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Massive discounts and new lower-priced models are making electric vehicles more affordable, helping draw in buyers. According to the latest JD Power EV Index data, interest in EVs hit a new yearly high in July, with over a quarter of shoppers “very likely” to go electric for their next vehicle.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieA fire broke out at Rivian‘s Normal, Illinois, factory last night, but the factory itself was unharmed. Here’s what we know.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieDespite talk of an EV slowdown, more electric cars are hitting US streets. In the second quarter, 18 models topped 5K in sales, with Tesla, Ford, and Hyundai leading the way. Meanwhile, newcomers, like Toyota’s bZ4X, Kia’s EV9, and the Chevy Blazer EV, joined the club.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieEV prices in July were higher month-over-month but lower year-over-year – and the Tesla Model 3 price was up an eyebrow-raising 30% from January, reports Kelley Blue Book.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieMaryland-based ION Storage Systems is about to dramatically accelerate the commercialization of its unique solid-state batteries (SSBs).
Expand Expanding Schließen SieEV sales will continue to grow despite the mixed near-term outlook, according to a new report from BloombergNEF – here’s why.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieTesla prices, which bottomed out in late 2023, are estimated to have increased by 3.1% month-over-month to $57,369 in May, reports Kelley Blue Book.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieDonald Trump went on a rant about electric vehicles during a rally this weekend, and it was full of lies and hilarious nonsense.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieIf you’re looking to lease an EV, there’s a great deal to be had on the 2024 VW ID.4 – Volkswagen cut lease pricing by almost $100 a month.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieVW and Wrapmate are launching an online 3D configurator tool so ID. Buzz owners can design their own wraps.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieLight-duty EVs in the US used more electricity than rail systems for the first time in 2023, according to the US Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Expand Expanding Schließen SieTesla posted larger-than-average ATP (average transaction price) increases month-over-month in April, but its prices were lower year-over-year, reports Kelley Blue Book.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieConversations around Tesla’s reputation leaned toward the negative throughout 2023, but it depends on who you’re talking to, reports YouGov.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieGoodyear has debuted the ElectricDrive 2, a second-gen all-season EV tire – but are EV-specific tires worth putting on your electric vehicle?
Expand Expanding Schließen SieHitachi Energy is investing $1.5 billion to ramp up transformer production to support electrification efforts worldwide.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieMore than 1 in 5 cars sold globally this year is expected to be electric, with surging demand projected over the next decade, says a new International Energy Agency (IEA) report.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieElectric vehicle prices are down 18% so far this month compared to April 2023. With most automakers launching aggressive discounts, many EVs are on fire sale right now. Some are even being offered for five-figure discounts.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieAfter Tesla’s price cuts pulled a quarter of overall EV prices down in February, higher Model 3 prices increased EV prices in March.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieElectric vehicles are taking over the rest of the world much faster than the United States.
The faster we adopt EVs, the more benefits we get from them.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieTesla maintains an 87% brand retention rate, with Lexus (68%) and Toyota (54%) trailing, according to a new Bloomberg Intelligence survey.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieNew Jersey just signed a law approving a punitive new EV registration fee – and at $250, it’s the highest in the country.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieEV prices dropped by nearly 13% year-over-year in February, led in part by Tesla Model 3 and Model Y price drops, reports Kelley Blue Book.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieJust as the EU is considering tariffs on Chinese EVs imported into Europe, three US Democratic senators are urging that the Biden administration hike import tariffs on Chinese EVs to address national security risks.
Expand Expanding Schließen SieIn three short years, battery electric vehicles will be cheaper to produce than ICE vehicles of the same size due to improved manufacturing methods – at least that’s the latest prediction from market research firm Gartner. Of course, those gains may be lost to the rising price of EV repairs.
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