Volvo’s smallest and cheapest EV, the EX30, is already changing the game in Europe. Will it have the same impact in the US. Read more…
Pebble cuts ribbon on new HQ and production facility where it will build its Flow electric RV
Less than a year after unveiling its innovative electric RV called the Flow, Pebble has announced a new company milestone for its business and production going forward. The company has officially opened a new headquarters and production facility in California as it looks to finally bring the Flow to market. Read more…
Why are Sur Ron-style electric motorbikes so dang popular with teens today?
In recent years, Sur Ron-style electric trail bikes have surged in popularity among young riders across the US. These lightweight, nimble, and powerful machines are quickly becoming the go-to choice for adrenaline-seeking youth, and there are several reasons behind this trend. Read more…
Polestar (PSNY) reports weaker Q2 deliveries following CEO’s sudden departure
Polestar (PSNY) stock is up over 15% on Thursday despite reporting fewer Q2 deliveries than last year. With a new CEO taking over and two new electric SUVs hitting the market, the Swedish EV brand expects things around. Quickly. Read more…
What Polestar Got Wrong
Volvo is still behind the EV curve nearly eight years after it split with Polestar. Now the EV spin-off is in trouble on its own. Read more…
This Stripped-Out BMW i4 M50 Cuts Weight To Go On The Attack
With most of its interior and all sound deadening gone, this i4 is considerably lighter than stock and much faster around a corner. Read more…
China’s Electric Car Companies Are Still Not Invincible
Plus, calls for Software-Defined Vehicle standards, and Tesla asks Canada for a tariff break on its Chinese-built EVs. Read more…
2024 Toyota bZ4x Labor Day Lease Deals Are Hot
The 2024 Toyota bZ4x gets some software updates and can be a decent option for someone looking for a cheap EV bargain. Read more…
Samsung SDI selects battery material supplier in the USA
Samsung SDI has selected Lotte Energy Materials as the exclusive supplier of copper foil for its first battery factory in the US, which is being built in partnership with automotive company Stellantis. Read more…
Tesla lags behind on promise to open Supercharger network to 3rd party users
A year after the charging infrastructure agreement surrounding Tesla’s NACS (North American Charging Standard) was set to open the path for a unified charging standard in the USA, many non-Tesla drivers still find themselves barred from the Supercharger network. Read more…
Tesla plans to launch 2 updated Model Y variants next year, report says
The two updated Model Ys include a five-seat version codenamed Juniper, which is expected to begin deliveries in the first quarter of next year. The other is a 7-seat version expected to begin deliveries in the fourth quarter of 2025. Read more…
VW EVs getting video games for charging entertainment
Volkswagen EV drivers in Europe will soon be able to play video games while they charge. The automaker announced Monday that it will add the AirConsole gaming platform to certain models in some European countries starting in mid September. VW plans to expand availability to more European countries by the end of 2024 or early 2025, but did not… Read more…
2024 BMW i4 recalled because chassis beam may crack
BMW is recalling 1,150 i4 electric cars because a part of the chassis may crack and compromise structural integrity. All recalled cars are 2024 models, encompassing three versions of the i4 available for that model year. That includes the base single-motor i4 eDrive40, dual-motor i4 xDrive50, and the range-topping i4 M50. These vehicles may have… Read more…
Drivers Find New Car Tech ‘Annoying,’ Study Finds. Yes, Again
Car buyers don’t see value in passenger screens or facial recognition, according to a J.D. Power survey. Read more…
Tesla to bring 7-seat Model Y to China and Europe
The latest online gossip has it that Tesla is gearing up to introduce the seven-seat version of its popular Model Y in both the Chinese and European markets as early as October. Reports indicate that production may already be underway at Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai, although the company has yet to provide an official confirmation. This potential expansion of the… Read more…
ChargePoint uses AI for fault diagnosis at charging stations
The charging solution provider ChargePoint is integrating a new tool into its app that not only reports defective charging points, but also uses artificial intelligence to identify problems on site. Read more…
Athens & Thessaloniki order Fuso eCanter fleet
The Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are ordering 89 Fuso eCanter vehicles with bodies from Kaoussis for waste collection in urban areas. 40 of the electric waste collection vehicles are to be deployed as early as November. Full delivery will take place over the course of next year. Read more…
Hyundai & Kia present three new thermal management systems
At the ‘Heat Tech Day’ in Seoul, Kia and Hyundai presented three new temperature control technologies that can significantly increase both the comfort and energy efficiency of electric vehicles. Read more…
2025 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 has 212 miles of range for $46,195
The 2024 Mini Countryman SE ALL4 electric crossover will offer up to 212 miles of range and cost $46,195 (including a $995 destination fee) when it reaches U.S. dealerships this fall, Mini confirmed Monday. Launch timing matches what Mini announced last year, when it confirmed the electric Countryman for the U.S. shortly after the redesigned… Read more…
Europe passes the 900,000 charge point mark
More than 900,000 semi-public and public charging points are connected to the European grid. One in five chargers is located in the Netherlands. These are just two of the many findings on the development of the European charging network provided by the new Charge Point Monitor from EVMarketsReports. Read more…
