Tesla has finally started to open some Supercharger stations to non-Tesla electric cars owners in the US and it explained how it works. More…
Waymo joins Cruise in 1M test mile club, expands driverless rides to Los Angeles
Robotaxi developer Waymo announced that this past January, it surpassed 1 million miles of autonomous driving with no human present in the vehicle. With the news, Waymo joins competitor Cruise as the latest to reach the autonomous milestone but has also publicly shared the data to back up its progress. As previously teased last year, Waymo is also now officially testing driverless rides in Los Angeles. More…
Ford wins US Postal Service contract to supply 9,250 E-Transits as electric mail trucks
The US Postal Service will purchase 9,250 off-the-shelf Ford E-Transits in its push to move toward electric delivery vehicles, with deliveries beginning at the end of this year. More…
Watch Rivian R1T Recover A Semi Truck That Slid Off Highway Into Ditch
It’s an amazing example of quad motor electric drive capabilities. More…
Revised VW ID.3: Higher quality at higher prices
Volkswagen has now officially unveiled the revised ID.3, in which the quality of the interior in particular is to be significantly improved. The powertrains remain unchanged (for the time being). We have already had the opportunity to take a seat in the facelifted model. The premiere of the revised ID.3 was preceded by an unusual […] More…
2024 Volkswagen ID.3 Facelift Brings Minor Updates Inside And Out
VW goes so far as to call it a second generation, but this is a mild facelift even for the brand’s conservative standards. More…
Tesla releases detailed look at its data privacy approach
Tesla has released a detailed look at its latest data privacy approach with more details about what stays in your car and what goes to Tesla. More…
Rivian (RIVN) Q4 2022 earnings results – revenue miss, sees 50K deliveries in 2023
Rivian (RIVN) released its fourth quarter and full-year earnings results for 2022 after market close on Tuesday, February 28, showing a slight miss on revenue but significantly lower operating expenses as the EV startup moves to cut costs and drive volume. More…
Luminar Day recap: Iris+ lidar unveiled, high-volume production and semiconductor business
Global automotive tech company and lidar specialist Luminar Technologies hosted its annual Luminar Day event at its headquarters in Orlando, Florida, today, offering a slew of updates on its progress. This includes new lidar like its Iris+ sensor, a more clear product roadmap bolstered by a new high-volume production facility in North America, and consolidated subsidiaries into a new semiconductor business. Lots to unfold here, so let’s get started. More…
Tesla To Charge $450 To Upgrade Older EVs For CCS Adapter Use
Tesla now offers a CCS adapter so owners can charge outside the Supercharger network, but older vehicles will need to be retrofitted. More…
The US’s largest solar panel maker just got a huge domestic order
US utility-scale solar developer Lightsource bp has placed an order with First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, for 4 gigawatts (GW) of advanced thin film solar modules. More…
Honda JV breaks ground on $3.5 billion EV battery plant with LG Energy Solutions in Ohio
Honda and LG Energy Solutions joint venture (JV) broke ground on their $3.5 billion EV battery plant in Fayette County, Ohio, Tuesday as the company aims to begin mass production in 2025. More…
The EU is now on track to beat its 2030 renewables target
The pace of clean technology rollout is set to put the EU at 45% renewable energy by 2030, according to new analysis from energy think tank Ember. More…
Audi And Italian Motorbike Brand Fantic Join Forces On New Electric MTB
The Audi Electric Mountain Bike flexes with thoroughly premium components and an eye-watering price tag. More…
France: Plug-In Car Sales Noticeably Increased In January 2023
Dacia Spring once again was the top-selling model in France. More…
Jaguar I-Pace Sales In Q4 2022 Decreased To Just 1,146
That’s basically the lowest level since its launch in 2018. More…
This 720 hp electric truck conversion uses battery swaps to trial clean logging in Australia
Fennell Forestry has commissioned an all-electric logging truck conversion from Janus Electric to trial the technology through the Green Triangle region of South Australia. The 720 horsepower electric truck conversion kicks off a two year testing period to analyze performance and maintenance costs as the Australian government looks on before potentially investing in a future overhaul of the segment. More…
Stellantis to produce EDMs to boost Jeep and Ram EV output with $155 million investment
Stellantis revealed its plans to produce new electric drive modules (EDMs) at three Kokomo, Indiana, plants on Tuesday to boost production of its Jeep and Ram EVs and support its overall goal of 50% BEV sales in the US by 2030.. More…
Mexican President Confirms Location Of Next Tesla Factory
The president confirmed the location one day before the automaker’s important Investor Day presentation. More…
Rivian R1T, Mini Cooper SE, Kia EV6 top EV ownership study
Industry newcomer Rivian is already wowing owners not just with its R1T electric truck but as part of a well-rounded assessment of the ownership experience. The Rivian R1T was ranked highest in satisfaction in results released Tuesday from an annual study focusing on EV ownership from survey giant J.D. Power. It’s followed, in order of… More…
