German EV charging technology company EcoG has opened a US headquarters in Detroit, partly funded by a $1.5-million performance-based grant from the Michigan Business Development Program. The EV infrastructure company was founded in 2017 by Siemens alums Dr. Joerg Heuer, who is CEO, and Dr. Johannes Hund, who is CTO. It originated from the Techstars… Read more…
Fisker Ocean Owners Love The Cars. Just Not The Bugs
As complaints around quality problems and customer service pile up, some are losing patience. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Will Be Eligible For The $7,500 Tax Credit: CEO
RJ Scaringe said in an interview with Forbes that there’s a lack of choice in the EV space and that $48,000 is a pricing “sweet spot.” Read more…
Report: Hyundai’s Genesis is backpedaling on all-EV plan, to hybrids
Hyundai’s Genesis luxury brand is diluting a plan to go all-electric, according to a recent report from the Korean Economic Daily. In its 2021 “blueprints for electrification,” Genesis laid out that all new vehicles for the brand from 2025 on would be either battery electric or hydrogen fuel cell—on the way to all-EV by 2030. But the brand… Read more…
Berlin’s pro-car future is looking downright dystopian
While Paris is expanding bike paths and shunning SUVs, it’s different in Berlin. Here, the car is king, and the city’s conservative government is unleashing a culture war against cyclists and drivers – and you can guess who is more vulnerable in that equation.. Read more…
GM’s Cadillac LYRIQ regains eligibility for $7,500 federal tax credit
After temporarily losing availability for federal tax credits in early January, Cadillac has announced the LYRIQ is once again eligible for the total amount of up to $7,500. Additionally, some previously ineligible LYRIQs will receive a purchase incentive from Cadillac directly.. Read more…
VW Scirocco set for revival as a stylish EV sports car with Porsche Boxster features
Volkswagen looks to launch a sleek electric sports car based on the iconic Scirocco coupe. The VW Scirocco EV sports car is poised to adopt a unique platform designed for the upcoming electric Porsche Boxster. Read more…
Watch Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta v12 autonomously look for a parking spot
A Tesla driver using the new Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12 software managed to showcase a new behavior: FSD Beta autonomously looking for a parking spot. Read more…
2024 Cadillac Lyriq Regains $7,500 Federal Tax Credit
General Motors changed the sourcing for two minor components to make the electric Caddy regain its tax credit eligibility. Read more…
2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger With ‘Unlimited’ Battery Range. Watch First-Ever Walkaround Video
This is the first time Ram has allowed the media to check out the 2025 Ramcharger. Read more…
Buick updates Electra E4, slashes its price in China
GM’s once-conservative Buick brand isn’t messing around when it comes to the Chinese electric car market. Less than a year after the initial launch, Buick has refreshed the Electra E4 electric SUV and aggressively slashed its price. Buick has lopped a significant €3,900 off the base model’s price tag. Saving carry over to the rest of the lineup that now… Read more…
Ashok Leyland builds electric bus plant in India
Indian commercial vehicle manufacturer Ashok Leyland has begun building a new plant, primarily dedicated to the production of electric buses. The initial capacity is expected to be 2,500 buses per year. Read more…
UK extends electric taxi subsidy until spring 2025
The British government is continuing its subsidy for electrified taxis until April 2025, but is reducing the amount of the subsidy from £7,500 to £6,000 per vehicle – equivalent to a reduction in the subsidy amount from around €8,760 to €7,000. Read more…
Ontario to facilitate EV infrastructure installations
Ontario is cutting the red tape for EV charging installation. According to the Canadian province’s website, “all local utilities will follow a streamlined process for EV charging connections” from late My, essentially making it easier to build public chargers. Read more…
Latest Research Shows Lithium Metal Batteries Can Be ‘Revived’
We spoke with Stanford’s Dr. Yi Cui about his latest research on “reversing” degradation in lithium-metal batteries. Read more…
Li Auto CEO calls on China to establish mechanism to facilitate M&As between automakers
Li Auto CEO calls on China’s policy makers to establish a mechanism to facilitate mergers and acquisitions between auto companies, amid widespread discussions over HiPhi’s production halt. Read more…
Lilium signs deals with Star Charge and PhilJets.
The Bavarian electric air-taxi company Lilium has announced a partnership with Star Charge. The Chinese company will supply Lilium with 120 fast chargers. The German startup also says that it will supply ten eVTOLs to PhilJets. Read more…
ADL to deliver 12 battery-electric buses to California
Scottish bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) has been commissioned to supply twelve electric double-deckers to the USA. The buses will hit the road in Los Angeles under Foothill Transit. Read more…
Grünheide residents oppose Tesla’s expansion plans
Tesla is encountering resistance to plans to expand its German gigafactory. The citizens of Grünheide have now rejected an expansion of the factory site by a majority in a vote. Read more…
EPA may allow weaker emissions rules, slower EV rollout
The Biden administration may throttle back strict emissions rules in order to give automakers more time to ramp up EV sales, the New York Times reported earlier this week. Last April, the EPA unveiled proposed tailpipe emissions rules for model years 2027 to 2032. The agency estimated at the time that this would lead to 67% EV sales by 2032, not… Read more…
