As the president of Toyota’s new BEV factory, which launched in May, Takero Kato has a big weight on his shoulders. In a recent interview, Kato explained how the brand’s first electric sedan, a collaboration with BYD, will help with its next-gen EVs. Read more…
Kia shows its EV3 and EV4 concepts at LA Auto Show
Kia introduced its EV3 small SUV and EV4 sedan concepts, which are expected to become the next additions to the company’s EV lineup, to the US at the LA Auto Show today. Read more…
Archer Aviation expands UAE presence with purchase plan up to 100 eVTOLs valued at $500M
One month to the day after announcing a partnership with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to launch its initial eVTOL operations in the Middle East, advanced air mobility developer Archer Aviation is celebrating another potential deal worth up to $500 million. Here’s the latest. Read more…
Amazon launches online vehicle sales, starting with Hyundai next year
You will soon be able to buy your next car on Amazon. Amazon is launching online vehicle sales, starting with Hyundai next year.. Read more…
New Specialized Kenevo SL2 Boasts Light Build And Impressive Performance
Specialized promises improved performance and riding dynamics versus the previous generation Kenevo SL. Read more…
The Lucid Gravity Offers ‘Guided Meditations’ With Lucid Sanctuaries
If you need your car to be a “multi-sensory wellness space,” Lucid has you covered. Read more…
Porsche Preparing Main Plant To Build 718 EV Sports Car, Macan EV Motors
The next-generation 718 electric sports car will be built on the same line as Porsche models with a boxer engine. Read more…
Live Wire: What’s Your Worst Experience With A Car Dealer And An EV?
Did you ever look for hidden cameras to make sure you weren’t pranked when shopping for an EV at a dealership? We want to hear more. Read more…
Orange EV produces its 1,000th heavy-duty electric terminal truck
Since Orange EV produced its first electric terminal truck in 2015, we’ve seen many a commercial EV manufacturer boom and bust, as Orange quietly went about its business. Now the company is celebrating the production of its 1,000th electric terminal truck. (Terminal trucks, also known as drayage trucks or yard goats, shuttle cargo around ports… Read more…
Volvo orders two Tesla-style Giga Presses for Slovakia EV plant
Tesla pioneered megacasting, a technique that uses giant casting machines to make car bodies with just a few massive cast parts (a Matchbox car is said to have provided the inspiration), and other automakers quickly took notice. In 2021, the LK Group reported that it would supply giant casting presses to several Chinese companies. In… Read more…
GM Quietly Gets Into The Gigacasting Game After Buying Key Tesla Supplier
The move should help General Motors lower the cost of its upcoming EVs. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 interior unveiled in spy shots
Xiaomi’s first electric car, the Xiaomi SU7 created some stir just yesterday. Xiaomi is taking a leap into the automotive sector, and the recent spy shots of its long-awaited first electric car SU7’s interior have heightened the excitement. The Xiaomi SU7, slated for mass production in December 2023, has stirred interest with its sleek design and advanced technology. The recently revealed photos offer a tantalizing glimpse into its interior, showcasing a sizable central control screen and a distinctively styled three-spoke steering wheel with a flat bottom, equipped with two functional… Read more…
Rivian bricks infotainment system, has already rolled out OTA remedy
Over-the-air (OTA) software updates for vehicles are the future, and they allow vehicles to keep getting better over time. But sometimes they get far worse—even inoperable, as a recent update pushed out to Rivian’s R1T and R1S introduced code that crippled normal use of the vehicles. Earlier this week Rivian software update 2023.42.0… Read more…
Lucid Gravity SUV boasts over 440 EV miles, sub-$80,000 base price
Lucid will address the meat of the new-vehicle market with a crossover SUV dubbed the Gravity. On Thursday, the Lucid Gravity electric three-row crossover SUV debuted at the 2023 LA auto show. When it arrives late in 2024 Lucid projects the Gravity will have over 440 miles of range and base models will cost less than $80,000. However, those two… Read more…
Toyota signs deal to buy recycled battery components from Redwood Materials
Today Toyota and leading recycling specialist Redwood Materials announced a new expansion that brings the messy and complicated global supply chain of battery components one step closer to a circular battery ecosystem, all on American soil. Read more…
Volkswagen’s EV woes worsen with another shift cut over slowing demand
In what’s beginning to sound like a broken record, Volkswagen is cutting EV production over slowing demand for its electric models. Volkswagen’s EV woes worsen as the automaker struggles to keep up with Tesla.. Read more…
Lucid unveils Gravity SUV with 440 mile range, starting under $80k… oh, and it has a frunk seat
As this article goes live onto the interwebs, American EV automaker Lucid Motors is pulling the cloak off its second model and first-ever SUV – the Gravity. Today’s unveiling at AutoMobility LA is years in the making and represents the next chapter for Lucid, who looks to garner a larger audience of American consumers with its encore EV. Lots to unfold here, including some video footage you can peep below, so let’s dig in. Read more…
New fast-charging network launches in India
In India, EV charging company ChargeZone has launched what it claims to be the country’s first-ever “SuperCharging Network.” According to a media report, the first stations with 180 kW and 360 kW (with two and four charging points, respectively) will be commissioned this month. Read more…
Power Electronics and Jabil build fast charger for the US
The two companies are teaming up to manufacture the NEVI-compliant DC fast charger NB400, which delivers up to 400 kW. Production is scheduled to kick off in September 2024. Read more…
The 2025 Lucid Gravity Is A 440-Mile, Seven-Seat Electric SUV ‘Powerhouse’
The Lucid Gravity aims to redefine luxury electric SUVs. Can it move the needle for this EV startup? Read more…
