On today’s fact-checking episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got a showdown brewing between California Governor Gavin Newsom and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, an updated 650 hp Kia EV6 GT that’s ready to take on the world, and some sweet deals on battery-powered goodies. Read more…
BYD launches 4 NEV models in Guatemala
BYD has launched the Han, Tang, Song Plus DM-i, and Seal in Guatemala, marking a significant step in its entry of NEVs into Central America. Read more…
Huawei’s new luxury EV Maextro S800 debuts
The S800 just went official as the first offering from Huawei’s latest brand, Maextro. This luxury sedan, a product of the Huawei-JAC collaboration, is designed to compete with the top players in the D+ class executive sedan segment, including the likes of the Mercedes-Maybach and Rolls-Royce models. That’s right – Huawei wants to square up against the best luxury automakers… Read more…
California revises LCFS regulations to favor EV charging over biofuels
The California Air Resources Board has approved an update to the state’s Low Carbon Fuel Standard (LCFS) that will make it more difficult for biofuel producers to generate regulatory credits, and seems likely to result in the largest share of credits going to support electricity for EV charging. The program, which is funded by fossil… Read more…
Porsche will keep gas-powered and hybrid vehicles alive as EV sales slow
In a drastic shift of plans, Porsche’s upcoming EV lineup may not be so electric after all. The luxury brand plans to launch a new series of gas-powered vehicles and hybrids as it deals with slowing EV sales. Read more…
GM’s next electric pickup truck might actually be a Hyundai or vice versa
Pickup trucks and SUVs dominate the North American market and are gaining traction overseas. Seeing the opportunity, GM and Hyundai are reportedly teaming up to launch an electric pickup. Read more…
Renewables powered 24% of US electricity in first 3 quarters of 2024
During the first three quarters of 2024, renewables increased their output by almost 9% year-over-year, and solar is still leading the charge, reports the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). Read more…
Dodge Charger EV is even cheaper to finance than the gas model with 0% APR [Update]
The world’s first electric muscle car is finally here, and Dodge is already sweetening the deal for buyers. The Dodge Charger Daytona EV is launching with 0% APR, making it even cheaper to finance than the outgoing gas-powered model. Lease prices for the electric Charger start as low as $549 per month, but the Hellcat-like Scat Pack model may be an even better deal. Read more…
America Finally Got A Great, Cheap EV. Trump May Ruin It.
The Chevy Equinox EV is the cheap, long-range EV America has been waiting for. Trump could make it more expensive. Read more…
Trump’s 25% Tariffs Would Hit These EVs The Hardest
The President-elect has vowed to implement a sweeping tariff on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico. Read more…
Mahindra takes on luxury EVs with new XEV 9e and BE 6e electric SUVs
India’s Mahindra & Mahindra is moving into the luxury electric vehicle market with the launch of its XEV 9e and BE 6e SUVs. These new models, part of the company’s XUV and BE sub-brands, come with rather impressive specs sheets and very aggressive price. According to the company, the two EVs are ready to compete with established brands like Mercedes… Read more…
ChargePoint to join Hubject ecosystem, will implement Plug & Charge EV charging
One of the biggest problems with public EV charging is the fragmented nature of the networks (now more fashionably known as CPOs). Charging an EV should be as easy as using a cell phone, but many CPOs still expect drivers to download apps, set up passwords, etc. Ugh! Hubject has developed an eRoaming platform that… Read more…
Altilium produces commercial-grade recycled battery CAM
Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group, has produced recycled battery cathode active materials (CAM) that are comparable to commercial materials. Atlilium says its EcoCathode process can recover more than 95% of the critical metals, including lithium, from spent batteries, before upcycling and re-engineering them to produce new battery chemistry materials. Results from electrochemical cycle testing… Read more…
Rivian CEO Says The Tesla Model Y Is Still The Best EV Under $50,000
The Model Y sets the bar, according to Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe. Read more…
Vicinity Motor faces final curtain
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…
