Honda Motor Company sits on the cusp of delivering its first EV – the Prologue – to the US market. Developed with the help of General Motors, this all-electric SUV is a notable start to zero-emissions vehicles and should do well with fans of the Japanese brand who are new to EVs. I got to… Continue reading Prologue first drive: A beginner-level EV on par with Honda’s first entry into the segment
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GM’s electric Ford Maverick pickup rival may be a pipe dream after all amid PHEV shift
If you were waiting on an electric GM truck similar in size to the Ford Maverick, you may be out of luck. GM is reportedly canceling plans to develop a compact electric pickup amid its shift toward plug-in hybrids (PHEVs). GM cancels plans for an electric Ford Maverick rival GM’s CEO Mary Barra announced several… Continue reading GM’s electric Ford Maverick pickup rival may be a pipe dream after all amid PHEV shift
Tesla works to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40%, and why that’s bigger than you think
Tesla is working on a software update to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40% – reducing “vampire drain” on parked vehicles. It might sound like a small update that’s bigger than you think. Electric vehicles lose some power when parked. It’s often been referred to as “vampire drain”. There are several factors that can… Continue reading Tesla works to slash Sentry Mode power usage by ~40%, and why that’s bigger than you think
Ford leaks J3400 to CCS adapter for Tesla Superchargers
Ford is seemingly leaked its J3400 to CCS adapter to give its EV owners access to Tesla’s Supercharger network. It has been about a year since Ford became the first automaker to adopt Tesla’s connector – sending the NACS, now also known as J3400, on path to become the new standard EV connector in North… Continue reading Ford leaks J3400 to CCS adapter for Tesla Superchargers
GM’s Cadillac LYRIQ regains eligibility for $7,500 federal tax credit
After temporarily losing availability for federal tax credits in early January, Cadillac has announced the LYRIQ is once again eligible for the total amount of up to $7,500. Additionally, some previously ineligible LYRIQs will receive a purchase incentive from Cadillac directly. In late 2023, GM announced that starting January 1, 2024, its Chevy Blazer EV… Continue reading GM’s Cadillac LYRIQ regains eligibility for $7,500 federal tax credit
Tesla’s union fight in Sweden may now affect Superchargers
Tesla’s decision to not sign a collective agreement with its service workers in Sweden may now affect Superchargers as another union joins the fight. For the past four months, Tesla service workers in Sweden have been on strike in order to get included in a collective agreement. The automaker has always had a hard stance… Continue reading Tesla’s union fight in Sweden may now affect Superchargers
These 3 major automakers may team up to save themselves, build cheap EVs
Plan A isn’t working, so it’s time for Plan B. Three major legacy automakers are considering a creative approach to staying in the game amid fierce competition from Tesla and Chinese rivals – all in an effort to make cheap EVs, and a whole lot of them. Volkswagen, Renault, and Stellantis are weighing possibly joining… Continue reading These 3 major automakers may team up to save themselves, build cheap EVs
Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion is voted down by locals
Local residents of the municipality where Tesla Gigafactory Berlin is located have voted against the expansion of the factory. Gigafactory Berlin is a massive factory operated by Tesla about an hour outside of Berlin, Germany. It is located in the small municipality of Grünheide, Brandenburg. Tesla is currently only producing Model Y vehicles at the… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Berlin expansion is voted down by locals
Tesla fights back against Oklahoma politicians trying to shut down its stores
Tesla store (Source: Tesla) Tesla is asking its fans for help fighting back against Oklahoma politicians trying to shut down its stores in the state. Tesla has had to jump through hoops to operate in Oklahoma. For years, the state legislature has been pushing laws to try to prevent Tesla from selling its vehicles to… Continue reading Tesla fights back against Oklahoma politicians trying to shut down its stores
New Tesla Model 3 Performance refresh spotted with new seats
The highly anticipated new Tesla Model 3 Performance with the ‘Highland’ refresh has been spotted with new sports seats in the wild. We have had the new Model 3 for more than half a year now. It more recently launched in North America, but it has been around Europe and Asia since last year. But… Continue reading New Tesla Model 3 Performance refresh spotted with new seats