Renault Group, a prominent player in the automotive industry, has decided to pull the plug on its much-anticipated IPO for the Ampere electric vehicle unit. The reason cited is that “current market conditions are not met” for a successful public listing. CEO Luca de Meo, in a news release, made it clear that this decision won’t hamper Renault’s electric vehicle… Read more…
CarMax Will Buy Your $100,000 Tesla Cybertruck For $76,000
It’s much less than the potential seller expected. Read more…
Battery cell qualification for EVs: Lucid’s cell specialist discusses the complicated process
Q&A with Lucid’s Battery Cell Technical Specialist Maithri Venkat. When it comes to battery cells for EVs, one size definitely doesn’t fit all. The properties of a particular cell act as constraining factors for every aspect of a vehicle’s design—and not only for vehicle performance parameters such as range and power, but for the development… Read more…
Black Box becomes compulsory for all new cars in Europe from July
The European Union is set to implement a new requirement starting in July 2024. All newly registered М1 passenger cars in the EU will be required to be equipped with Event Data Recorders – EDRs. The EDR, often referred to as “black box” in airplanes, will store critical vehicle data. In the unfortunate event of an accident, experts can use… Read more…
Liebherr launches first-ever electric compact wheel loader
German-Swiss multinational equipment manufacturer Liebherr has has announced that deliveries of its first-ever electric compact wheel loader, the L 507 E, are about to begin. Read more…
BYD expects at least $4 billion in net income from surging EV sales
After a record EV sales year, BYD expects to rake in at least $4 billion in net income. BYD forecasts its profits rising at least 75% last year.. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) plans to spend $10 billion this year to achieve next growth phase
Tesla (TSLA) confirmed that it is increasing its planned capital spending to $10 billion this year as it tries to achieve its next growth phase. Read more…
Here Are The Issues Consumer Reports Had With Its Chevy Blazer EV
GM’s roll-out of Ultium has been rocky at best, and the Blazer is making a great argument for good software engineering. Read more…
You Can Now Buy Used Mustang Mach-Es For Well Under $30,000
Ford’s first electric crossover is now available for nearly half of its original MSRP used. But should you buy one? Read more…
Porsche’s New EV Macan Offers Fake Vroom Vroom Sounds For $490
What would you pay to make your EV louder? Read more…
Can EV Tires Alone Bring An Old PHEV Up To Speed?
The C-Max Energi is the modern Escape PHEV’s ancestor, but can a set of tires keep it relevant compared to its more advanced relative? Read more…
Merchants Fleet adds Chevrolet Silverado electric pickup trucks to fleet lineup
US fleet management company Merchants Fleet has expanded its lease and rental fleet with the addition of 250 new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado EV work trucks. The trucks have an EPA-estimated range of up to 450 miles, a towing capability of up to 10,000 pounds, and a payload of more than 1,400 pounds. Merchants offers the… Read more…
Blue Bird receives record order for 180 electric school buses
US bus maker Blue Bird has received an order from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) for 150 of its All American and 30 of its Vision electric school buses. Delivery is anticipated between October 2024 and early 2025. The order was placed through the district’s local Blue Bird dealer, A-Z Bus Sales. LAUSD… Read more…
Spy shots: Hyundai is bringing the Casper EV to Europe this year to take on the Dacia Spring
Towards the end of this year, Hyundai will launch the Casper Electric in Europe. The Casper is a small city car that’s already on sale in the company’s home market of Korea, but Hyundai is currently developing the Casper Electric, and only this EV version will make the trip to Europe. The news comes from Hyundai France boss Lionel French… Read more…
Renault cancels Ampere IPO but still launching 7 new models
French automaker Renault just canceled its planned IPO for its EV spinoff Ampere. While the IPO was scheduled for the first part of this year with an expected valuation of up to €10 billion ($10.47 billion), Renault says that market conditions aren’t optimal to make the move. Read more…
Mullen’s electric trucks earn CARB certification, qualifying for over $45k in customer savings
Seven months after kicking off production of its Class 3 electric trucks in Mississippi, EV startup Mullen Automotive has secured fruitful environmental compliance and approvals from CARB and the EPA. As a result, those CARB-compliant states and Washington DC enable tremendous savings to fleet operators who purchase electric trucks from Mullen. Read more…
BYD is launching its new Seal U on Volkswagen’s home turf to rival the ID.4
A new Seal is slated to enter the EV race in Europe. BYD is launching its Seal U, an electric SUV version of the Seal sedan, to take on Volkswagen’s ID.4. Read more…
2024 Tesla Cybertruck Range, Specs And Pricing Overview
Let’s summarize our knowledge about this all-electric pickup. Read more…
Accelera, Daimler Truck and PACCAR plan to produce battery cells in Mississippi
Marshall County, Mississippi, is the future site of a planned joint venture of Accelera, the zero-emissions segment of Cummins; Daimler Trucks & Buses US Holding, a subsidiary of Daimler Trucks; and US commercial truck maker PACCAR, which produces diesel and electric models under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF brands. Plans call for the 21 GWh… Read more…
New EU emissions targets would lead to end of new diesel truck sales by 2040
The road to a new set of emissions regulations tends to be a long one, winding through committees, public comment periods and court challenges, but as far as a layman can tell, the European Commission has reached the finish line, agreeing on CO2 targets for heavy-duty vehicles that would require phasing out almost all sales… Read more…
