Honda announced it will be back at CES this year, unveiling the next phase of its new 0 Series line of EVs. At this year’s event in Las Vegas, Honda intends to unveil two prototype EVs based on the concepts that debuted a year prior. This will be our next look at Honda’s 0 Series… Continue reading Honda teases two 0 Series EV prototypes to be unveiled at CES and hit the global market in 2026
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Tesla Shanghai starts mass production of Model Y refresh in Jan, says local media
The refreshed Model Y, codenamed Juniper, expected to have similar features as the refreshed “Highland” Model 3, is will start mass production in China next month, according to local media. The news was reported by local news site LatePost, and brought to the English world by CnEVPost. The original report mostly discussed the departure of… Continue reading Tesla Shanghai starts mass production of Model Y refresh in Jan, says local media
Toyota lands $4.5M to boost EV battery sustainability
Photo: Toyota Toyota just got a $4.5 million boost from the US Department of Energy (DOE) to make EV batteries more sustainable. The funding comes from ARPA-E’s CIRCULAR program, which focuses on creating a sustainable, domestic supply chain for EV batteries. The project, led by Toyota Research Institute of North America (TRINA), aims to tackle… Continue reading Toyota lands $4.5M to boost EV battery sustainability
Tesla’s head of Giga Shanghai has left the building
Tesla’s head of Gigafactory Shanghai, Song Gang, who is behind a lot of the automaker’s manufacturing success, confirmed that he left the company. Song was one of Tesla’s first manufacturing employees in China. After a decade of working in the auto industry in China, including with Ford and GM, Song was hired by Tesla in… Continue reading Tesla’s head of Giga Shanghai has left the building
Tesla looks for new comms manager, is a PR dept coming back?
Tesla is looking to hire a new product communication manager, and the job description hints that a PR department might finally be coming back. In 2020, Tesla stopped answering press inquiries, and Electrek later reported that CEO Elon Musk dissolved Tesla’s whole press department. At the time, we asked Musk what we should do if we had questions… Continue reading Tesla looks for new comms manager, is a PR dept coming back?
California wins the first round against Trump as Tesla faces down a union coup
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, the Trump administration has lost its first battle against state’s rights in California while Tesla faces down (what it’s calling) a union coup in Germany. Meanwhile, SoCal Edison puts 280 Chevy Silverado EV pickups to work on California’s roads and Colorado is putting up a bunch of new DC… Continue reading California wins the first round against Trump as Tesla faces down a union coup
Toyota slashes 2025 bZ4X prices by $6,000 and adds a stealthy new Nightshade edition
Toyota’s electric SUV is getting even cheaper in 2025. Despite adding new features, 2025 Toyota bZ4 prices start at $6,000 less than the current model. For the first time, the bZ4X will also be available in a stealthy new Nightshade edition. Check out the new EV below. The bZ4X is the only all-electric Toyota model… Continue reading Toyota slashes 2025 bZ4X prices by $6,000 and adds a stealthy new Nightshade edition
European automakers slash EV prices while raising ICE models
Volkswagen ID.3 GTX FIRE+ICE (Source: Volkswagen) European automakers are reducing prices on EVs while raising prices on their ICE models, all in hopes of avoiding hefty fines as the European Union’s new emissions rules tighten at the beginning of 2025. On January 1, the EU will drastically lower its cap on automotive CO2 emissions, meaning… Continue reading European automakers slash EV prices while raising ICE models
Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric
Japanese automakers are taking drastic measures to keep pace with Tesla and Chinese EV leaders like BYD. Honda and Nissan are now closing in on an EV merger to join resources and fend off the incoming competition. The tie-up will likely involve a third auto partner from Japan. Honda and Nissan to enter new EV… Continue reading Honda and Nissan close in on an EV merger to survive the industry’s rapid shift to electric
Waymo to launch robotaxis in Tokyo in early 2025
Alphabet’s autonomous driving unit Waymo is going overseas for the first time and testing its tech in Japan. In early 2025, the company will begin testing its Jaguar I-PACE vehicles in Tokyo, with plans to stay in the region for the foreseeable future. Waymo announced that it is partnering with Japanese taxi company Nihon Kotsu… Continue reading Waymo to launch robotaxis in Tokyo in early 2025