Tesla has the highest customer retention rate, and the industry should worry because they will have issues getting EV buyers back. More…
This electric performance boat voyaged from Florida to the Bahamas on a single charge
Marine electrification specialist Voltari has begun showcasing the capabilities of its flagship electric performance boat – the Voltari 260. This 740 horsepower all-electric vessel is a culmination of previous companies combining their expertise in carbon fiber and electric powertrains that not only go fast, but also far. Recently, the Voltari team took the 260 out from Florida through the Gulf Stream waters to the Bahamas on a single charge. You’ve gotta check out the innovation that went into this build in the video below. More…
Volvo poised for an EV breakout with largest brand overhaul since being bought out
Volvo is due for its biggest brand overhaul since being bought out by China’s Zhejiang Geely Holding Group, or Geely for short. With plans to convert its entire base of vehicles to electric, Volvo is primed for an EV breakout over the next several years.. More…
I bought an electric tuk-tuk to drive in a first world country and it’s a perfect city ‘truck’
I’ve talked a lot about how trucks and SUVs are simply more vehicle than most people need, especially in cities and crowded areas. But talk is cheap, and actions speak louder than words. So I put my money where my mouth is and I bought the only “truck” I (or most anyone else) should ever need for a city. More…
Watch Audi e-tron Battery Pack Get Ejected During Crash
The fact that the entire skateboard-style battery pack leaves the car could be seen as a safety feature or a safety hazard. More…
Tesla Model S Aces Winter Range Test In Norway, Beats 28 Other EVs
The Model S covered 329 miles on a single charge in 14-23 degree Fahrenheit weather – a 16.4 percent drop over its WLTP rating. More…
Mazda US boss: Longer-range EVs aren’t the future
Jeffrey Guyton, the president and CEO of Mazda USA, isn’t sold on the EV range race. Guyton told Green Car Reports at the 2024 Mazda CX-90 reveal that while electric vehicle buyers today are looking for 300 miles of range, the future’s not ever-longer range. Consumers will find they don’t really need even that much, he said… More…
Umicore to source nickel from Terrafame
In Europe, the materials technology and recycling group Umicore and the Finnish state mining company Terrafame have signed a long-term supply agreement for nickel sulphate. According to both companies, deliveries have already started and are to be increased further in the course of this year. The supply contract entails Terrafame providing a substantial part of […] More…
Rivian prepares to lay off 6% of workforce
US electric car startup Rivian is apparently planning more job cuts. Rivian plans to lay off six per cent of its workforce to cut its ongoing costs, according to a leaked email from CEO R.J. Scaringe to employees. According to the statement, the company plans to lay off about 840 of its roughly 14,000 employees […] More…
Ford (F) Q4 and full-year 2022 earnings preview: Here’s what to expect
Ford (F) is slated to release its fourth quarter 2022 earnings after market close on Thursday, February 2, as the auto industry’s shift to electric vehicles heats up. Here’s a rundown of what you can expect. More…
Kansas lawmakers want to tax public EV charging
A Kansas House bill calls for a tax on public EV charging—but not home charging. The proposed tax of 3 cents per kilowatt would go to a Kansas highway repair fund reliant on revenue, according to the Kansas Reflector, but it could force EV drivers to pay more than other drivers. Any tax on public charging would effectively be “double… More…
Loomis orders 150 more armoured EVs from Xos
In Los Angeles, USA, the electric commercial vehicle manufacturer Xos and cash handling company Loomis have signed a purchase order for 150 additional armoured electric vehicles. Loomis, which is a large provider of cash and high-value item transportation services, began using electric vehicles in 2019 when it added 20 Xos armoured electric vehicles to its […] More…
Emmy takes over Felyx’ German scooter business
Berlin-based electric scooter sharer Emmy has acquired the German business of competitor Felyx. Emmy says this will make it the largest sharing provider for e-scooters in the German market. Felyx decided to sell its operations in Germany to focus more on growth in the Benelux region for the time being, according to the statement released […] More…
GM and Netflix kick off ‘strategic alliance’ for EV exposure with Super Bowl ad starring Will Ferrell
General Motors (GM) and Netflix have announced a new partnership to increase the presence of electric vehicles on screen. As part of what the companies are calling a “strategic alliance,” Netflix will feature at least one EV in each movie or series it manages. To kick off this EV media movement, GM and Netflix teamed up for a Super Bowl commercial starring Will Ferrell interacting with EVs in a number of recognizable shows like Squid Game and Bridgerton. The companies have also posted two teaser spots this morning that you can check out below. More…
InsideEVs Exclusive Interview with General Motors EV1 Marketing Director John Dabels – Part 2
1996 GM EV1 Meets 2011 Chevrolet Volt – What Could Have Been In-Between? Part 2 Of InsideEV’s Interview with GM EV1 Marketing Director John Dabels continues…. Editor’s Note: If you missed part one on the behind-the-scenes 411 on General Motor’s EV1 project, you can check it out here. Mark Hovis (InsideEVs): The question that Sam Dellinger and I have which is covered in … More…
InsideEVs Exclusive Interview with General Motors EV1 Marketing Director John Dabels – Part 1
It is hard to be an EV fan and not know a little about the EV1. Whether you were exposed to the EV1 through the 2006 documentary “Who Killed the Electri Car”, or if you have been a fan right from the beginning. I recently had the pleasure of spending the afternoon with John Dabels, the Marketing Director of the EV1. John Dabels wearing his EV sweater from “Who Killed the … More…
Blind Teen Given Free Tesla Model 3 After MrBeast Paid For His Cure
YouTube influencer MrBeast paid to cure 1,000 people of blindness, and one of them gets to drive one of the most popular cars. More…
Should All New Cars Be Electric? Journalist Shares His Story
After spending a week with another new gas car, and years reviewing others, Jalopnik journalist doesn’t ever want to go back to gas. More…
ONE closes funding round with $300 million
US battery startup Our Next Energy (ONE), backed by BMW, among others, has closed a $300 million funding round. The Series B funding round resulted in a company value of over $1 billion. The Series B round, led by Fifth Wall and Franklin Templeton, also saw participation from existing investors from the Series A round. […] More…
XPeng EV Sales Crashed In January 2023: Down Almost 60%
A new version of the XPeng P7 will be unveiled “soon.” More…
