Polestar is bolstering the incentives with its new Flexible Lease program. Through the program, the 2024 Polestar 2 is available to lease for $349 per month. The best part is that you can end the lease after five months with no penalty.. More…
Aqua superPower installs High Power Marine charging system in Monaco, finds new partner
Leading marine charging network Aqua superPower continues to expand the availability of its high-power charging technology for electric boats, bolstering its presence at the exclusive Yacht Club de Monaco. Furthermore, the company has announced a new partner to help scale and manage its growing network of marine chargers. More…
New Formula G all-electric racing series offers a development path for young drivers
Every professional sport has its farm system: baseball players progress from the Little League through the minor leagues to the bigs; high school football players compete for college scholarships and a shot at the NFL, etc. Dilbagh Gill, the former Mahindra Racing Formula E Team Principal, saw that this development path was lacking in the… Read more…
No complaints at Volvo—EV sales soar in October
The legacy automakers had a truly scary October. Ford and GM, both of which had seemed to be manfully slogging forward with electrification, have scaled back their EV plans, moaning that they can’t make a profit on EVs. (It’s not just American companies—VW and Mercedes are wavering too.) Their can’t-do jeremiads are aimed at politicians,… Read more…
Tesla edges towards AI-assisted driving with integration of Grok AI
Tesla is set to integrate Grok AI, an AI assistant developed by Elon Musk’s new startup, xAI, into its fleet of electric vehicles. This integration marks a significant – if controversial – step in Tesla’s journey towards creating more intuitive and interactive vehicles. Elon Musk, known for his ventures in revolutionizing transportation both on Earth and in space, launched xAI earlier this year with a mission to unravel the complexities of the universe. However, its immediate focus is to develop a chatbot or AI assistant akin to ChatGPT. Grok AI, the inaugural project of xAI, is touted as… More…
Uber Driver’s Tesla Model 3 Battery Dies After 120,000 Miles In 15 Months
An Uber driver covered more than 300 miles a day six days a week in his 2019 Model 3 SR+, making two Supercharging stops per day. More…
Electrify America Opens Its First Station In North Dakota To Fill The Void
More chargers are coming to the northern states to encourage EV adoption coast-to-coast. More…
2025 Audi A6 E-Tron, 2024 Honda Ridgeline: Today’s Car News
Audi has teased us with a pair of A6 E-Tron concepts, one a sedan and the other a stunning Avant wagon. The debut is expected next year and prototypes for both body styles are out and about. Honda’s Ridgeline pickup truck has been updated for the 2024 model year. The updates bring some fresh tech in the cabin, the Ridgeline name stamped into the… More…
Next Jeep Wrangler to be sold exclusively as EV
Jeep has been testing the waters with a series of electric Wrangler concepts over the years, and now it seems the production green light has been given. According to a UAW document outlining the union’s latest agreement with Jeep parent company Stellantis, the next Wrangler, the J70 series, will be built exclusively as an electric vehicle… More…
Peterbilt electric garbage truck goes into service in Portland
A new all-electric garbage truck recently made its first pickup in downtown Portland, at an event attended by local sustainability leaders and elected representatives. COR Disposal & Recycling purchased the Peterbilt 520EV with support from Portland General Electric’s Drive Change Fund, which has awarded millions of dollars to local organizations to accelerate transportation electrification in… Read more…
Switching from hydraulics to electrical systems: simplify circuit protection and power distribution (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by TTI and Littelfuse. Over the last few decades, there has been a continuing trend toward replacing hydraulically powered equipment on work trucks and other commercial vehicles with electrically powered equipment. This technology shift is the result of a variety of factors, including the need for fuel efficiency and a desire for lighter, more… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz EQS 450+ review
Mercedes has been at the forefront of luxury models since the very first cars were invented. Logically, it’s keen to continue this tradition into its fully-electric models. The brand’s knowledge of luxury and its strive for being technological leader ties in nicely into the modern world of EVs. The EQS is thus given the most challenging of tasks – to carry the illustrious S-class legacy on the EV side. To live up to a name that has been an standard for luxury for more than fifty years now. Perhaps the fact that the S-class itself still sells well in its latest ICE iteration gives some… More…
In a power move, China’s BYD plans to build a factory in Europe
Chinese-owned automaker BYD has announced plans to build a factory in Europe in hopes of bringing its affordable EVs to the masses there. As the brand picks up steam in sales, it will break ground on its first European factory, with Hungary selected as the location. Still, it has some challenges to face: a new investigation from the European Union, and a lack of solid brand recognition to compete with Tesla and European automakers. More…
Jeep finally reveals when the iconic Wrangler and Grand Cherokee are going electric
The legendary Jeep Wrangler is going electric. We will also see an all-electric Grand Cherokee roll out in the next few years. A tentative labor agreement between Jeep’s parent company, Stellantis, and the UAW revealed several new EV models due for production. More…
ZEEKR teases its first sedan model, the 007, ahead of pre-orders this month
Less than a week after we shared details of a visit with ZEEKR in New York, detailing how quickly the Chinese automaker is expanding, it is now teasing its fourth electric model – the 007. The ZEEKR 007 will be the company’s first sedan and as a result, the first designed for the mass EV market. Have a look below. More…
Amber Reflectors Are Coming To The U.S.-Spec Tesla Model 3, But The Internet Disapproves
It’s a federal requirement that had to be met one way or another. More…
I Saw The Tesla Cybertruck Up Close. It Still Looks Horrible
Exclusive: Tesla’s chief designer brought a matte black Cybertruck to Malibu’s Cars and Coffee. A close look reveals a lot of issues. More…
40 Percent Of Americans Are Unaware Of The $7,500 Federal Tax Credit: Survey
Electric vehicle market awareness substantially varies across certain groups and communities. More…
Lion Electric takes orders for 50 electric school buses for Alberta
In Alberta Canada, EV manufacturer Lion Electric has received a conditional purchase order for 50 all-electric LionC school buses from Highland Electric Fleets. Read more…
Lucid cuts the price of the Air again – at least temporarily
The US electric car manufacturer is trying to counter declining sales figures for its Air electric saloon with further significant price cuts. According to the company, these are valid for a limited time until 30 November. Read more…
