Hyundai’s $7.6 billion EV plant in Georgia gained its 18th supplier as the automaker builds an extensive US supply chain. The plant, slated to open as early as next month, will produce US-made Hyundai electric vehicles, starting with its updated 2025 IONIQ 5. Read more…
New CA smart grid law will help solar and fix the grid by… simply replacing wires
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a new law directing the state to upgrade its electrical transmission system through use of new smart grid technologies and by replacing old wires with newer, high-tech ones in order to get the state ready for increased renewable electricity generation. Read more…
Chevy Blazer EV Long-Term Test: Two Dealer Visits In Two Months
My Blazer EV got off to a bad start. Within the first 10 miles of driving, I had a problem. A week later, I had a warning light, too. Read more…
Audi announces the US prices for the Q6 e-tron
Audi US has officially revealed the pricing for its much-anticipated Q6 e-tron. Starting at $63,800, the Q6 e-tron marks a significant step in Audi’s electrification strategy, offering a blend of performance, range, and luxury that aims to entice buyers into the world of electric vehicles. The base model, simply named the Q6 e-tron, comes equipped with a rear-mounted motor generating… Read more…
EV Charging Is Finally Improving In America’s Worst City For Driving
Ride hail start-up Revel opened Manhattan’s first public fast-charging station that will be open round the clock. Read more…
TeraHive launches three energy-management solutions
California-headquartered TeraHive, an energy-management software company backed by Taiwan-based electronics manufacturer LITEON Technology, has entered the US market with the launch of three systems designed to optimize energy storage, usage, efficiency and performance: TeraHive Energy Suite, Charging Station Management Solution and Enterprise Energy Management. The platform integrates hardware and software and incorporates machine learning, forecasting,… Read more…
Scout Electric SUV And Pickup: Everything We Know
The revived Scout name will be used on a pair of Volkswagen-backed electric high-riders set to enter production in 2026. Read more…
SAIC, GM and CATL announce the fastest-charging battery on the market
General Motors’ joint venture with SAIC co-developed a battery with CATL, claiming it’s the fastest-charging EV battery to date. And it’s not some distant technology either – the developers say that the first vehicle to use the new battery will be launched next year. The battery is based on lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) chemistry and offers a 6C charging rate. This means… Read more…
2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron costs $65,095, has up to 321 miles of range
The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron arrives at dealers in the U.S. later this year Q6 E-Trons have up to 321 miles of range The Q6 E-Tron costs between $65,095 and $80,595. Audi this week confirmed pricing and EPA electric range for the 2025 Q6 E-Tron, which is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships before the end of the year. Pricing starts at $65,095 (all… Read more…
SAIC-GM and CATL just launched an LFP battery that can charge 200km range in 5 mins
Two current titans in the electric mobility industry have utilized an existing joint venture to deliver a fresh battery technology to help EV drivers eventually go farther faster. Today, SAIC-GM and CATL launched a new lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery cell with a 6C multiplier, enabling recharge rates of up to 200km in just five minutes, making it the fastest charging battery cell in China. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving third-party testing shows ridiculous 13 miles between interventions
Tesla Full Self-Driving was tested by third-party testing firm AMCI and the result was a ridiculous 13 miles between interventions. Read more…
Ford to reopen Chennai plant for EV exports to spearhead its global comeback
After a three-year break, Ford is set to reopen its Chennai plant in India. However, This time, Ford will focus on EVs as it faces a global comeback. Read more…
U.S. EV Sales Headed For Record Q3, Despite Tesla’s Slump
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y sales are sinking. Despite that, nearly 390,000 EVs are expected to be sold in Q3. Read more…
Electrify Canada expands to Nova Scotia in Canada
Electrify Canada has expanded into its seventh province, Nova Scotia. The province’s first two locations will be in Amherst and Bedford. Read more…
BYD delivers 100 electric buses in Uruguay
BYD has delivered 100 electric buses to Uruguay’s largest electric public transport operator, Cutcsa. The 12-metre-long BYD K9UD electric buses are tailored to the Uruguayan market. Read more…
Oktoberfest consumes 14 times more electricity than EVs in Munich
According to Digital Charging Solutions (DCS), electric cars use significantly less energy for public charging than major events such as the Munich Oktoberfest. In fact, the latter’s energy consumption could have covered public charging 14 times over. Read more…
Why The UK Is Obsessed With Turning Vintage Cars Into EV Conversions
“We have a massively strong pool of mechanical and electrical engineers in the UK. I’d say that’s unique in the world.” Read more…
Denza officially launches Denza Z9 in China
After pre-sales started about a month ago, Denza’s new all-electric shooting brake Z9 GT is now on sale in China for 354,800 yuan (about 45,500 euros). Only the entry-level PHEV variant is cheaper, starting at about 43,000 euros. Read more…
Yes, EVs Really Do Make The Air Cleaner
California and New York witness huge emissions reductions as EV adoption rises. Read more…
Stellantis and Orano call off recycling joint venture
Stellantis and Orano will not set up the joint venture announced last autumn to recycle electric car batteries. However, the current decision should not end the cooperation. Read more…
