Xiaomi founder Lei Jun calls the production version of the SU7 Ultra his dream car and the dream car built by Xiaomi EV for those seeking performance. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: CASE IH Farmall 75c Electric farm tractor
CASE New Holland (CNH) is pushing the envelope of sustainable agriculture with the Farmall 75c Electric, part of the company’s broader efforts to deliver more efficient, cost-effective solutions to farmers everywhere. Read more…
Louisville launches America’s first 100% electric garbage truck fleet
In what the city is calling a national first, Louisville, Colorado officials held a “ribbon cutting” last Tuesday to celebrate the launch of a new, all-electric residential recycling and waste collection fleet, which is already the city’s streets. Read more…
2024 Honda Prologue: Japan’s most American brand gets serious about EVs
As it did in previous decades, Honda has used another maker’s car to enter a new US segment. Honda is often known as the world’s largest maker of internal combustion engines—more than 14 million of them a year. It sells those engines in a variety of containers, from home generators and lawn mowers to ATVs… Read more…
Porsche Macan Electric Identifies Unresponsive Driver: Watch What It Does Next
According to this expert, the Porsche Macan Electric has the best ADAS technology on the market. Read more…
A closer look at Li-ion dry electrode coating technology
The dry electrode coating process has the potential to enable the production of better, greener, more cost-effective batteries. It relies on advanced fluoropolymer binders with Teflon™ For a few years now, Charged has been reporting on how dry electrode coating processes have the potential to revolutionize battery production by eliminating the use of hazardous, environmentally… Read more…
How Do You Find An Electric Car Charging Station?
First-time EV owners face an immediate concern: how, when and where to charge their vehicles. Read more…
Scout Traveler Vs. Rivian R1S: How Do They Compare?
These two electric SUVs couldn’t be more similar on the face of it, but a closer look reveals there are plenty of differences. Read more…
Tesla further extends 5-year 0-interest loan incentive in China to Nov 30
Tesla has extended its 5-year 0 percent interest loan in China until November 30, further renewing the incentive for car purchases that began in April. Read more…
Over half of US EV and PHEV sales in 2023 were SUVs
SUVs were 53% of EV and 83% of PHEV sales in 2023 They’re heavier and less aerodynamic—thus less efficient—than cars Broadly, SUVs emit 20% more CO2 than cars regardless of powertrain Reflecting overall industry trends, most electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids sold in the U.S. in 2023 were SUVs, according to the Department of Energy… Read more…
Opel Frontera interior, design, and features review
Introduction The Opel Frontera is the latest mid-sized crossover to hit the streets and it’s one to mark an important milestone. It’s the first vehicle by the entire Stellantis family to achieve a price parity with the ICE version. And it’s not at the price of features either as Opel gives you a lot of equipment – including the dual-10-inch… Read more…
Xpeng Aeroht’s flying car manufacturing base breaks ground with planned annual capacity of 10,000 units
The manufacturing site will be used to produce the flying body portion of Xpeng Aeroht’s modular flying car, with a planned annual capacity of 10,000 units. Read more…
Chinese battery maker Svolt confirms it will end operations in Europe
Svolt said it had to make the decision after the development of the European EV market failed to meet the expectations of all stakeholders. Read more…
Ford, LG set to move EV battery production from Poland to Michigan
Under a new agreement inked between Ford and LG, the companies will move production of EV batteries for the Ford Mustang Mach-E from Poland to its Michigan facility in 2025. This (of course) has everything to do with the IRA and tax credits. Read more…
Charge once, refuel for a week with Mercedes-Benz eEconic SAF tanker
The new Mercedes-Benz eEconic is a first of its kind all-electric tanker truck helping to reduce emissions at Airbus’ Donauwörth facility by pumping sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) into new Airbus Helicopters. Read more…
This Rivian R1T Accessory Is A Slide-Out Toolbox For The Gear Tunnel
Alternatively, it can be configured as a plain old storage box or a double-drawer setup. Read more…
Hyundai presents new racing test vehicle with electric drive
Hyundai’s performance division N presents the RN24 technology carrier, which is intended to demonstrate the future possibilities of high-performance electric cars. Read more…
Audi A2 E-Tron restomod EV remixes forward-thinking city car
Audi commemorated the 25th anniversary of its cult-classic A2 hatchback by converting one into an EV. The Audi A2 E-Tron is a one-off project undertaken by apprentices. It’s not the first such project; Audi apprentices previously converted an NSU Prinz 4 from one of the automaker’s predecessor brands into a speedy EV concept to mark 150 years of… Read more…
Rapido and IndoFast Energy promises to deploy Piaggio EVs across India
The collaboration between Rapido and IndoFast Energy promises to facilitate the deployment of 10,000 Piaggio electric three-wheelers with swappable batteries across India. Read more…
Ashok Leyland subsidiary secures new order for Switch EiV12 electric buses
In an attempt to facilitate green public transportation in India, the Metropolitan Transport Corporation (MTC) Chennai has ordered 500 units of the Switch EiV12 bus model. These buses are to operate for 12 years. Read more…