On today’s thrilling episode of Quick Charge, we’ve got the all-new Hyundai IONIQ 9 and its “a “rolling living room” pivoting captain’s chairs, Kia gets a go-fast 7 passenger SUV and an updated EV6, while Honda announces plans to start producing solid-state batteries at its new facility in just a few weeks. We’ve also got… Continue reading Hyundai IONIQ 9 debut, new NACS Kia, solid state batteries from Honda
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Honda is now offering its ultra-low $229/mo Prologue EV lease deal in more US states
For a nearly $50,000 SUV, Honda’s Prologue is hard to pass up right now, with lease prices starting at just $229 per month. Honda is now offering its $229/mo Prologue EV lease deal in more US states. Here’s how you can take advantage of the savings. Despite just kicking off deliveries in March, Honda’s electric… Continue reading Honda is now offering its ultra-low $229/mo Prologue EV lease deal in more US states
Audi unleashes the 2025 RS e-tron GT: a record-breaking electric beast
Audi has launched the new 2025 RS e-tron GT and S e-tron GT to update its top-performance EV lineup with what is now the most powerful and fastest accelerating production vehicle in the brand’s history. With almost 1,000 horsepower and a 0-60 mph time of just 2.4 seconds, Audi’s electric flagship joins the electric supercar… Continue reading Audi unleashes the 2025 RS e-tron GT: a record-breaking electric beast
Tesla says Nissan EV drivers now have access to its Supercharger network
Tesla says that Nissan EV drivers, or more specifically Ariya drivers, now have access to its Supercharger network in the US and Canada. Since earlier this year and since opening its connector as a standard last year, Tesla has been increasingly onboarding more automakers on its Supercharger network in North America. First, it was Ford,… Continue reading Tesla says Nissan EV drivers now have access to its Supercharger network
Honda unveils all-solid-state EV battery production line for the first time
Honda has been promising to unlock the power of all-solid-state EV batteries for several years. Today, we are getting our first look at the progress. Honda unveiled a demonstration production line as it continues to advance promising new battery technology. By 2050, Honda wants all its products and corporate activities to be carbon neutral. Although… Continue reading Honda unveils all-solid-state EV battery production line for the first time
Toyota unveils new bZ7 EV in China, a surprisingly stylish electric sedan
A new all-electric Toyota model made its first appearance at the Guangzhou Auto Show this week. The Toyota bZ7 concept is a sleek electric sedan that will likely use BYD batteries and motors in China. Meet the new Toyota bZ7 EV concept Like most legacy automakers, Toyota is battling to stay afloat in China as… Continue reading Toyota unveils new bZ7 EV in China, a surprisingly stylish electric sedan
Tesla makes finding charging stations for people towing trailers easier
Tesla has released a new navigation feature to make it easier for people towing trailers to find charging stations that can accommodate them. Towing trailers with electric vehicles is not yet super popular, but it is rapidly gaining in popularity, with more electric SUVs and pickup trucks having increasingly impressive towing capacity. Tesla has had… Continue reading Tesla makes finding charging stations for people towing trailers easier
Honda deploys Peterbilt 579EV electric semi out of Alabama plant
A new, all electric Peterbilt 579EV is in-service at Honda’s Lincoln, Alabama assembly plant, where it’s busy transporting newly-built Honda cars from the plant to a nearby railhead for shipment to dealers across the country. Part of a pilot program between Honda, Alabama Power, and Virginia Transportation Corp., the new electric semi truck will help… Continue reading Honda deploys Peterbilt 579EV electric semi out of Alabama plant
Corporate America is investing in record levels of solar and storage
Corporate America is investing in clean energy at record levels, with tech giants taking the top spots for users of solar. Meta, Google, and Amazon are leading the charge in solar and battery storage adoption, according to the Solar Energy Industries Association’s (SEIA’s) latest “Solar Means Business” report. Meta continues to hold the title of… Continue reading Corporate America is investing in record levels of solar and storage
Tesla turns to its ‘Tesla Electric’ utility service to help sell cars
Tesla is now using ‘Tesla Electric’, its electric utility service in Texas, to help sell cars with a new incentive. After gaining experience through its virtual power plants (VPPs), Tesla took things a step further with the launch of “Tesla Electric” back in 2022. Instead of reacting to specific “events” and providing services to your local electric… Continue reading Tesla turns to its ‘Tesla Electric’ utility service to help sell cars