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Report: Kia Adopts CATL Batteries For EVs Sold In South Korea
Ford F-150 Lightning: Ford Says Dealers Decide If Buyers Can Resell
Earlier reports suggested that Lightning owners can’t resell or transfer within the first year, but it was inaccurate. More…
Tesla Cybertruck design is ‘finally locked’ and gets an updated timeline
After several revisions, Elon Musk says that the final Tesla Cybertruck design is “finally locked,” and he updated the timeline to production for mid-2023. More…
Volkswagen CEO questions Apple Car future as Polestar ships OTA CarPlay and promises next-gen adoption
Apple’s car ambitions range from replacing your infotainment system with the iPhone to someday selling self-driving electric vehicles. Not every auto exec is convinced Apple will ever cross the finish line to shipping its own car, however. Meanwhile, more automakers are continuing to adopt Apple CarPlay even as the company teases its next grand vision for taking over your car software. More…
Tesla And Non-Tesla Charging Adapters: Everything You Need To Know
There are a lot of them out there; do you actually need one? We help you decide. More…
2024 Polestar 5 Realistically Rendered Based On Patent Images
While clearly inspired by the Precept, the Polestar 5 flagship EV will not be a carbon copy of the concept when it launches in 2024. More…
Elon Musk’s Boring Company applies to dig tunnel under Tesla Gigafactory Texas
Elon Musk’s Boring Company has applied to dig a tunnel under Tesla Gigafactory Texas in Austin, but it’s unclear what they plan to do with it. More…
Lucid Air Electric Sedan: How Much Does It Cost To Lease?
Leasing is often the preferred option for luxury car shoppers due to a lower monthly payment. Can you fit the Air in your budget? More…
Electrogenic launches kit to convert Land Rover Defenders
In the UK, electric vehicle conversion specialist Electrogenic has announced the launch of a ‘drop in’ kit to convert fossil-fuelled Land Rover Defenders to electric. Electrogenic has designed the kit so it can be installed by a suitably qualified mechanic and should be maintenance-free. In installing the kit, an electric motor is bolted to the […] More…
Tesla Model Y, Model 3 are the most American-made vehicles, annual study finds
Tesla vehicles took four of the top six spots in the 2022 American-made Index, from Cars.com. The Tesla Model Y and Model 3 took the top two spots, as all of those models for the U.S. are made in either California or Texas. The Kentucky-built Corsair, which is offered in a plug-in hybrid Corsair Grand Touring, was ranked third. The Honda Passport… More…
Schneider Electric acquires EV Connect
Paris-based energy management and automation company has acquired California-based EV charging solution provider EV Connect. CEO and founder Jordan Ramer of EV Connect will continue to lead EV Connect’s operations as a distinct subsidiary with the current management team. EV Connect says that Schneider Electric’s acquisition will enable the company to accelerate its growth. “We […] More…
Biden to propose gas tax suspension – a Band-Aid on an open wound
President Biden is preparing to propose a three-month gas tax suspension to Congress, but at this point, it’s only a Band-Aid on a big open wound. More…
Hydro-Quebec orders 7,500 chargers from FLO
Hydro-Québec, owner of the Electric Circuit EV charging network in Canada, has selected fellow Quebecois charging provider FLO, a subsidiary of AddEnergie, to supply the Electric Circuit with up to 7,500 Level 2 chargers between 2022 and 2026. The two Canadian companies have been collaborating since 2013. FLO has already supplied Hydro-Quebec with around 4,500 […] More…
Ford to manufacture EVs in Valencia
Ford Europe has selected the Valencia plant in Spain as its preferred location for the assembly of vehicles that will be based on a next-generation electric vehicle architecture. Valencia has thus been given preference over the Saarlouis plant in Germany. Subject to the relevant product decision, the Valencia plant could produce “new, electric and connected […] More…
Democrats Remove $4,500 Union-Built EV Credit, Could Benefit Tesla
Senator Manchin provided the information in an interview, and he also wants to fight against the cap, which now helps foreign brands. More…
Delta Electronics reveals compact DC charging station
Delta Electronics has introduced the Slim 100, a new compact DC charging station. The charging station offers a maximum DC charging power of 100 kW and an efficiency of over 96 per cent. The model is being offered across EMEA – Europe, the Middle East and Africa . According to Delta Electronics, the Slim 100 […] More…
Updated Arrival Van Gets EU Certification, Vehicle Type Approval
This is a critical step towards starting trials with customers in the coming months and production in Q3 2022. More…
Scania opens battery testing lab in Sweden
Traton subsidiary Scania has commissioned a new battery laboratory at its research and development facilities in Södertälje, Sweden. The facility consists of three 250 m² test halls for battery cells, modules and packs. Scania had announced the battery lab in November 2020 in parallel with the battery assembly plant, also located in Södertälje. “With a […] More…
Tesla Tops Cars.com American-Made Index, Model Y Claims Lead
The American-Made Index ranks the top new vehicles that contribute the most to the US economy. More…
XPeng Celebrates Delivery Of 200,000th Electric Car
New models are coming this and next year. More…
