Toyota is expected to release its updated Proace Verso and Proace City Verso all-electric vans this September, but it’s opening up the order book in the UK starting today. The new Proace Versos comes with a new design, better powetrains and a slew of new features. The Proace Verso is arguably the more interesting of the two as it’s a… Read more…
Fratzonic: EVs have to sound like something, but does it have to be ICE?
The 2024 Dodge Charger Daytona electrifies a hallowed muscle-car nameplate. And it features an elaborate sound generator to replicate the exhaust noise of the V-8 that will not be offered in the new Charger. Unveiled in March, the Daytona is the all-electric version of the redesigned Charger, which will also be sold with a gasoline… Read more…
2025 Genesis GV60 gets less expensive base AWD model
The 2025 Genesis GV60 receives minor changes and a minor price increase for its third model year on sale in the U.S., Genesis announced last week. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are now available, along with a new Capri Blue exterior paint color. The 19-inch-wheel option for all-wheel-drive models has also been broken out into its own… Read more…
CATL opens first-of-its-kind EV experience center with Tesla, VW, and NIO models on display
The world’s largest EV battery maker is transforming how we experience electric vehicles. CATL opened the “world’s first” EV experience center this weekend in China, showcasing nearly 100 models from 50 brands. Visitors can “view, select, use, and learn” about EVs powered by CATL’s advanced batteries, including Tesla, Volkswagen, and NIO models. Read more…
Electrek American Solar Challenge 2024 season recap
Big thanks to this year’s event sponsors: Velotric, NIU, Altair, Bridgestone, MathWorks, Generac, IOSiX, SunCat Solar, Tesla, and Event Partner, the National Park Service. Read more…
Ford is offering free home EV charging through a new partnership with TXU Energy
You read that right. Ford EV drivers can charge 100% for free at home through its new partnership with TXU Energy. Ford and TXU launched the first-of-its-kind program in Texas, offering free home EV charging during select hours. Read more…
Lucid Gravity May Feature Both CCS And NACS Charging Ports
Can’t decide between CCS and a Tesla-style NACS charging port? Lucid may have the solution: Choose both. Read more…
Be.EV and Paua partner to expand UK EV charging network
EV charge point operator Be.EV and EV charging network Paua, both UK-headquartered, have signed a partnership that adds Be.EV’s more than 700 charge points to the Paua network. The agreement increases access in the Greater Manchester area to 1,800 EV connectors, more than 1,000 of which are DC chargers with capacity of at least 50… Read more…
ChargeTronix to deploy NACS-ready EV chargers in the US
EVSE provider ChargeTronix has announced the immediate availability of its suite of DC fast chargers with NACS (SAE J3400) connectors. The 30 kW, 60 kW, 120 kW, and 180 kW chargers are available in both single and dual configurations. Build America and Buy America Act (BABA) compliant models are available. ChargeTronix provides a field retrofit… Read more…
Wright Electric to conduct battery research for the US Air Force
The US electric aircraft startup Wright Electric has been awarded a contract by the US Air Force to develop high-performance batteries for use in multi-rotor unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs).
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2024 Cadillac Lyriq Review: Caddy’s First Luxury EV Is A Winner
The Cadillac Lyriq AWD sports 307 miles of range and exceptionally quiet cabin, but charging speed is lackluster. Read more…
BMW & Mini updated apps arrive to help with EV transition
BMW pushed an update for its mobile apps offers a helping hand to drivers considering the switch to electric vehicles. Working with BMW and Mini connected cars it aims to dispel the lingering anxieties surrounding EVs and streamline the transition to a greener future. Unquestionably, the standout feature is the “Electric Vehicle Analysis” tool. This clever function uses your real-world… Read more…
Human Horizons appears to be on the verge of insolvency
Human Horizons, the parent company of the Chinese luxury electric vehicle brand HiPhi, is facing possible bankruptcy. The company now has six to nine months to work with an insolvency administrator to secure operations and raise the necessary funds. Read more…
Goldhofer to build 14 electric tow tractors for Munich Airport
Goldhofer has signed a framework agreement with EFM GmbH for the delivery of 14 Phoenix E electric tow tractors for the Munich Airport by 2028. This is the first order of this size for Goldhofer. Read more…
New EV functions for BMW and Mini apps
The BMW Group has updated the BMW and Mini brand apps extensively. The new functions focus on electric mobility—for customers who already drive an electric car and for current combustion engine customers. Read more…
Tesla Gets A Warning From Uber’s CEO
How hard can it be to create a ride-hailing service from scratch? Ask a guy who knows. Plus: Volkswagen ID.Buzz news and EV fire fears. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender Is Coming Next Year
You’ll need to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve the extra battery pack. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Read more…
US Department of Energy funds more battery research
The U.S. Department of Energy is announcing $43 million in funding for projects that will advance research, development, demonstration and deployment in several areas critical to the future of advanced batteries. Read more…
China: BEV sales decline; PHEV sales stronger than ever
In July, sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China fell below the one million unit mark again. This was mainly due to weaker sales of battery-electric cars. Sales of plug-in hybrids, on the other hand, reached a new record high. Read more…
Schaeffler to add 5,000 EV chargers by 2030 worldwide
Schaeffler is expanding its EV charging network across Europe. The company announced that it would add more than 5,000 new charging points by the end of the decade – more than half of which will be located in Europe. Read more…
