Lucid just gave everyone a sneak peek at its upcoming midsize SUV. On Tuesday at the automaker’s technology and manufacturing day, Lucid revealed on Twitter (now known as X) a teaser image of a midsize SUV. Lucid said production is set for late 2026 and the crossover will cost less than $50,000. Lucid said the crossover SUV will feature “leading… Read more…
The only pickup truck awarded an IIHS Top Safety+ rating is the all-electric Rivian R1T
The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has shared its top safety picks for 2024, and its leader in the pickup category is 100% electric. The 2024 Rivian R1T pickup is the only BEV in the segment to earn Top Safety Pick+ honors as the best of the best in passenger safety. Read more…
Greenlane breaks ground on its flagship electric truck charging stop
Greenlane, a joint venture between Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy, and BlackRock, has broken ground on its flagship electric truck charging stop in California. Read more…
Honda preps for new Acura EV at Ohio hub, but gas and hybrid cars will stick around
Honda is preparing to build its first electric model at its retooled EV hub in Ohio. A new Acura will be the first EV will be built at the hub in late 2025. Meanwhile, Honda said the EV hub will not be exclusive to electric cars with plans to build gas and hybrid models on the same line. Read more…
Lectric XPeak e-bike with extra battery $1,399, new Jackery Solar Generator 3000 Pro bundle lows, Hoverfly H3 e-bike, more
We’ve got another day of great Green Deals for you today, with some notable favorites hitting their best deals to date, like the popular Lectric XPeak Off-Road e-bikes at $1,399 with $727 in free gear (including an extra battery for double the travel distance). There’s also Jackery’s flagship Explorer 3000 Pro Portable Power Station that is seeing new low prices on three different solar generator bundles starting from $2,279, as well as a Hoverfly’s H3 16-inch e-bike that makes a great starter model for a new $451 low. There’s also AeroGarden’s Harvest 2.0 Indoor Hydroponic System that is seeing a 20% markdown and also a one-day discount on Worx’s near-universally compatible LeafPro collection tool for faster leaf collection this fall – plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well, like yesterday’s massive price drop on Yamaha’s premium YDX-MORO e-Bike and more.. Read more…
Future Mercedes-Benz EVs May Get Solid-State Batteries With 80% More Range
American battery company Factorial said its new solid-state battery can improve EV range and charging speeds while reducing fire risks. Read more…
Lucid Gravity SUV Will Get Tesla’s NACS Charging Port
Get ready to start seeing Lucids, Rivians, Hyundais and more with the Tesla-designed charging connector. Read more…
Only Four U.S. States Have Adequate Chargers Per EV: Study
EV charging infrastructure is improving, but a study from SBD Automotive and HERE Technologies reveals we’ve still got a lot of gaps. Read more…
Volvo CE expands Swedish facility for electric wheel loader production
Volvo CE, the Swedish automaker’s construction equipment subsidiary, has inaugurated a new facility to support the production of electric wheel loaders at its plant in Arvika, Sweden. The building is the latest development for the Swedish site, which specializes in manufacturing medium and large wheel loaders. Constructed in less than a year following an investment of… Read more…
Zerova and Muscat Gas to build EV charging infrastructure in Oman
EV charger manufacturer Zerova Technologies and Muscat Gas, a liquid petroleum gas company based in Muscat, Oman, have announced a partnership to hasten the rate of EV adoption in the Sultanate of Oman. Through the alliance, Muscat Gas aims to become the leading provider of EV chargers in Arabia. The two companies plan to work… Read more…
Lucid Midsize Crossover: Our Best Look Yet
Lucid offers us a shadowy render of the upcoming midsize crossover at its Technology and Manufacturing Day event. Read more…
Audi A6 Sportback e-tron becomes the most aerodynamic Audi ever
Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly popular, and one of the key factors influencing buyers is the EV’s range. That range, in turn, depends on the vehicle’s efficiency, which is driven by mechanical and electrical components, but the big issue is aerodynamics. Audi has always been at the forefront of automotive design, and its latest creation, the A6 Sportback e-tron, is… Read more…
Northvolt cutting costs, undergoing strategic review
Swedish battery maker Northvolt is undertaking a strategic review that could lead to job losses as the company aims to cut costs and scale back ambitious expansion plans, Reuters reported Monday. “No final decisions have been made on the precise nature of any (workforce) resizing,” Northvolt said in a statement to Reuters. The company has decided… Read more…
EU might lower tariffs on Tesla, Chinese EVs
The European Union will lower proposed tariffs on electric vehicles from Tesla and certain Chinese automakers after hearing comments submitted by the automakers, Reuters reported Tuesday. Citing an anonymous source familiar with the matter, Reuters reported that the proposed tariff for Tesla EVs will drop from 9% to 7.8%, while the tariff for… Read more…
VW recalling 99,000 ID.4 EVs because doors could open unexpectedly
Volkswagen is recalling 98,806 of its ID.4 electric vehicles due to defective door handles that could cause doors to open unexpectedly. The recall includes 2021-2024 models assembled in both Zwickau, Germany, and Chattanooga, Tennessee, which may have door handles that can’t effectively keep out water. VW believes less than 1% of the affected… Read more…
Cheaper Cars, Referral Programs: EV Makers Are Moving Down Market
Plus, the vast majority of U.S. states aren’t hitting charger-to-EV targets. Read more…
The Best Electric Cars For Families
Here are our choices for the best family EVs to buy. Read more…
Elon Musk Has A Crazy Idea For Yoke-Equipped Teslas
Does your car’s steering wheel really need to move if it’s not being piloted by a human? Read more…
New record set with Lucid Air from New York to L.A.
The Electric Avenue Team has set a new World Record, covering over 2,800 miles in a Lucid Air Grand Touring on a coast-to-coast drive across the USA. The team managed to keep the vehicle running with only 7 charging stops. Read more…
Kia to launch two electric SUVs in India by 2026
Kia could launch two electric SUVs in India in the next two years. The company is likely developing these models with strict cost targets to price them competitively in the price-sensitive market. Read more…
