Volvo’s EV commitment is in question after CEO Jim Rowan’s recent comments. As one of the first automakers to announce plans for an all-electric lineup, Volvo was viewed as a first mover. Here’s why Volvo may be backing off its all-EV promise by 2030. Read more…
Mullen Automotive sells Class 3 electric truck to city of Dublin, Ohio
Mullen Automotive has sold one of its Class 3 electric trucks to the City of Dublin, Ohio, a suburb of Columbus. The Mullen THREE is a Class 3 low cab-forward electric truck featuring a robust payload and a 125-mile range. It’s purpose-built to meet the demands of urban last-mile delivery. The Mullen THREE chassis features… Read more…
2025 Rivian R1S Range Test: How Far The Base Model Goes On The Highway
The EPA says it will do 270 miles in mixed driving, but this highway test shows its road-trip endurance. Read more…
Smart #5 Chinese debut confirmed for August 28
Smart, the former quirky city car brand known for its compact and efficient vehicles, is making yet another move into the electric SUV market. The company is ready to unveil its latest creation, the Smart #5, on August 28 in China. The Smart #5, revealed by the Chinese MIIT in June, offers a fresh design language that departs from the… Read more…
GM-backed startup promises cheaper, longer-lasting EV batteries
Addionics developed a new foil current collector General Motors’ GM Ventures backed Addionics with funding Addionics plans to build a factory in the U.S. A startup aims to make EV batteries cheaper by focusing on an oft-overlooked battery component. Addionics, which is backed by General Motors’ GM Ventures venture-capital arm, has developed a new… Read more…
Ford CEO: Bigger isn’t always better for EVs
Ford’s CEO acknowledged small EVs are key to mass adoption and profitability Ford currently doesn’t make a small EV in the U.S. Ford was a proponent of pickup trucks and SUVs, killed its cars and small SUVs Ford is shifting away from large EVs like the F-150 Lightning pickup truck to emphasize smaller models in response to high battery costs… Read more…
These Were The Best-Selling EVs In Europe In H1 2024
The ever-popular Tesla Model Y is losing ground, while Chinese-made EVs are on the rise in Europe. Read more…
These Electric Pickup Trucks Have The Most Range
One of them goes a shocking 450 miles on a single charge. Read more…
GWM Ora 03 in the test: Compact electric speedster with retro charm
With its futuristic retro design, the GWM Ora 03 is definitely an eye-catcher. In our test, the still largely unknown car from the Far East attracted attention with its unusual appearance. Nevertheless, the electric compact car left a mixed impression. Read our car review to find out why.
Rental car agency Sixt uses Guided Energy to streamline charging operations
Are rental car agencies ready for EVs? Last January, Hertz delivered the equivalent of a public slap to Tesla, announcing that it would sell thousands of the Teslas it had bought two years previously. Comments from customers and employees indicated that the mutual PR nightmare was the result of poor planning on Hertz’s part—a particularly… Read more…
Ampere plans low-cost LFP and cell-to-pack battery strategy for Renault
French EV and software company Ampere has announced its plan to integrate FP lithium-iron-phosphate (LFP) battery technology with Renault’s nickel-cobalt-manganese (NCM) technology. Ampere is collaborating with LG Energy Solution and CATL, which will provide LFP batteries for several models of Renault and Alpine brands and cover the company’s LFP battery needs until 2030. Ampere expects… Read more…
ChargePoint (CHPT) hits network milestone with 1 million charging ports available globally
EV charging network ChargePoint recently hit a key milestone in global expansion, reaching 1 million charging ports across North America and Europe. To date, these combined ports have delivered billions of miles to EV drivers around the world. Read more…
Electrek American Solar Challenge arriving at Scotts Bluff National Monument on Friday
The 2024 Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC) will kick off its final stage at Scotts Bluff National Monument in western Nebraska on Friday, July 26, marking the beginning of the final stage of what I can only imagine has been a grueling yet rewarding 8-day cross-country competition. Read more…
Tesla warns against wet towel trick to speed up Supercharging
Tesla has warned against a trick that involves placing a wet towel around a Supercharger connector to speed up the charging process. Read more…
Hyundai to plug demand gap with hybrids but still sees EVs as the future
After electric car sales fell nearly 25% in the second quarter, Hyundai will lean on hybrids to boost growth. Despite a short-term “Chasm,” Hyundai expects EVs to lead long-term growth. As such, the company is doubling down on its IONIQ lineup and new low-cost EVs like the Casper Electric (Inster EV overseas). Read more…
Castagna Milano to convert the Topolino into a beach mobile
Castagna Milano has developed a package for the Fiat Topolino EV to convert it into a beach buggy. The beach buggy version of the Topolino delivers an open-air feeling with a removable canvas top and yacht design elements. Read more…
You Can Get $6,000 Off A New EV In Vermont If Your Gas Car Was Flood-Damaged
The state also offers $5,000 for getting a used EV, and all the incentives can be piled up with the federal tax credit. Read more…
Nissan Is In A Death Spiral
Plus, ChargePoint expects EVs to continue growing regardless of presidential election and Tesla will push anything but its cars. Read more…
BYD launches 2 new Song family models with DM 5.0 hybrid system, both starting at $18,770
BYD has launched the Song L DM-i and the 2025 Song Plus DM-i, the second batch of DM 5.0-powered hybrid models after the Seal 06 DM-i and Qin L DM-i hybrid sedans. Read more…
GABS procures 120 BYD electric buses for Cape Town
Public transport operator Golden Arrow Bus Services (GABS) has ordered 120 electric buses from BYD for use in the South African city of Cape Town. Deliveries of the BYD B12 electric buses are scheduled to take place between the end of 2024 and the end of 2025. Read more…
