart EV chargers
Charge Amps is a Swedish-born company that develops smart EV charging solutions for the European residential, commercial and public charging markets. Since launching its first charging station, the Charge Amps Halo, in 2015, Charge Amps has sold 100,000 EV charging points to individual and business customers in 15 countries. Charge Amps’ products are produced in… Read more…
Volkswagen Halts ID.3, Cupra Born Production In Germany Over Demand Concerns: Report
VW is facing some real challenges with its electric revolution. Read more…
Tesla joins global emission tracking program
Tesla, along with a handful of other automakers, have announced that they joining Climate Trace, a global emission tracking program co-founded by former US Vice President Al Gore. Read more…
Ford hits new EV sales record in Nov as Lightning becomes best-selling electric truck
Lightning electric pickup sales were up 113% last month, propelling Ford to a new EV sales record in November. Ford is now the second best-selling EV brand behind Tesla in the US. Read more…
Fisker (FSR) dials back its 2023 production targets yet again as it fights to keep going
American EV automaker Fisker Inc. recently shared a business update, outlining several changes in the works, including leadership moves, accelerated deliveries, and potential partnerships with other OEMS. However, one less encouraging update is Fisker’s announcement it is once again lowering its production targets for the year to prioritize liquidity. Read more…
Aventon Level Commuter e-bike hits $600 off, Jetson Canyon e-scooter $251, EV chargers, more
A fresh batch of environmentally-friendly deals are here to help save you some green, with Aventon’s end of year sale dropping its popular Level Commuter e-bike down to $999. This comes joined by Jetson’s Canyon folding electric scooter, which is being cleared out on Amazon with a discount to $251. Not to mention, VEVOR’s 32A Level 2 portable EV charger is now $150. Read more…
Daimler Truck puts EVs into service in its own logistics operations in the Pacific Northwest
Daimler Truck North America (DTNA) has been selling its Freightliner eCascadia battery-electric semi-trucks to customers since 2022. Now the company is integrating the e-trucks into its own logistics operations. DTNA will initially deploy four EVs into its logistics network, using them to pick up parts from various supplier locations in the Pacific Northwest and deliver… Read more…
Today’s EV infrastructure webinar schedule: Monday, December 4th
Charged is hosting a virtual conference on EV infrastructure that’s free to attend, and it starts today. The conference includes live webinar sessions with interactive Q&As and on-demand webinars. View the daily session schedule online here. All of the live sessions will be recorded and available to view after the broadcasts. You can access the… Read more…
Tesla China-Made EV Wholesale Sales Fall 18% In November 2023
However, the result is noticeably better than in October. What is happening? Read more…
2024 Audi SQ8 E-Tron Has More EPA Range But Is Still An Electron Guzzler
It consumes roughly half a kilowatt-hour every mile, on average. Read more…
This Tesla Model Y Is On Its Third Battery Pack After 100,000 Miles. Here’s Why
It was all done under warranty, but that will expire soon. So what happens if the battery needs replacing again? Read more…
Toyota Urban SUV Previews Cheap, Small EV Coming To Europe In 2024
Built on a dedicated BEV platform, the subcompact SUV will offer two battery choices as well as front- and all-wheel-drive powertrains. Read more…
Xiaomi’s car lineup to get two more models including a hybrid
Chinese tech giant Xiaomi is set to expand its presence in the electric vehicle market with the introduction of two additional models, one of which is a hybrid. This strategic move aims to boost sales and establish Xiaomi as a key player in the rapidly evolving Chinese electric car industry. Xiaomi’s foray into the world of electric cars was announced… Read more…
New trucks in Norway only allowed with electric or biogas drives from 2030
Norway wants to largely end the era of combustion engines for trucks too, following the 2025 target for new combustion cars. From 2030, all new trucks will either have to be emission-free vehicles or run on biogas. This has now been agreed by the Norwegian parliament. Read more…
