At the 2024 CES and Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. unveiled a new tire that is both greener and longer lasting. The Goodyear ElectricDrive 2 tire is specifically designed to cater to the needs of electric vehicle owners. The ElectricDrive 2 is an all-season EV tire, boasting lower rolling resistance and SoundComfort Technology to reduce interior vehicle noise. This tire… Read more…
Nio Dec deliveries breakdown: ES6 at 6,943, ET5 Touring at 3,331
Except for the flagship SUV ES8, all other Nio models saw deliveries increase in December compared to November. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Facelift Debuts In North America
Deliveries in the United States are estimated to begin this month. Read more…
BofA downgrades rating on Nio to Neutral from Buy
Nio has no new models in the first three quarters of 2024, sales growth is likely to be low, and it may need to offer price discounts for its existing models amid stiff competition, BofA said. Read more…
Charging ahead with Nyobolt’s SiC EVSE DC charger
Nyobolt has developed electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) for off-board DC fast chargers that integrates silicon carbide (SiC) power transistors.
Although the UK-based company most recently made headlines for its fast-charging battery technology, showcased in its eponymous EV… Read more…
Tesla launches Model 3 Highland refresh in North America
Tesla has officially launched the new Model 3 Highland refresh in North America – taking orders now for deliveries within a month. Read more…
Tesla’s production Cybertruck now fits more easily into The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop
If you’re wondering why the Tesla Cybertruck shrunk from its initial unveiling to the start of production, we have an idea. Maybe Elon Musk’s company really, really wanted it to easily fit into The Boring Company’s Vegas Loop tunnel. Okay, there were probably many more considerations at work, but it’s funny to entertain this possibility, isn’t it? The proof has… Read more…
Zeekr rolls out 2024 Zeekr X, 9 months after initial launch
The 2024 Zeekr X eliminates the previous, lower-priced entry-level version and retains the other two versions, but at reduced prices. Read more…
Full text: Nio CEO William Li’s 1st letter to employees in 2024
In the letter, Li laid out his views on the competition in the EV industry in 2024, as well as Nio’s priorities. Read more…
Android for cars gets Chrome browser, real-time battery info, trip planning on your phone
Today at CES Google unveiled some new features coming to Android Auto and cars with Google built-in. First off, EVs compatible with Android Auto, starting with the Ford Mustang Mach-E and Ford F-150 Lightning, can share real-time battery information with Google Maps. This will allow Google Maps to show your estimated battery level on arrival at your destination, suggest charging… Read more…
Chinese EV tech firm U Power unveils skateboard chassis that can help automakers accelerate EV making
U Power said its UP Super Board can cut development time by at least six months, ultimately reducing the cost and time to market of EV products. Read more…
See How Kia’s Modular Delivery Van Transforms Into A Truck
Kia’s Platform Beyond Vehicle promises to reinvent commercial EVs, and it may realize the dream of the modular car. Read more…
DeepRoute to fit its autonomous driving solution that doesn’t rely on HD maps into consumer cars in 2024
DeepRoute and Tencent have partnered in the mapping space to create smart driving cars that don’t come with HD maps. Read more…
Nio’s upcoming brand Alps will launch with an SUV this year
Nio is planning on launching two additional brands in its portfolio, to bring more affordable options to the market than its main brand’s. It’s a strategy that’s been tried successfully many times over in the mobile world, so, since EVs are more like gadgets than any other cars before them, why not? The obvious benefit here is that the main… Read more…
Goal Zero launches three new Yeti portable power stations, its first with LiFePO4 batteries
It’s portable power station day, as the CES 2024 news turns towards keeping your gear refueled away from home and through power outages. After seeing Anker’s latest releases debut, the folks over at Goal Zero are following up with some new debuts of their own. Launching the company’s first LiFePO4 power stations, three new Yeti models are going to begin shipping at the end of the month. Read more…
Toyota releases 2024 bZ4X prices with added features, new dual-voltage charging cable
Toyota gave the bZ4X an update for the 2024 model year. With new features and tech, Toyota looks to keep up with the competition.. Read more…
Hyundai unveils its electric air taxi at CES, which could be powered by solid-state batteries
Would you ride in Hyundai’s electric flying taxi? Hyundai’s advanced air mobility company, Supernal, unveiled its electric flying taxi at CES Tuesday. The four-passenger eVTOL will “operate as quietly as a dishwasher” and could be powered by solid-state batteries. Read more…
Tesla slashes official car wrap color prices, adds new color
Tesla has slashed prices on its official car wrap color selection and added a new ‘Satin Abbyss Blue’ for Model 3 and Model Y. Read more…
Honda’s First Next-Generation EV Will Look “Very Close” To Concept, CEO Says
Honda revealed two futuristic concept cars on Tuesday that preview its next-generation global EV lineup. Read more…
Transport Canada, US DOT and DOE issue joint statement on action to reduce rail-sector emissions
The US and Canada have created a Rail Decarbonization Task Force to explore ways to reduce emissions from the rail sector. According to a joint statement from the US DOT and the Canadian Transport Ministry, “The decarbonization of the rail sector is a crucial component of our global efforts to reduce emissions and meet the… Read more…
