Kia is dropping the base “Light” trim level of their popular EV6 for 2023, resulting in a new base model price of $48,500 for their “Wind” trim level (plus $1,295 destination charge). This is a $1,000 increase for the Wind trim level, but with the new absence of the “Light” trim, this means the cheapest EV6 is now $7,100 more than 2022’s cheapest EV6.
A $1,000 price increase…
A quarter of US coal-fired power will retire by end of 2029 – and gas may have peaked
November 8, 2022
Nearly a quarter of the 200,568 megawatts (MW) of coal-fired capacity currently operating in the US has reported plans to retire by the end of 2029, the US Energy Information Administration (EIA) reported today.
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Gogoro delivery day: I got one of the first battery-swapping Gogoro electric scooters outside of Asia
November 8, 2022
Gogoro’s battery-swapping network is world-renowned for making EV charging obsolete in dozens of models of electric scooters and motorbikes. The system uses smart connected batteries and thousands of swap stations that allow riders to roll up, swap batteries, and ride off…
Almost all electric vehicles would qualify for the US EV tax credit with new Congress bill
November 8, 2022
You may be in luck if you’re looking to buy an electric vehicle. A new bill introduced in the US Congress called the Affordable Electric Vehicles for America Act would allow essentially all EVs in the US to qualify for the $7,500 tax credit if passed.
On Friday, a few members of the US Congress, including Terri Sewell (AL), Eric Swalwell (CA), Emmanuel Cleaver (MO), and Jimmy Gomez (CA)…
EU market commissioner encourages ICE vehicle exports as if global climate change doesn’t affect Europe
November 8, 2022
EU Internal Market Commissioner Thierry Breton is publicly urging automakers to consider continuing internal combustion engine vehicle production over fears of lost jobs and a future in which middle class consumers cannot afford EVs. Breton may want the EU to remain a…
Lamborghini sets a date for going electric, but hybrids will have to satisfy your need for speed for a while
November 8, 2022
Lamborghini is set to unveil its first electric supercar in 2028, but the company’s CEO Stephan Winklemann says don’t expect its hybrids to phase out anytime soon.
With several automakers proving a fully electric supercar is possible, the brand that’s essentially…
Tesla has applied to offer telecommunication services in Canada, including “machine-to-machine cellular data service” in its electric cars.
Starting with the Model S in 2012 and for a decade now, Tesla has been leading the auto industry in the level of connectivity inside its vehicles.
Tesla has made software a priority in its product, and internet connectivity enables it to push software…
Hover-1’s Blackhawk electric scooter with 28-mile range hits new low at $405 in New Green Deals
November 8, 2022
Are you looking for a way to get around the city, neighborhood, or commute to work without using any gas or oil? Well, the Hover-1 Blackhawk electric scooter is the perfect tool for the job. With 28 miles of range per charge and the ability to travel up to 18 MPH. On sale…
Honda’s new AI-powered ‘golf cart’ look-alike will drive you around without a license
November 8, 2022
The new “Honda CI Micro-Mobility” self-driving EVs are set to hit the streets, combining Artificial (AI) and Cooperative (CI) technologies. Although it may resemble the look of a golf cart, Honda’s “Micro Mobility” concept is capable of much more, with features…
All 72 of the 5,000-tonne gravity-based foundations for France’s 500-megawatt (MW) Fécamp offshore wind farm are now complete.
All about the Fécamp offshore wind farm
The €2 billion ($2.25 billion) Fécamp wind farm features 71 offshore wind turbines with a capacity of 7 MW each. It will generate electricity for around 770,000 people in Normandy.
Each of Fécamp’s 71 gravity-based…
