The automaker’s head of electrification argues that fast charging capability adds unnecessary weight that dulls handling and performance. More…
Maserati Considers Reducing Its EVs’ Charging Speed To Lower Weight, Cost
US: Hyundai Ioniq 5 Sales Improved In December 2022
The company sold nearly 23,000 units last year. More…
GM hikes 2023 Chevy Bolt EV price as $7,500 tax credit returns
The 2023 Chevrolet Bolt EV once again qualifies for the federal EV tax credit, but now it’s also getting a small price increase. General Motors lost eligibility for the $7,500 credit when it reached the 200,000-unit sales cap that was previously in place. Under the revamped rules enacted as part of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and due to take… More…
SWFT BMX electric bike launched as 20 MPH curb-hopper, pegs and all
It seems like there’s an electric version of just about every type of bicycle out there. There are eMTBs, e-cruisers, e-folders, and even e-road bikes. But somehow, BMX bikes missed the electric memo. Or at least they had until SWFT came along with an old-school classic sporting a new-school take. And at just $999, the SWFT BMX won’t break the bank. More…
Tesla China Produces Model Y Body Every 40 Seconds Per Report
Upgrades at Giga Shanghai, die-casting technology, and extreme localization are all part of Tesla’s plan to streamline production. More…
Could Tesla’s Stock Ever Again Enter The Trillion-Dollar Club?
Tesla’s market cap hit $1 trillion early in 2022, then proceeded to drop like a bomb toward the end of the year. More…
TransnetBW completes field tests for BEVs as reserve batteries
Together with the partners in the EV-Fleet project, the transmission system operator TransnetBW has completed a large field test on the provision of balancing power by e-mobility. A total of 155 electric vehicles took part in the field test between June 2021 and June 2022. The result showed that the provision and delivery of control […] More…
Mercedes to source SiC semiconductors from Wolfspeed
Mercedes-Benz has entered into a strategic partnership with Wolfspeed to supply silicon carbide power semiconductors. Wolfspeed’s SiC semiconductors will be integrated by Mercedes-Benz into drive systems of the future platforms for electric cars. Wolfspeed does not disclose the agreed supply volumes or financial scope of the strategic agreement in the statement. The advantages of silicon […] More…
Report: South Korea fines Tesla $2.2M over cold-weather range
South Korea’s antitrust regulator has hit Tesla with a 2.85 billion won ($2.2 million) fine for allegedly minimizing the impact of cold weather on range, Reuters reported Tuesday. The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) said Tesla had overstated “driving ranges of its cars on a single charge, their fuel cost-effectiveness compared to gasoline… More…
Check Out This Radical Homemade E-Bike That Can Fit Six People
Could this one of a kind e-bike have some potential real-world applications? More…
Autogefuehl Checks Out 2023 Volkswagen ID.7 Electric Passat Equivalent
We’ve seen the ID.7 in countless sets of spy photos, but this is the first up-close look at the upcoming electric fastback. More…
Here Are All Of The New Electric Cars Launching In The US In 2023
This year, some exciting new electric cars are bound to hit the showroom floors. More…
US Treasury Says Commercial EV Tax Credit Applies To Consumer Leases
Government officials are still ironing out all the details of the new credit that comes as part of the Inflation Reduction Act. More…
BYD Closes Year 2022 With Record Plug-In Car Sales In December
In 2022, the company tripled its plug-in car sales to over 1.85 million. More…
Rivian Set Record EV Production And Deliveries In Q4 2022
However, the company missed the 25,000 annual production guidance. More…
Tesla Will Finally Start Model S And Model X Plaid Deliveries In China
Tesla has confirmed that the flagship models with the tri-motor Plaid powertrain will roll out in China in the first half of 2023. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning: Green Car Reports Best Car To Buy 2023
Ford has revolutionized the pickup truck—by making a fully electric version of its top-selling vehicle, the F-150. While doing that, and seemingly changing as little as possible about all that already makes the F-150 so desirable, it’s created a better vehicle. That’s why even though the F-150 Lightning isn’t the first… More…
See How The 2023 Nissan Ariya Was Tested For Durability
Nissan claims Ariya vehicles covered a combined distance more than five times the Earth’s circumference to test the model’s endurance. More…
Croatian national train orders six battery-electric trains
In Croatia, the state railway HZPP has signed a contract with the Croatian rail vehicle manufacturer Koncar Electric Vehicles for the delivery of battery electric trains and six charging stations to be installed in Split, Osijeck, Varazdin, Bjelovar, Virovitica and Pula. The contract mainly covers battery trains that can run on non-electrified lines. However, there […] More…
Japan loosens safety regulations to speed up HPC installation
The Japanese government is planning to relax the safety regulations for fast charging stations with more than 200 kW power in order to make their installation less cost-intensive. In the process, HPCs are to be put on an equal footing with DC charging stations with 50 to 200 kW. Japan’s Fire and Disaster Management Agency, […] More…
