The electric vehicle manufacturer has applied for a heated headlight lens patent, which sounds like a great idea. Read more…
Acura RSX name confirmed for upcoming electric SUV
Acura’s second EV will be the RSX The RSX will be a fastback crossover SUV built in Ohio The RSX will feature Honda and Acura’s next-gen operating system called Asimo Acura will add a second electric SUV to its lineup this year, this time designed in-house, and once again recycling a name from the brand’s past. The automaker announced Wednesday… Read more…
Why Toyota May Be At Its ‘Limit’
Toyota struggles to build the cars of tomorrow. Plus, what happens to Volvo and Polestar if the U.S. bans Chinese technology in cars? Read more…
US ban on Chinese cars and tech advanced in final days of Biden administration
The Biden administration has been talking about banning Chinese EVs and certain technologies for quite some time, citing security risks, and now the legislation is much closer to reality. The Department of Commerce has just finalized the rule, which states that importing and selling certain connected vehicles and related systems will soon become prohibited. There are some nuances here, though.… Read more…
Honda is bringing back the Acura RSX in 2025 as an EV built in the US
American Honda shared a business outlook for 2025 during a recent briefing with the media. In terms of electrification, the next 12 months for Honda will be much of the same: facelifting tried-and-true ICE models like the CR-V and Passport. However, there was one exciting piece of news from Honda on the BEV front—the automaker has confirmed it will begin US production of an Acura RSX EV.. Read more…
Tesla will pause part of new Model Y production for 3 weeks for upgrades, report says
A new report states that Tesla will pause part of new Model Y production at Gigafactory Shanghai for 3 weeks to upgrade the lines. Read more…
2026 Acura RSX: The Next All-Honda EV Is A Tesla Model Y-Fighter
The successor to the Acura Integra returns in all-electric form. The new RSX will debut Honda’s in-house EV tech in early 2026. Read more…
Honda And Acura EVs Will Get Tesla Supercharger Access This Spring
A certified adapter will be made available to customers, though it’s unclear if it will carry a price tag or not. Read more…
Telo electric truck to feature solar panels from Aptera
The tiny Telo MT1 electric truck will be available with solar panels The solar panels will add 1-2 kwh of energy to the battery per day Aptera, which hasn’t yet delivered its electric three-wheeler, will supply the solar panels The tiny Telo MT1 electric pickup truck will be able to recoup some range from the sun thanks to solar panels supplied by… Read more…
CarPlay 2.0 will support widgets
Apple is ready to upgrade our driving experience with the highly anticipated CarPlay 2.0. While the tech giant missed its initial launch target, the latest leaks suggest a significant upgrade is on the horizon. CarPlay 2.0 appears ready to transform vehicle dashboards into an immersive extension of the iPhone, complete with customizable widgets. Leaked images of the CarPlay 2.0 interface… Read more…
China NEV retail at 206,000 in Jan 1-12, down 50% from same period last month
Retail and wholesale sales of passenger NEVs in China fell sharply in the January 1-12 period compared to the same period last month.
The overall passenger car market declined slightly less, leading to a decline in NEV penetration.
Tesla to pause some facelifted Model Y lines in China for upgrades, report says
Model Y production will be suspended for about three weeks to increase production, and Model 3 production will also be suspended during the Lunar New Year, according to Bloomberg.
It’s not unusual for Tesla or any automaker in China to shut down production during the Lunar New Year.
Here’s How Much Range These Popular EVs Lose In The Cold
Some EVs can lose over 30% of their range in freezing temperatures compared to ideal conditions. Others maintain over 80%. Read more…
Goldman Sachs expects Xiaomi to sell 350,000 EVs in 2025 and 655,000 in 2026
Goldman Sachs raised its EV sales forecast for Xiaomi, citing more favorable demand and manufacturing capacity outlook.
The bank expects Xiaomi’s EV business could reach a profit inflection point by 2026.
BYD, Grab partner to expand EV fleet offering in Southeast Asia
Grab and BYD have formed a regional partnership that will give Grab drivers across Southeast Asia access to up to 50,000 BYD EVs.
The partnership spans Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam and involves a number of models, including the Denza D9, BYD Atto 3, BYD Seal and BYD M6.
Kia delays its EVs’ access to Tesla Superchargers in North America
Kia EVs in North America were supposed to get access to Tesla’s Supercharger network starting on January 15. But that’s not happening anymore. Kia has hastily updated its press releases which mentioned the January 15 date, and now that has been replaced with “first quarter of 2025”. So, Kia owners in the US and Canada, you’re not touching Tesla Superchargers… Read more…
Amazon places its largest-ever order for electric semi trucks
Amazon is adding over 200 Mercedes-Benz eActros 600 electric semi trucks to its fleet later this year – its largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles (eHGVs).. Read more…
Toyota funded climate deniers and Fred says Elon fudged the FSD numbers
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, we look into a new study revealing that Toyota outspends all other automakers when it comes to funding climate change denying politicians and Fred accuses Elon of misrepresenting the data behind Full Self Driving (again). Read more…
Refreshed Tesla Model Y goes into production at Giga Berlin
According to the latest reports, Tesla has begun production of its updated Model Y at its Gigafactory in Gruenheide, near Berlin. This is a fairly quick rollout since Tesla only unveiled the new Model Y last week, and the expectations were that it would take a few months to reach European and US markets. The updated Model Y is designed… Read more…
Americans Overwhelmingly Support Stricter Fuel-Economy Standards: Study
Buyers across the political spectrum agree that fuel-economy standards should improve. EVs are helping achieve this goal. Read more…
