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VW ID. Buzz To Make First Public Appearance In Austin On March 11
Ferrari Patent Drawings Show Midship-Mounted Battery Pack
The Prancing Horse wants to retain the mid-engined feel of its sports cars even when they will no longer burn fuel. More…
Tesla says it expects lawsuit over ‘systematic racial discrimination and harassment’ from DFEH, calls it unfair
Tesla announced that it is expecting the California Department of Fair Employment and Housing (DFEH) to file a lawsuit alleging “systematic racial discrimination and harassment” at Tesla. More…
Faraday Future announces partnership with Myoung Shin to manufacture mass-market FF81 EV in South Korea
Southern California EV startup Faraday Future has shared news of a new partnership with South Korean automotive manufacturer Myoung Shin to produce its FF81 mass-market EV. Start of production is scheduled to begin in Korea in 2024, following Faraday Future’s production of its limited run FF91 EV in the third quarter of this year. More…
Florida legislators want to kill solar net metering, and hundreds rallied in protest
State legislators in Florida have approved Florida SB 1024 and HB 741, which would require future rooftop solar panel owners to pay higher rates and curb net metering. Yesterday, solar workers traveled to Tallahassee and let legislators know what a terrible idea they think these bills are. More…
Lectric XP 2.0 Step-Through review: The best bang-for-your-buck electric bike gets even better!
I’ve long called the Lectric XP 2.0 the best bang-for-your-buck electric bicycle because it offers so much utility and performance for its modest $999 price. And with the step-through version of the e-bike, Phoenix-based Lectric eBikes has made the popular two-wheeler more accessible than ever before. More…
California: Plug-In Car Sales Up 79% In 2021, Tesla Model Y #2 Overall
Two Tesla cars were in the top 5 most popular models, and the Model Y almost reached #1. More…
BMW to advertise iX electric SUV during the Super Bowl with Arnold Schwarzenegger as Zeus, and a flying mini horse named ‘Peggy’
If you tune in to the first quarter of this year’s Super Bowl on February 13, you’ll be able to catch a new ad from BMW showcasing its iX SUV before it begins sales in the US next month. The :60 spot features Arnold Schwarzenegger and Salma Hayek Pinault as Zeus and Hera as they navigate retirement from ruling the gods of Mt. Olympus. They also have a cute mini Pegasus as a pet. More…
Here’s How Ford Managed To Cut Mustang Mach-E Costs By $1,000
That doesn’t necessarily mean the cost reduction will be passed on to the consumer. More…
BMW’s Super Bowl Ad Features iX SUV, Starring Zeus And Hera
It seems many Super Bowl ads this year will focus on automakers’ latest and upcoming electric vehicles. More…
Tesla recalls some 2020-2022 vehicles over heat-pump issue, “decreased defrosting performance”
Tesla has issued a recall for 26,681 vehicles from the 2020 through 2022 model years over an issue relating to an improperly operating heat-pump valve—an issue that can be fixed through an over-the-air update. Recall documents filed by Tesla explain that the issue “may trap refrigerant inside the evaporator and may deplete the… More…
Did Ford Just Buy A Lucid Air To Benchmark Future EVs Against?
One Air was spotted at Ford’s Dearborn, Michigan facility posing next to a Mustang Mach-E. More…
Ram Trucks to go electric
Ram Trucks, the US commercial vehicle subsidiary of the Stellantis Group, has announced a battery-electric version of its Ram 1500 pickup truck for 2024 and shown the first teaser. Ram aims to electrify all of its vehicle segments by 2030 at the latest. Fans who register on the new “Ram Revolution” platform will receive exclusive […] More…
Enevate expands production facilities
To expand production capacity, California-based battery start-up Enevate has signed a lease for over 125,000 square feet in Irvine, California. The new facility is meant to greatly increase the company’s battery pre-production line for conducting trials for companies aiming for industrial-scale battery production. With the expanded pre-production line, the company – which is backed by […] More…
NHTSA Recall Clarifies Tesla Heat Pump Issue, Software Fix Coming
According to NHTSA, windshield defrosting issues are only occurring in Tesla’s cars with heat pumps. More…
Volvo Will Upgrade Torslanda Plant To Produce Next-Gen BEVs
The company will follow Tesla by introducing mega castings. More…
Electreon joins CharIN
Electreon, an Israeli company specialising in inductive charging for electric vehicles, has joined the CCS initiative CharIN. As a core member of CharIN, Electreon will contribute technical insights on wireless charging technology requirements and participate in relevant working groups to develop common global standards. The CharIN Alliance is a network of more than 200 organisations […] More…
Right to repair bill could allow more independent shops to work on EVs and hybrids
A right to repair has been introduced in the House of Representatives, which could help more independent shops work on electric cars and hybrids. Introduced by Representative Bobby L. Rush, the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair (REPAIR) Act (H.R. 6570) would grant vehicle owners and independent shops equal access to tools… More…
AutoTrader Tests Porsche Taycan Sport Turismo In A Blizzard
The snowstorm leaves them stranded at one point, and they had to call the emergency services to come rescue them. More…
Liberty Global launches green energy brand Egg
Liberty Global has launched a renewable energy brand, Egg, now offering EV charging for homes and businesses on a subscription basis. The launch comes ahead of the UK government ending the Electric Vehicle Homecharge Scheme (EVHS) for homeowners at the end of March. The subscription model from Liberty Global’s new brand Egg should help ensure […] More…
