The Chinese EV market is the most booming in the world, there’s no doubt about that, and Nio has been one of the most well received brands in its home market. Recently we’ve seen VW making moves in China – investing in XPeng, using a Chinese EV platform for the Jetta brand, and Audi partnering with Chinese auto maker SAIC. Could Mercedes be only the latest German car brand to go the same (or a similar) route? A new report from Reuters today says that’s a distinct possibility, as apparently Mercedes and Nio have been engaged in exploratory talks about a partnership of their own. This… More…
Honda previews its first electric SUV arriving in 2024 with estimated range, pricing
We are finally getting a sneak peek of Honda’s first 100% electric SUV arriving next year, the Honda Prologue. With pre-sales starting later this year, here’s what you can expect regarding pricing and range.. More…
SRAM launches new mid-drive e-bike motor, outsmarts the competition
SRAM’s new Eagle Powertrain electric bike motor has been officially unveiled, ushering forward a new era of ultra-smart e-bike motors that know what you want to do before you even know it. More…
Tesla embarrasses all automakers with these two charts
Tesla has a well-known lead in the US electric vehicle market, but these two new charts help visualize that lead to a degree that should embarrass all other automakers in the US. More…
Rove’s 40-spot full-service EV charger concept breaks ground in Santa Ana
Rove, a new developer of full-service charging stations, broke ground today on its first charging station in Santa Ana, California, which will include 40 charging spots, grocery store, indoor and outdoor seating, and a car wash. More…
US: In Top Counties, EV Market Penetration Exceeds 30%
But besides a small number of top examples, the overall market share is just a few percent. More…
2024 Tesla Model 3 Walkaround Video Shows What’s New Inside And Out
The fit and finish on this particular vehicle painted Stealth Gray looks great, with no visible panel gaps or misalignments. More…
XPeng G9 SUV lands in Sweden
XPeng is making inroads into the Swedish market with its flagship G9 SUV, scheduled to start deliveries on September 29. This venture was proudly disclosed by XPeng’s founder, He Xiaopeng, who is currently in Sweden to commemorate this pivotal move. Sweden, a fast-growing hub for electric vehicles, has seen EVs conquer over 40% of the local market as of August 2023. The electrified roads of this Scandinavian country have, until now, mostly felt the tread of BYD vehicles – the lone Chinese brand boasting notable sales figures in the region. XPeng, with its eyes set on increasing its… More…
StoreDot and Volvo are pairing up to develop bespoke ultrafast EV batteries
Volvo Cars has signed a multi-year strategic collaboration agreement with StoreDot, maker of extreme fast charging (XFC) EV batteries. More…
Northvolt chooses Quebec for its next battery gigafactory – a giant $5 billion project
Northvolt has announced that it has selected a location in Quebec, on the south shore of Montreal, to build a new $5 billion battery gigafactory. More…
Mercedes-Benz and NIO are exploring an EV tech partnership, report says
Another German automaker may be looking to China for electric vehicle tech. A new report claims that Mercedes-Benz and NIO have discussed a potential EV tech partnership. More…
Tesla delivers Cybertruck launch event apparel – hinting at imminent launch
Tesla has started to deliver Cybertruck launch event apparel to employees – hinting at an imminent launch for the electric pickup truck. More…
2024 Honda Prologue first look: 300-mile electric SUV starts under $50,000
If you’re lured in by the likes of the Hyundai Ioniq 5 or Kia EV6, or even the Ford Mustang Mach-E or Tesla Model Y, the 2024 Honda Prologue simply isn’t for you. That’s because you won’t find design overtures effectively remaking the shape of the vehicle around an EV skateboard platform. Or splashy styling themes that look… More…
2024 Honda Prologue Debuts With 300-Mile Estimated Range, Upper-$40k Price
The EV shares its Ultium platform with the Chevrolet Blazer and hits a DC charging rate of 155 kilowatts. More…
Honda Partners With EVgo And Electrify America, 100K Fast Chargers By 2030
Honda EV customers will also have access to Tesla Superchargers with a NACS adapter. More…
Genesis could abandon inductive charging plans
There have been several rumours that Hyundai’s premium brand Genesis has plans for inductive charging of electric cars – sometimes with its own components, sometimes with WiTriCity. Now, a pilot project in South Korea has apparently been put on ice – and the whole project was probably scrapped. Lire la suite…
Apple car development lost direction, analyst claims
Apple’s much-talked-about upcoming car has reportedly faced yet another setback. Reputable analyst Ming-Chi Kuo released a new note, saying the development has lost direction and a major reorganization might be needed to get it back on track. Codenamed Project Titan, Apple’s aspiration to create an electric vehicle may not lead to a result in the next years, the analyst believes. Yes, that’s plural. Kuo further suggests Tim Cook needs to splurge on a series of acquisitions that will give him the missing pieces to get the whole thing back on track. The development of the Apple Car seems… More…
Here’s how solar and wind kept the Texas grid online in 2023’s brutal summer heat
Utility-scale solar and wind kept the Texas grid online during 2023’s record-breaking summer heat, according to IEEFA – here’s how it breaks down. More…
Tesla enters critical trial over fatal Autopilot crash
Tesla is going into a critical trial today over a death that reportedly happened in an Autopilot crash. The result of the trial could have an impact on the legal outcomes of other similar incidents. More…
Jeep’s first fully electric SUV racks up over 40,000 orders
Jeep’s first 100% electric SUV, the Jeep Avenger, is creating a buzz in Europe. The Avenger has received over 40,000 orders since launching, as momentum picks up into the second half of the year. More…
