Canadian electric bus and truck maker Vicinity Motor is officially in receivership following a court order after failing to repay its loans. The entire board and most senior management have resigned, and the company is no longer listed on NASDAQ. Read more…
Next-gen CarPlay spotted in regulatory filing with Audi’s logo
Apple introduced its next-generation CarPlay some time ago and showcased its development during this year’s WWDC. Some manufacturers, such as Porsche and Aston Martin, have already laid the groundwork for adopting the new system. The latest generation of CarPlay isn’t fully out yet, but the latest regulatory filing showcasing Audi’s logo and a rough schematic of some of the features… Read more…
UCLA receives $20M to electrify bus fleet and deploy California’s first in-road EV charging system
The Events and Transportation Department at UCLA has secured a grant from the state of California totaling nearly $20 million. The funding will be used to transition the university’s bus fleet to 100% electric vehicles, expand service, and fund California’s first in-road EV charging system with the help of Electreon. Read more…
Elon Musk fires back on excluding Tesla from California’s new EV incentive he wants to kill
Elon Musk fired back at California Governor Gavin Newsom who said the state might exclude Tesla from a new EV incentive meant to replace the federal one Musk is trying to kill. Read more…
Check out Kia’s upgraded EV6 GT with 650 hp, starting at just over $50,000 in Korea
The most powerful car Kia has ever made just got even better. Kia upgraded the EV6 GT, its electric sports car, giving it a stylish facelift and even more power. And it’s still one of the most affordable sports cars (gas or EV) you can get your hands on. The new EV6 GT launched in Korea on Tuesday, starting at just over $50,000. Read more…
This Rivian Vs. Cybertruck Test Proves EPA Range Isn’t The Full Story
There’s a big gap in these trucks’ stated ranges, but the real-world result was a lot tighter. Read more…
Liquid cooling EV fast chargers: design challenges and tips (Webinar)
EV charging stations are installed in many different harsh environments, and it’s essential to understand how ambient conditions affect liquid cooling systems and their components. Join this webinar, presented by CPC, where we will highlight the challenges of designing and specifying components given the tight spaces and ambient environments of EV fast charging systems. Learn… Read more…
Ioneer receives federal permit for its Rhyolite Ridge lithium-boron project in Nevada
Emerging lithium-boron producer Ioneer has received the final permit approval for its Rhyolite Ridge project from the US Bureau of Land Management. Having received the formal approval, Ioneer expects to issue updated reserve figures and estimated project costs by December 2024 and advance toward a final investment decision with its financing partners in the first… Read more…
Tesla Has All These Covered Cars At Its Factory. What Are They?
Eight vehicles are hidden under tarps at Tesla’s Fremont factory, but we’re not sure what we’re looking at. Read more…
I Want To Go Off-Grid In Kia’s PV5 WKNDR Electric Van
Kia’s electric van concept is at the LA Auto Show, and believe me when I say it should exist for real. Read more…
Finally: This Kit Adds Apple CarPlay To General Motors’ EVs
White Automotive & Media Services says it can add full-featured Apple CarPlay—and Android Auto—to most GM Ultium cars. Read more…
Multi-Chemistry Batteries, Solar Paint: Mercedes’ Vision For The Future
From augmented reality to neural networks for autonomous driving, we saw the technology that Mercedes could launch in the next decade. Read more…
Sporty Kia EV5 GT Line debuts in China
Kia unveiled its latest electric vehicle, the 2025 EV5 GT Line, at the 2024 Guangzhou Auto Show. This sporty SUV comes with an affordable price tag, starting at under €27,000 in China. It seems Kia is aiming squarely for the Tesla Model Y’s crown with this release. The EV5 GT Line builds on the foundation of the standard EV5, which… Read more…
Argonne National Laboratory leads consortium for sodium-ion battery research
Led by the Argonne National Laboratory, a consortium of research laboratories called ‘Low-cost Earth-abundant Na-ion Storage’ (LENS) will utilise $50 million to develop long-lasting, high-energy sodium-ion batteries using safe, abundant and inexpensive materials and reduce U.S. dependence on limited and strategic essential elements. Read more…
More Kia PHEVs coming, 60 miles on electric in “a couple years”
Kia is serious about boosting PHEV electric miles—and sales It’s still working on hybrid, ICE development Range-extended EVs could be the future of hybrids While Kia works to expand sales of American-made EVs, it’s also aiming to broaden sales of hybrids, while expanding a plug-in hybrid lineup that may keep growing—not… Read more…
Rivian awarded $6.6B conditional loan for Georgia EV plant for 2028
Rivian postpones, but confirms Georgia plant thanks to fresh loan money Planned for assembly of new R2 and R3 product lines Will supplement Rivian’s existing Illinois facility How will new Trump era impact plans? Rivian on Monday announced a conditional commitment from the federal government for a loan of up to $6.6 billion under the Department of… Read more…
Lotus is the latest automaker to fall for extended-range plug-in hybrids
Extended-range EVs are having their moment. And now Lotus is abandoning its strategy to become an all-electric brand by 2028 and shifting over to extended-range plug-in hybrid models starting in 2026. Here’s why. Read more…
Tesla boosts referral reward to $2,000 discounts on new EVs, even Cybertruck
Tesla has boosted its referral rewards to a $2,000 discount on new electric vehicles in the US, even its brand new Cybertruck. Read more…
Save hundreds on Power Station eBikes and snag gift giveaways during Mokwheel’s Black Friday Sale
Unique eBike manufacturer Mokwheel has made a quick name for itself by bringing Power Station electric bikes to the market. During Mokwheel’s exclusive Black Friday Sale, there’s no better time to get one of the company’s power bank eBike models, like the Obsidian, Basalt, or Obsidian ST. You can learn more below. Read more…
BYD just launched its new Sealion 07 midsize electric SUV in another European market
With sales surging in China, BYD is taking its business overseas as it looks to keep its record growth streak alive. BYD just launched its new midsize electric SUV, the Sealion 07, in another European market. Can BYD’s new electric SUV compete with Tesla’s top-selling Model Y. Read more…
