You can now lease a Fiat 500e for zero down and zero dollars a month before taxes – or, well, at least some customers can. Read more…
Toyota lands $4.5M 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…
EPA approves CA’s clean air rules that Trump says he’ll revoke (but can’t)
In the waning days of a Biden Administration which has been marked by huge progress on clean air and EV policy, the US government has approved California’s emissions rules which would end gas-only car sales within the state by 2035. Read more…
Cadillac’s new Vistiq electric SUV starts at under $80,000, but higher trims can get pricey
Cadillac’s new three-row electric SUV is almost here. As the Escalade IQ’s smaller sibling, the Cadillac Vistiq starts at under $80,000, but prices for higher trim options can reach upwards of $100,000. Read more…
CATL announces standardized battery packs for swapping, monthly pricing
Today CATL has announced two new standardized “chocolate” battery packs, called 20# and 25#. These are built with CATL’s upcoming battery swapping network in mind, and thus come in standard swap-friendly sizes. The officially named Choco-SEB (SEB stands for Swapping Electric Blocks) packs will support both lithium iron phosphate (LFP) and lithium manganese cobalt (NMC) chemistries. 20# will offer up… Read more…
How To Optimize/Improve Your Electric Car’s Range Overnight
There are a number of factors that impact the distance an EV can travel on one charge. Read more…
Study Shows That Buyers Really Want Three-Row EV Crossovers
AutoPacific found that about half of all three-row crossover and SUV buyers would consider buying an EV. Read more…
Honda and Nissan prepare merger talks to fend off Tesla and Chinese EVs
Merger talks between Honda and Nissan might begin The merger would put the automakers under holding company The merger could be a lifeline for Nissan Honda and Nissan are close to starting merger talks aimed at fending off electric-vehicle competition, reports Nikkei. The Japanese news daily reported on Tuesday that Honda and Nissan are close to… Read more…
Ram Delays Full EV Pickup, Bets On Ramcharger EREV First
Ram will open orders for the Ramcharger pickup in the first half of 2025. Read more…
Tesla Model Y Juniper Spotted Driving In San Jose, California
This sighting is one of many, and the car is still lightly camouflaged. Read more…
EPA Approves California’s Gas Car Ban
Eleven other states follow California’s emissions rules, which means a large part of the U.S. could be EV or PHEV only next decade. Read more…
BMW teases Panoramic iDrive ahead of Neue Klasse EVs launch
BMW will unveil its revolutionary Panoramic iDrive display at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2025 in Las Vegas. This cutting-edge technology will debut in the Neue Klasse, BMW’s upcoming lineup of electric vehicles built on a dedicated EV architecture. The Panoramic iDrive is the company’s latest take on car interfaces. It ditches the conventional instrument cluster and central touchscreen and… Read more…
P3 report: The most important lessons learnt by electric truck pioneers
EV consultant firm P3 has published a report documenting the experiences of leading German logistics companies with electric trucks. P3 has identified the most important factors influencing electrification to provide know-how for the entire industry. Read more…
NIO teases ET9 images and its FireFly brand logo ahead of launches at NIO Day 2024
We are just days away from Chinese EV automaker NIO’s annual NIO Day event, which has already promised some big reveals, including the long-teased ET9 and the first model under its new FireFly sub-brand. As an appetizer, NIO has shared the first un-camouflaged images of the ET9 and its official FireFly logo. Read more…
LITELOK X1 review: This bike lock is so strong I use it on my motorcycle
I’m a bit of a bike lock collector. After having my favorite e-bike stolen a few years ago (as well as several less favorite bikes stolen over the years), I’ve gotten much more serious about security. After testing the LITELOK X1, I can tell you that this lock is so overbuilt that I even use it on my electric scooters and motorcycles. Read more…
Stellantis delays its first BEV pickup to push ahead its range-extended Ramcharger
Stellantis has announced that it is pushing ahead the launch of its range-extended Ram 1500 Ramcharger before the release of the Ram 1500 REV, the automaker’s first BEV light-duty pickup truck. The Ram brand originally planned to launch the Ram 1500 BEV in the first half of 2025. Read more…
Ford’s future looks bleak in Europe as EV woes worsen, a new study shows
Ford is struggling to stay afloat in Europe. The company is restructuring its business overseas with plans to drastically reduce its workforce. With slowing orders and weak demand for its EVs, many doubt Ford’s future in the region. A new survey underlines “how strong the doubts about Ford’s future viability in the European car market” are. Read more…
Ram REV electric pickup truck delayed to 2026, Ramcharger set for 2025
Ram now plans its first electric truck for a 2026 launch Series-hybrid Ramcharger on track for the first half of 2025 Stellantis—without a permanent CEO—says battery-electric demand is slowing The all-electric Ram 1500 REV full-size pickup truck has been delayed once again, with the series hybrid Ram 1500 Ramcharger now due to arrive… Read more…
Evri to integrate DAF XB electric truck into its fleet
British parcel delivery company Evri has announced that the DAF XB electric truck will be used at its depot in Southampton. Evri is part of an ‘early adopter’ program limited to 10 vehicles, marking the final testing phase before series production starts in 2025. Read more…
The Nissan-Honda Crisis, Explained
We knew Honda and Nissan were entering into a technical partnership. Now a merger may be in the cards to save a struggling Nissan. Read more…
