A coalition of stakeholders aims to issue a US plug-and-charge protocol by 2025, allowing all electric vehicles to automatically start charging from public stations by simply connecting. Announced on Wednesday, the program is carried out by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE), the Joint Government Office of Energy and Transport, and the Electric Vehicle Public …
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The electric version of the Porsche 718 will be introduced next year, bidding farewell to the gas-powered 718 Cayman and 718 Boxster. But that plan hit a major snag with Swedish battery maker Northvolt filing for bankruptcy. Back in 2022, the Volkswagen subsidiary announced plans to replace the current generation Porsche 718 with an all-electric …
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Electric school bus manufacturer Lion Electric has halted production at its Joliet, Illinois facility after laying off nearly 400 workers – more than half of its global workforce. The company is hoping Canadian real estate developer Groupe Mach can save the day. Lion Electric's remaining 300 employees are working to manage the company's ongoing operations …
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Lucid Motors ( LCID ) is celebrating a major milestone after the first electric SUV Gravity rolled off the production line at its Casa Grande plant in Arizona on Thursday. Lucid is building the first models of the Gravity SUV for delivery While the first pre-production models were built at Lucid's factory in July, these …
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Photo: Base Power At select Lennar communities in Austin and Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, bring home backup Base Power batteries – free – when homeowners sign up for Base's monthly electric service. Base Power is a licensed electricity supplier operating in unregulated areas in Texas. It acts as a virtual power center, meaning the Base battery …
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As promised, robotaxi developer Waymo is expanding its Waymo One service to new US cities. The latest on its service map is Miami, which will see the start of robotaxi trials next year before Waymo opens public rides to all customers. ¡Hasta pronto, Miami! The world is still not completely sold on the sound of …
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Hybrids continue to lead in reliability, while plug-in hybrids and electric vehicles are improving, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. The published 2025 Automotive Report Card showed the same level of problems in hybrids as in non-hybridsbased on reliability and owner satisfaction data from Consumer Reports member surveys. “Today's hybrid models deliver the …
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This webinar will explore the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles in various industrial sectors, emphasizing the importance of sustainability and efficiency in the transition from traditional diesel models to electric ones. From municipal to commercial applications, David Klass, Vice President of Electrical at Battle Motors, will provide practical advice on specific infrastructure considerations, safety, reliability and …
Nissan Ariya owners will be able to charge their electric vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stationfrom December 10, the car maker announced on Wednesday. Nissan plans to equip new EVs sold in the US with North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports. from 2025but existing vehicles will be able to charge at Supercharger stations using a $235 …
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With the European Union slapping heavily restricted tariffs on EVs pouring in from China, Chinese automakers have found a solution: they will make and export hybrids instead, since hybrids of all types are strangely exempt from the tariff system. Reuters reports that automakers in China have now shifted gears and are planning to export hybrid …
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