Waymo has released a report saying that its Waymo Driver self-driving vehicles outperform human drivers significantly, leading to much fewer crashes and injuries when compared to benchmark human drivers. Read more…
Lucid’s (LCID) answer to the Tesla Model Y, Model 3 could come sooner than expected
An affordable Lucid (LCID) electric car? Lucid has already started developing its high-volume EV lineup, poised to rival the Tesla Model Y and Model 3. Read more…
Tesla secures new credit union partner to reduce electric car payments
Tesla has secured a new credit union partner to help reduce monthly electric car payments amid high interest rates. Read more…
The Volkswagen ID.7 Could Be A Flop With Only 300 Reported Orders In China
If China doesn’t like it, the U.S. may not either. Can it distinguish itself from some tough competition? Read more…
Chinese brands are starting to challenge Tesla’s market share
The Chinese are coming…or have they already arrived? Established EV brands fear (or if they don’t, they should) that Chinese firms will start cutting into their market share. In at least one global market, this may already be happening. The Driven reports that in Australia, EV sales have already hit a milestone in 2023, surpassing… Read more…
myenergi integrates zappi smart charger with Intelligent Octopus Go for lower-cost charging
British EV charger manufacturer myenergi’s zappi smart charger now integrates with UK-based renewable energy group Octopus Energy’s Intelligent Octopus Go tariff, which allows access to six hours of low-cost energy each night. The zappi charger is certified as fully compliant with the UK Electric Vehicle Smart Charge Point Regulations. It was already capable of integrating… Read more…
Price Parity Between EVs And ICEs Was A Moving Target In November
The average transaction price for new EVs was $52,345, 8.5% higher than the industry average price of $48,247, according to KBB data. Read more…
Mercedes’ Blue Light Aims To Improve Human-Automated Car Relations
Turquoise lights will tell other drivers when a Mercedes is running the company’s new automated driving feature called Drive Pilot. Read more…
Cruise Around Town Aboard Schindelhauer’s Heinrich And Hannah E-Bikes
Retro by design, the Heinrich and Hannah e-bikes incorporate modern day tech for a comfortable and practical ride. Read more…
Polestar 2 AWD LR range test
We’ve got yet another review in the works for you guys and it’s the Polestar 2 Long Range AWD. It is the range topping variant with all-wheel drive and the amazing 300 kW (408 hp) output. This is the outgoing model we have here with a 78 kWh battery (73 kWh usable) and a WLTP rating of 480 km. And… Read more…
Rivian’s $5 Billion Expansion Plans Finally Moving Forward
Rivian selects Clayco for its Georgia mega plant, and it’s good news for the automaker’s future plans. Read more…
Half of US Buick dealers chose buyouts over selling EVs in 2023
Nearly half of Buick dealers took buyouts from GM this year instead of committing to selling and servicing EVs. Read more…
This solar electric truck climbed the world’s highest volcano and set a world record [video]
A solar electric truck climbed the world’s highest volcano using solar power alone – and set a new world record for altitude for an EV. Read more…
BYD’s new Tesla Model Y-rivaling electric SUV earns over 8K orders in impressive debut
The EV race is heating up as BYD looks to catch Tesla in global sales into the end of the year. Its newest electric SUV, the Song L, is aimed directly at Tesla’s sweet spot in the Model Y. The new BYD Song L scored over 8,000 orders in its first three days on the market. Read more…
Aventon Aventure e-bike clearance hits $700, Greenworks electric tools, more
End of the year clearance has arrived on Aventon e-bikes starting from $600. The deals offer the best prices yet on some older models before new stock hits for 2024, and come joined by price cuts on Greenworks electric tool bundles, as well as portable power stations and tons of other Green Deals. Read more…
bp pulse expands its EV charging network at Henderson Group retail sites in Northern Ireland
UK-based EV charging network bp pulse is adding ultra-fast and rapid charge points at around 100 Henderson Group retail locations in Northern Ireland. More than 40 bp pulse charge points are already available at more than 20 bp and Henderson Retail sites. Plans call for up to 200 charge points at Henderson locations by 2025,… Read more…
ICCT report: deploying charging infrastructure in key freight corridors would enable meeting EPA emissions goals
A favorite argument of the anti-EV crowd (or perhaps I should say, the crowd that “loves EVs,” but just wants to delay adoption for a decade or two) is a lack of sufficient charging infrastructure. Recently, truck manufacturers including Volvo and Daimler (big EV fans both) asked the EPA for a three-year delay of the… Read more…
U.S. May Update EV Charging Subsidy Rules To Include Tesla’s NACS
Now that nearly every auto brand sold in the States will adopt NACS for its EVs, the existing charger subsidy rules need to be revamped. Read more…
Tesla To Offer Boat Package For Cybertruck. Here’s Why That’s A Terrible Idea
Elon Musk said the “mod package” to make the Tesla Cybertruck seaworthy will mostly consist of “upgrading cabin door seals.” Read more…
Mercedes-Benz introduces turquoise lights to identify autonomous mode
Mercedes-Benz has received certification for turquoise lights on its EQS model. The company hopes those will become the new industry standard for vehicles operated in autonomous mode. In California and Nevada, Mercedes has secured the first-ever approval to use exterior marker lights, signaling the activation of its Drive Pilot system. Turquoise lights at the front and rear lights and exterior… Read more…
