Following a less than stellar Q2 financial report last week, Lucid Motors is diverting the public’s eyes to a shiny new exterior design add-on for the Air sedan called “Stealth Look.” This darker, sportier design replaces thirty-five exterior components on the Air and will come as a choosable option to compliment any of the five color options currently available. More…
Stellantis achieves record first half 2022 earnings, BEV sales climb nearly 50% YOY
One of the largest global automakers, Stellantis, posted its first-half earnings for 2022. Stellantis’s electrification strategy is paying off so far as it takes second place globally in BEV and low emission vehicle (LEV) sales. More…
BYD Tang Shines In Banana Box Test
Two Chinese models are currently at the top of the SUV segment.More…
Kia EV9 Electric SUV Spied With Less Camo, We Finally See Its Shape
It looks quite different to the EV9 concept.More…
Here’s how the US climate act will lower household energy bills
The Democrats passed the big climate bill – the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – in the US Senate on Sunday, 51-50. It’s expected to pass in the House of Representatives this week, and President Joe Biden says he’ll sign it as soon as it lands on his desk. Here’s how the IRA helps homeowners achieve energy efficiency and lower their energy bills. More…
Schwinn Releases Stylish Mendocino Commuter E-Bike
Classic Schwinn styling in a contemporary package.More…
Danger of building compliance EVs in 2022: Mazda sells single digits of MX-30 in July
Mazda has reported its sale numbers for July, which exhibit an overall decline compared to a year ago. What’s even worse, Mazda sold less MX-30 EVs than the number of seats some people have at their dinner tables. As a compliance EV with dozens upon dozens of better options available, the MX-30 is becoming a prime example of how negligible compliance EVs are in the growing market. More…
Plug-Ins At 10.3% In June As Italy’s EV Sales Gain Traction
As expected, the new incentive scheme is having an obvious impact.More…
California DMV Accuses Tesla Of False Advertising For Autopilot, FSD
This comes as no surprise since Tesla has been under similar scrutiny for years. The feature names have been enough to cause red flags.More…
Rivian Testing “Enduro” Dual Motor R1S and R1T EVs In New Zealand
The so-called Enduro drive units feature inverters and electric motors developed entirely in-house by Rivian Automotive.More…
Tesla launches new ‘Ownership Loyalty Program’ with some significant discounts
Tesla has launched a new “Ownership Loyalty Program” with some significant discounts – something that CEO Elon Musk has said Tesla wouldn’t do. But the program is only in China for now. More…
Lucid Air Stealth Look tones down appearance of electric luxury sedan
The Lucid Air electric luxury sedan darkens under a new Stealth Look trim option, the EV startup announced on Monday. Available on the Air Grand Touring Performance, Grand Touring, and Touring models, the Stealth Look treatment involves 35 different exterior changes, Lucid said in a press release. Most of those changes involve swapping out the… More…
US Senate Passes Huge Climate Bill With Updated EV Tax Credit
The credit doesn’t have a cap, so Tesla, GM, and Toyota can benefit. However, there are rules that may initially hinder EV adoption.More…
Ford co-hosting summit addressing chip shortage that’s hindering EV revolution
Ford is co-hosting a CEO summit today along with several major US chipmakers to discuss how they can address the chip shortage holding back the EV industry.. More…
EV buyers have far better credit than ICE shoppers
All the stories about sensible types who waited in line or jumped through hoops to pay huge price premiums on a new electric vehicle? Call them outliers for now, as a new study verifies that EV buyers less likely to take on outsized levels of debt than those purchasing traditional gasoline-powered vehicles. The study, from the credit giant… More…
2023 MG4 EV Starts At £25,995 In The UK, Offers 218 Miles of Range
The MG4 EV compact hatchback will be one of the most affordable electric vehicles in the UK when it debuts in September.More…
2022 Polestar 2 Happens To Be Slower Than Expected In Moose Test
The top result is over 10% slower than the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y.More…
Jimmy Fallon Visits Ford F-150 Lightning Factory, Hits Track With Farley
After writing a song about the F-150 Lightning, Fallon just had to show up at the factory and surprise the workers.More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Electric Trucks Save Families In Flooded Kentucky
Major floods in Kentucky have left people homeless, injured, and dead. Lightning electric trucks are helping with mobile power.More…
Tesla discloses lobbying effort for new factory in Canada
Tesla has disclosed that it is lobbying the Ontario government for a potential new factory in Canada. The new lobbying effort comes after several hints from Tesla CEO Elon Musk in regards to building a Gigafactory in the country. More…
