As Kia’s all-electric Niro EV enters its second model year following its second-generation refresh, the automaker has shared what’s new along with the price tags consumers can expect. Spoiler alert – not much has changed compared to 2023, but this crossover still remains a solid option given the tech that comes standard for its MSRP. Have a look.
has been a staple in Kia’s lineup since…
Is Toyota finally picking up EV production pace this time?
September 22, 2023
Despite a slow start, Toyota plans to accelerate electric vehicle output over the next several years. The Japanese automaker aims to triple EV production of Toyota and Lexus brand models in 2025 as mass production begins.
Toyota to triple EV production in 2025
According…
Tesla reveals unbelievable employment numbers at Giga Texas
September 22, 2023
Tesla reveals employment numbers at Gigafactory Texas that are so incredibly high they make the automaker one of the biggest employers in central Texas, and it’s just the beginning.
Jason Shawhan, Tesla’s director of manufacturing at Giga Texas, revealed the employment…
Yet another electric bike recall announced due to faulty brakes
September 22, 2023
It’s been a tough few weeks for electric bike recalls, with the latest coming from major bicycle manufacturer Trek. The company announced a recall of all Allant+ 7 models with Tektro brakes due to a risk of brake hose malfunction.
In this case, the problem isn’t in the brake itself, but rather in the way the rear brake hose is routed around the headlight.
The company sent out a notice to…
Lexus 'humbly' looks to Tesla to compete in the EV era
September 22, 2023
With new global boss Takashi Watanabe at the helm, Lexus is finally venturing into the modern age of fully electric vehicles. To pick up the pace, Watanabe said Lexus will “humbly look at and learn from” Tesla’s accomplishments.
Watanabe took over as president of…
The US's largest solar panel maker breaks ground on a 3.5 GW factory
September 22, 2023
First Solar, the largest solar panel maker in the US, today announced that it has broken ground on its $1.1 billion factory in Louisiana.
The manufacturing facility in Iberia Parish, Louisiana, southwest of Baton Rouge, is First Solar’s fifth fully vertically integrated…
Kia's Ray EV racks up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea, starting at $20,400
September 21, 2023
Kia launched its new entry-level urban EV on Thursday. As its cheapest electric model, the Kia Ray EV racked up 6,000 pre-orders in Korea with a starting price of around $20,400 (27.35 million won).
As demand for affordable all-electric options continues climbing, Kia is bringing back the Ray EV.
The Ray EV was Kia’s (and Korea’s) first 100% electric production car, introduced in 2011. As a…
Skanska is piloting the largest electric excavator on a site in LA
September 21, 2023
Construction giant Skanska is piloting the Volvo EC230, the largest electric excavator of its kind, on a huge transit project in Los Angeles.
Volvo has launched its EC230 excavator in Europe and China, but it’s not officially launched it in the US. It’s expected to be…
Tesla rolls out Virtual Power Plant to SDG&E customers in San Diego
September 21, 2023
Tesla’s Virtual Power Plant program, a way for Powerwall owners to make money selling energy to the grid in times of need, is rolling out to San Diego Gas & Electric utility customers now.
SDG&E announced late last month the start of its own virtual power plant (VPP)…
ZeroAvia completes another successful financing round led by Airbus and NEOM in Saudi Arabia
September 21, 2023
Hydrogen-electric plane developer ZeroAvia has snagged some additional financial security as it looks to continue development of its zero-emissions flight technology that should one day enable flights in 76-seat aircrafts. The latest financing round featured some familiar names as well as some leading investments from Airbus, Barclays, and Saudi Arabia’s “living laboratory,” NEOM.
ZeroAvia…
