In a major reversal, the US Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it will ensure that 75% of new vehicles purchased by 2028 will be electric. By 2026, that will increase to 100% of purchases. More…
Cadillac Will Cut 2024 Lyriq RWD’s Base Price To “Around $60,000”
That’s compared to a starting MSRP of $62,990 for the 2023 Lyriq RWD; it will likely come with less content, though. More…
Aptera Shares Design Update, Says It’s On Track To Start Production
The startup’s designers and engineers are currently putting the finishing touches the solar electric three-wheeler. More…
Lucid Air Sapphire crushes Tesla Model S Plaid, Bugatti Chiron, and Ducati in 9.1 sec quarter mile
Elon Musk may think Lucid Motors could be on the verge of death as a company, but its latest tri-motor version of its Air sedan sure says otherwise from a speed standpoint. In a recent video you can view below, the team at Hagerty put the Lucid Air Sapphire up against the Tesla Model S Plaid and Bugatti Chiron in a drag race. As if that wasn’t enough, Sapphire took on a Ducati motorcycle head to head as well. More…
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk, fired two employees
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk as it fired two employees over what it considered an “attack,” according to NLRB complaints. More…
Ikea is now using this solar-powered cargo electric bike for quick deliveries
Ikea is no stranger to embracing efficient technologies that help reduce the brand’s carbon footprint. The latest big move from the Allen-wrench-included furniture maker sees the company using three-wheeled electric bikes with solar panels for a home delivery pilot. More…
Audi is converting all factories to produce EVs as it phases out gas cars
Audi is preparing to convert its entire network of global production factories to manufacture electric vehicles as it gears up to compete in the auto industry’s future.. More…
Rivian R1T and R1S get range boost, snow mode, cabin preconditioning
Over-the-air software and firmware updates have the potential to remedy issues, add features, or just simply make a vehicle better. So far Rivian’s already managed all of the above with its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV. With an update this week Rivian has improved the cold-weather livability of its trucks with several new… More…
QuantumScape ships first batch of energy dense, 24-layer solid-state batteries to EV automakers
Solid-state battery manufacturer QuantumScape announced that its first 24-layer lithium-metal prototype sells to EV OEMs for testing. Referred to as “Sample A0,” these cells represent QuantumScape’s most impressive solid-state technology to date, and their delivery marks a key milestone in its journey toward full integration of energy dense, fast-charging cells into future electric vehicles.. More…
Exclusive: Former Tesla exec unveils slick-looking solar-powered electric speedboat
Electric boating is quickly becoming a fascinating industry with a growing list of players offering high-tech watercraft. The latest high-performance electric speedboat planning to hit the waters is the R30 from Blue Innovations Group (BIG). More…
Volkswagen reorganises purchasing management
Volkswagen has announced that at the turn of the year it will reorganise its purchasing department at the Group level, as well as reorganising purchasing at its VW Passenger Cars and MAN Truck & Bus brands. Dirk Große-Loheide will take over Group Purchasing with effect from 1 January 2023. Große-Loheide, who is currently an Audi […] More…
Brandenburg investigates Tesla over illegal dumping allegations
Following a criminal complaint filed by the Brandenburg State Office for the Environment (LfU), the Potsdam public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation against Tesla on suspicion of unauthorized operation of a hazardous materials storage facility at the Grünheide site. According to a report by the local publication RBB, the proceedings will examine whether the […] More…
EcoG successfully closes Series A funding round
In Germany, the Munich-based e-mobility startup EcoG has closed a six million euro Series A funding round, bringing new investors BayBG and Lindner Group on board. EcoG develops operating software for DC charging stations and aims to help its customers scale their solutions. Existing investors Ananda Impact Ventures and Helen Ventures have further increased their […] More…
Octopus partners with Stellantis
Stellantis has announced a new partnership with Octopus Energy to improve electric vehicle charging experience for customers across the UK. While the Octopus partnership is already available to Vauxhall customers, it has now been expanded to include Stellantis companies Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Jeep and Peugeot brands, with access to a range of benefits for […] More…
Gotion High-Tech to build battery factory in Thailand
Chinese battery cell manufacturer and Volkswagen partner Gotion High-Tech is planning to build a battery pack production facility in Thailand. The new plant is scheduled to start production in the fourth quarter of 2023. The plant is being built as part of a joint venture between Gotion subsidiary Gotion Singapore, and Nuovo Plus, a subsidiary […] More…
Tesla Stock Down 50% On The Year: To Buy Or Not To Buy?
Buying stock, especially right now, has risks. With Tesla way down, some people are taking advantage while others are steering clear. More…
California’s $3B plan will double its public EV charger count
California has approved a $2.9 billion plan that will more than double the number of EV chargers in the state, and will greatly expand charging infrastructure for electric buses and commercial trucks. “California is bringing our roads and highways into the 21st century with electric vehicle chargers in every community, in every corner of our… More…
EVs Close To Gas Cars On Cost, But There Are Other Obstacles: JD Power
EVs continue to grab market share from gas cars, but the transition isn’t as quick as it could be for many reasons. More…
Toyota CEO Says “Silent Majority” Doubtful Of Electric-Only Future
“Because the right answer is still unclear, we shouldn’t limit ourselves to just one option,” Toyoda says about going all-in on EVs. More…
British consortium tackles V2G for boats
A British consortium is aiming to advance the development of bidirectional charging technologies for electric boats. The Virtual Bunkering for Electric Vessels (VBEV) project, funded by the British government, will lead to the world’s first demonstrator of electric boats with bidirectional charging equipment. The VBEV consortium is led by Aqua Superpower, a company specialising in […] More…
