Despite an ongoing pause in F-150 Lightning production, Ford says it will boost output this year in response to overwhelming demand. Ford aims to triple Lightning and double Mach-E production as consumers continue gravitating toward its popular EVs.. More…
Tesla Models Among EVs With Worst Predicted Reliability: Consumer Reports
The Hyundai Kona EV tops the list, followed by Chevy Bolt EV/EUV. The Rivian R1T and Porsche Taycan also make the list, among others. More…
Rad Power Unveils The RadRunner 3 Plus Electric Utility Bike
Refinements to the motor and battery make the RadRunner 3 an even better city commuter. More…
Governor says Volkswagen’s new plant to build Scout EVs is coming to South Carolina
In a Tweet earlier this morning, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster has confirmed that Volkswagen Group has chosen the Eastern state as home to its new production facility to build Scout brand EVs. The news comes after recent speculation about where Volkswagen would set up the new facility for Scout Motors after sharing intentions to implement its EV production to the US. More…
Scout Motors Will Build Electric Trucks And SUVs In South Carolina
Production is expected to begin by the end of 2026 at a new factory that will have a maximum capacity of over 200,000 vehicles a year. More…
First Toyota and BYD co-developed electric bZ3 rolls off the line in China for under $30K
The first Toyota bZ3 electric vehicle powered by BYD technology came off the assembly line this week in China. The co-developed Toyota-FAW bZ3 EV starts at just over $27,000 (189,800 RMB), with deliveries expected to begin soon.. More…
Ford Is Boosting Production Of Electric Vehicles In North America
The automaker will produce more Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit EVs to meet strong customer demand. More…
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Review: Standing Out And Blending In
A traditional SUV body feels like a natural complement for the EQS’ all-electric powertrain and sumptuous luxury. More…
EU delays final vote to ban combustion vehicles by 2035 as Germany suddenly wavers
Germany has unexpectedly objected to the EU’s planned vote to officially ban combustion vehicles by 2035, questioning its support for the law and how it will affect the industry, particularly by not properly explaining how the use of e-fuels will be regulated.. More…
US EV trip lengths are way up, nearly equaling gasoline trips
The average length of trips done in electric vehicles has been going up, and it may equal internal-combustion vehicle trip lengths within the next 18 months, according to new analysis. It’s an indication more buyers might be directly replacing gasoline models with EVs, and that range anxiety may be waning. These conclusions come from UK-based data… More…
Long range electric motorcycles are now charging up at Tesla Superchargers
When Tesla announced that it would begin opening up its Supercharger stations in the US for non-Tesla EVs, we expected to see a wide range of electric cars flood the fast charging stations. And that has certainly happened in the last few days since the Superchargers were opened up to the masses. But it’s not just electric cars that are taking advantage of the new fast charger access. Now electric motorcycles are getting the good juice, too. More…
Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, and it’s huge
Tesla is deploying its first Supercharger V4, a new generation of its DC fast-charging stations, and it’s much bigger than the previous generation. More…
Kia previews design of production EV9 flagship electric SUV
Kia has released teaser images of its EV9 flagship electric SUV, which is scheduled to debut in production-ready form March 15. Those images hint at styling that’s broadly similar to the EV9 concept that debuted at the 2021 Los Angeles Auto Show, preserving the concept’s boxy profile, vertical headlights, and even the angled side glass, which… More…
Subaru takes a page from Toyota appointing new CEO to compete in the EV era
As the auto industry charges ahead toward a fully electric future, you can start to see clear leaders and laggards. Subaru, like its Japanese counterparts, is looking to play catch up. The automaker announced Friday it was appointing a new CEO to address the “profound transformation” to EVs in the auto industry, following a similar move from Toyota recently. More…
Change in management at Mercedes Trucks
Rainer Müller-Finkeldei will take over responsibility for product development at Mercedes-Benz Trucks in May 2023. He will succeed Uwe Baake, who has contributed to product developments such as the GenH2 truck and the Mercedes-Benz eActros and is retiring as planned at the end of April. In his new position, Müller-Finkeldei will head the Mercedes-Benz Trucks […] More…
China: Tesla Model 3/Model Y Wholesale Sales Increased In February 2023
The positive trend continues after the company reduced prices. More…
Mercedes lays foundation stone at battery recycling plant
Mercedes-Benz has laid the symbolic foundation stone for the announced battery recycling factory in Kuppenheim. For the first stage of the plant – mechanical dismantling – commissioning is to start at the end of this year. Talks with the public sector about further expansion are still ongoing. According to the Mercedes release, these talks are […] More…
Hitachi to install truck charging infrastructure in UAE
Hitachi Energy has received a major order from Dubai regional headquartered e-mobility and energy solutions provider Admiral Global DMCC to supply charging infrastructure for electric truck fleets in the United Arab Emirates. The idea behind the order is to provide a scalable, grid-to-plug fast-charging solution that will make it possible for fleets of commercial trucks […] More…
Tesla Investor Day Highlights, Refreshed VW ID. 3 Revealed
Also, Nissan intensifies its EV program. More…
Watch Tesla Cybertruck Vs Tesla Semi Launches Side-By-Side In Texas
Are they drag racing at the factory now? More…
