As a redesigned, second-generation 2023 Niro lineup ramps up for a fall arrival at U.S. dealerships, Kia isn’t just discontinuing the first-generation Niro EV. Instead, the much-loved first-gen Niro EV, which would likely have been Green Car Reports’ Best Car To Buy had it been more widely available from the start, is seeing a (new)… More…
Rad Power Bikes RadExpand 5 review: Here’s what’s hidden in Rad’s new fat tire folding electric bike
When the RadExpand 5 was first unveiled, I was surprised to see the company go in this direction and replace the RadMini with a new model. But now that I’ve spent some good time in the saddle, I see exactly what Rad was thinking, because the folding RadExpand 5 e-bike draws on some of the best parts of every other e-bike in the company’s wide lineup. More…
GM’s Mary Barra To Tie Compensation Packages To EV Goals
In the past, it wasn’t abnormal for legacy automakers to “anti-sell” EVs, but Barra has plans to take a leap in the opposite direction. More…
VW-BP project will add thousands of space-saving “Flexpole” urban fast-chargers in Europe
Volkswagen and oil giant BP on Thursday announced a partnership to install up to 8,000 urban charging stations across Europe by 2024. The project will use VW’s Flexpole 150-kw DC fast-charging stations, which can be installed at low-voltage grid points without the need for the dedicated high-voltage hardware of conventional fast-charging stations… More…
Tesla reduces price of home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles
Tesla has reduced prices on its two home chargers after removing the one included with new vehicles being delivered. The automaker also added the chargers to its online configurator to remind new buyers to get one. More…
Postal Service Sued By UAW, Green Groups Over Failure To Move To EVs
The goal is to block the USPS from purchasing an excessive amount of gas-powered delivery trucks. More…
62% Of 2017 To 2019 Chevrolet Bolts Have Had Their Battery Replaced
The information comes from an NHTSA document that shows replacement rates among newer Bolts are far lower, though. More…
Volkswagen reportedly considering a second US production site plus new battery cell plant
According to a recent report out of Germany, Volkswagen is flirting with the idea of opening a second US production facility, possibly in Chattanooga, TN, where its current footprint is. In addition to significantly expanding its capacity on US soil, Volkswagen is also reportedly considering implementing a battery cell plant nearby as well. More…
This Week Marks Big EV News From Ford, GM, And Lucid: Apr 29, 2022
Heading into the weekend, it’s time to set your sights on some top stories for EV advocacy. More…
Europe: Volkswagen And BP Launch Rapid Rollout Of Fast Chargers
Up to 4,000 additional DC fast charging points will be installed in Germany and the UK within 24 months. More…
UPDATE: Musk Sells $8.5B Worth Of Tesla Shares, “No Further Sales Planned”
The transactions took place only days after the Twitter board accepted Musk’s takeover offer, according to SEC regulatory filings. More…
Musk Sells $4B Worth Of Tesla Shares, “No Further Sales Planned”
The transactions took place only days after the Twitter board accepted Musk’s takeover offer, according to SEC regulatory filings. More…
Shell awards another charging infrastructure framework contract to ABB
ABB has signed a new global framework agreement with Shell to supply its complete portfolio of AC and DC charging stations. The products range from the AC wallbox for homes, businesses and retail to the Terra 360 HPC charging point. Shell reportedly intends to operate 500,000 charging points worldwide by 2025. By 2030, this number […] More…
Is Giga Berlin Tesla’s Ticket To Taking Back EV Market Share In Europe?
Tesla led EV sales in Europe as early as 2019, though it has largely trailed Volkswagen and Stellantis ever since. More…
States and environmental groups sue USPS over gasoline mail delivery trucks
A coalition of environmental groups and over a dozen states filed lawsuits Thursday against the United States Postal Service (USPS) over plans to replace mail trucks with a majority-gasoline fleet. A new mail truck design from defense contractor Oshkosh was unveiled in February 2021, with plans to make just 10% of the fleet electric. That… More…
VW and BP put first joint charging station into operation
With the inauguration of the first charging station in Düsseldorf, Volkswagen and BP have now officially launched their strategic partnership announced last year. In the first step of this cooperation, up to 4,000 additional fast charging points will be set up at petrol stations over the next 24 months. In Germany, these will be Aral […] More…
Mahle and Volytica to develop battery diagnostics via charging plug
Mahle Aftermarket wants to use the charging plug in addition to the existing OBD port for battery diagnostics of electric vehicles in the future. For this purpose, the service and spare parts division of the automotive supplier is working together with Volytica Diagnostics, a software developer from Dresden. As Mahle has now announced, the diagnostic […] More…
FIA & Formula E presents Gen3 racecars
The FIA and Formula E have unveiled the third-generation racing car that will be used in the electric racing series from the coming season. The technical key data differ greatly from the previous vehicle. For example, the peak power will in future be 350 kW in qualifying mode, while only 300 kW may be used […] More…
Four Teslas Make The Top 10 Fastest-Selling Used Cars In March 2022
The Model X ranked first in iSeeCars.com’s study, with an average 28.0 days to sell and a whopping average price of $90,406. More…
TVR announces electric sports car for 2024
British sports car brand TVR is planning a limited edition all-electric offshoot of its Griffith V8 model for 2024, as well as a second, as yet unspecified electric model. TVR made the announcement as part of a sponsorship partnership with the Formula E electric racing series. The manufacturer, previously known for its petrol-powered sports cars, […] More…
