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Hyundai Motor Group Celebrates 1 Million Plug-In Car Sales
Tesla adjusts pricing again, Model Y goes up, Model 3 goes down
Tesla has again adjusted its electric vehicle prices, the third time in a month. This time, Model Y prices went up while Model 3 base price went down. More…
US zero-emission transit buses saw a 66% increase in 2022 – here’s why
The number of full-size transit zero-emission buses in the US saw a 66% increase since 2021, according to newly released data. More…
Porsche GT4 E-Performance Continues World Tour, Now Tearing Up Ice Tracks In Sweden
The GT4 e-Performance provides a clear preview of the upcoming Cayman/Boxster EVs. More…
Hyundai Motor Plug-In Car Sales Exceeded 24,000 In December 2022
Last year, the company sold some 240,000 plug-in cars (globally). More…
Weird Alibaba: You can literally buy a 10 ft. long rideable electric dinosaur
This one is a bit out there, even for me. But stick with me here, because there’s just something about a giant ride-on electric dinosaur powered by a mystery electric motor that feels perfectly fitting for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. More…
Avis has new T&Cs for renting its EVs, and they’re a little weird
Car rental giant Avis just sent an email out today to its customers to let that it has new rental terms and conditions for its fleet EVs. Some of the company’s EV rules are a bit of a head scratcher. More…
Elon Musk found not guilty in the Tesla 420 take-private case
A jury has found Elon Musk not guilty in the case of his tweet about taking Tesla private at $420 a share. More…
Podcast: Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Ford joins EV price war, Equinox EV, and more
This week on the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. This week, we discuss the Tesla Cybertruck Beta, Ford joining the EV price war, the Equinox EV, and more. More…
US Treasury Makes More Tesla, Ford, GM EVs Eligible For Tax Credits
The 5-seat Tesla Model Y, Cadillac Lyriq, Ford Mustang Mach-E and VW ID.4 RWD are now classified as SUVs, have $80,000 MSRP cap. More…
BMW investing nearly $1B in Mexican production site to prep for its Neue Klasse EVs
BMW is accelerating its electric vehicle production plans, announcing an € 800 million (about $864 million) investment to prepare its San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico for the incoming wave of next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. More…
Fiido Is Set To Launch Up To Seven New E-Bikes In 2023
A lot of the new models will be firsts for the electric mobility specialist. More…
Electrify America tells customers it will raise EV charging prices next month
US EV charging network Electrify America has announced an increase in prices beginning next month for all customers, including Pass+ members. The charging network broke down the price increases in an email to customers today.. More…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Bed Capacity Shown In Recent Spy Shots
As Tesla fans snap photos and videos of Cybertruck prototypes, one version has a bunch of off-road tires in the bed. More…
Ford CEO says next-gen EV pickup, new electric platform is ‘deep in development’
On Ford’s earnings call Thursday, CEO Jim Farley mentioned the automaker’s next generation of electric vehicles, including a full-size pickup EV, is well underway. Ford’s new EVs will ride on an updated electric architecture built for the modern era.. More…
Future Ford EVs “Deep Into Development,” Will Use Smaller Batteries
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the next-generation electric full-size pickup is “awesome” during the latest earnings call. More…
2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review: Way Better Than It Should Be
Internal-combustion roots don’t stop the luxury sedan from going 282 miles per charge. More…
Tesla Model Y gains full access to $7,500 EV tax credit with new $80,000 price limit
Tesla Model Y, which is undoubtedly the most important EV this year, has gained full access to the $7,500 federal tax credit with a new $80,000 price limit. More…
GM Tells Chevy Bolt EV Owner It’s “Not Responsible” For Fast Charging At Non-Approved Public Stations
After a recall-related battery replacement, this Bolt EV is no longer able to DC fast charge. More…
Treasury lifts EV tax credit confusion over SUV price cap
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday announced an update on how vehicles will qualify as a car or an SUV under the revamped EV tax credit, now known as the clean vehicle tax credit. For EV shoppers it’s good news, as it will clear up a confusing and seemingly arbitrary dividing line in which some versions of certain models—like the… More…
