The US Joint Office of Energy and Transportation’s Q2 2024 update reveals a surge in public EV charging ports. Here’s the scoop. Read more…
The $35,000 Kia EV3 Is The Electric Car America Has Been Waiting For
Tesla’s plans for a cheaper EV have been all over the place, but Kia’s affordable EV plan is already clear. Read more…
Lucid Gravity Aims To Be ‘The Best SUV In The World’
The Gravity will be Lucid’s second model, a large and luxurious electric SUV that will rival EVs like the Rivian R1S and Kia EV9. Read more…
InCharge Energy introduces three multi-EV charging products
Commercial fleet charging services provider InCharge Energy has introduced three new chargers—the ICE-600, ICE-480 and ICE CUBE. The Micro Dispenser for the new ICE-600 split system offers dynamic power sharing of up to 500 kW to charge up to 10 EVs simultaneously, charging at either 10 Micro single-cable dispensers or at five Slim Line dual-cable… Read more…
EVR Motors opens electric motor coil plant in India
Israel-based EVR Motors has started operations at a new plant in Manesar, India under its subsidiary, I.EVR Motors to produce of trapezoidal geometry coils to meet demand in India and global markets. The plant is designed to provide coils for approximately 20,000 motors per month, with plans for rapid expansion to around 100,000 motors. EVR… Read more…
Tesla Owners Get Only 64% Of EPA Range After Just Three Years: Study
The EPA’s flawed testing makes this seem much worse than it actually is. Read more…
Lucid (LCID) cuts US workforce by 6% ahead of Gravity electric SUV launch
Lucid (LCID) is the latest EV maker to reveal job cuts to reduce costs. As part of a new restructuring plan, Lucid plans to reduce its US workforce by 6%, or about 400 employees. Read more…
China threatens tariffs up to 25% on imports in retaliation for EU probe, US tariffs on EVs
Ten days after the Biden administration introduced a 100% tariff on on several categories of Chinese goods, including EVs, China has threatened to retaliate with tariffs on its own vehicle imports. Those threats are also targeted at the EU, as China’s Ministry is requesting the results of a recent probe while imploring Europe not to take the same action as the United States.. Read more…
Nissan preps for next-gen LEAF EV production, but ‘a real challenge’ awaits
Nissan is preparing to begin production of the next-gen LEAF, which could happen as early as next March. Although work is already underway for the new EV, “a real challenge” awaits at Nissan’s Sunderland plant. Read more…
ChargePoint announces support for Megawatt Charging System
The Megawatt Charging System (MCS), a new charging standard for heavy-duty EVs that industry experts call a game-changer for electric trucks, is in the final stages of standardization, and commercial deployments are already starting to appear. The latest charging provider to announce support for MCS is ChargePoint. The MCS cable and connector will be available… Read more…
How Much Of A Fire Risk Are Electric Cars?
Consider the “EVs are more prone to catch fire” myth busted, and the proof is all right here. Read more…
The Sub-$21,500 BYD Seagull Is Coming For Europe
In other news, Tesla is slashing Model Y production at Gigafactory Shanghai as sales slump and competition heats up. Read more…
‘Tesla Is Not A Family Business’: New York Official Blasts Musk’s Pay Package
A June shareholder vote will decide how much control Elon Musk wields over Tesla. NYC Comptroller Brad Lander has something to say about it. Read more…
Porsche extends Formula E involvement
Porsche has decided to extend its involvement in Formula E. It means the Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer will continue to compete in the electric racing series from Season 13 (2026/2027), when the fourth generation of vehicles is introduced. Read more…
New electric trucks coming to the USA
ZM Truck has debuted in North America with a range of Japanese-infused zero-emission trucks. The newcomer showcased five models in the Class 4, 5, 6, and “baby8” segments at the ACT Expo in Las Vegas. The baby class includes a fuel-cell electric version. Read more…
Kia EV9 Deals Are As Hot As The Summer Sun Right Now
Summer brings big deals, and if you hunt around, you can get Kia’s acclaimed electric three-row crossover for cheaper than you think. Read more…
CATL, Neta sign 10-year strategic partnership deal
The two companies have agreed to engage in a comprehensive strategic partnership from 2025-2034, with Neta making CATL its preferred partner for vehicle power batteries. Read more…
Performance Team to build truck charging depot in California
Prologis and Maersk company Performance Team announced the launch of a heavy duty EV charging depot in Southern California. It will be located near the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach and powered by the nation’s largest EV truck microgrid. Read more…
Investor offers HiPhi the prospect of up to one billion dollars
The premium electric car brand HiPhi from Chinese manufacturer Human Horizons is about to be restructured with a financial injection of up to one billion US dollars. However, some questions remain unanswered. Read more…
Survey: Younger US drivers are more open to Chinese EVs
Younger U.S. drivers are more open to driving vehicles from Chinese brands than their older counterparts, according to a new AutoPacific survey. But concerns about how Chinese brands manage data privacy were high regardless of age. No vehicles from Chinese brands are currently sold in the U.S., and that’s unlikely to change due to new tariffs. But… Read more…
