Kia’s first three-row electric SUV is already racking up the deals ahead of deliveries in the US. The 2024 Kia EV9 is now available for a special financing rate as low as 3.25%. Read more…
Toyota is still greenwashing after change in leadership
Toyota is still continuing its old ways of greenwashing and opposing electric vehicles, despite a change in CEO earlier this year from anti-EV stalwart Akio Toyoda to former Lexus chief Koji Sato, who had promised a more EV-friendly approach. Read more…
Tesla starts releasing to employees FSD v12 – a critical update to self-driving effort
Tesla has started releasing to employees its FSD v12 update, which is apparently critical to Tesla’s achieving its self-driving goal. Read more…
Aventon Abound e-bike hits $1,524, UGREEN power station $600 off, GoTrax Everest e-dirt bike, more
It’s Black Friday, and Aventon’s Abound cargo e-bike is taking the spotlight with a discount down to $1,524. The savings continue over to , which is at a new all-time low of $600 off to go alongside the same best price ever on GoTrax’s new Everest Electric Dirt Bike. Plus, the Black Friday deals carry over to plenty of other e-bikes and EVs.. Read more…
Watch Nio EL7 Instantly Swap Its Battery In POV Video
Swapping a depleted battery for a fully charged one takes between three to five minutes—here’s how that looks from the driver’s seat. Read more…
Nissan is going fully electric with three iconic models and three gigafactories
Nissan officially announced its ambitious plan, which we heard of yesterday, to transform its UK manufacturing hub into a 100% electric powerhouse, building three all-new electric vehicles. This plan, known as the EV36Zero project, involves €3 billion in investments, marking a significant milestone in the global transition to electric cars.
Nissan’s EV36Zero hub, situated in Sunderland, is set to embrace a carbon-neutral approach. This transformation includes the electrification of Nissan’s flagship Qashqai and Juke crossovers, as well as the next-generation Nissan Leaf, a model that… Read more…
Judge Finds Reasonable Evidence That Tesla, Musk Knew Autopilot Was Defective
After two wins in California, Tesla faces a setback in Florida. Read more…
The new Panamera E-Hybrid nearly doubles its electric-only range
While the 2024 Porsche Panamera Turbo E-Hybrid isn’t exactly the most environmentally-friendly plug-in hybrid you could choose, there’s an updated version of the Stuttgart super-sedan on the way next year, and it packs a 25.9kWh battery. For those of you keeping score at home, that’s 1.8kWh more capacity than an entire first-generation Nissan Leaf gave you. Not bad. Read more…
Review: Test riding Honda’s Motocompacto electric scooter, aka the battery-powered suitcase
I recently got the chance to test ride Honda’s new Motocompacto, a battery-powered suitcase with wheels that comes complete with an underwhelming 15 mph top speed and an adorable bell, which I must say has to be my favorite feature by far. Overall, the Motocompacto’s strongest aspect is its looks, followed by its portability.Â. Read more…
Volkswagen to launch $20,000 EVs on a new platform in China, its most important market
Volkswagen plans to launch a new entry-level EV platform in China to keep pace with Tesla and BYD. The automaker will introduce EVs starting at around $20,000 (140,000 yuan) to win back buyers in its most important market. Read more…
German scooter manufacturer Unu is insolvent
The Berlin-based electric scooter manufacturer Unu has filed for insolvency. According to an agency report, however, business operations will continue as part of the insolvency proceedings. The company, which was founded in 2013, is said to be aiming for restructuring. Read more…
Magna to develop pickup and SUV for Volkswagen’s US brand Scout
Volkswagen has commissioned Magna to develop two electric models for its US brand Scout. Magna confirmed a corresponding report when asked by the Austrian news agency APA. The contract is worth 450 million euros. Read more…
Porsche introduces the next Panamera generation
The Porsche Panamera is entering its third model generation. Porsche is planning a total of four plug-in hybrid drives for the new Panamera, which offer more power, range and efficiency than before, but no battery-electric variant is on the horizon yet. Read more…
Harley-Davidson Sells Serial 1 E-Bike Brand To LEV Manufacturing
The goal is to move production from Taiwan to the US. Read more…
Tesla to Push Through With FSD Beta Rollout In China: Report
Tesla reportedly issued its first confirmation of FSD rollout in China to local media. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Named ‘Best Car You Can Buy’ In Norway
That’s high praise in a country where EVs rule the market. Read more…
Ovo Energy acquires Bonnet app for public EV charging
Ovo Energy announces acquiring the public EV charging app Bonnet. One of the largest consumer apps, it claims to show over 80% of UK charge points available on the app. It also enables payment at over 27,000 chargers at 7,000 locations. Read more…
Tesla Superchargers might cost extra $1 a minute above 90%
Tesla has updated its billing policy with a “congestion fee” aimed at increasing throughput at its Supercharger DC fast-charging stations. According to the Supercharger fees page on Tesla’s website, updated earlier this week, users will now be charged $1 per minute to charge above 90% capacity. Tesla notes that this applies to “busy” stations… Read more…
Volkswagen ID.4 GTX review
Volkswagen is one of the largest automotive manufacturers, with some of its models like the Beetle, Golf or the Transporter minivan getting cult followings. Many people follow the brand almost religiously and therefore every new model that comes from Wolfsburg is met with a lot of excitement. On the flip side, every new model is a challenge and has to be refined in the best possible way, so that the reputation of the “people’s car” can be preserved.
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Automated charging is coming to your home
The Austrian companies Keba and Easelink want to enable automated charging at home. Buyers of Keba wall boxes will now have the option to add Matrix Charging from Easelink to start charging simply when parking their car. Read more…
