Kia wants to change the game with a series of cheaper EVs set to hit the market. Several are already rolling out, like the new EV3, but Kia aims to lower the bar further with a new entry-level EV, starting around $22,200 (€20,000). On the other end of its EV lineup, Kia is eyeing a
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Scottish band Texas have been unveiled as this year’s headliner for Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations. The pop-rockers, fronted by award-winning singer-songwriter Sharleen Spiteri, will perform their greatest hits at Concert in the Gardens on 31 December. The homegrown heroes announced the gig during a sold-out show at the Glasgow Hydro on Sunday. The New Year’s Eve
Chinese heavy equipment manufacturer SANY has signed a strategic Agreement with European brand Alltrucks to fuel its expansion into the European market. (Probably.) With this Agreement, the well-known brand Alltrucks will take on responsibility for the maintenance, diagnosis, and repair of the Chinese SANY eTruck vehicles in the EU. The company hopes an alliance with
A new Toyota electric crossover SUV is about to hit the world’s largest EV market. The Toyota bZ3C leaked in China on Friday, showing a familiar look. The new electric crossover SUV was developed with China’s leading EV maker, BYD. Toyota bZ3C leaked, revealing new electric SUV in China Toyota introduced the bZ3C concept at
Several EV models sold with over $10,000 in incentives in July, driving registrations up 18% from last year in the US. Kia’s new EV9 was among the most heavily discounted, selling with over $19,700 in incentives. Other models, like the Honda Prologue and Volkswagen ID.4, were also heavily discounted, which helped spark growth. US EV
With over $17,000 in savings, you can now lease Kia’s EV6 for less than a Soul. Kia introduced new EV incentives, making the 2024 EV6 cheaper to lease than a 2024 Kia Soul despite costing more than double. Kia launched the EV6 in the US in January 2022. Although it wasn’t Kia’s first electric vehicle
Tesla appears to be winding down its Cybertruck wrapping business with fewer options and availability. The Cybertruck only comes in its natural stainless steel finish, but right before launching the electric pickup truck, Tesla launched its own wraping business at select service centers. Starting with Model 3 and Model Y, but the timing was perfect
Tesla has revealed that it is planning to offer battery armor and rock sliders as a retrofit for Cybertruck later this year. The Cybertruck is marketed as a rugged vehicle capable of off-roading, but it does lack some off-roading options that could make a big difference. Some of those features are now apparently coming. Wes
Tesla has revealed its modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process that will be used in its upcoming Robotaxi in a new patent application. At Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day, the automaker unveiled a new car manufacturing system, which CEO Elon Musk claimed would be faster, more efficient, and enable the production of cheaper electric vehicles. Tesla is calling
Honda is preparing to build its first electric model at its retooled EV hub in Ohio. A new Acura will be the first EV will be built at the hub in late 2025. Meanwhile, Honda said the EV hub will not be exclusive to electric cars with plans to build gas and hybrid models on
Tesla and Uber have launched an in-car integration of ridesharing navigation directly into its Tesla vehicles for Uber drivers. There are a lot of Uber drivers who drive Tesla vehicles. Many have been deployed in Uber’s fleet through Hertz’s deal to buy 100,000 Tesla vehicles, and Uber and Tesla worked together to offer drivers discounts. In some
Are you seeing more Kia electric cars on the road? It’s not just you. Kia’s EVs, including the EV6 and new EV9, have helped push the brand to two consecutive record-breaking sales months in the US. With its new conquest cash incentive, Kia is now taking aim at Tesla drivers as it looks to win
Tesla has launched a new feature that enables owners to open their frunk (front trunk) by simply standing in front of it. Earlier this year, Tesla released a big software update that included many new features, including hands-free trunk opening. The feature is only available on work on Tesla vehicles equipped with ultrawide band chips
Photo: Tesla Several new patent applications have revealed Tesla’s upcoming wireless home EV charging station. The automaker never seemed interested in wireless charging for its electric vehicles. The problem wireless charging solves is not a major one. It alleviates the need to plug in your car, which is not a super difficult or time-consuming task.
Another Tesla director is leaving the company, amid an exodus of top talent over the last few months. The director in question this time is Rohan Ma, who was responsible for Tesla’s “Autobidder” software. Autobidder is a software platform that coordinates energy trading, which works alongside Tesla’s Energy products, like Powerwalls and Megapacks, to sell
Photo: Worldview Films via Vineyard Wind 1 Massachusetts and Rhode Island have selected 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind power in the region’s first-ever coordinated procurement. This historic step marks the largest offshore wind initiative in New England to date, with Massachusetts alone securing 2,678 MW from three major projects. Once it comes online, it
Tesla Semi electric trucks were spotted in numbers coming out of its pilot factory for the first time. What’s happening? Even though Tesla Semi officially went into production in late 2022, almost two years ago, there’s still a very limited population on the roads. Electrek first reported on Tesla’s plan to build the electric truck
Toyota and Nissan are among several Japanese companies that will invest $7 billion (1 trillion yen) to boost the nation’s EV battery output. The Japanese government will help as it aims to establish a domestic supply chain while moving away from China and South Korea, which currently dominate the market. Japan has been seen as
Tesla has revealed its AI product/self-driving roadmap for the next few months, but it raises more questions than it answers. Tesla official AI Roadmap with self-driving software releases September 2024 v12.5.2 with ~3x improved miles between necessary interventions v12.5.2 on AI3 computer (unified models for AI3 and AI4) Actually Smart Summon Cybertruck Autopark Eye-tracking with
Photo: Primergy The latest US EIA and FERC data reflect a decade of explosive solar and wind growth – here’s how it breaks down. The SUN DAY Campaign reviewed EIA’s latest monthly “Electric Power Monthly” report (with electrical generation data through June 30, 2024) and compared it to EIA’s data for June 30, 2019 and
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