The GranCabrio EV will be the drop-top version of the new Maserati GranTurismo Folgore, the brand’s first electric vehicle. More…
Maserati GranCabrio Folgore Convertible EV Confirmed For 2023 Debut
Automobili Pininfarina to deliver first luxury EV Battista hyper GTs to US, including rare $3M Anniversario edition
European hypercar manufacturer Automobili Pininfarina has made its official invasion into the United States. Sure, the boutique automaker already has retail partners in place on US soil and continues to expand that footprint, but it will soon deliver the very first two all-electric Battista hyper GTs to US customers. Better yet, one of them is the first of only five Battista Anniversario EVs being made. More…
US lags other countries in chargers vs. registered EVs
Widespread electric vehicle adoption depends on public charging—of all sorts, from overnight streetside or parking-garage connectors to road-trip fast-charging. Thus, the ratio of registered EVs to public charging connectors is important. It can’t get too high, or EV drivers won’t have the confidence that they’ll find a… More…
Georgia Senator’s Bill Would Let More EVs Qualify For New Tax Credit
Meanwhile, his opponent is openly anti-EV, anti-solar, anti-incentive, and seems to have little understanding of the technology. More…
Unilever adds first 44-ton electric truck by Volvo to its fleet
Unilever has added a heavy-duty electric truck from Volvo to its fleet in the Netherlands. The company says it is the first heavy-duty electric vehicle with sufficient range to meet its business need in regional transport from distribution centres. The Volvo truck has a 540 kWh battery capacity and can travel up to 300 km […] More…
USA to fund development lightweight EV materials
The US Department of Energy (DOE) Vehicle Technologies Office has announced the selection of five industry-led research and development projects to develop lightweight materials to improve the energy efficiency of electric vehicles. According to the DoE, these projects will help decarbonize the transportation sector and enhance the infrastructure needed to support the growing adoption of […] More…
OP-ED: Elon Musk May Have Buried The Lede On Tesla’s AI Day
The team left Tesla’s DoJo supercomputer for last, though it arguably should have come first. More…
Nest Renew is now available to anyone in the US; ‘Energy Shift’ optimizes renewable energy use
Google is expanding support for its initiative to help you save money and use renewable energy with the Nest Thermostat, as Nest Renew is now available to anyone in the US. More…
Ballard to build fuel cell development facility in China
Canadian fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems has announced a $130 million investment in China. This will be used to build both a development centre and a membrane electrode assembly (MEA) factory near Shanghai. The planned opening is in 2025. Ballard says it is pursuing a “local for local” production strategy – meaning components made […] More…
Chevy Bolt EV sales surge, as GM Ultium EVs trickle out
Chevrolet Bolt EV and Bolt EUV sales surged in the third quarter, General Motors announced Monday in its quarterly update, while sales of newer EVs based on the Ultium architecture were just a trickle. The two Bolt variants set a quarterly sales record, with a combined 14,709 sales, GM said, adding that in response to robust demand it plans to… More…
Analysis: Electric trucks dominate market by 2035
A new report by Price Waterhouse Coopers Strategy (PwC) attests to a bright future for zero-emission trucks. BEVs are forecasted to outperform internal combustion engine technology within the decade. Worldwide, PwC analysts expect ZEV models to essentially replace conventional trucks within the next 15 years – given that infrastructure is catching up. As early as […] More…
Nio launches ET5 deliveries in China
Nio delivered the first batch of the mass-produced ET5 to customers in China on September 30th; just barely hitting the targeted delivery window. Subsequently, Nio intends to scale up deliveries of the electric sedan very quickly. The ET5 could also come to Europe in 2023. The fact that the ET5 will be delivered from September […] More…
Wuling Hong Guang Mini EV Cabrio Goes On Sale In China For $14,000
The tiny electric convertible is a strict two-seater offering a driving range of 174 miles on China’s CLTC cycle. More…
New Fiido X E-Bike Brings Practicality And Affordability To The Table
This little folding e-bike checks many boxes for daily commuters. More…
Fuel cell vehicles on curated approach in China
SAIC Maxus has released 80 fuel cell minivans in Shanghai through Xiangdao Chuxing, a SAIC mobility platform. The hydrogen-powered Maxus Mifa forms part of a growing FCEV line-up bolstered by support from the Chinese government. Toyota, too is trying to make a stand in China. As for SAIC, the Chinese vehicle-making giant announced in 2020 […] More…
Tesla Semi With Storytelling Graffiti Shows Up At Tesla’s AI Day
The Tesla Semi is reportedly about to ship, and Tesla has been making sure people see it as often as possible. More…
General Motors to boost Bolt production
General Motors has announced that it will increase production of its electric models due to high demand – and not only for the new Ultium vehicles but also for the ageing Bolt series. This comes despite the previous production capacity not being fully utilized. According to the GM announcement, Bolt production for global markets is […] More…
US: GMC Hummer EV Pickup Truck Sales Increased In Q3
However, the Factory ZERO plant upgrade will require a pause in production for several weeks. More…
Rivian Reveals Production And Sales Results In Q3 2022: New Records
The company says that it is on track to achieve 25,000 units sold in 2022. More…
Georgia judge rejects tax break for Rivian electric truck plant
A Georgia judge has rejected a proposed tax break for Rivian the automaker would have received as part of a deal to build a new factory in the state, the Associated Press reported Friday. Morgan County Superior Court Judge Brenda Trammell rejected what is normally a routine request by the local government to validate a bond agreement, according to… More…
