California Governor Gavin Newsom signed SB 168 today, creating a new “MyFirstEV” program that gives first-time electric vehicle buyers a $3,500 instant rebate at the dealership starting later this summer. Read more…
Mercedes is now building its new electric C-Class – here’s where
Mercedes-Benz has officially kicked off production of its upcoming all-electric C-Class at its factory in Kecskemét, Hungary, as the automaker expands EV production in Europe ahead of a wave of new electric models. Read more…
Hyundai recalls a whopping 14 IONIQ 5 and Kia EVs, warning owners to park outside
Hyundai issued a recall affecting a small number of older IONIQ 5, Kia EV9, and Kia EV6 models due to a battery defect that could lead to a fire. Read more…
Hyundai’s Got An Awesome-Looking $30,000 EV. But It’s Not For You
With over 300 miles of WLTP range and charming styling, the Ioniq 3 would be an incredible Chevy Bolt competitor. But we’re not that lucky. Read More…
Peugeot E-5008 – a confused SUV or a perfect EV for large families?
Big families have a big problem when it comes to choosing an electric car. They either have to compromise and split who’s going in the car and who’s jumping on the bus, they can buy two smaller EVs if they can afford to, or they can buy a non-electric seven-seater. In the UK, it is even worse – there are… Read more…
Apple’s Self-Driving Car Program Failed. But It Still Made Your iPhone Better
Apple’s self-driving car program failed. But the AI chipsets developed from it help power the iPhones and MacBooks on sale today. Read More…
Owning An EV Is Way Better: My 2-Year Chevy Blazer EV Owner Review
The Blazer EV isn’t the most efficient or advanced EV, but it’s been perfect for my lifestyle. I don’t want to give it back. Read More…
WeaveGrid enables managed charging programs and grid services for GM EV drivers
WeaveGrid partners with GM Energy to enable managed charging and grid services for bidirectional-capable GM EV drivers across the US. Read more…
Tesla’s AI5 chip design finalized and is ready to enter production, Samsung confirms
Back in mid-April, Elon Musk celebrated on X that Tesla’s next-generation AI5 chip had completed the tape-out, meaning the design was finalized. But that tape-out was on Tesla’s side, so now we have confirmation that Samsung has also finalized the chip design and is ready to enter production. The tape-out process is two-sided. Once the chip designer has finished, the… Read more…
Tesla Pulled Off A Shocker Second Quarter. Can It Keep Sales Up?
Tesla delivered over 480,000 vehicles globally in the second quarter, blowing away expectations. What happened? Read More…
Ford Pro delivers 131 electric vans to BVG
Ford Pro will deliver a total of 131 battery-electric vans to Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) by the end of 2026. The vehicles will be used for maintenance, service, and transport operations across Berlin’s public transport network. Read more…
Hyundai’s electric hatch starts at under $30,000, and interest is already sky-high
The IONIQ 3 has received the “highest-ever” levels of customer interest for any Hyundai model (EV or gas), with prices starting under $30,000. Read more…
Tesla Semi adds another fleet as Paper Transport starts Chicago pilot
Paper Transport (PTI) announced today that it is evaluating the Tesla Semi Long Range in dedicated operations in the Chicago market, becoming the latest fleet to put Tesla’s electric Class 8 truck to work in daily freight. Read more…
BYD reveals new Qin Max EV with Flash Charging aimed at young buyers
The Qin Max is a “completely different new B-segment fast-charging sedan,” BYD said after previewing the new EV for the first time. Read more…
After 87,000 Miles, This 2022 Tesla Model Y Didn’t Just Lose Range. It Charges Slower Too
ADAC documented 14% battery-capacity loss and a substantial reduction in peak charging power after 87,000 miles. Read More…
Michelin adds 19 Ford electric vans to its UK fleet
Michelin adds 19 Ford electric vans to its UK fleet, advancing its transition to 100% electric vehicles with connected telematics technology. Read more…
Waze just got smarter thanks to Gemini and two new modes
Today, Google announced some new features that are already rolling out to Waze on Android and iOS. If you had Gemini on your bingo card, you won. Gemini is already used in Waze for “conversational reporting”, which lets you report traffic incidents just by talking naturally. Now, Gemini will also let you use natural language to suggest map updates, like… Read more…
Dongfeng readies Canada EV push, eyes first 2 models next year
Dublin Airport introduces Ireland’s first pantograph chargers for electric buses
Dublin Airport is upgrading its passenger shuttle operations with a new electric bus fleet and high-power charging infrastructure. The project is designed to improve reliability on one of the airport’s busiest transport routes while reducing emissions. Read more…
Li Auto’s i9 gets certified, here’s what it looks like
Li Auto’s upcoming i9 has been officially certified for sale in China. The listing on the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) reveals the first official specs of the car. It’s 5,225 mm long, 1,970 mm wide, and 1,752 mm tall, featuring a 3,168 mm wheelbase. The car will come with a dual-motor AWD powertrain as… Read more…
