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…
‘Why Can’t I Have This?’ America’s TikTok Refugees Discover China’s EVs
TikTok users are migrating to Red Note (Xiaohongshu) and learning all about China’s EV game. And now they want some. Read more…
Toyota the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US – report
Toyota has been revealed as the largest auto industry funder of climate deniers in US Congress, according to a report released today by Public Citizen. Read more…
Chrysler’s electric crossover may be a pipe dream after all
If you are waiting on an EV from Chrysler, you’ll have to wait a little longer. The company is adjusting plans. Chrysler’s long-awaited electric crossover is officially on hold after an email leaked notifying suppliers of the changes. Here’s what to expect now. Read more…
Amprius unveils high-power SiCore cell for EVs, drones, more
Amprius Technologies just unveiled a new SiCore cell built on its Silicon Anode Platform that boosts battery performance for EVs, electric aviation, and drones. Read more…
Check out the new Genesis GV60 interior, it looks even more luxurious in blue [Video]
If you thought the current GV60 looked pretty inside, wait until you see the updated model. Genesis unveiled the new GV60 earlier this month, its first major redesign since launching in 2021. Here’s our first look at the interior of the new Genesis GV60. Read more…
Kia Just Delayed Tesla Supercharger Access For Its EVs
The rollout was supposed to start tomorrow, but it looks like that isn’t happening. Read more…
Nissan next-gen Leaf spotted in the wild
The iconic Nissan Leaf launched back in 2010 as the first mass-market fully electric vehicle, but since then, the company refreshed the model only once. That’s all about to change in 2025 as Nissan’s next-gen Leaf was spotted in the streets of Michigan. The vehicle is, of course, wrapped in camo, so it’s hard to see the new design. We… Read more…
The U.S. Had A Record Year For EV Sales In 2024. Here’s How
General Motors, Honda, Hyundai and Ford picked up the slack from Tesla and notched record years. Read more…
Tires For The Future: How EV Tire Technology Is Evolving
Dedicated EV tires help EV owners mitigate range losses and can help eke out every last bit of range from the batteries. Read more…
