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First stations of Pilot-GM EV fast-charging network are open
General Motors and Pilot Travel Centers announced Tuesday that the first 17 locations of their national EV charging network are up and running. The initial locations span 13 states and include multiple stalls at each site with chargers that can deliver up to 350 kw. As the companies note, many of the locations include canopies, pull-through stalls… Read more…
EV Adoption Is Slow Because There Aren’t Enough Affordable Compact SUVs: J.D. Power
A lackluster charging infrastructure and high prices are also among the reasons why Americans reject EVs. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s $16,000 Range Extender May Weigh Over 500 Pounds
The in-bed extender could have over 80% of the Model 3 Standard Range’s battery capacity. Read more…
Xiaomi’s first EV enters production, to ship 300 cars in December
According to a source familiar with Xiaomi’s internal operations, the company has already started the production line verification process for the new Xiaomi SU7 EV. The production kicked off last week and its target is to assemble 300 vehicles this month. These vehicles are not meant for the end consumer, they are needed in showrooms and some Xiaomi stores around… Read more…
GM confirms 2025 launch date for next-gen Chevy Bolt EV
Finally, GM’s CEO Mary Barra announced when we can expect the next-gen Chevy Bolt EV to hit the market. The affordable EV will reemerge on GM’s Ultium platform in 2025.. Read more…
Denmark to block its ports against Tesla shipments to Sweden
Another day, another chapter in the weeks-long Tesla strike in Sweden – but this time a union in Denmark says it will stop offloading and transporting Tesla vehicles to Sweden as it joins in a sympathy strike with IF Metall, forming the beginnings of a Nordic port blockade against Tesla.Â. Read more…
Tesla starts detecting speed cameras – Waze-like service?
Tesla is starting to roll out a new feature to warn drivers about speed cameras in cars. Is a Waze-like system finally coming. Read more…
Jeep retires its cheapest vehicle as it gears up for an EV offensive in the US
The Jeep Renegade will sail off into the sunset after the 2023 model year. Jeep’s cheapest vehicle will be discontinued as the brand joins the EV race in North America. Read more…
Next Nissan Leaf Will Be Built Outside The U.S. And Will Look Like This Concept: Report
Say goodbye to the federal tax credit. Read more…
U.S.-Made 2025 Volvo EX90 Priced From $76,695, Launches In Mid-2024
That means the base variants of Volvo’s electric flagship will be eligible for U.S. EV federal tax credits. Read more…
2024 Fiat 500e: 149-mile electric minicar returns to US cities at $34,095
The 2024 500e will start at $34,095, including a mandatory $1,595 destination fee, Fiat revealed Tuesday. It will arrive to U.S. dealerships—and focused on urban areas—starting in the first quarter of 2024. In U.S. spec, the 500e delivers 118 hp and 162 lb-ft of torque from its single permanent-magnet motor, and it has a 42-kwh nickel… Read more…
Today’s EV infrastructure webinar schedule: Tuesday, December 5th
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 opens several more chargers for third-party brands in China
Tesla has increased the number of charging stations approved for third-party brands in China – to more than 350 Superchargers and over 260 Destination Chargers. The first manufacturers in China have already entered into charging infrastructure partnerships with Tesla. Read more…
QBuzz places major electric bus order with Iveco
Iveco Bus has received an order for 140 electric buses from Dutch public transport operator Qbuzz. This involves two different models, which are to be deployed in the province of South Holland from the end of 2024. Read more…
UAW launches bid to unionize more US car manufacturers
The US automobile workers union United Auto Workers (UAW) is launching an offensive to unionize more major car manufacturers in the US. After winning ground against Ford, GM and Stellantis, the union is now taking aim for the rest of the industry in the USA. Read more…
CATL’s New Skateboard Chassis Gets A 621-Mile CLTC Range Rating, EV Coming In 2024
CLTC figures tend to be overly optimistic but the efficiency is still impressive. Read more…
Tesla Insurance Facing Prospective Class Action Suit Over ‘Inflated’ Premiums
A California judge denied Tesla’s car insurance business bid to dismiss the consumer protection lawsuit. Read more…
Nio Day 2023 to be held on Dec 23 in northwest Chinese city Xi’an
Stellantis plans fast chargers at European dealerships
By the end of 2024, a network of DC charging stations with a capacity of at least 50 kW will be installed at official Stellantis brand dealerships throughout Europe. Stellantis will not build and operate the stations but will allocate these to third party charging point operators. Read more…
