The Xpeng P7+ will be over 5 meters long and will be the first Xpeng model to use a pure vision smart driving solution similar to Tesla’s. Read more…
Elon is being lied to, Porsche sales plummet, $15K Hyundai EV, and a $2.5M special
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, Elon is being lied to about Full Self Driving, sales of the all-electric Porsche Taycan are plummeting, Hyundai has a $15,000 EV coming to market in Korea, and Mate Rimac celebrates 15 years of building go-fast EVs in Croatia with a $2.5 million special edition supercar. Read more…
Ford’s incentives cut in half for Michigan EV battery plant, matching plans to scale back
Ford will receive drastically less public support for its new EV battery plant in Michigan. Ford’s incentives for the plant were cut by over half, matching the automaker’s recent plans to scale back. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Performance Should Be More Like Hyundai Ioniq 5 N, Reviewer Says
CarWow’s Mat Watson said he wishes the new Model 3 Performance had Hyundai’s simulated gear shifting. Read more…
The Biggest Plug-In Hybrid Maker In The U.S. Had A Rough Q2
After quarters of rapid PHEV sales growth, Stellantis’s volume decreased. Read more…
Lucid Air recalled for loss of power and coolant heater issues
Lucid’s Air has been recalled, twice, in two weeks Over-the-air software updates have been sent to cars for both issues Lucid will replace any high-voltage coolant heaters that fail on affected cars Lucid has issued two recalls applying to its Air electric sedan. The two independent recalls include a software error that could cause a loss of power… Read more…
Electrify America won’t allow EVs a full charge at busy stations
Some Electrify America locations in California will limit charge to 85% “High-utilization station” locations were chosen for the pilot test Regular charging and idle fees apply Electrify America is testing a strategy that may help alleviate wait times at some of its busiest stations by preventing customers from charging all the way to… Read more…
iYacht unveils 55-foot solar electric performance sailing catamaran built from scrap metal
German yacht design and engineering studio iYacht GmbH unveiled a 55-foot solar-electric sailing catamaran called the Hu’chu 55. Its makers describe it as “without a doubt one of the most sustainable and compelling challenges undertaken so far.” Built from over 90% scrap metal, this vessel offers an admirable design lesson in circularity.. Read more…
Tesla insiders say Elon optimized Full Self-Driving routes for himself and influencers
Tesla insiders claim CEO Elon Musk had his Full Self-Driving optimized routes that he himself takes as well as routes taken by Tesla FSD content creators, which would explain the discrepancies in the efficacity of the system. Read more…
ALLPOWERS 50% off Prime Day sale, Greenworks 40V chainsaw hits new $98 low, Jackery power station price cuts, more
If you weren’t aware, we are well into hurricane season through November, with the worst months still ahead of us. Today’s Green Deals are useful for anyone, but we’ve tailored together a list that is especially helpful for those of you who will be regularly dealing with said storms in the coming weeks/months. Starting us off is the ALLPOWERS Prime Day sale that is taking up to 50% off power stations, solar generator bundles, and accessories – like the R1500 power station bundled with a 600W solar panel going for $1,059. Storm debris is a major headache, depending on where you are and just what kind of storms you’re facing, and to lend a helpful hand (or chain) is the Greenworks 40V 12-inch Cordless Compat Chainsaw that just hit a new $98 low. And for more backup power options, Amazon has cut prices on a lineup of Jackery power stations to new and return lows – like on the Explorer 500 Portable Power Station that is currently sitting at $300. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
BYD’s new luxury electric sedan hits showrooms to challenge Tesla and Porsche
Can BYD challenge Porsche, Mercedes, and Tesla With its new “million yuan” ($140,000) Yangwang U7 launching later this year, BYD hopes to do just that. Ahead of its official launch later this year, BYD’s new luxury electric sedan is hitting dealerships in China. Read more…
Porsche Taycan U.S. Sales Cut In Half In Q2 2024
The substantially upgraded 2025 version should revive sales later this summer. Read more…
Tesla Is Losing Its Grip On The EV Market. Can Rivals Step Up?
Tesla’s declining market share is opening up room for rivals to shine. But it’s still an uphill battle. Read more…
Electrify America tests 85% charging cap to ease EV charger congestion
In an attempt to tackle the growing pains of electric vehicle adoption, Electrify America is piloting a new program at 10 of its Southern California charging stations. The program limits EV charging to 85% battery capacity, a move aimed at reducing wait times and easing congestion at busy charging hubs. This pilot program is no small feat, considering the diverse… Read more…
Mercedes-Benz eSprinter Range Test: The EV Van Champ
Even with the tallest body and longest-wheelbase configuration, the Mercedes eSprinter can go the distance. Read more…
NASCAR Previewed An EV Future. Fans Are Upset, But It May Just Work
NASCAR revealed one possible future: a race car with a battery and 1,300 horsepower. Can the old-school racing series really go all-electric? Read more…
Latest Geotab report: number of commercial EVs in US up 81%
Geotab, a Canada-headquartered developer and marketer of transportation telematics hardware and software, has released its second commercial transportation report, entitled “In the Driver’s Seat: Accelerating ROI Through Data Driven Insights.” The report found an 81% year-over-year increase in the number of EV commercial vehicles in the US in 2023, which is still well behind more… Read more…
Porsche Seven Seat Flagship K1 Electric SUV: Everything We Know
Codenamed K1, the high-end EV will reportedly offer three-row seating and a completely different exterior design from past models. Read more…
Rimac Nevera gets a limited 15th Anniversary Edition with copper styling
The Rimac Nevera is still the fastest EV in production, boasting 1,813 hp from its four electric motors (one for each wheel). And with the company turning 15, the Nevera gets a limited anniversary edition with the copper paint job. Rimac Nevera 15th Anniversary Edition The Nevera 15th Anniversary Edition is no different from the standard model in terms of… Read more…
XPeng’s latest new model will reportedly dump LiDAR in favor of pure vision, similar to Tesla
Following reports dating back to February, XPeng Motors appears to be genuinely beginning a transition from LiDAR sensors to pure vision cameras in advanced driver systems. The ADAS technology, similar to that of Tesla, is expected to roll out in a new XPeng BEV model later this year. Read more…
