Despite some layoffs among its salaried employees, Tesla actually increased its overall headcount by an astonishing 22 percent. More…
Tesla Added 29,000 Jobs In 2022 Amid Mass Layoffs In Tech Sector
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Receives Impressive EPA Range Ratings
The most efficient version has an EPA combined range of 361 miles (581 km). More…
Here’s Why Free Electric Car Charging Should be Banned
It’s ruining the public EV charging experience. More…
Montague Bikes Presents The M-E1 Urban Folding Electric Bicycle
The M-E1 provides maximum efficiency with 700c wheels and a Shimano STEPS motor. More…
GM And Lithium Americas Strike $650 Million Investment Agreement
GM’s investment will help develop the largest known source of lithium in the US, and GM will get sole access to Phase 1 production. More…
Tesla Model S/X Get Fresh $3K Discount Or Free Supercharging In US
The discount is on top of the significant price cuts announced earlier this month, but only for buyers who trade in their older Teslas. More…
DHL expand EV fleet in the Phillippines
DHL Express has expanded its fleet of electric vehicles in the Philippines. The new batch of 18 EVs includes 13 BYD vans and five motorcycles manufactured by Ecooter. These new electric vehicle fleets will be deployed to operate delivering shipments in Metro Manila cities such as Makati, Ortigas, Manila and Las Piñas. They will also […] More…
Missouri says “hold my beer…”
In the USA, Missouri Republicans want to ban local mandates on electric car charging stations, saying that requiring business owners to install electric vehicle chargers is an infringement on their freedoms. After the declared war on electric cars in Wyoming, which was later reneged, Missouri Republicans have drafted legislation against saying that – if Missouri […] More…
Fastned opens 13th charging hub in the UK
Fastned has launched its latest ultra-rapid charging hub in the UK. Based off the A183 on Parsons Road, the new Fastned hub in Washington comprises eight charging bays of up to 300 kW and will serve EV commuters to and from South Tyneside, as well as Sunderland. The launch marks Fastned’s 13th charging hub in […] More…
Volkswagen Group CEO: No Plan To Cut Prices To Follow Tesla
Ford is following suit by lowering prices on the Mustang Mach-E and boosting production, but VW will focus on reliability and profits. More…
Ireland launches sports club charging scheme
Ireland’s Department of Transport has launched the ‘Shared Island Sports Club EV Charging Scheme’. The new €15 million scheme is designed to support the roll-out of publicly accessible, fast-charging for sports clubs and communities across the island of Ireland. This is the first destination scheme launched as part of the Irish government’s EV Charging Infrastructure […] More…
The Hummer EV’s Massive Battery Pack Limits Production: GMC VP
With the industry facing battery cell availability problems, the Hummer EV Edition 1’s 212-kWh battery pack is clearly not an asset. More…
Superchargers opened to third parties in Australia
Following the opening of Superchargers to third parties in Europe, Tesla is now starting to open its fast-charging stations for electric cars of other brands in Australia. Five Supercharger locations have initially been made available in the state of New South Wales. More of the approximately 50 Supercharger locations in Australia are to open to […] More…
Electrify America to build 1,000 HPCs for TravelCenters of America
TravelCenters of America is partnering with Electrify America to install approximately 1,000 fast charging stations at 200 locations along major US highways within five years. The company operates rest stops, restaurants and shops in the US under various brand names. The first fast-charging stations operated by Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America are to be installed at […] More…
Report: Ford Might Sell One Of Its European Plants To BYD
Will Ford’s Saarlouis factory in Germany produce Chinese electric cars? More…
CATL invests €3.25 billion in recycling plant in China
The Chinese battery manufacturer CATL has announced investments of up to 23.8 billion yuan (about 3.25 billion euros) in the construction of a large industrial park for the recycling of battery raw materials and their further processing for new batteries. Several media outlets have reported the development with reference to official company information. CATL holds […] More…
Electrify America Charging Stations Vulnerable To Hacking
Thankfully, the person who discovered and shared the bug didn’t have bad intentions, but EA isn’t happy about the access. More…
First of heaviest Hummer SUV ever auctioned for Tread Lightly cause
The first 2024 GMC Hummer EV SUV has been auctioned off to benefit conservation non-profit Tread Lightly, generating $500,000 for the group despite being incapable of treading lightly. In Edition 1 launch spec with Moonshot Green Matte paint, the first Hummer EV SUV was auctioned off by Barrett-Jackson at the company’s Scottsdale, Arizona, event… More…
Tesla China Shipping Out Huge Fleets Of Exports
Tesla has emptied the large volume of EVs at Shanghai’s Nangang terminal. There’s literally not a single Tesla left at the port. More…
GM starts production of the GMC Hummer EV SUV
General Motors began the production of the GMC Hummer EV SUV this week at its Factory Zero electric car factory in Detroit-Hamtramck. Deliveries are scheduled to start at the end of this quarter. The electric SUV is an offshoot of the electric pickup truck of the same name. GM or the GMC brand already unveiled […] More…
