Volkswagen launched its new ID.UNYX electric SUV in China on Wednesday. Starting under $30,000, VW’s new electric SUV is set to compete against top-selling EVs in an intensifying market. The electric SUV is the first to wear the golden logo from its new sub-brand as VW looks to take on BYD and Tesla in the world’s largest EV market.
Meet VW’s new electric SUV, the ID.UNYX
“With the new…
On this episode of Quick Charge, we explore the wide range of electric conversions and restomods out there bringing classic style to the ultra modern world of electric vehicles … even if there aren’t that many of them around.
Would you rather have a new Taycan, or an…
Stellantis is offering a home charger or public charging credits for buying one of its BEVs
July 17, 2024
Stellantis has introduced a new demand lever to entice potential customers to buy one of its BEV models. When US consumers opt to buy a new EV, Stellantis is now offering the choice between a home charger or charge credits through its Free2Move program.
Free2Move is a…
In this special vacation episode of Quick Charge, we explore the historic dive in global diesel demand, and whether it’s being caused inflation and a slowing economy or the rapid rise in EV sales displacing millions of gallons of oil demand.
In this episode, we’ll focus on the rapid growth of the commercial EV market as one of the leading contributors to the global drop in diesel demand…
Genesis GV60 update caught testing with new headlights and front design in the US [Video]
July 17, 2024
The first fully electric Genesis is getting an upgrade. Ahead of its official debut, the Genesis GV60 update was spotted testing in the US, rocking new headlights and a redesigned front bumper (finally!). Check it out for yourself in the new video below.
Three years after…
Just days after a massive election win, UK’s new Labour government has hit the ground running and is already making progress on increasing solar power deployment.
The UK just held an election on July 4th, in which the country declared its independence from the Tories (heh)…
Michigan’s Mackinac Island has introduced a new speed limit for electric bicycles, slowing down one of the only motorized forms of transportation in the town.
Mackinac Island, located between Michigan’s upper and lower peninsula, is known as one of the few car-free towns in the US.
The historic city is devoid of privately owned cars, with the only motor vehicles on the island belonging to…
You’ve perhaps heard of the original Tesla Roadster, the car that started Tesla and the EV revolution. Now, a Roadster you probably haven’t heard of is for sale – a one-of-a-kind prototype for a performance package that never saw the light of day.
Update: The car has…
Ford's incentives cut in half for Michigan EV battery plant, matching plans to scale back
July 11, 2024
Ford will receive drastically less public support for its new EV battery plant in Michigan. Ford’s incentives for the plant were cut by over half, matching the automaker’s recent plans to scale back.
Scaling back
The Michigan Strategic Fund approved the reduction on…
XPeng's latest new model will reportedly dump LiDAR in favor of pure vision, similar to Tesla
July 10, 2024
Following reports dating back to February, XPeng Motors appears to be genuinely beginning a transition from LiDAR sensors to pure vision cameras in advanced driver systems. The ADAS technology, similar to that of Tesla, is expected to roll out in a new XPeng BEV model later this year.
When discussing ADAS and autonomous driving, two separate technologies lead the conversation in plausibility…
