Toyota and Stellantis, two of the world’s largest automakers with a history of opposing an all-electric future, filed complaints with the US government as the EPA finalizes its 2027-2032 proposed emissions standards to slash air pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions. In April, the EPA revealed new, more aggressive proposed emissions standards under its Clean Air… Continue reading EV laggards Toyota and Stellantis complain about proposed EPA emissions rules
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Audi rumored to be shopping around China for its next platform to expedite EV development
After multiple development delays due to software issues internally and at parent company Volkswagen Group, Audi AG is reportedly exploring discussions in China to buy its next generation EV platform from another OEM, perhaps even a competitor overseas. Audi currently sits as a legacy automaker with one of the most robust lineups of all-electric vehicles…… Continue reading Audi rumored to be shopping around China for its next platform to expedite EV development
Tesla Electric is preparing to expand in the UK
According to a new job posting, Tesla Electric, Tesla’s new electric utility division, is preparing to expand in the United Kingdom. Late last year, after gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric.” Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your… Continue reading Tesla Electric is preparing to expand in the UK
Tesla leads large drop in used electric car value, Model 3 down 30%
Tesla Model 3 (Source: Tesla) Tesla is leading a large drop in used electric car value in the US – with Model 3 being down 30% over the last year. After an incredible rise in 2022 that resulted in some used EVs selling for more than brand new cars, used car value finally started to… Continue reading Tesla leads large drop in used electric car value, Model 3 down 30%
China Ministry retracts pricing pledge for local automakers, citing anti-monopoly law
Mere days after gathering over a dozen automakers building EVs in China to commit to a non-binding pledge to avoid further price wars, China’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers, at the advisement of the country’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, has retracted the pledge after quickly catching flack promoting potential monopolization. Less than a week… Continue reading China Ministry retracts pricing pledge for local automakers, citing anti-monopoly law
Video of new Tesla people-mover vehicle allegedly leaks
A video of what is alleged to be a new Tesla people-mover for the Boring Company has leaked. It could be the real deal. A Tesla electric van, minibus, or people-mover has been in the works for a long time. In the “Tesla Master Plan Part 2,” CEO Elon Musk talked about two new segments Tesla is… Continue reading Video of new Tesla people-mover vehicle allegedly leaks
GM drops Cadillac Lyriq prices in China following VW’s ID.3 offer
General Motors is slashing the prices of its Cadillac Lyriq by almost 14% amid heightening competition in China’s EV market. The move comes days after Volkswagen introduced a “historical low price” offer on its ID.3 electric car. According to the company’s website and social media, the Cadillac Lyriq now starts at 379,700 yuan ($52,443), down… Continue reading GM drops Cadillac Lyriq prices in China following VW’s ID.3 offer
Audi revives iconic NSU Prinz 4 as a sporty EV powered by e-tron tech
Audi apprentices put an electric spin on an iconic classic car. The team “awoke” an NSU Prinz 4 from 1971 from its sleep, charging it up with technology from the Audi e-tron EV. In honor of the 150th anniversary of its Neckarsulm site, Audi put its apprentices to the task of restoring a classic car… Continue reading Audi revives iconic NSU Prinz 4 as a sporty EV powered by e-tron tech
Tesla tells EPA US could go all-electric by 2030, would settle for 69% of new sales
Tesla told the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that the United States could go all-electric by 2030, but it would settle for 69% of new car sales. The EPA is finalizing its 2027-2032 vehicle standard emissions limit rules and taking comments from automakers. Currently, the proposed standards would slash emissions from new vehicles by 56% and… Continue reading Tesla tells EPA US could go all-electric by 2030, would settle for 69% of new sales
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico could get final permits any day, gov. official says
Tesla Gigafactory Mexico is about to receive all of its final permits and move to the construction phase, according to the governor of Nuevo León, Samuel Alejandro García Sepúlveda. After months of rumors, Tesla finally announced Gigafactory Mexico during its Investor Day in March. The automaker secured a piece of land just outside of Monterrey, Nuevo León, to build… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory Mexico could get final permits any day, gov. official says