China’s largest EV maker, BYD, is quickly making a name for itself in overseas markets. Despite recently entering the Thai auto market, BYD has already surpassed several Japanese rivals in sales as it sneaks up on Toyota’s spotlight. More…
GM delays production of the Chevy Equinox and Silverado, GMC Sierra to “protect pricing”
For fans of the Chevrolet Equinox EV, or the Silverado EV, or the GMC Sierra EV, we have some bad news. GM has chosen to delay the production of the three models for “just a few months”, in order to “protect pricing” and “enhance viability”. According to GM CEO Mary Barra, the delay will somehow “make the trucks more efficient and less expensive to produce, and therefore more profitable” in the future. So it’s not “protecting pricing” to offer you better prices, it’s “protecting pricing” to increase its profit margins. Chevrolet Equinox EV GM is also becoming less optimistic about… More…
GM Offers $1,400 To 2020-22 Chevy Bolt Owners Without Replaced Batteries
This is basically an upfront payment as part of an expected class action settlement. More…
Li Mega shatters charging records with CATL’s 5C battery
Li Auto’s Li Mega MPV broke its first record before it’s even officially unveiled. The car achieved a mind-boggling peak charging rate of 552 kW. Even as the battery surged past the 80% mark, the vehicle could still pull in a hefty 315 kW of power. This enabled the EV’s sizeable battery to go from 10% to 80% in just 10 minutes. In fact the 6% to 80% took just 11 minutes and 2 seconds, absorbing 77.3 kWh of energy in that span. The previously reigning champion was the Xpeng G9, which had a maximum charging speed of 445 kW. The Lotus Eletre and the Porsche Taycan, respected names in… More…
Ride1Up Looks To Take E-Bike Market By Storm With Super Affordable Portola
For less than $1,000, you get a folding bike with a 750-watt motor and a luggage rack with a 130-pound payload capacity. More…
Electrify America To Replace 600 Chargers In California, Invest $172 Million
EV charging stations, like any machines or devices, require replacement and maintenance over time. More…
GM Delays Chevrolet Equinox EV Market Launch
Previously, production was expected to start before the end of this year. More…
2024 Mercedes-Maybach EQS SUV Is The Biggest Electric Luxury Flex Yet At $179,900
A no-cost option replaces the five-seat layout with a four-seat arrangement that includes heated and cooled cupholders. More…
Factorial Energy Opens Largest Solid-State Battery Factory In America – CleanTechnica
Factorial Energy says its new factory in Massachusetts brings it one step closer to production of solid-state batteries. Read more…
ZEEKR rolls first of its quad-motor 001 FR’s off assembly line ahead of official launch this week
EV brand ZEEKR shared its latest progress update in regard to its latest model – the 001 FR shooting brake. Production is now underway in China as ZEEKR prepares for the 001 FR’s official launch on Friday. Here’s the latest. More…
Tesla is working on controversial ‘congestion fee’ at Supercharger stations
Tesla is planning a new “congestion fee” at Supercharger stations, and it’s building on top of an already controversial practice. More…
Infiniti unveils sleek Vision Qe electric sedan previewing the brand’s first EV
The luxury automaker unveiled the Infiniti Qe electric sedan concept Tuesday, previewing the brand’s first EV that will hit US streets. We also caught a glimpse of Infiniti’s first electric SUV. More…
What happened next after Colorado launched its fantastic EV state tax credits
Colorado passed a new law that ramped up generous EV state tax credits for both purchases and leases from July 1, and here’s what resulted. More…
As first 001 FR supercars roll off production line Zeekr signs Kimi Raikonnen to promote them
Zeekr – the luxury electric vehicle arm of the Geely Holding Group – is about to unveil its latest addition, the Zeekr 001 FR (Future Road). And three days before its grand reveal, this electric supercar has already begun its journey off the assembly lines. Zeekr’s new ride promises a gut-wrenching 1,265 horsepower, making Tesla Model S Plaid’s 1,020 horsepower look like a leisurely stroll in the park. The Zeekr 001 FR claims to shoot from a standstill to 100 km/h in a mere 2.07 seconds. The official launch of this electric supercar is penciled in for October 27 at 19:30 Beijing time…. More…
“Even Better” Next-Gen Chevy Bolt To Get Cheaper LFP Battery
Driving, charging and ownership experience will all be improved, GM CEO Mary Barra said, adding that it will be based on the Bolt EUV. More…
Infiniti Vision Qe concept debuts a new face for the EV era
At a New Dawn event held in Tokyo on Tuesday, on the eve of Japan Mobility Show press days, Infiniti pulled the wraps off its Vision Qe EV concept. As a fastback sedan, the Qe wears a new Artistry in Motion design direction, as well as a double-arched grille. The Qe previews Infiniti’s first production EV, a “sleek sedan” to be… More…
Hungary introduces new e-mobility subsidy package
The Hungarian government plans to launch a 60 billion forint (156 million euro) programme in November to promote electromobility. This involves fast-charging infrastructure on the one hand and a subsidy for commercial customers on the other. Read more…
Australia: Queensland to add 2,500 EV chargers
The Australian state of Queensland announced that it would install chargers for electric vehicles every 150 kilometres across the state over the next three years. Read more…
Electric Pickup Trucks May Not Be Ready For Prime Time – CleanTechnica
Is interest in electric pickup trucks waning in the US, or is the UAW strike just making manufacturers extra cautious? Read more…
Infiniti’s first EV, Chevy Corvette ZR1: Today’s Car News
Infiniti has revealed a concept that previews the brand’s first electric vehicle. The concept is a sleek hatch not unlike the Tesla Model S, and whose production version, rumored to start sales in 2026, will fill the void of the Q70. Prototypes for what’s thought to be the next Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 took to the Nürburgring this week, and we… More…
