It was the sixth consecutive month with a year-over-year decline. Read more…
Volkswagen increases power of ID.3 motor
German automaker Volkswagen has launched an upgraded version of its ID.3 electric compact car containing a stronger and more efficient electric motor, providing more power and economical consumption. In Germany, the ID.3 Pro S model now delivers 170 kW as standard. Customers in other markets can decide after purchase whether they want to increase the… Read more…
Sakuu manufactures lithium metal cell using dry process
US solid-state battery specialist Sakuu has produced its lithium metal Cypress battery cell using a fully dry process. The company has now produced commercial-grade lithium-metal anode battery cells using both wet and dry electrode manufacturing. The batteries can run for 1,000 cycles at 100% depth of discharge (DoD) to 80% state of health (SOH), providing… Read more…
EV market share fell in Q1, in a dearth of affordable models
U.S. EV and hybrid sales fell in the first quarter of the year, according to a Tuesday update from the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA). Sales of battery electric vehicles (full EVs) dropped to 7.0% of overall light vehicle sales in the first quarter of 2024 from 8.1% in the previous quarter. Nationally, sales… Read more…
The Rivian R1S And R1T Are Getting A YouTube App And Google Cast
After years of waiting for an in-car video streaming solution, Rivian is turning its flagship EVs into rolling Chromecasts. Read more…
Hyundai Kona Electric With Small Battery Gets 3.5 Miles/kWh EPA Energy Consumption
The result is good, but only slightly better than in the case of the regular version. Read more…
EU plans punitive tariffs of up to 30 per cent on electric cars from China
As the US government has now opted to introduce trade tariffs for electric vehicles from China, Europe is considering the same. Whether any of the efforts of the trade war will be beneficial to customers still remains to be seen, however. Read more…
NIO undercuts Tesla Model Y with new $30,000 L60 EV, kicking off cheaper Onvo brand
Chinese EV maker NIO launched the first EV under its new mass-market Onvo brand Wednesday. The new Onvo L60 electric SUV will rival Tesla’s best-selling Model Y at a cheaper starting price. Starting at just $30,500 (219,900 yuan), can NIO’s new electric SUV compete with the Model Y. Read more…
Mullen secures $150 million financing deal, production Bollinger is a go
Commercial EV manufacturer Mullen has scored a $150 million capital infusion that will allow it to expand its domestic and international sales efforts – and put Bollinger’s beefy electric trucks into series production. Read more…
Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with new discounts
If you’ve been eyeing a new Kia electric vehicle, now may be the perfect time to start shopping. Kia is offering up to $12,000 off 2024 EV6 and EV9 models with some of its biggest discounts yet. Read more…
Nio formally launches Onvo sub-brand, 1st model L60 to challenge Tesla Model Y
Onvo has begun pre-sales of the L60 at RMB 219,900 ($30,440), RMB 30,000 less than the Tesla Model Y. The L60 will hit the market and begin deliveries in September. Read more…
Zeekr launches on the New York stock exchange
Geely’s electric car subsidiary Zeekr has made its debut on the US stock exchange and immediately recorded a rising share price. However, it seems ironic that the long-planned IPO coincides with the electric car trade dispute between the USA and China. Read more…
Renault tests autonomous electric shuttles at the French Open
The Renault Group sees the future of autonomous driving less in private vehicles and more in local public transport. Renault is therefore focussing on this area and will soon be testing autonomous electric shuttles at the French Open tennis tournament together with its partner WeRide. Read more…
60 new electric buses inaugurated in NYC
The order was placed two years ago and manufacturer New Flyer has now delivered: The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) in New York is delighted to have 60 new electric buses, which have now been inaugurated by Governor Kathy Hochul. Read more…
BMW & Parkopedia partner up on charging
Parking service provider Parkopedia has expanded its partnership with BMW Group to provide EV drivers with additional EV Point of Interest data, enabling them to make more informed decisions about when and where to charge their vehicles. Read more…
British electric truck manufacturer Tevva is insolvent
Tevva Motors has filed an application for the appointment of an insolvency administrator. The British company wants to buy itself time to find new investors under creditor protection. Read more…
Tesla Is Going All-Out To Convince Shareholders To Approve Musk’s $56 Billion Pay
Plus, Tesla insiders reveal more on the Supercharging team layoff and Cruise will pay at least $8 million to a pedestrian it injured. Read more…
The Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Is Still The Go-To EV
The updated Model 3 “Highland” fixes many of its predecessor’s flaws and builds upon an already impressive package. Read more…
Lucid CEO Says Chinese Automakers Are Way Behind Tesla On EV Tech
Peter Rawlinson said that even though Chinese EVs should not be underestimated, they aren’t as advanced as Tesla. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck chief is out, parts of Supercharger team return
The winds of change continue to howl through Tesla’s headquarters. Renjie Zhu, the mastermind behind the Cybertruck’s manufacturing, has announced his departure from the company, adding another name to the growing list of high-profile exits since Tesla’s announcement of a 10% workforce reduction. The departure of Zhu isn’t the only news causing a stir. Rich Otto, the former head of… Read more…
