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…
Buick Uncovers Electra E5 Electric SUV’s Tech-Laden Interior
The cabin’s main attraction is a segment-only 30-inch 6K curved OLED display produced by Eyemax. More…
Rivian R1T And Mini Cooper SE Top JD Power US EV Experience Study
JD Power’s 2023 US EV Experience Ownership Study focuses on first-time EV buyers, which puts new options at the top of the list. More…
Hyundai gives us a closer look at the ‘EV-led’ 2024 Kona electric design [Video]
Hyundai is promising a daring glimpse into the future of the urban SUV with its brand-new 2024 Kona electric model arriving this summer. The all-new Hyundai Kona electric has several new features including a bold, more dynamic “EV-derived” design.. More…
Tesla announces hefty retrofit price for old vehicles to use CCS adapter
Tesla has announced the price of the needed retrofit for older Tesla vehicles to use the CCS adapter and access other charging stations. More…
VinFast to deliver its EVs in the US in March
The Vietnamese electric carmaker VinFast will begin deliveries of its limited edition VF 8 City Edition in the US on 1 March. Initially, the EVs were to be delivered in February. But VinFast wanted to first complete updating the vehicles with the latest software.The 999 electric cars arrived in the US from Vietnam in December. […] More…
Swarco announces plans for new HPC network in the UK
UK charging infrastructure provider Swarco Smart Charging announces the roll-out of an HPC charging network across England, Scotland and Wales. Under the name PoGo, over 2,000 ultra-fast charging stations are to be built at public facilities such as grocery shops and cafés over the next four years. “PoGo” is said to stand for “Power and […] More…
Tesla And Elon Musk Sued Related To Misleading Self-Driving Claims
Tesla shareholders filed a class-action lawsuit suggesting the company misrepresented the abilities of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. More…
Rivian Burning Through Cash, Demand Is A Concern Going Forward
Rivian makes a compelling product that’s proven to impress, but prices are high and competition is a concern. More…
