Ford Mustang Mach-E next to a Tesla Cybertruck at a Supercharger (Photo: Courtesy of Tesla Inc.) EV and hybrid sales are steadily increasing in the US, reaching an all-time high in Q3 2024, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA). In Q3, the combined sales of hybrid, plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs), and battery… Continue reading EVs and hybrids hit a record high in US sales in Q3 2024
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Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third
Rivian leads the industry in owner satisfaction, with Tesla coming in third — making it two all-electric automakers in the top three. Consumer Reports has released its latest owner satisfaction survey results. Rivian is taking the top spot for the second year in a row, an impressive feat for a relatively new automaker. Here are… Continue reading Rivian dominates owner satisfaction, Tesla comes third
China ducks EV tariffs, Tesla column stalks return, and an electric Cobra
On today’s exciting episode of Quick Charge, you can get steering column stalks on your Tesla, the Honda Prologue becomes the best-selling GM Ultium-based EV, a new electric Cobra surfaces, and more! We’ve also got Chinese automakers using V2G technology to help Japan protect itself against Earthquakes, free home batteries in Texas, and a whole… Continue reading China ducks EV tariffs, Tesla column stalks return, and an electric Cobra
Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025
As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to new US cities. The latest on its service map is Miami, which will see a start of robotaxi testing operations next year before Waymo opens up public rides to all customers. ¡Hasta pronto, Miami! The world is still not completely sold on the… Continue reading Waymo is expanding robotaxi services to Miami, beginning operations in early 2025
Tesla Plaid-powered Cobra is insanely fast and light for an EV monster
A bunch of maniacs managed to put the powertrain, motors and battery pack, of a Tesla Model S Plaid in a Cobra kit. The result is a scary fast, and light (for an EV), EV monster. We have seen many EV conversion kits using Tesla battery packs and motors, but a base Tesla vehicle generally… Continue reading Tesla Plaid-powered Cobra is insanely fast and light for an EV monster
Tesla (TSLA) Megapacks will power France’s new largest battery system
Tesla (TSLA) has secured a massive new Megapack order that will power France’s new largest energy storage system. TagEnergy announced today that it started construction on a new energy storage project in Marne, which should become France’s largest battery project. They confirmed that they will use Tesla Megapacks: This landmark project marks the start of… Continue reading Tesla (TSLA) Megapacks will power France’s new largest battery system
Tesla created a market for aftermarket steering wheel stalks – for real
With its latest stalkless vehicles, Tesla has literally created a market for aftermarket drive stalks that attach to your steering wheel. The first products are here. Starting with the new Model S and Model X, followed by the refreshed Model 3, Tesla removed the steering wheel stalks on most of its vehicles, except the Model… Continue reading Tesla created a market for aftermarket steering wheel stalks – for real
Tesla wins the charging standard race, Ford has record EV sales, and more
On today’s episode of Quick Charge, explaining EV charging to your in-laws is about to get a whole lot easier thanks to a new universal charging standard and universal plug & charge to streamline payment processing coming in 2025. We’ve also got an all-electric Mazda Miata, and news that Tesla won’t find a cure for… Continue reading Tesla wins the charging standard race, Ford has record EV sales, and more
GM and EVgo double their DC fast chargers to 2,000 in 16 months
Photo: EVgo GM and EVgo have now reached the milestone of installing more than 2,000 co-branded public DC fast chargers in the US. The latest addition is a new fast charging station in Murrieta, California, off Interstate 215 in Riverside County. The station features five 350 kW fast chargers that can serve up to 10… Continue reading GM and EVgo double their DC fast chargers to 2,000 in 16 months
GM braces for a $5 billion hit as it fights to keep up in China’s intensifying EV price war
As it struggles to keep up with low-cost rivals like BYD, GM expects to suffer a $5 billion blow to its business in China. The multi-billion hit comes as GM rapidly loses market share in the world’s largest EV market. GM sees $5 billion impact from restructuring in China GM’s Chinese joint venture, SAIC-GM (SGM),… Continue reading GM braces for a $5 billion hit as it fights to keep up in China’s intensifying EV price war