BMW is planning an all-electric i4 Convertible for 2028, according to a new report from BMWBLOG citing sources close to the automaker. Read more…
Forget what you read on Facebook: 94% of EV drivers won’t go back to gas
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, the audio is sketchy but the math is absolutely rock solid with 94% of current EV owners saying they’ll NEVER go back to driving an antiquated gas guzzler. CDK’s David Thomas walks us through the findings. Read more…
DP World expands its EV fleet at Brazil’s Port of Santos
DP World expands its electric cargo vehicle fleet at Brazil’s Port of Santos, boosting capacity and cutting diesel use with new EV terminal equipment. Read more…
BYD’s new flagship EV breaks cover for the first time with over 1,000 km of range [Video]
BYD confirmed its new flagship electric sedan will offer a range of 1,008 km on a single charge. Ahead of its official debut next month, the new EV was spotted in public for the first time. Read more…
Meta is backing 10 gas plants to power data centers – and just quit a global renewables pledge
Facebook and Instagram’s parent company, Meta, has quit RE100, the global corporate initiative whose members commit to using 100% renewable electricity. That’s because Meta is bankrolling a fleet of new gas-fired power plants to fuel its expanding AI data centers. Read more…
The Rivian R2 Is A Charging Beast. But It’s ‘Just Fine’ At Road Tripping
Rivian stuck with 400-volt battery architecture for the R2 to save costs but that hasn’t weakened its ability to charge quickly at all. Read More…
Things Are Getting Really, Really Bad At Porsche. That’s Not Good For EV Fans
The company is cutting 20% of its jobs by 2035. Some key models could be axed, too. Read More…
BMW Is Finally Planning An Electric Convertible: Report
The BMW i4 Convertible will come with two doors, four seats, and a power folding soft-top, according to a new report. Read More…
Sila raises $300 million to expand its Moses Lake silicon anode plant
Sila raises $300 million to expand its Moses Lake silicon anode plant, boosting US battery material production and securing supply chains. Read more…
BMW iX5 Long wheelbase version debuts as a Chinese exclusive
BMW unveiled the China-exclusive iX5 Long Wheelbase, a stretched version of its all-electric SUV designed specifically for local buyers. The longer wheelbase is intended to improve rear-seat comfort and legroom, reflecting strong demand for chauffeur-friendly luxury SUVs in China. The iX5 LWB has exactly 130mm more wheelbase than the regular model. The exact wheelbase is 3,165mm. Unlike the global iX5… Read more…
Kia’s next electric van is hard to miss on the road [Video]
The PV5 has turned into a bigger hit than even Kia expected. Now Kia’s next electric van, the PV7, is almost ready to make its “big” debut. Read more…
i-charging’s new 1.6 MW charging platform for heavy-duty EVs uses SOLUM power modules
i-charging launches 1.6 MW MAX charging platform using SOLUM power modules for heavy-duty EV fleets across Europe. Read more…
Here’s when Xiaomi’s SkyNomad EREV lineup is officially launching
Following many leaks and rumors, today Xiaomi has officially announced when its first EREVs will be launching under the SkyNomad lineup: on July 30 at 7PM Beijing time. That’s 4AM Pacific, 7AM Eastern, 12PM in London, 1PM in Central Europe, and 4:30PM in India. Xiaomi’s teaser image shows the SkyNomad N90 Max 7-seat SUV, which will be the range-topping model… Read more…
Volvo launches ES90 sales in South Korea
E-bike bans in schools highlight the growing debate over freedom vs. safety
Across the US, school districts are increasingly finding themselves caught in the middle of an uncomfortable question: Should they embrace e-bikes and e-scooters as tools that give students greater transportation independence, or restrict them because of growing safety concerns?. Read more…
Tesla partly settles racism lawsuit as hundreds of workers press on
Tesla has confidentially settled with three of the five named plaintiffs in the racism lawsuit that has been hanging over its Fremont factory since 2017. Read more…
BMW iX5 LWB debuts with a range of over 620 miles and a huge Theater Screen [Images]
BMW introduced the new iX5 Long Wheelbase in China with a CLTC driving range of over 620 miles (1,000 km) and plenty of digital screens. Read more…
Rivian R2 uses up to 26% more energy than Model Y in real-world test
Out of Spec Reviews put a Rivian R2 Performance and a Tesla Model Y Performance on the same roads on the same afternoon. The R2 used 18% to 26% more energy at every single speed they tested. Read more…
Waymo’s Robotaxis Have A Parking Problem—And It’s Costing Thousands
Waymo’s robotaxi fleet in Austin has hundreds of self-driving cabs that seem to have a problem parking legally. Read More…
Inside BMW’s Plan To Produce The iX5’s Gigantic Battery Pack In The U.S.
While several automakers step back from EVs, BMW is staying on course with new models and local battery production. Read More…
