Tesla has started pushing a big new software update with a few more music options, parental controls, and more. Read more…
Ford’s EV sales surge in Q2, topping GM for second in the US EV market behind Tesla
Ford’s EV sales climbed 61% in the second quarter, carrying the automaker’s growth. With nearly 24,000 electric vehicles sold in Q2, Ford topped GM again to remain second in the US EV market as it looks to close the gap with Tesla. Read more…
XPeng debuts the AI-centric M03 sedan in its new MONA EV lineup, priced below $27,500
We have learned new details of XPeng’s new lineup of MONA EVs, beginning with the flagship M03 model. This new AI-centric BEV is promised to deliver its class’s strongest smart driving capabilities and will launch at a starting price below RMB 200,000 ($27,500). Read more…
Is Tesla’s energy business finally boosting the stock?
Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is surging right now, and a significant contributor to that surge could arguably be its energy business. Read more…
Electric Vehicle Sales In Q2 2024 Prove Progress Isn’t A Straight Line
Let’s make sense of where EV sales are at after Q2. Plus, Mercedes’ CEO commits to making gas cars “until deep into the 2030s.” Read more…
Hyundai Inster In-Depth Video: A Cheap, Cheerful And Charming EV
The YouTube channel Fully Charged Show was pretty impressed by the Inster’s utility and interior, despite it being so small and cheap. Read more…
Nio plans different battery-swapping stations for its Firefly brand
Nio is to establish new battery-swapping stations for its smaller and more affordble Firefly brand. Read more…
Nikola sold 72 hydrogen FC trucks to North American customers in Q2 2024
Nikola Motor states it has sold a total of 72 Class 8 Nikola hydrogen fuel cell trucks via its HYLA brand in North America. The number stands nearly double of the Q1 sales number. Read more…
Volvo EX30 Buyers Are Getting Full Refunds Because Of Glitchy Software
Issues ranging from blacked-out screens to failed charging attempts prompted some customers to return their cars. Read more…
VinFast considers manufacturing electric vehicles in India
VinFast may enter the Indian market with locally assembled EVs instead of imported vehicles. The company is also considering fast-track operations at its upcoming local factory. Read more…
Fisker Hopes To Sell Remaining Ocean SUVs For $2,500-$16,500 Each In Bulk Deal
A leasing firm has agreed to buy around 3,000 Fisker Oceans for up to $46.25 million. Read more…
Toyota U.S. EV Sales Quadrupled In Q2 2024, Setting New Record
Plug-in hybrid models also had a great quarter. Read more…
U.S. Volkswagen ID.4 Sales Continued To Decrease In Q2 2024
The sales volume reached the lowest level since the supply crisis in Q2 2022. Read more…
Li Auto launches 0 down payment car purchase option to boost sales
Li Auto has launched a limited time 0 down payment car purchase program with a gift package of up to RMB 7,196, while the previous RMB 10,000 worth of benefits continue to be available. Read more…
Xpeng Mona M03 announced: compact EV with record-breaking aerodynamics
Xpeng has officially lifted the curtain on its latest offering, the Mona M03. It starts below RMB 200,000 (€25,600) and stands out with impressive aerodynamic efficiency. The Mona M03 has a drag coefficient of 0.194 Cd. This even beats the likes of the Tesla Model S, Model 3, Porsche Taycan, and Mercedes-Benz EQS. Such aerodynamic efficiency translates into improved energy… Read more…
China’s drone specialist DJI enters the electric bike market
The Chinese company DJI, particularly known for its camera drones on international markets, has launched a new e-bike brand called Amflow. The centrepiece is a drive system from DJI. Read more…
Hydrovolt expands battery recycling operations to France
Hydrovolt, the joint venture between the Swedish battery manufacturer Northvolt and the Norwegian aluminium producer Norsk Hydro, has made a final investment decision to set up recycling operations in Hordain in the north of France. Read more…
Hyundai and LGES inaugurate Indonesia’s first cell factory
The Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution (LGES) have inaugurated Indonesia’s first production plant for battery cells for electric vehicles. The two partners will be able to produce battery cells with an annual capacity of ten gigawatt-hours. Read more…
Moving a life and a half in the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter
As luck would have it, I got scheduled into a weekend with the 2024 Mercedes-Benz eSprinter exactly when I needed it. The third wettest Spring on record in Southeastern Wisconsin flooded my mom’s basement. Prior to moving from a condo to a house three years ago, I stashed a lot of my own clutter downstairs at her place to streamline my life… Read more…
Opel starts launching the Frontera in Europe
Opel is now accepting orders for the new Frontera Electric. In Germany, the model is available from €28,990 – with the small battery. The electric Frontera can also be ordered in the Netherlands, Spain, Italy and other European countries. Read more…
