Rivian to adopt Tesla’s North American Charging Standard
Rivian is the latest automaker to jump on Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS). This comes just weeks after Ford and General Motors announced that their upcoming electric vehicles would have the proper equipment to recharge using Tesla Superchargers. Current Rivian vehicles will get…
New Electric Cars Won’t Have AM Radio. Rightwingers Claim Political Sabotage
Charlie Kirk, radio host and founder of the rightwing youth group Turning Point USA, believes that a conspiracy may be afoot. “Whether they’re doing this intentionally or not, the consequence will be … an all-out attack on AM radio,” he…
Tesla Sweeps Top Spots in Cars.com American Made Index
Tesla swept the top four spots on the Cars.com CARS –2.19% annual list of the most American-made cars, quite an achievement for Elon Musk’s company. But the big surprise is who didn’t make the top 10 list. The 2023 top 10 vehicles, in order, are: The Tesla TSLA –5.46% (TSLA) Model Y,…
Toyota Europe Boss Says The Automaker Will Be Ready For 100% EVs From 2035
The question on everyone’s mind is – when exactly is Toyota going all electric? Toyota Motor Europe’s chief operating officer recently gave some insights into when the automaker could be planning to sell 100% EVs. After establishing itself as a pioneer in…
Europe New Car Sales Rose 18.5% in May, Electric Vehicles Take Larger Share
New car registrations in Europe jumped in May with battery-electric vehicles taking a bigger market share than a year ago, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association said Wednesday. Registrations, which reflect sales, totaled almost 1 million, an 18.5% jump from last…
US Opens Safety Probe Into Hyundai Ioniq 5 EVs Over Power Loss Reports
U.S. auto safety regulators are investigating nearly 40,000 Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric vehicles over reports of power loss while driving tied to a battery charging issue. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s preliminary investigation covers 2022 model-year vehicles after it…
Rimac Delivers Two More Nevera EVs To Notable Supercar Collectors In America
Just a month after Rimac announced that its all-electric hypercar, the Nevera, managed to break 23 acceleration and braking records in a single day, it has delivered two new models to a pair of America’s most significant hypercar collectors. Both…
MG Motor India Secure An Order For 500 ZS EVs From BluSmart
MG Motor India recently announced a significant milestone in its journey towards sustainable and futuristic mobility. BluSmart, India’s largest EV ride-hailing service and EV charging superhub infrastructure operator, have placed an order for 500 units of MG ZS EV. Gaurav…
Tesla’s NACS EV Fast-Charging Standard Lags In Locations vs. CCS
Ford and GM recently both announced plans to install the Tesla NACS port in future vehicles, and together, this could mark the start of a more effective electric vehicle charging infrastructure in the U.S. But things may look even more uncertain…
US Can’t Yet Compete With China On EVs, Ford Chairman Tells CNN
Ford Motor Company Chief Executive Bill Ford announces Ford will partner with Chinese-based, Amperex Technology, to build an all-electric vehicle battery plant in Marshall, Michigan, during a press conference in Romulus, Michigan U.S., February 13, 2023. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook June 18…
