Tesla’s sales have dropped by double digits in California, the most important EV market in the US, all while the rest of the EV market is growing.. Read more…
I bought a container full of Chinese electric excavators. Here’s what showed up
This isn’t exactly my first time dropping a container full of Chinese electric vehicles in the yard and cracking it open with childlike glee. But it is likely one of the most unique experiences I’ve had so far doing this, revealing inside a fleet of battery-powered Chinese electric mini-excavators and assorted accessories. Read more…
Hyundai opens IONIQ 9 pre-orders in South Korea starting at just $41,000
Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is officially on the market. On Monday, Hyundai opened IONIQ 9 pre-orders in South Korea, starting at around $41,000 with incentives. The flagship electric SUV can seat six people and has a driving range of up to 330 miles. Read more…
Canada announces plans for 25% tariff on electric vehicles coming from the US
Canada has confirmed that, as part of its effort to retaliate against the US over President Trump’s trade war against allies, it will impose a 25% tariff on electric vehicles from the US. Read more…
Tesla pulls out all the stops as Cybertruck sales grind to a halt
Tesla Cybertruck appears to be facing significant sales challenges. After initial hype faded, and over a million reservations turned out to be as real as unicorns, Tesla is now enabling leasing options and free upgrades to move its inventory of the futuristic pickup truck. The company’s recent silence on the Cybertruck, even omitting it from their earnings call, speaks volumes… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Sales Aren’t Great, But Its Tech Will Power Future EVs
Nearly every piece of Cybertruck tech is heading to future Teslas—except its stainless steel body. Read more…
Why The Auto Industry Is Now Ground Zero For A Tariff War
Plus, Congress’ new “car czar” targets the EV tax credits—including the popular leasing loophole. Read more…
The 20 Best-Selling EVs Of 2024 In Europe
Despite being a newcomer, the Volvo EX30 blew past the competition and secured a place on the podium. Read more…
Hyundai And Kia’s EV, Hybrid Sales Blitz Continued In January
The Korean automotive powerhouse is selling EVs and hybrids at a record pace in the U.S. Read more…
41 EVs Did A 620-Mile Winter Trip. Here’s How Much Time They Took
The test revealed how much time it would take to travel 620 miles, including charging stops, in freezing temperatures. Read more…
How Honda’s Ohio EV Hub Hit Reset To Make The Cars Of Tomorrow—And Today
Honda says its EV Hub is part of a second rebirth for the company. But hybrids are going to be a big part of what it does too.
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Electric excavators in London are so quiet, a “nervous dog” would pay them no heed
Electricity distributor UK Power Networks and Falco Construction, an English multi-utility contractor, are trialing electric diggers for underground work in London. Falco is currently deploying two of the diggers, and hopes to eventually replace all of its 120 diesel-powered excavators with the zero-emission Takeuchi TB20e mini-excavators, which would “directly remove over 200 tonnes of carbon… Read more…
Xiaomi YU7 specs revealed by regulatory filing
Xiaomi’s second electric vehicle is the talk of the town, and while we had official photos of it there was very little information about its specifications. China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has now shed light on the vehicle’s battery and range, setting the stage for a heated competition with the Tesla Model Y. The YU7 is expected… Read more…
Greenland might help give EVs an edge over gasoline
Greenland could emerge as a major source of raw materials for electric-vehicle batteries—if industrial interests have their way. Arctic conditions and an ice layer over much of the land mass in this autonomous territory of Denmark have made mining difficult in the past. But, ironically, as glaciers recede due to climate change mineral… Read more…
All the EVs (and PHEVs) you can buy with 0% financing in February 2025
Lease deals get all the hype, but most people still want to own the car after they’re done making all those payments on it. If that sounds like you, and you’ve been waiting for the interest rates on auto loans to drop, you’re in luck: there are a bunch of great plug-in cars you can buy with 0% financing this February. Read more…
Canada Hits U.S.-Made EVs With 25% Payback Tariffs
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs will hit U.S.-made cars, putting pressure on consumers and automakers with higher prices. Read more…
BMW and SK tes to expand high-voltage battery recycling
German carmaker BMW and South Korean technology firm SK tes plan to expand their closed-loop battery recycling system from Europe to the US-Mexico-Canada region in 2026. The recycling process recovers cobalt, nickel and lithium from used batteries to return them to the value chain to produce new batteries. BMW is directly involved in the process,… Read more…
Stardust Power starts construction of US battery-grade lithium refinery
Stardust Power, a US-based developer of battery-grade lithium products, has broken ground on the construction of a lithium refinery at the Southside Industrial Park in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The project will be developed in two phases. The first phase will focus on building a production line capable of producing up to 25,000 metric tons per year…. Read more…
Cutting-edge Renault Filante concept hopes to break EV efficiency records
The new Renault Filante Record 2025 concept is a racy, aerodynamically-sculpted piece of rolling electric lab equipment designed to push the envelope of energy efficiency and set new records for power consumption and range. Read more…
Tesla opens Cybertruck leases, offers free wraps on tough to move Foundation Series trucks
Tesla has opened up Cybertruck leases in the US, and it is now offering free wraps, worth $6,000, on Foundation Series Cybertrucks, which Tesla is still stuck with. Read more…
