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Honda will debut a mid-to-large-size EV based on its e:Architecture in 2025
Honda has announced that it's building a mid-to-large-size EV based on the e:Architecture and that will go on sale in North America by 2025.
CATL’s new battery tech could inch electric planes closer to reality
With the world gradually moving toward electric cars, it’s only a matter of time before EVs take to the skies, at least for shorter trips. Inching us closer to that milestone is Chinese battery maker CATL (Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited), which on Wednesday launched a battery at the Shanghai Auto Show that it claims can power electric passenger aircraft.
Starting tomorrow, only six EVs will still qualify for a $7,500 federal tax credit
The IRS released a list of electric vehicles that still qualify for the full $7,500 federal tax credit after strict new guidelines, announced back in March, officially go into effect on April 18th. Six EVs now qualify under the new terms, including the Cadillac Lyriq, Chevy Bolt and some Tesla Model 3 versions.
GM is now the second-largest EV maker in the US
General Motors just pulled ahead of Ford to become the country’s second-leading seller of all-electric vehicles. According to sales numbers obtained by CNBC, Ford sold just under 11,000 EVs during the first quarter of this year, while GM sold twice that, at nearly 21,000 units. Both companies trail market leader Tesla.
Waymo brings its fleet of new self-driving SUVs to Austin
Waymo is bringing a fleet of self-driving EVs to Austin to conduct tests of its driverless technology. The company is testing its new fifth-generation autonomous Jaguar SUVs all over the city, as an homage to the company’s first foray into driverless technology back in 2015. Waymo already offers self-driving taxi services in San Francisco and Phoenix.
Lamborghini's plug-in hybrid supercar runs for a cool six miles in electric-only mode
Lamborghini just announced the 2024 Revuelto, a plug-in hybrid supercar that gets just six miles of all-electric usage per charge but features a charging mechanism within the combustion engine. Beyond the battery, the engine specs are outstanding and the form factor is aerospace-inspired, with sculpted surfaces and hexagonal exhausts.
Volkswagen vows to invest $193 billion in electrification
It plans to spend $193 billion on different areas of its electrification efforts over the next five years.
Tesla slashes Model S and X US prices by up to $10,000
Tesla has cut the prices of its higher-end Model S and Model X electric cars by $5,000 and $10,000 respectively.
Tesla will open up 7,500 charging stations to other EVs by 2024
The Biden administration has unveiled new initiatives in its $7.5 billion plan to install 500,000 EV chargers on US roads by 2030.
Toyota will launch a 'next-generation' EV under the Lexus brand
Toyota has revealed its plans for the future under a new CEO, and it looks like the company is finally prioritizing electrification.
Nissan unveils a real-life version of its Max-Out EV convertible concept
Nissans first revealed the Max-Out as a render back in 2021.
Lightyear opens waitlisting for its second-generation solar car
Lightyear will let you register your interest for its second-generation, solar-powered EV.
GM opens its first Level 2 community charging stations in two states
GM has installed its first Level 2 charging stations in Wisconsin and Detroit as part of a community charging initiative unveiled last year.
Waze is getting its own dedicated Android Automotive app
Waze is France's most popular navigation app, so it makes sense that it's launching a new, dedicated version of the app in partnership with Renault.
Hyundai wants all of its vehicles to support over-the-air updates by 2025
Hyundai has unveiled the roadmap for its EV future, saying its entire lineup across brands will become "Software Defined Vehicles" (SDVs)
Tesla phasing out ultrasonic sensors as it moves toward a camera-only system
Tesla has announced that it's phasing out ultrasonic sensors (USS) used in its EVs to detect short-range obstacles.
New York joins California in aiming to make all auto sales hybrid or EV by 2035
New York is following California's lead by mandating that all new cars, pickups and SUVs sold in the state must be either EVs or plug-in hybrids.
Uber now offers EV rides in 25 cities
Uber has expanded its Comfort Electric service "nationwide" to 24 US cities, letting users request rides in all-electric vehicles.
Rivian lays off 6 percent of its workforce as it struggles with EV production
As expected, electric pickup manufacturer Rivian is laying off 6 percent of its 14,000-strong workforce in an effort to boost production.
Ford is reportedly planning to cut 8,000 jobs to help fund its EV plans
Ford is reportedly planning to cut up to 8,000 jobs over the coming weeks in an effort to funds its plans to build EVs.
