Ford CEO Jim Farley confirmed via Twitter on Tuesday that the automaker would include AM radio on all 2024 models, reversing a policy Ford previously indicated was a byproduct of EVs. Ford removed AM radio from the Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning after data collected from the vehicles showed that fewer than 5% of customers listened to it, a… More…
AMG launches a more expensive Mercedes kick-scooter
The Mercedes performance brand AMG is now launching an electric kick-scooter with its own branding. Just like the version that Mercedes-Benz already presented in 2020, the AMG-Mercedes scooter involves cooperation with the Swiss manufacturer Micro Mobility Systems. But AMG’s scooter is more expensive. The foldable e-scooter branded by AMG has an output of 500 watts […] More…
$187 million announced for EV schemes in the USA
The US Department of Energy (DOE) has announced a fresh round of funding for $99.5 million for electric vehicle schemes. This comes in addition to the $87 million now granted to 45 electric vehicle projects. In both cases, the funding should advance the production of next-generation electric vehicle technologies, train the future electrified transportation workforce, […] More…
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV: EPA Range And Price Overview
A less expensive alternative to the EQS SUV, with slightly less range. More…
Government-backed Sparki drives ultra-rapid charging in Belgium
Belgium has welcomed a new player in the EV infrastructure sector as startup Sparki emerges with ambitious plans to establish the country’s largest High-Power Charging (HPC) network. Sparki aims to achieve this feat in less than three years, supported by the Belgian government. The company recently inaugurated its first five charging locations, with a projected […] More…
Will megawatt charging nix hydrogen fuel cell tech in semis?
The Megawatt Charging Standard (MCS) formalized just last summer will pave the way for more electric big rigs at the expense of hydrogen fuel-cell trucks, an electric-truck consultant predicts. Enthusiasm for hydrogen fuel-cell passenger cars has largely played out, and megawatt charging will do the same for fuel-cell trucks, Rustam Kocher, former… More…
India alters electric two-wheeler subsidies in India
The Indian government has proposed to increase the overall funding for subsidies for electric two-wheelers but cut the subsidy available for each vehicle. Instead of the previous maximum of 40 per cent of the purchase price, only a maximum of 15 per cent would be covered until the end of the FAME II scheme. Although […] More…
Tesla Investors Still Heavily Support Elon Musk Amid Turmoil
While it may seem many folks have turned their back on the Tesla CEO, his loyal base is still overwhelmingly supportive. More…
Gogoro expands with Bikebank in Korea, launching Dotstation brand
Gogoro, known for its e-scooters and battery-swapping ecosystems, has announced an expanded partnership with Bikebank in Korea. The collaboration will bring Gogoro services to Korean consumers under the Dotstation brand, building on earlier B2B advances in the market. Bikebank, a business specializing in micromobility solutions, is first for couriers. The company now established Dotstation, a […] More…
Can Tesla Semi Compete With Established Automakers?
Established truck makers are also getting into electrification, so what makes the Tesla Semi special? More…
Judges Dismisses Lawsuit Against Tesla’s Elon Musk Over Twitter Purchase
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was sued in a class-action lawsuit due to his purchase of Twitter and how it may have impacted shareholders. More…
Will Tesla’s 4680 Battery Cell Delays Impact Cybertruck Production?
The Cybertruck is due to arrive soon, but there still seem to be some loose ends. More…
Ford CEO: We’re not going to go to 600-mile range on EVs
Ford is taking batteries very seriously, and it’s not going to spend more on them than it needs to. What that means, Ford product development chief and CTO Doug Field explained at the company’s Capital Markets Day earlier this week, is redesigning next-generation EVs around weight savings, reduced complexity, lower rolling resistance, the… More…
BMW Design Boss: Why Do EVs Need To Look Different?
Head of BMW Brand Design Domagoj Dukec doesn’t understand automakers adopting EV-specific design language. More…
2024 BMW i5 Debuts With 295-Mile Range, $67,795 Base Price
The first-ever battery-electric BMW 5 Series shares the CLAR platform with internal combustion engine variants. More…
Mercedes to launch electric CLA & GLC in 2024
Mercedes-Benz is preparing the market launch of the all-electric CLA and GLC next year. At a North American dealer meeting, these two electric vehicles were among those shown and will probably no longer be marketed under the EQ label. The electric variants of the CLA sedan and the GLC crossover are to take on the […] More…
Jaguar I-Pace Sales Decreased Again In Q1 2023
The good news is that new all-electric models from Jaguar Land Rover are coming. More…
Tesla Adds Made-In-China Vehicles To Its Canadian Inventory
The Model 3 and Model Y units have been shipped from Shanghai. More…
Volvo EX30 To Offer Two Battery Options, Up To 298 Miles Of Range
The smallest EV in Volvo’s lineup will come with either rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. More…
Tesla Will Reveal New Gigafactory Location By The End Of The Year: Elon Musk
The CEO said Tesla has already picked Mexico, but there’s another factory in the works. More…
