The EV landscape is filled with still-smoking remnants of companies that dared to dream big. Ultimately, a bunch of them failed to navigate the challenging road to profitability. The latest casualty to join this growing field is Canoo. The electric vehicle startup just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy, leaving behind a collection of debts and broken promises. Canoo’s short but… Read more…
BYD Denza Z9GT, Fang Cheng Bao’s Bao 8 both see cumulative deliveries reach 10,000 units
The Denza Z9GT had an average sales price of RMB 380,000 ($51,950), while the Fang Cheng Bao brand had an average sales price of RMB 332,000 in December.
The Z9GT went on sale on September 20, 2024 and the Bao 8 on November 12, 2024.
The 500-Mile Ram 1500 REV Is Dead: Report
Parent company Stellantis reportedly told its suppliers to stop spending money developing parts for the EV. Read more…
Xpeng sees Mona M03 deliveries exceed 60,000 units, latest 10,000 in 15 days
The Mona M03 delivered 15,904 units in December, the fourth month over the 10,000 mark, and contributed 43 percent of Xpeng’s monthly deliveries.
The sedan is the least expensive of Xpeng’s models on sale, at about half the price of the Tesla Model 3.
Xpeng to open new headquarters building in Guangzhou in Aug, plans to expand offices in other cities
The new headquarters building will allow for a threefold increase in office space and a four-level underground garage.
Xpeng will also begin expanding all of its offices in China, including offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Wuhan and Shenzhen.
BYD launches Sealion 07 electric SUV in India, deliveries to begin in Mar
The Sealion 07 has been rebranded as the Sealion 7 in India and is offered in a single-motor variant and a dual-motor variant.
BYD also showcased the Sealion 6 in India — Song Plus DM-i in China, and the Yangwang U8.
Here are 8 tips for the best EV winter range and performance
Whether you’re a seasoned EV driver in cold climates or this is your first winter driving an electric vehicle, there’s always more to learn about how to get the best range and performance from your EV when the temperatures drop.. Read more…
GMC Hummer EV: Here’s How Much Range It Loses In Bitter Nebraska Cold
The GMC Hummer EV packs a very big battery. Let’s see how it does in some very brutal winter conditions. Read more…
Honda 0 Series EVs Keep Apple CarPlay. Everything Else Is A Radical Reset
A video deep-dive into the Honda 0 Series Saloon and SUV prototypes at CES reveals the most groundbreaking, offbeat Hondas maybe ever. Read more…
Harbinger electric truck brand gets real with $100M Series B funding raise
While some recent high-profile bankruptcies have cast doubt on the EV startup space recently, medium-duty electric truck maker Harbinger got a shot of credibility this week with a massive $100 million Series B funding round co-led by Capricorn’s Technology Impact Fund. Read more…
Go West, young brand – GreenPower Motor Company sells 11 more BEAST buses
GreenPower Motor Company says it’s received three orders for 11 of its BEAST electric Type D school buses for western state school districts in Arizona, California, and Oregon. Read more…
A Volkswagen ID.7 Drove 585 Miles On One Charge. But There’s A Catch
During the efficiency test, the ID.7 Pro S had a remarkably low average electricity consumption of 6.75 miles/kWh. Read more…
Michigan State Police deploy their first electric patrol vehicle
There is no state more associated with cars and car culture than Michigan – and the state that’s home to the Motor City has just taken a huge step into the future with the deployment of its first-ever all electric police vehicle. Read more…
3,500 unit order gives British telecom UK’s largest commercial EV fleet
British telecom provider BT Group has committed to adding 3,500 new EVs to its commercial truck and van fleet over the next two years, bringing its total EV count to 8,000 units and giving it the largest electric vehicle fleet in the UK. Read more…
Video: Exploring the outdoors and testing off-road capabilities with NIU’s XQi3
With the winter in full swing, it’s easy to spend most of the time indoors, but if you’re still looking to scratch that itch to get out and spend more time outside exploring, the XQi3 by NIU is the perfect solution to explore both trails and urban spots. On top of NIU designing the XQi3 with some great handling for off-road riding, it’s also fully street-legal. Read more…
Illinois awards $100M for electric truck charging corridor, Tesla to get $40M
In a move that’s expected to play a crucial role in supporting the transition to medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles, $100 million of the Biden Administration’s last-minute $635M payout is headed to Illinois to help build out an electric truck charging corridor. Read more…
The 2025 Kia EV6 GT’s ‘Virtual Shift’ And ‘Engine’ Sounds Are Wild
Move over, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N. Your cousin from Kia sounds pretty rowdy too and also brings “gear shifts” to the EV performance world. Read more…
Diesel wins this round as CARB backs away from Advanced Clean Fleets rule
The California Air Resource Board (CARB) has withdrawn its request to enact the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets rule, which required fleets that are “well-suited for electrification” to reduce emissions through the phase-in of Zero-Emission Vehicles (ZEVs) and the banning of commercial diesel sales after 2035. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Left On Overnight In Freezing Canada: Here’s The Energy It Lost
If you’re wondering how much time you could survive in an EV while stranded during winter, this video might provide you with an answer. Read more…
Another one bites the dust as Canoo files for chapter 7 bankruptcy
In an official announcement released at 8:15PM last night, Walmart-backed electric van company Canoo filed a voluntary petition for relief under Chapter 7 of the US Bankruptcy Code and will cease operations immediately. Read more…
