As three premium EV models from NIO make their way to new markets in Europe, the Chinese automaker has already shared intentions to bring its second brand – still unnamed – overseas following its initial launch in China in 2024. The second NIO brand is expected to be a friendlier-priced, mass-market marque to further compete with other automakers in Europe. More…
EU Transport Committee considers sanctions for missed infrastructure targets
This month, the EU Parliament will vote in October on possible sanctions for member states and charging network operators that do not sufficiently promote the expansion of the charging infrastructure. The parliamentarian in Charge of the EU Parliament’s Transport and Tourism Committee, Ismail Ertug has told to the German publication Der Spiegel that many EU […] More…
BYD sells 120 electric semitrailers to Marva in Mexico
BYD has started supplying electric semitrailer tractors to Mexican transport company Marva. The Chinese manufacturer has already handed over five units of the Q3MA to Marva, which expects to receive 120 semis before the year’s end. They will form the first all-electric tractor fleet in Latin America. BYD specifies a curb weight of 12 tons […] More…
IDRA Group Completes And Delivers Giga Press For Tesla Cybertruck
Tesla plans to start building the Cybertruck in the first quarter of 2023. More…
Toyota Bz4x EV production restarted, fix coming for wheels falling off
Toyota on Thursday provided a long-awaited update and solution regarding its Bz4x electric car, which has been waylaid by a pesky problem for months: Its wheels could fall off. After several months since the issue was originally noted, Toyota says it’s a supplier issue, with hub bolts that could vibrate loose after sharp turns or… More…
Audi May Finally Build Cars In The US Thanks To New EV Tax Credit
The US government hoped that the new federal EV tax credit would encourage domestic manufacturing, and it seems it’s working. More…
EU Parliament may punish delays in charging infrastructure roll-out
The EU Parliament is considering imposing sanctions on member states and charge point operators misaligned with the European plans to accelerate charging infrastructure. MPs could vote to propose significant fees this month since member states are nearly 50% off target. Instead of the more than 677,000 charging stations for trucks and cars the EU wanted […] More…
Is Audi going to build its first US EV assembly plant?
Audi is the latest automaker looking to shift its strategy after the historic Inflation Reduction Act was passed, expanding federal tax credits in the US. In an interview with Automotive News, Audi’s chief technical officer, Oliver Hoffman, said the IRA bill will have a “huge impact” on its North American strategy as the automaker considers building its first US EV plant.. More…
Renault’s Mobilize Duo Is The New Twizy, Adds Bento Cargo Version
Unlike the Twizy, the Mobilize Duo will be available on subscription or long-term leases only. More…
USA doubles funding for electric school buses
The US government is almost doubling its budget for the promotion of “clean” school buses because of the high demand reflected in applications submitted between May and August this year. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is now making a total of 965 million dollars (about 995 million euros) available in 2022 instead of the previously […] More…
Tesla (TSLA) China output increases to record 83,000 vehicles in a month
Tesla’s (TSLA) output in China increased to 83,000 electric vehicles in September – their new best month ever. More…
EPA frees nearly $1Bn in funding for clean school buses
The US Government has announced nearly doubling the budget for clean school buses this fiscal year. The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said the decision followed “overwhelming” demand, with school districts from all 50 states applying for the 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates. EPA said it received around 2,000 applications requesting nearly $4 billion for […] More…
Report: 2023 Model 3 Long Range Appeared In Tesla’s Existing Inventory
This version still can’t be ordered in the online design studio. More…
Everrati Reveals All-Electric Porsche 911 Cabriolet With Over 500 HP
The converted 964-generation 911 has a range of around 200 miles. More…
Itty Bitty EV Sets World Record, 0-62 MPH In 1.461 Seconds
The Tesla Model S Plaid and Rimac Nevera are no longer the quickest accelerating EVs. More…
If A Hurricane Hits, Would It Be Better To Have An EV Or A Gas Car?
During Hurricane Ian, many people posted on social media that EV owners would suffer, but why? More…
Renault: Mobilize plans ultra-rapid charging network in Europe
Renault’s Mobilize has announced plans for a network of ultra-fast charging hubs in Europe. Mobilize Fast Charge will comprise 200 sites with six charge points, each adding up to 1,200 plugs. Mobilize will rely on Renault dealers located near motorways for locations. In France alone, Mobilize wants to install 90 such charging hubs, equivalent to […] More…
Here’s Why TFL’s GMC Hummer EV Malfunctioned Leaving YouTuber Stranded
According to the GMC dealership that serviced the vehicle, the root cause was “a known software anomaly.” More…
Review: 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard lowers price and range, but not expectations
A brief spin in the 2023 Volkswagen ID.4 Standard around its U.S. hometown of Chattanooga proved that an affordable electric crossover doesn’t need to sacrifice convenience. The smaller battery pack and single motor has more than 200 miles of range and costs less than $40,000, which not only undercuts rival electric crossovers, but is priced… More…
China: Tesla Sales/Export Reached New Record In September 2022
Over 83,000 units might not be Tesla’s last word in Shanghai. More…
