Toyota to hold off on EV investment until 'last minute'

Toyota to hold off on EV investment until 'last minute'

Toyota is tightening its grip after seeing its first quarterly profit fall in two years. To maintain profitability, Toyota plans to “put off investment decisions until the last minute,” including EV and aggregate investment. Toyota announced that operating income for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 fell to $16 billion (2.64 trillion yen). In the …

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The Kia PV5 WKNDR concept prepares an electric van for the journey

The Kia PV5 WKNDR concept prepares an electric van for the journey

Kia unveiled an electric pickup truck at SEMA Based on the PV5, WKNDR previews the potential of an EV for fun Production of the PV5 and its variants is scheduled for 2025 The annual SEMA show in Las Vegas is usually a showcase for modified production cars and aftermarket parts, but this year Kia brought …

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The KYMCO RevoNEX electric motorcycle will be built on the LiveWire platform

The KYMCO RevoNEX electric motorcycle will be built on the LiveWire platform

KYMCO, Taiwan's leading motorcycle manufacturer, recently announced the next step in its growing partnership with US electric motorcycle company LiveWire. The long-awaited KYMCO RevoNEX electric motorcycle will now be based on the Arrow S2 developed by LiveWire. The companies showcased the latest RevoNEX electric motorcycle design in a joint announcement at the 2024 EICMA Milan …

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LiveWire unveils a powerful electric scooter built into its motorcycle platform

LiveWire unveils a powerful electric scooter built into its motorcycle platform

LiveWire, the Harley-Davidson spin-off electric motorcycle company, is revolutionizing the company's S2 Arrow powertrain by unveiling a super electric scooter. A maxi-scooter is a type of large, powerful scooter designed for comfortable riding. Unlike city-oriented motorcycles, maxi-scooters usually have powerful motors that make them ideal for highway travel. It usually features a stronger frame, larger …

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Cybertruck duo, overland Kia concepts, and Mopar EVs at SEMA

Cybertruck duo, overland Kia concepts, and Mopar EVs at SEMA

In today's episode of Fast Chargingwe find out what the one-ton Tesla Cybertruck looks like, check out some smart, off-road Kia overland EVs, witness Plymouth's electric rebirth with a plug-in road stick, and more! And we have a new bundle, $300/mo. EV leases also talk about the rapid rise of the Ultium-based Honda Prologue, which …

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Tesla is planning a mini Oasis Supercharger with solar and batteries next to its main project

Tesla is planning a mini Oasis Supercharger with solar and batteries next to its main project

Tesla appears to be doubling down on its new “Oasis” Supercharger station concept, which features large solar-powered stations and a microgrid battery system. However, this new one has less ambition. Last month, Tesla announced the “Oasis project” (pictured above), which is supposed to be one of Tesla's largest Supercharger stations with several places to pull …

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Lucid (LCID) is booming in Europe with its flagship EVs

Lucid (LCID) is booming in Europe with its flagship EVs

Home to leading car manufacturers such as Porsche and BWM, Lucid Motors (LCID) is making a name for itself in Germany. Lucid recently had its second consecutive month of EV registrations in Europe's largest auto market. Lucid tackles Europe with its flagship EVs According to new data released Tuesday from Germany's Federal Motor Transport Authority …

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Kia unveiled two new off-road EVs at SEMA

Kia unveiled two new off-road EVs at SEMA

Days after teasing a big reveal at the 2024 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) show, Kia has revealed two unique and custom-built EV concepts designed for off-road fun. During the unveiling, we got a new look at the ever-popular EV9 SUV called “ADVNTR” and a rough take on one of Kia’s new purpose-built vehicles (PBVs), …

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Charged EVs | Rincon Power presents a powerful connector for EVs

Charged EVs | Rincon Power presents a powerful connector for EVs

Rincon Power has introduced the RXX50 Series compact, high-power contactor for electric vehicles, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and aircraft systems. The 500 A contactor offers an interruption rating of 3 MW (1,000 VDC/3,000 A), fast-break actuation technology and a hermetic ceramic seal with gas filling rated up to 170° C. The RXX50 operates …

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Chevrolet Bolt EV also recalled to fix potential battery burnout

Chevrolet Bolt EV also recalled to fix potential battery burnout

The latest recall addresses a failed software fix for the Bolt EV's previous fire recall The software fails to prevent the battery from overheating The recall is limited to 107 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models General Motors is also recalling the Chevrolet Bolt EV because the installation of diagnostic software to deal with previous …

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