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Blink Announces USPS Contract; Releases New Mobile EV Charger
The deal calls for the network to provide up to 41,500 EV chargers for the upcoming USPS electric fleet. More…
Polestar 3 electric SUV launches in China, starting at around $100k
Polestar has officially stepped into the global spotlight after releasing its stunning fully-electric SUV, the Polestar 3, in China. More…
Africa’s waste industry just got a whole lot cleaner with its first electric garbage truck
Africa received its first heavy-duty commercial electric truck this past week, a Volvo Trucks FE Electric garbage truck (waste collector). The electric garbage truck will be the first fully electric heavy-duty truck from a global manufacturer to begin operation in Africa, marking a significant milestone as we move closer toward a sustainable transportation industry globally. More…
BMW M Expects Battery-Electric Cars To Outsell ICEs In 2028
BMW M also forecasts that BEVs and PHEVs will overtake sales of ICEs as early as 2027. More…
Genesis Electrified GV70 Gets 3 Years Of Fast Charging At Electrify America
That matches the other two electric Genesis models – GV60 And Electrified G80. More…
Estimated Tesla Order Backlog Stabilized: 106,000 As Of Feb 28, 2023
It seems that the company has found an equilibrium between supply and demand. More…
Tesla expands its virtual sales presence with remote test drives
Tesla is expanding its new sales strategy of using virtual sales advisers with remote test drive locations to Europe. More…
First look at Kia’s new EV5 all-electric SUV concept [Images]
Kia unveiled the EV5 electric SUV concept today as the brand looks to expand its EV offerings and accelerate its position in the zero-emissions vehicle market. The EV5 concept is a preview of what we can expect from Kia’s next all-electric production SUV, set to be released later this year. More…
Audi Q4 e-tron Software Update Results In Wide Array Of Improvements
Highlights include max charging capability rising to 135 kW and an abundance of new features on the MyAudi app. More…
Tesla Begins Wide Rollout Of Full Self-Driving Beta Version 11
Some 400,000 Tesla owners in North America may soon have access to the new single-stack software that combines Autopilot with FSD beta. More…
BYD continues global expansion by entering Central Asia, launching 3 models in Uzbekistan
Build Your Dreams’ (BYD) momentum in global expansion continues to snowball into new markets, including Central Asia where the Chinese automaker is launching three models beginning this month. This includes the Han EV as well as two hybrid plug-ins. More…
Kia EV6 is driving automaker’s push into China as its first EV for the market, EV5 to follow
South Korean EV automaker Kia Motor announced its initial entry into the market of China, beginning with its super popular EV6 crossover. The automaker debuted several concepts overseas today, including the EV5, which will be its first global model built in China.. More…
Canyon’s New Pathlite:ON E-Bike Is Ready For Adventures Big And Small
In its highest trim level, it features the Bosch Performance CX motor and SRAM X01 AXS Eagle drivetrain. More…
Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya dances with e-4orce AWD, delivers on comfort
The Ariya e-4orce is one of a growing cohort of dual-motor electric crossovers offering up all-weather traction and 0-60 mph times of less than five seconds. But as the e-4orce badging hints, it’s gone about its priorities in an entirely different way. Across the market, these dual-motor models have their tradeoffs and aren’t always… More…
Rivian’s Smallest Electric Van Spotted Testing On Public Roads
The shorter van is set to enter production in the first half of this year. More…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 is attracting premium customers as EV buyers look past brand loyalty
Hyundai’s sleek IONIQ 5 electric SUV design and advanced features are attracting a new group of buyers that would usually stick with a premium brand. The success has even surprised company leaders, like Michael Cole, President, and CEO at Hyundai Europe, who claims “brand loyalty doesn’t seem to be as strong in EVs.”. More…
VW reveals plans for another EV priced below the ID.2
According to a German media report, the all-electric VW ID.2 will start at less than €25,000 when it launches in 2025. And the carmaker allegedly has plans for an even cheaper EV, currently referred to as the ID.1, which could launch in 2027 and start at less than €20,000. Automobilwoche spoke to VW brand boss […] More…
LG Chem to enforce battery patents in court if necessary
South Korean chemical company LG Chem has a clear message for its competitors: It wants to “dominate” the global market for advanced EV batteries and – if it has to – enforce its patent rights for cathode materials with a high nickel content in court. LG Chem said it acquired more than 40 patents related […] More…
Tesla Rivals Cutting Prices Amid Major Sales Slump In China
Ford and Volkswagen are both offering $6,000 discounts on EVs. Meanwhile, GM is reportedly running promotions to boost gas car sales. More…
