Mercedes-Benz has launched its first Mercedes-Benz Charging Hub in Sandy Springs, Georgia, at the headquarters of Mercedes-Benz USA. The company first announced its charging network plans back in January. This hub marks the beginning of a widespread network of premium electric vehicle (EV) charging stations across North America, as part of Mercedes-Benz’s over $1 billion […]
Lucid Group has announced the launch of RangeXchange, a novel vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging adapter. This technology allows Lucid Air owners to charge other electric vehicles directly, leveraging the bi-directional charging capability and proprietary software embedded in every Lucid Air. A photo was shared showing a Lucid Air charging a Tesla Model S, with the charging […]
In the third quarter of 2023, Rivian reported significant advancements in its production capabilities and financial performance, marking its strongest quarterly production rate to date with over 65,000 units annually. The company’s financial results have positively reflected these improvements, with a notable increase in production guidance to 54,000 units for the year. The EV manufacturer […]
Lucid Group has announced its third-quarter financial results, with revenues reaching $137.8 million, attributed to the delivery of 1,457 vehicles, below Wall Street expectations of over 2,275 cars delivered and $177 million revenue. The company has begun production of the Lucid Air Pure RWD and Lucid Air Sapphire, completing its Lucid Air series. Amidst these […]
Cruise, a subsidiary of General Motors, has come under scrutiny for the safety of its autonomous vehicles (AVs), particularly regarding their ability to detect and appropriately respond to children. Internal documents obtained by The Intercept have revealed that Cruise’s driverless cars have struggled to recognize children, posing a risk of collision in certain scenarios. The […]
Lucid Group has announced a significant update to its charging infrastructure strategy, revealing that Lucid electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with the Combined Charging System (CCS) will gain access to over 15,000 Tesla Supercharger stations across North America starting in 2025. This development comes as Lucid prepares to incorporate Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) into […]
Chinese hybrid electric vehicle leader, BYD, is reportedly considering Hungary as the location for its inaugural European car manufacturing facility, according to the German newspaper, Frankfurter Allgemeine Sonntagszeitung. The report, which cites anonymous sources close to BYD, comes after an article on a Shenzhen government website mentioned a meeting between Hungary’s Prime Minister Viktor Orban […]
Volkswagen has postponed making a decision on the location for its fourth battery factory, citing lackluster demand for electric vehicles in Europe. Chairman Oliver Blume announced the decision on Wednesday, stating that the company had been considering sites in eastern Europe, including the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia, reports Reuters. “Based on market conditions, […]
Subaru of America disclosed today that it has entered into an agreement with Tesla to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its future battery electric vehicles (BEVs) in North America. The integration is set to commence in 2025. The deal will allow Subaru to equip certain BEVs with NACS ports, starting in 2025, […]
A recent job posting by Lucid Motors on LinkedIn suggests the electric vehicle (EV) startup is planning to expand its in-car infotainment offerings. The role of Senior Product Manager, Media Partner Management, lists among its key responsibilities working with Apple Music, Amazon Music, and other “media app partners.” Lucid Motors, which currently has one flagship […]
Hyundai has announced significant price reductions for its 2024 Ioniq 6 electric sedan, with the base model now starting at $38,615, a decrease of $4100 from last year. Other trims in the lineup also see price cuts ranging between $2450 and $3050. According to a Hyundai spokesperson, the price reductions are attributed to “production efficiencies […]
Ford is expanding its BlueOval Charge Network in North America by 25%, increasing the total number of chargers to over 106,000. The automaker has also announced that Ford electric vehicles will soon be able to charge at more than 15,000 Tesla Superchargers, a significant increase from the initial count of 12,000 announced earlier in May. […]
Lucid USA has issued a safety recall affecting 1,267 of its 2022-2023 Lucid Air vehicles, according to a Part 573 Safety Recall Report submitted on October 19, 2023. The recall is designated under the numbers 23V-708 and SR-23-05-0. The affected vehicles are operating on software versions between 2.1.0 and 2.1.20. A software change in version […]
On the day of its first electric vehicle (EV) debut in the nation, Toyota Australia expressed skepticism about the suitability of EVs for the Australian market. Sean Hanley, Toyota Australia’s Vice President of Sales, Marketing, and Franchise Operations, stated that EVs currently do not “make sense” in Australia, where the majority of electricity is generated […]
Ford has announced new pricing for its 2024 F-150 Lightning electric truck, revealing significant increases across multiple configurations. The base model, known as the Pro, will start at $52,090, marking a $2,095 increase from its 2023 price. The XLT variant will cost $59,590, up by more than $2,500, while the Lariat model will see a […]
