From job sites to farms to mines, off-road vehicles are steadily electrifying. Bobcat, an American manufacturer of compact farm and construction equipment, has introduced what it calls the world’s first all-electric skid steer loader, a follow-up to the electric track loader Bobcat introduced two years ago (a skid steer, as opposed to a tracked vehicle,… Read more…
Rivian R1T Max Pack Offers Disappointing Range Boost Vs. Large Pack In Range Test
The two battery versions of the Rivian R1T were tested side-by-side in a 70 mph range test. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Highland vs. Rivals: Which Is The Best Smaller Electric Sedan?
The refresh that Tesla gave the Model 3 is more cosmetic than anything else, but is that still enough to stay ahead of its rivals? Read more…
Hertz’s Ex-Rental Teslas Can Be Had For As Low As $16,000
Hertz is moving these out to buy more gas-powered cars. Factor in the tax credit and you can get a screaming deal. Read more…
BMW i5 M60 review
The BMW 5-Series has been around for over half a century and is now entering its eighth generation. For the first time ever, it got a fully electric version, called the i5. This new G60 model offers a completely redesigned exterior, interior and new set of drivetrains, for a vastly more modern user experience. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage… Read more…
Toyota confirms 750 mi range solid-state EV battery plans to catch up to Tesla, but when?
Toyota confirmed plans to launch solid-state EV batteries with 10-minute fast charging and up to 750 miles (1,200 km) WLTP range to close the gap with Tesla. However, with the new EV battery tech still a few years out, Toyota could fall further behind. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) increases workers’ wages amid union push
Tesla (TSLA) has reportedly told its production workers that it is increasing their wages amid a push to unionize them. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) stock sinks to a new low after Q4 EV deliveries fall YOY
Shares of Lucid (LCID) hit a new low after Q4 EV deliveries slipped year-over-year (YOY). Lucid stock is down 7% Thursday, hitting a new low amid the news. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz USA 2023 sales: Overall steady, but EVs surge by nearly 250% year-over-year
Ahead of its full Q4 report and 2023 sales breakdown, Mercedes-Benz USA has posted some of its sales numbers, which are encouraging overall, especially in the growing segment of BEVs, which saw nearly 250% growth year-over-year. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Vs Ford Mustang Mach-E Compared: Range, Price, Efficiency, And More
It’s the battle of the American electric crossovers. Read more…
Here Are The 20 Best-Selling EVs In The U.S. In 2023
Tesla’s most affordable models, as well as cars from Volkswagen, Rivian, Hyundai, and Ford, saw solid improvements last year. Read more…
USA earmarks 623 million dollars for charging infrastructure
The US government is releasing 623 million US dollars from its “Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) Discretionary Grant Program” to develop charging and alternative refuelling infrastructure. The CFI programme primarily intends to expand the infrastructure in cities and rural areas. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz EV sales to grow by 73 per cent in 2023
Mercedes-Benz Passenger Cars delivered a total of 222,600 electric cars in 2023. This corresponds to an increase of 73 per cent compared to the previous year. Compared to BMW and VW, Mercedes is in the middle in terms of electric car sales. Read more…
Renault withdraws Zity EV sharing scheme from Paris
Renault is ending the Zity electric car-sharing offer from its Mobilize mobility brand in Paris next week. According to a company statement, Zity will cease operations in the French capital on 15 January. Read more…
Rover 45 Concept Is The Latest E-Bike To Hop On Digital Drive Trend
No physical connection between the pedals and wheels makes for a near-endless array of configurations. Read more…
UAW Says Union Campaign Underway At Mercedes’ Alabama Plant
Plus, more disappointing news from ChargePoint and Electrify America, and the EV tax credits face scrutiny from Congress. Read more…
China’s NEV ownership exceeds 20 million, 76% BEVs
By the end of 2023, China had 15.52 million BEVs, accounting for 76.04 percent of all NEVs. Read more…
Hyundai Mobion concept makes parallel parking a doodle
In a world that often seems obsessed with forward and reverse movements, Hyundai Mobis has taken a different approach to things. The Mobion concept, unveiled at CES 2024 is based on the Hyundai Ioniq 5, but promises an entirely new level of maneuverability, thanks to its innovative e-Corner System. The Mobion concept features distinct bumpers and lighting units, too. Is… Read more…
ChargePoint lays off one-eighth of its workforce
The charging infrastructure operator ChargePoint is laying off around twelve per cent of its global workforce. According to the company, the redundancies are intended to “improve financial performance” and “position the company for long-term, sustainable growth”. Read more…
Analysts: EVs will keep gaining US market share in 2024
U.S. EV sales grew significantly in 2023 and will likely continue to do so in the coming year, Bloomberg analysts say in a new report. Analysts estimate that U.S. EV sales reached 1.6 million units in 2023, up from 1.1 million in 2022. And they predict 1.9 million EV sales for 2024, accounting for 13% of the new-car market. Sales could reach 2.1… Read more…
