Electric Cars Archives

Trump promises 100% tariff on Mexico-built Chinese cars—EV or not

Bengt Halvorson

Former President Donald Trump has announced that he would apply a tariff of 100% to cars built in Mexico by Chinese companies for U.S.-market sale—effectively double the previous tariffs he had seeked to apply. In a...

Mercedes EV range run shows gains from heat pump, solar roof

Stephen Edelstein

The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX has completed another efficiency run, this time in the Arabian desert. The EQXX has managed two previous long trips on a single charge—previously covering 746 miles from Stuttgart, Germany, to the Silverstone...

Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy

Stephen Edelstein

Gen Xers and Millennials tend to buy more EVs than Baby Boomers, but the older generation is still in control of EV policy, a pair of recent studies show. Experian’s fourth quarter 2023 Automotive Market Trends...

Honda and Nissan point to partnership for EVs, hybrids, software

Bengt Halvorson

Nissan and Honda on Friday disclosed that they’re considering a “strategic partnership in the fields of vehicle electrification and intelligence.” As of yet, the companies have only committed to a feasibility study for the idea, but...

Nio and CATL ally for longer-life EV batteries, swapping tech

Stephen Edelstein

Chinese automaker Nio is partnering with battery supplier CATL for research into longer-life EV batteries, including for use with Nio’s battery-swapping service. The two companies “will jointly carry out discussions, make technological breakthroughs and innovation, and...

Volvo EX30 EV: LFP version not offered to US is greener pick

Bengt Halvorson

In a life cycle assessment of the Volvo EX30 electric vehicle released Thursday, the automaker underscored that its upcoming compact EV has the lowest carbon footprint of any electric Volvo yet. The team behind the EX30...

‘White gold’: Lithium is key to EVs but at what cost to locals?

Native groups in South America sit on $1 trillion of lithium but at what cost to their water, culture and livelihoods? ADVERTISEMENT The ‘lithium triangle’ – spanning Argentina, Chile and Bolivia – is home to the...

BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of Tesla

Stephen Edelstein

BMW is relying on Shell Recharge Solutions to offer customers streamlined access to EV charging stations across multiple networks. The automaker on Wednesday announced an agreement with Shell Recharge Solutions that it claims will provide access...

Volvo seeks 30% quicker EV charging without battery upgrades

Stephen Edelstein

Volvo wants to speed EV charging times by relying on software rather than upgrades to batteries and other hardware. The automaker on Monday announced a partnership with U.K.-based Breathe Battery Technologies to access that company’s “algorithm-enabled...

Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridors

Stephen Edelstein

The Biden Administration on Monday sketched out plans for EV charging and hydrogen dispensing along major U.S. freight corridors. The National Zero-Emission Freight Corridor Strategy was developed by the administration’s Joint Office of Energy and Transportation...

Our Latest News

Spy shots - New releases - Reviews - Auto show coverages

Trump promises 100% tariff on Mexico-built Chinese cars—EV or not

Mercedes EV range run shows gains from heat pump, solar roof

Gen X, Millennials buy the most EVs, as Boomers dominate policy

Honda and Nissan point to partnership for EVs, hybrids, software

Nio and CATL ally for longer-life EV batteries, swapping tech

Volvo EX30 EV: LFP version not offered to US is greener pick

‘White gold’: Lithium is key to EVs but at what cost to locals?

BMW aggregates more EV chargers, adding Shell ahead of Tesla

Volvo seeks 30% quicker EV charging without battery upgrades

Biden agencies draw roadmap for EV charging along freight corridors

Categories

Recent Posts

About us

Our Latest News

Spy shots - New releases - Reviews - Auto show coverages

Categories

Recent Posts

About us

Popular Tags

Log in to your account

Welcome back! Sign in to your account

Register

Create new account today.