Industry

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  Nio Partners with Changan for Battery Swapping Initiative

  Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio has announced a partnership with Changan Automobile to expand its battery swapping services. The collaboration aims to expand Nio's battery swapping station network, jointly develop compatible electric vehicle models, and establish standard protocols for battery swapping.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 23, 2023, 1:37 p.m.
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  LG Electronics to Introduce EV Chargers in the USA, Targeting Commercial Users

  LG Electronics has announced its plan to launch a new line of electric vehicle (EV) chargers in the United States starting next year. The company's initial offering will include Level 2 AC Chargers and a Level 3 DC Charger, designed to meet the growing demand for EV infrastructure among American commercial users.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 22, 2023, 12:06 p.m.
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  Hertz Partners with EVgo to Offer Special Charging Rates for EV Renters

  Hertz, in collaboration with EVgo, has announced a year-long special charging rate promotion for customers renting any EV model at Hertz locations throughout the United States. This initiative is designed to enhance the EV renting experience, offering an opportunity to evaluate EV ownership.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 22, 2023, 11:12 a.m.
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  Rivian bought back a 24,000-mile R1T from its owner for full price, and here's why

  Mitch Dumke, an owner of the Rivian R1T, has shared his mixed experiences with the electric truck over a 15-month period, during which he covered 24,000 miles. Dumke used the truck for various ranching tasks, including hauling trailers and transporting tools.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 20, 2023, 3:39 p.m.
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  Recycled first-generation Toyota Prius to be reborn as parts of next-generation electric vehicles

  Toyota Motor North America and Redwood Materials announce an expanded recycling agreement that aims to create pathways for automotive batteries used in Toyota’s electrified vehicles that have reached the end of their life.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 20, 2023, 9:19 a.m.
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  VW has to recall 24,000 ID.4 EV's because their sunshades are not good at fire resistance

  Volkswagen is initiating a recall for 23,883 of its 2023-2024 ID.4 electric crossovers in the U.S. due to concerns that their sunshades may not meet fire retardancy standards.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 17, 2023, 2:10 p.m.
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  Electric Vehicles Dominate Finalists in North American Vehicle of the Year Awards

  This year's North American Car, Truck, and Utility Vehicle of the Year awards have a notable presence of electrified vehicles among the finalists, as announced by the jury. Out of the nine contenders, five are fully electric, two feature hybrid technology, and only two rely solely on internal combustion engines.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 17, 2023, 1:47 p.m.
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  GM Buys Key Tesla Gigacasting Supplier

  General Motors (GM) has discreetly acquired a gigacasting firm, Tooling & Equipment International (TEI), previously utilized by Tesla in their groundbreaking approach to reducing manufacturing expenses by casting large vehicle body parts.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 17, 2023, 11:40 a.m.
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  Amazon to launch online vehicle sales in the U.S., starting with Hyundai in 2024

  In 2024, as you browse Amazon for everyday items like water cases, headphones, and rechargeable batteries, you will also have the option to purchase a Hyundai vehicle. This comes as a result of Hyundai's partnership with the online retail giant, marking a significant shift in car sales methods.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 17, 2023, 10:26 a.m.
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  Volkswagen electrifies Vatican fleet with 40 all-electric models from its ID. family

  Volkswagen is supporting the Vatican City State in its transition towards sustainable mobility. At the beginning of 2024, the company will deliver just under 40 fully electric models from its ID. family, ranging from the ID.3 to the ID.4 and ID.5.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 16, 2023, 7:07 p.m.
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  Renault will have 7 electric vehicles in their lineup that were developed and built in Europe by Ampere.

  Renault's Ampere, an independent unit dedicated to developing EVs and software for the European market, revealed new details about its plans during its Market Day presentation.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 16, 2023, 12:01 p.m.
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  Mercedes-Benz launches first 400-kW fast charging hub in North America

  The first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub in North America is located at the Mercedes-Benz USA headquarters in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Hub open to drivers of all brands of electric vehicles.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 16, 2023, 11:08 a.m.
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  German auto industry association VDA pushes for global standard for fast-charging data

  The German Association of the Automotive Industry, together with international partners, has launched a new global standard aimed at providing more accurate and comparable information on the speed at which an electric vehicle charges. ISO/SAE 12906 will standardize the measurement of charging efficiency, maximum power, charging time, and range gains.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 16, 2023, 10:09 a.m.
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  Audi’s Chinese-Made EVs To Use BYD And CATL Batteries

  Audi's all-electric models to be produced in China through the company's joint venture partnership with FAW will use battery packs from BYD and CATL. The German automaker will locally assemble the Q6 L e-tron, Q6 L Sportback e-tron and A6 L e-tron, each of which differs from the regular models due to its extended wheelbase.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 15, 2023, 4:20 p.m.
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  Hyundai Motor jumps to second place in U.S. EV sales, even without tax credit

  While Tesla remains by far the best-selling EV manufacturer in the United States, Hyundai and Kia combined are doing surprisingly well considering they are not eligible for the $7,500 federal EV tax credit.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 15, 2023, 1:05 p.m.
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  California to require all EVs to have standardized diagnostic system in 2026

  California is set to require all electric vehicles (EVs) to have a standardized diagnostic system in place by 2026. This move is part of the state's Advanced Clean Cars II program and could potentially become an industry standard, as several other U.S. states have adopted similar regulations.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 14, 2023, 4:52 p.m.
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  Surge in alternative-powered cars: +18.2% growth in 2023 registrations in Germany

  In a turnaround for the German automotive industry, the year 2023 has seen a significant increase in registrations of passenger cars with alternative drive systems. After ten months of registrations, the figures show an increase of +18.2 percent compared to the same period last year.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 14, 2023, 4:42 p.m.
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  VinFast plans to have hundreds of points of sale in the U.S. next year

  VinFast's U.S. launch is off to a slow start, but the Vietnamese automaker has revealed that it will soon have 125 sales locations across the country as it moves from a direct sales model to one led by a nationwide dealer network.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 14, 2023, 4:29 p.m.
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  BMW no longer builds internal combustion engines in Germany

  BMW has ended the production of internal combustion engines at its main plant in Munich. The long-announced move was made to make way for the production of electric vehicles at the Bavarian plant.

  Evgenii Ushakov

  Nov. 14, 2023, 2:51 p.m.
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  Vehicles that depreciated the most over five years

  Which cars lost the most value in the U.S. over the past five years? iSeeCars studied more than one million used 2018 model year vehicles sold in 2022 and 2023 and found the answer.

  Maksim Tropko

  Nov. 14, 2023, 2:25 p.m.