Honda VP says consumer EV uptake in the US is currently “out of whack” with automakers rushing EVs to market. More…
Honda Preps For US EV Factory, Despite Its Doubts About EV Demand
Honda Preps For US EV Factory, But Shows Doubt About EV Demand
Honda VP says consumer EV uptake in the US is currently “out of whack” with automakers rushing EVs to market. More…
Proterra to provide battery systems to at least 600 Vicinity Motor Corp. commercial EVs by 2024, including transit buses
Transit EV manufacturer Proterra has announced a large, multi-year agreement with commercial EV manufacturer Vicinity Motor to provide battery systems to hundreds of future commercial vehicles. As part of the supply agreement, a minimum of 600 Vicinity Motor EVs will be powered by Proterra battery systems through 2024, including transit buses and Class 3 to 5 commercial trucks. More…
The big upgrade to the US power grid is kicking off
The Department of Energy (DOE) yesterday launched the Better Grid Initiative to develop new and upgraded high-capacity electric transmission lines, which is great news for electric vehicles, charging infrastructure rollout, and clean energy in the US. More…
Tesla Model 3 Winter Test: RWD Vs. Long Range Vs. Performance
Don’t know which Tesla Model 3 to pick? This real-world, cold-weather range and charging comparison test may help you decide. More…
Nuro shares third-generation autonomous delivery vehicle with external airbag, BYD to help with assembly
American robotics company Nuro has just introduced the third version of its autonomous, zero-occupant last-mile delivery vehicle as it enters pre-production. Together with the help of BYD North American, Nuro hopes to manufacture the first zero occupant autonomous vehicle to be produced at scale this year. This third-generation EV comes with some cool features too. Do I smell pizz. More…
BMW Says It’s Too Early For In-House Battery Bet
The company will stick to buying cells from external suppliers until the technology matures. More…
Rivian’s New Factory Plans Reveal Massive Size, Track, Trails
The electric truck maker’s Georgia factory will be five times the size of its Normal, IL, factory. More…
Hacker claims to be behind Tesla resetting third-party app access to its vehicles
Many Tesla owners using third-party apps to monitor have found them not to be working in the last few days as Tesla appears to have revoked many log-in tokens – a hacker claims to be behind the action after he supposedly gained access to several Tesla accounts. More…
2022 BMW i4 M50 Quick Drive Turns Kyle Conner Into A Big Fan
He says this is the most fun-to-drive BMW he’s driven recently, which is a big deal considering he also reviewed the M240i Coupe. More…
Nissan Ariya and Leaf will coexist—two EVs well under $40,000, thanks to EV tax credit
With its Leaf, Nissan was the first mainstream, full-line automaker to offer a widely available, mass-produced electric vehicle in the U.S. That was eleven years ago. And while it’s taken Nissan that long to push out a second EV model, the Ariya, the carmaker has made clear that the two models will coexist in the lineup. The new Ariya, due… More…
Rivian will sponsor dozens of free public chargers in National Parks for nonprofit Adopt A Charger
EV charging nonprofit Adopt A Charger has announced a collaboration with American automaker Rivian to provide free Waypoint chargers to the public in Yosemite National Park and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GGNRA).. More…
Tesla’s Giga Texas Gets New Shipment Of Giga Press Machines
New drone flyovers show shipments arriving related to Tesla’s IDRA ‘Giga Press.’ Are they for Model Y or Cybertruck? More…
Oregon doubles PEV rebates for lower-income households
The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality has changed the state’s Clean Vehicle Rebate Program. Low- and moderate-income households may now claim double the money, i.e. $5,000, to purchase or lease a new or used battery electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle. Oregon brought in the EV scheme in 2018. Previously, the Charge Ahead Rebate was $2,500. […] More…
US Postal Service (USPS) wants $3.3Bn to electrify the fleet
The US Postal Service (USPS), which has been criticised for planning to buy tens of thousands of gas-burning delivery trucks, estimates that it could go all-electric – if Congress gives it at least 3.3 billion dollars. The estimate comes from an environmental impact statement USPS released last week. The issue is the renewal of the […] More…
US: Median EPA Range Of 2021 BEVs Decreased Compared to 2020
It’s 234 miles for 2021 model year cars. That’s less than in the case of 2020 and even 2019 model year cars. More…
2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Electric Sedan Spied, Looking Very Tapered
It doesn’t quite look like the stunning Prophecy concept, but it’s still going to look quite unique. More…
Trailing price hikes on new Teslas, prices on used Tesla models have soared
Prices of used Tesla electric cars have soared according to a new report from battery analysis firm Recurrent. The averages prices of most used EV models rose dramatically in 2021 but Recurrent, which markets battery health reports for EVs, appears to connect price increases for new Tesla vehicles to the rise in used-Tesla prices. Average prices… More…
CycleBoard Rover review: A strange yet exciting mashup of an electric scooter and a skateboard
The CycleBoard Rover is unlike anything I’ve tested before. It looks like a scooter and handles more like a skateboard. It’s a wild ride that is hard to describe, but that’s what I’m here to try and do. More…
Tesla Heat Pumps Failing In Cold, Tips To Help Until Fix Arrives
Tesla is aware of the issue, and there are preventative measures you can take as you wait for the fix. More…
