In a surprising turn of events, the Dacia Sandero, a budget-friendly internal combustion engine hatchback, is about to become Europe’s best-selling vehicle of 2024. This victory comes at the expense of Tesla, which dominated the European market in 2023. Sandero’s rise to the top is no surprise. With a starting price of just €12,000, it is an attractive option for… Read more…
Geely brand Farizon launches electric van in Europe
The Geely commercial vehicle subsidiary Farizon is bringing the electric van Farizon SV to Europe. The vehicle, available in three vehicle lengths, three heights, and two battery sizes, will initially go on sale in the UK in the first half of 2025. Read more…
Management change at Virta
Co-founder and long-standing Virta CEO Jussi Palola is stepping aside at the turn of the year. The charging infrastructure veteran will remain with Virta as Chief Innovation Officer. Christian Girardeau will take as CEO in January. Read more…
USA: Trump set to overhaul electric mobility policy enormously
The transition team of future US President Donald Trump is said to be planning a far-reaching reversal of Biden’s EV and emissions policy. Instead of transforming the transport sector, investments will flow more into the country’s defence. Read more…
Tesla Sales Are Tanking In Europe
Eleven months into 2024, Tesla is seeing a double-digit decrease in registrations. Read more…
Xpeng sees P7+ deliveries accelerate as Eve Energy adds battery capacity
Eve Energy has added one battery cell production line for the P7+ one month after the model’s launch, and may add 2 additional ones next month. Read more…
Vaeridion raises €14 million in funding
German electric aircraft manufacturer Vaeridion has completed its Series A funding round, raising 14 million euros in equity funding. The company will use the money to “make key hires and expand commercially.” Read more…
Rivian Has Delivered Over 20,000 Electric Vans To Amazon So Far
Amazon’s Rivian EDV fleet in the U.S. has increased by roughly 33% in four months. Read more…
‘Get Butts In Seats’: Inside Dodge’s Plan To Convert EV Skeptics
To win over the Mopar faithful, Dodge is about to lean on them actually experiencing the electric Charger Daytona. Read more…
Latest study claims Waymo robotaxis drive safer than us
The world is watching as self-driving cars move from science fiction to reality. One of the leading companies in this space, Waymo, has just released data that addresses a key concern for many: safety. A study conducted in partnership with reinsurance giant Swiss Re suggests that Waymo’s robotaxis are safer than human-driven vehicles. The study analyzed millions of miles of… Read more…
Five solar farms come online in Maine, slashing electricity costs
Ampion Renewable Energy has brought five community solar farms in Maine online, adding nearly 25 megawatts (MW) of clean energy to the grid annually and generating over 28 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity.. Read more…
Toyota gets $4.5M DOE grant to boost EV battery sustainability
Toyota just got a $4.5 million boost from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to make EV batteries more sustainable.. Read more…
Model Y loses top sales spot, Walmart goes solar, and Montana is for the kids
On today’s energizing episode of Quick Charge, judges rule that Montana’s companies owe their kids a cleaner future, the Dacia Sandero looks set to overtake the Tesla Model Y in the European sales race, and a bunch of other stuff. Read more…
Ford closes a $9.63 billion DOE loan to supercharge 3 EV battery factories
In a significant boost for the US EV industry, Ford’s joint venture, BlueOval SK, has closed a $9.63 billion loan from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loans Programs Office.. Read more…
Tesla is working with Austin on deploying self-driving cars
Tesla is working with the City of Austin, the automaker’s new home, on deploying self-driving cars. Read more…
Quebec will ban gas engines in cars starting in 2035 – or sooner?
Quebec, Canada’s second-largest province, passed a bill this week banning the sale of gasoline-powered light-duty vehicle starting in the 2035 model year – a timeline in line with the rest of the country’s ban, but the specifics of Quebec’s are even stronger. Read more…
Check out the updated Kia EV6’s new virtual gear shift feature in action [Video]
Kia’s electric crossover SUV is getting major improvements for 2025. The updated Kia EV6 has more range, a Tesla NACS charging port, sleek new styling, and fun new features. Watch the video below to see how the new virtual gear shift feature works. Read more…
MG Says Its 2025 Semi-Solid-State EV Won’t Break The Bank
2025 is shaping up to be a big year for solid-state batteries in EVs and SAIC-owned MG wants to be at the forefront. Read more…
Volkswagen considers deal to keep German factories open
The future of Volkswagen’s German factories hangs in the balance as the automaker struggles to maintain profitability. A massive strike stopped Volkswagen’s assembly lines earlier this month as workers protested job cuts, factory closures, and wage cuts. Now, a glimmer of hope has emerged as Volkswagen explores a deal to keep its German factories open, but it comes with significant… Read more…
Go Eve earns European CE Mark for DockChain EV charging system
Irish/UK technology company Go Eve has obtained European CE Mark certification for its DockChain EV charging technology. DockChain enables multiple vehicles to connect to a single fast charger through a daisy chain of compact charging points. Each vehicle on a chain charges one at a time, at full power. The DockChain charger offers power ratings… Read more…
