Hyundai IONIQ 9 debut, new NACS Kia, solid state batteries from Honda

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

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

German Manager Magazine: Tesla Model 3 once again comes last in the TÜV defect report 003755

More than one in five cars recently failed the general TÜV inspection with “significant” or even “dangerous defects”. The share of 20.6 percent corresponds to the long-term level, according to the TÜV report published on Thursday. At least the defects in German cars don’t seem to be increasing, even though they are getting older on… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: Tesla Model 3 once again comes last in the TÜV defect report 003755

@Honda: Honda Unveils Demonstration Production Line for All-Solid-State Batteries in Japan

TOKYO, Japan, November 21, 2024 – Honda Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled the demonstration production line for all-solid-state batteries, which are being developed independently by Honda for mass production at the site located at Honda R&D Co., Ltd. In Sakura City, Tochigi Prefecture, Japan. When conducting technical verification to establish a mass production process on… Continue reading @Honda: Honda Unveils Demonstration Production Line for All-Solid-State Batteries in Japan

U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2025 Best Vehicle Brand and Best CPO Program Awards

WASHINGTON, Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced its 2025 Best Vehicle Brand and Best Certified Pre-Owned Program awards. After evaluating 38 brands, U.S. News’ Best Vehicle Brands recognizes industry-wide excellence across four key segments of the automotive market: cars, SUVs, trucks and luxury… Continue reading U.S. News & World Report Announces the 2025 Best Vehicle Brand and Best CPO Program Awards

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

Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs

/ Honda built a life-sized demonstration factory that outlines its production plan to build energy dense solid-state batteries. By Umar Shakir, a news writer fond of the electric vehicle lifestyle and things that plug in via USB-C. He spent over 15 years in IT support before joining The Verge. Share this story Image: Honda Honda… Continue reading Honda has a plan to build solid-state batteries for EVs

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

@niche: THE AUTOEXTREMIST STUPID METER, REDUX.003631

Editor’s Note: This week, the time feels right to update the Autoextremist Stupid Meter, and not surprisingly, as Peter details, there is once again an endless list of examples in the business that well and truly peg the AE Stupid Meter. In “On The Table,” we have an update to our new (and quite popular) segment, The Farley Follies, in… Continue reading @niche: THE AUTOEXTREMIST STUPID METER, REDUX.003631

Clean Technica: Government Subsidies And Untaxed Externalities. Is Elon Crazy Or Crazy Like A Fox?003715

Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News! The first time I ever heard the phrase “untaxed externalities,” it was when Elon Musk used it more than a decade ago. It is a term of art used by economists to describe things that have a cost that… Continue reading Clean Technica: Government Subsidies And Untaxed Externalities. Is Elon Crazy Or Crazy Like A Fox?003715