Honda has unveiled the design of the Prologue, its first electric SUV and a vehicle codeveloped with General Motors. More…
The first ‘utility scale’ renewable energy plant combining solar and wind generation with battery storage opens in the US
A utility-scale renewable energy plant using wind and solar combined with battery storage opened last week, a US first, with the potential of powering 100,000 homes with clean, reliable energy. The project gives us a glimpse into the future as the US shifts from fossil fuels to clean energy sources.. More…
Revamped EV tax credit rules will get fast-tracked by IRS
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and U.S. Treasury Department are seeking public comment on draft rules for the revised federal EV tax credit, indicating these rules could be on the fast track to finalization. “We are trying to do this expeditiously,” John Podesta, senior White House advisor overseeing energy guidance, told Bloomberg and other… More…
2023 Ford F-150 Lightning Pro costs $12,100 more than 2022
The Ford F-150 Lightning has already been given a price hike for the 2023 model year—in this case, applying only to base, fleet-oriented Lightning Pro models. The base Lightning Pro now has a $51,974 base price, along with a $1,795 destination charge. Ford originally priced the F-150 Lightning Pro at $39,974—or $41,669 with the $1,695… More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Pro price raised again, now $12,100 higher than in 2021
The Ford F-150 Lightning has already been given a price hike for the 2023 model year, in this case, applying only to base, fleet-oriented Lightning Pro models. The base Lightning Pro now has a $51,974 base price, along with a $1,795 destination charge, for the 2023 F-150 Lightning Pro. Ford originally priced the F-150 Lightning Pro at… More…
Hyundai opens reservations for the first hotel powered entirely by EVs, complete with a restaurant, bar, and cinema
For a few weeks in the Essex countryside about an hour from London, a select group of guests will have the opportunity to stay at a pop-up Hyundai hotel, powered entirely by EVs. With a cabin, restaurant, and private cinema, this concept hotel represents a future of off-grid luxury potential, while simultaneously showcasing the capabilities of the Hyundai IONIQ 5’s vehicle-to-load technology. More…
Amazon orders 20 FH Electric from Volvo Trucks
In Germany, Volvo Trucks is to deliver 20 FH Electric heavy-duty electric trucks to Amazon before the end of the year. The electric trucks are to replace Amazon’s old diesel vehicles. Volvo Trucks only recently started series production of the FH Electric in Gothenburg, Sweden. Amazon has committed to becoming CO2-neutral throughout the company by […] More…
First ride: I went wild off-roading in the all-electric Polaris RANGER XP Kinetic
I was recently invited on an eye-opening trip to visit the sprawling Polaris proving grounds in Wyoming, Minnesota. There, over 600 acres feature 17 miles of trails carved from the earth to test Polaris’ off-road vehicles through a range of heavy duty scenarios. And with the company’s exciting new all-electric RANGER XP Kinetic set to roll out to customers next year, I was stoked for the chance to get an early test on the new utility side-by-side. More…
Uber deploying Motional IONIQ 5 driverless robotaxis to millions of riders over the next decade
Rideshare provider Uber has signed a 10-year, multi-market commercial agreement with Motional – a developer of driverless robotaxis. As part of the agreement, Uber will deploy Motional’s IONIQ 5 electric robotaxis in select markets at first, with the potential to reach millions of customers by providing both ride-hailing and delivery services autonomously. More…
Volvo EX90 to support bidirectional charging
Volvo will be relying on bidirectional charging in a big way in the future. The first model from the Swedes to feature this technology will be the upcoming EX90 – other models on the new EV platform will also support bidirectional charging. The system has a special technical feature that significantly expands the possibilities. While […] More…
Tesla Megapacks Arrive In Hawaii, Kicking Coal To The Curb
Tesla’s Megapack battery system is stepping in to fulfill the state’s power requirements after the last shipment of coal. More…
Rivian boosts prodution to 7,363 vehicles in Q3
The US electric car startup built 7,363 vehicles at its Illinois plant in the third quarter. In the same period, Rivian delivered 6,584 vehicles. The company reiterated its full-year sales forecast. The company has not yet released its full quarterly numbers – in fact, it was the first time Rivian Automotive has issued a separate […] More…
Zepp reveals H2 solution for heavy-duty applications
In Europe, the Dutch hydrogen fuel cell system developer Zepp Solutions has revealed the X150, a new 150 kW fuel cell system for heavy-duty applications. The new module is now up for pre-order with deliveries expected by mid-2023. Zepp Solutions says the new fuel cell solution is available in configurations suitable for installation in vehicle […] More…
AAA Helps EV Owners With Range Anxiety, Adds Monthly Battery Report
As more cars on our roads are electric, some insurance companies are already working to adapt. More…
Honda Fully Unveils 2024 Prologue, Its First-Ever Electric SUV
The midsize SUV adopts “Neo-Rugged” styling with clean and simple surfaces; details on the GM-sourced Ultium powertrains to come later. More…
Toyota will resume bZ4X EV sales following safety recall concerning its wheels falling off
Global automaker and hybrid zealot Toyota announced it will resume sales of its first mass-produced battery EV – the bZ4X, following a safety recall concerning risk that its wheels could fall off. Months later, the Japanese automaker appears to have found a fix to the manufacturing defect (as well as a previously undiscovered safety issue) and plans to resume bZ4X production immediately. More…
Tesla Is Now Removing Ultrasonic Sensors In Move To Vision Only
Tesla already removed radar and is relying on cameras for its advanced driver-assist systems, unlike most rival automakers. More…
Hamburg targets electric car-sharing
In the city of Hamburg, Germany, the car-sharing companies Miles, Share Now, Sixt and WeShare have agreed to increase the share of electric vehicles in their fleets to at least 80 per cent by the turn of the year 2023/24. This includes a strategic partnership between the four companies, the City of Hamburg and the […] More…
Cellforce finalizes production process for electrode coating
The Cellforce Group, the joint venture between Porsche and Customcells, says it has successfully set up the series production process for coating its electrodes over the past twelve months. In the process, Cellforce has relied on close cooperation with the machinery and plant manufacturer Dürr. According to Cellforce, the battery joint venture will in future […] More…
Posco & GS Energy announce plans for battery recycling joint venture
The South Korean materials group Posco has signed an agreement with GS Energy that is expected to result in the establishment of a joint venture for recycling spent batteries before the end of this year. GS Energy is a subsidiary of the South Korean GS Group. According to a report in the Aju Daily, 51 […] More…
