VW bypassed conventional dealerships for selling upcoming Scout electric trucks Dealer interests in California say this is in violation of franchise laws Existing automakers sell vehicles via franchise or direct model, but not both California has the most EV-friendly policies of any state, but that warm-and-welcoming attitude isn’t shared by the… Read more…
Pope Francis goes green with a pearly white Mercedes-Benz electric Popemobile
Pope Francis has repeatedly urged the people of the world to accept the science of climate change and work to protect the environment. When it comes to his personal ride, this pope practices what he preaches—he recently took delivery of a battery-electric Popemobile from Mercedes-Benz. The Vatican says it plans to convert all of its… Read more…
Tesla is rumored to have signed battery cell supply agreement with EVE
Tesla is rumored to have signed a battery cell supply agreement with EVE Energy, a Chinese battery cell manufacturer. Read more…
BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil suddenly halted over ‘slavery’ worker conditions [Update]
Construction at BYD’s new EV plant in Brazil was suddenly halted Monday after authorities found Chinese workers in “slavery-like” conditions. The workers were hired in China by another firm, and BYD has since cut ties. BYD and the firm are now saying the term “slavery” was unjustly used, and some translations may have been misunderstood. Read more…
Hyundai’s all-solid-state EV batteries are on the verge of a major milestone
Hyundai is about to take the next steps as it preps to launch production of its “game-changing” all-solid-state batteries. The new EV battery tech promises a longer driving range, faster charging, and significantly higher energy density. Here’s what to expect. Read more…
Think EVs Are Bad In Winter? Here’s Where They Have A Huge Advantage
Worried about driving electric when the weather gets bad? Here’s where an EV might even be better than a gas car. Read more…
2024 Acura ZDX Type S Review: Tired Of Waiting For The Chevy Blazer EV SS?
Acura has revived the ZDX with help from General Motors. Now, it attempts to live up to its Type S heritage. Read more…
StarPlus Energy receives loan commitment to build battery factories in Indiana
StarPlus Energy has received a conditional commitment from the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Programs Office (LPO) for a loan of up to $7.54 billion to help finance the construction of up to two lithium-ion battery cell and module manufacturing plants in Kokomo, Indiana. StarPlus Energy is a joint venture between FCA US, which is… Read more…
New York State makes $28.5 million available for EV charger installation
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has announced the availability of an additional $28.5 million in funding to install electric vehicle fast chargers along the state’s major travel corridors. New York’s new competitive Downstate Direct Current Fast Charger (DCFC) program, funded by the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) formula funding program, is designed to improve consumer… Read more…
‘Hybrids Are A Road To Hell’ In EV Race Against China: Former Nissan Exec
Plus, BYD is accused of ‘slavery-like’ conditions and Hertz doesn’t want rented Teslas back. Read more…
Xtracycle Hopper review: A better cargo e-bike at a better price
More people are shifting from car-focused lifestyles to a mix of cars and bikes—or even going mostly car-free. While switching to a bike or e-bike might seem limiting, the cycling industry offers a wide range of categories to suit various needs. Read more…
NIO adds new Signature Edition trim of the ET9 after Limited Edition sells out in 12 hours
It’s only been five days since NIO officially launched its top-tier luxury sedan, the ET9, but the early buzz in China has been encouraging. The BEV will launch in 2025, beginning with a Limited Edition trim that sold out in the first 12 hours, so NIO has introduced another limited production run called the ET9 Signature Edition. Read more…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 set a new EV World Record after taking on the highest driveable road
Hyundai’s electric SUV has just earned its place in history books. The Hyundai IONIQ 5 set a new Guinness World Record after braving the highest driveable road. Read more…
‘Like your Tesla rental? Want to keep it?’ Hertz is trying to unload its Tesla cars on renters
Hertz is trying to sell its Tesla cars to renters as it desperately tries to unload its electric vehicle inventory after a massive drop in value. Read more…
We Drove Hyundai’s Smallest, Cheapest EV. It’s A Real Charmer—Just Not For Us
Reviewing a forbidden fruit car, especially one as charming as the Hyundai Inster, is a bit like having a long-distance crush. Read more…
CATL unveils plan to list in HK
CATL plans to complete its listing in Hong Kong within 18 months at the right time and offering window. Read more…
LGES launches its own battery management solution
LG Energy Solution has announced the launch of its new system-on-chip (SoC)-based diagnostic solutions for battery management systems (BMS). The solution was developed together with Qualcomm. Read more…
Nio adds signature edition for ET9 after limited edition sells out
Nio has launched a signature edition for the ET9, priced from RMB 808,000 ($10,710), RMB 20,000 more than the standard version, after the limited edition sold out within 12 hours of launch. Read more…
Ford, General Motors, and Toyota donate $1 million each to Trump
Ford, General Motors, and Toyota North America are donating $1 million each to incoming president Donald Trump’s January inauguration. Ford and GM are throwing in a fleet of vehicles for the January 20 event, too, for good measure. Read more…
Volkswagen to cut 35,000 jobs but keep factories open
Volkswagen announced a “Christmas miracle” with sweeping changes to its German operations but no immediate factory closures, layoffs, or wage cuts. Still, some 35,000 jobs are on the chopping block soon, but factories should remain open. Read more…
