Japanese automakers are scrambling to avoid being squeezed out of the market by BYD and other Chinese EVs. Honda and Nissan are the latest to slash rates in overseas markets to boost demand.
It’s no secret that Japanese automakers are some of the biggest laggards as the industry transitions to EVs.
Those same companies are paying for it in overseas markets. According to a new report from…
Ford caves on EV dealer program following IL loss and will cut charger requirements
November 21, 2023
Following a loss in Illinois, Ford is easing some aspects of its EV dealer program. The changes involve reducing the number of required chargers and cutting training costs.
Ford alters EV dealer program following Illinois loss
Illinois’ state motor vehicle board handed…
Tesla investors hopelessly turn to TSLA board to rein in Elon Musk
November 21, 2023
Some Tesla investors are hopelessly turning to the company’s board of directors in the hope that they would rein in Elon Musk following growing concerns that he is negatively affecting Tesla’s brand.
Over the last two years, Musk has tested the faith of his fans and…
Audi SQ8 e-tron first drive: This tri-motor EV drives nimbly for its size, but sacrifices a lot of range
November 20, 2023
Last week, I got the invite from Audi to venture to (normally) sunny Los Angeles and take a spin behind the wheel of its latest EV model – the SQ8 e-tron. Available as a standard quattro and Sportback version, the tri-motor SQ8 takes the previously launched Q8 e-tron and refines it in a number of ways to improve performance… well, everything aside from range, that is.
The Audi SQ8 e-tron…
GM opts out of 2024 Super Bowl after four years of EV-promoting ads
November 20, 2023
After four years of using the most-watched television program in the US to promote its electric vehicles, GM will not participate in the 2024 Super Bowl. The move comes following a four-year streak of EV-supporting ads.
No GM-Netflix EV ads during the 2024 Super Bowl?
Who…
EGO Power+ electric tools join Black Friday sale with Greenworks gear and EcoFlow power stations
November 20, 2023
Thanksgiving Week is here, with a collection of price cuts on all things green energy. A pair of Black Friday sales are now live on Greenworks tools and EcoFlow power stations – both of which come joined by a discount on this EGO Power+ telescopic cordless electric pole…
Schneider hits 1 million emission-free miles using Freightliner eCascadia electric trucks
November 20, 2023
Freight logistics specialist Schneider is celebrating a huge milestone in the commercial EV space today, reporting its fleet of electric trucks from Daimler’s Freightliner brand has surpassed 1 million total miles driven – all without any carbon emissions. We love to see it.
Schneider National Inc. ($SNDR) and its unmistakable bright orange trucks are not only hauling freight, but also over…
A smaller, cheaper electric SUV based on Kia’s flagship EV9 is due out next year. Ahead of its launch, the Kia EV3 was spotted testing in South Korea, giving us a good look at the new EV’s actual size.
Kia introduced the EV3 concept last week at the 2023 LA Auto Show.
Electric car battery prices are going back down faster than expected
November 20, 2023
Electric car battery prices are starting to go back down after a temporary rise along with inflation. And it looks like they are going back down faster than expected, according to new data from Goldman Sachs.
The EV revolution was enabled by lithium battery prices dropping…
A new electric SUV from China’s largest EV maker is launching on December 15. The BYD Song L, its new mid-size electric SUV, has already received over 11,000 pre-orders.
BYD unveiled the new Song L EV concept at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. Part of its Dynasty series, the new electric SUV coupe will compete with Tesla’s Model Y and ZEEKR 001.
The Song L follows the Yuan Plus (Atto 3…
