Tesla isn’t the only company using cameras and AI to solve autonomy. Several prominent Chinese companies are in on the tech, too. Lire la suite…
Why Xpeng Is Taking Tesla’s Controversial Approach To Autonomy
Europe Just Took Away The Final Excuse for Not Buying An EV
Here’s how a long electric road trip across Europe’s best roads proved to me that range anxiety is a thing of the past. Lire la suite…
2025 Hyundai Inster Long Range review
Hyundai has been expanding its EV lineup rapidly in recent years and with tremendous global success. Urban mobility is a field where the Koreans have historically done very well with their little ICE models roaming around every major city. Logically, Hyundai combined its two strengths and gave us the Inster. Table of Contents: Exterior Interior Storage & practicalities Driving experience… Read more…
Nio’s new ES8 capacity of 40,000 units for this year already sold out, report says
Nio began deliveries of the new ES8 today, assuring customers that all orders placed this year will enjoy the same tax reduction, even if deliveries are delayed until next year.
Nio management said earlier this month that the new ES8 will reach a production capacity of 10,000 units in October and 15,000 units in December.
Nio president says ET5 Touring outselling ES6 ‘unexpected’
This reality has prompted Nio management to rethink the need for a more thorough understanding of customer needs.
The ET5 Touring has surpassed the ES6 in monthly deliveries for three consecutive months.
Tesla’s “affordable” Model Y sacrifices key features for a lower price
Tesla appears ready to launch its most budget-friendly vehicle yet, but it’s not the all-new, inexpensive model many were anticipating. Instead, new details reveal the automaker is preparing a heavily stripped-down version of its popular Model Y. Codenamed E41, this new variant cuts a surprising number of features, from the glass roof to basic safety systems, in a bid to… Read more…
The Original Chevy Bolt EV Is Slow. These Guys Turned Into A Race Car Anyway
It turns out that a used Bolt EV is one of the cheapest ways to get into racing. Just don’t expect to win any awards. Lire la suite…
Nevada Man Shares How To Get Lower Home Charging Prices From Your Electric Company. It Only Costs $5 To Charge His Tesla Model Y
“I highly recommend looking into your power company’s terms and see if they offer some sort of EV rate plan.” Lire la suite…
Coca-Cola expands electric delivery fleet with thousands of e-rickshaws
Coca-Cola’s bottling partners in India are going electric, three wheels at a time. The company just announced a major expansion of its electric delivery fleet, adding thousands of electric three-wheeled vehicles (often called e-rickshaws or electric tuk-tuks) to its logistics operations across the country. Read more…
Generator giant Briggs & Stratton can now power your home with batteries
For decades, Briggs & Stratton has helped keep the lights on after the storm with its gas-powered generators. Now, the company is bringing that legacy into the modern electric era with a home backup battery — and a new partnership with EG4 is making it easier than ever to integrate Briggs’ batteries into your home solar setup. Read more…
Yangwang U9 Xtreme cracks 300 mph to become fastest production car EVER [video]
Move over, Bugatti! The new Chinese Yangwang U9 Xtreme electric hypercar just blasted its way to a staggering, 308.4 mph top speed on a German test track, seizing the “world’s fastest car” crown and busting the last traces of the myth that electric cars are slow. Read more…
Hacker reveals details of Tesla’s upcoming stripped-down Model Y
A hacker has revealed new details of Tesla’s upcoming stripped-down Model Y, which is likely going to be the automaker’s most affordable level yet. Read more…
10,000 buyers snapped up 776 hp electric AUDI wagon – in its first 30 minutes!
With dual electric motors pumping out 776 hp, over 400 miles of all-electric range, and a relatively low MSRP, the new AUDI E5 Flagship Quattro electric wagon is electrifying the Chinese wagon market – scoring over 10,000 orders in its first thirty minutes on sale. Read more…
Forget Tesla hype — Einride begins public L4 autonomous electric semi operations
While Tesla has struggled to deliver on the hype of its self-driving promises, Einride has been quietly developing a Level 4 self-driving electric truck. Now, that quiet effort is paying off. For the first time, the company is operating a fully autonomous, heavy-duty EV on public roads in Europe. Read more…
Win your dream EV in Climate XChange’s 10th Annual Raffle!
Climate XChange’s Annual EV Raffle is back for the 10th year running – and this one is the most exciting yet, because for the first time ever, Climate XChange has two raffle options on the table! The nonprofit has helped lucky winners custom-order their ideal EVs for the past decade. Now you have the chance to be next. Read more…
Porsche says EV intransigence will lose it $6B. Its solution? Move even slower
Porsche has announced a delay in some future EV models, which parent company VW says will cost it $6B in forward profits. It’s doing this amid a global boom in EV sales, instead committing to an inferior powertrain choice that will only make it more irrelevant as a company. Read more…
Nio launches Horizon Edition of ET9 sedan to ramp up efforts in ultra-premium market
The ET9 Horizon Edition starts at RMB 818,000 ($114,960), a 6.51 percent premium over the base model, featuring design elements that further emphasize its premium identity.
The ET9 is one of the most expensive models from a domestic automaker, positioned to compete with the Mercedes-Maybach.
Nio launches all-new ES8 that could become one of its most successful models
The all-new ES8 starts at RMB 406,800 ($57,170), which isn’t cheap but is highly competitive for the model itself and its segment.
Deliveries of the all-new ES8 will begin on September 21, with Nio pledging more than 40,000 units of production capacity for the model this year.
‘OMG She’s Addicted’: Wife Wants Tesla Full Self-Driving Subscription. Is It Worth $8,000?
“You didn’t even have your hands on the steering wheel or anything.” Lire la suite…
Two days left to comment on EPA’s plan to raise gas prices 76c/gal, kill thousands
In July, the US Environmental Protection Agency proposed a plan to delete its scientific finding recognizing that greenhouse gases are harmful to human health, with the goal of making cars less efficient and more costly to fuel. That plan went up for public comment last month, and the public comment period closes in two days, on September 22. Read more…
