(Photo: Tesla) Incentive packages for all vehicles were higher in August, but EV packages continued to trend above industry averages, Kelley Blue Book reports. The average new car incentive package in August equaled 7.2% of the average transaction value (ATP), up from 7.0% in July to the highest level since the first half of 2021. …
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Singapore-headquartered lithium-ion battery manufacturer Durapower has announced that 60 units of its battery system will be used in guided vehicles (AGVs) made by VDL Steelweld, a contract manufacturing, engineering and prototyping services company headquartered in the Netherlands. These vehicles, which are expected to be used this year at the port in Busan, South Korea, will …
SCE NDEW 2024 Grant Recipient Announcement Plug In America is pleased to announce the 2024 National Drive Electric Week (NDEW) grants for Edison International. Three grants have been issued to support five events in total. Congratulations to the event organizers listed below, who have been selected to receive this special grant. We encourage you to …
Kia has confirmed plans to introduce new AWD and GT models of its EV3 electric SUV. The EV3 is the first in Kia's range of affordable EVs as it looks to challenge the industry leaders. It's been almost a year since Kia first pulled the sheets on the EV3 during its first annual EV Day …
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Lucid's paint shop could fit an electric truck, but the CEO said it wasn't possible A Lucid executive said there is no business case for an electric truck with today's technology The issue with electric trucks is efficiency and usability, according to Lucid's CEO Consumers who hope that Lucid will create a A van that …
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Panasonic has completed preparations to start production Lithium-ion battery cells have a 4680 format at a Japanese factory, Reuters reported on Monday. The company is reportedly sending samples of cells produced at a factory in Japan's western Wakayama region to automaker customers for approval, and production will begin once that approval is received. Comparing the …
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In today's amazing episode of Fast Chargingwe dispel the myth of slowing EV sales by teaching journalists how to do the math. We also check out the new, $50,000 regular Lucid and break the news in California that they are no longer #1. We also note Greenlane's best EV charging station (literally!) for large trucks, …
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The first all-electric Jeep may not arrive in US dealerships this fall as planned. According to Jeep CEO, Antonio Filosa, the company's first EV may be launched later than expected. As Filosa made it clear, “there is no presentation if the quality is not perfect.” Jeep's first EV could be delayed in the US Jeep …
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Lucid has given a first glimpse into its future A mid-size SUV. On Tuesday at the automaker's technology and production day, Lucid revealed on Twitter (now known as X) a teaser image of the mid-size SUV. Lucid said production is set in late 2026 and added that there will be a crossover it costs less …
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Lucid has given a first glimpse into its future A mid-size SUV. On Tuesday at the automaker's technology and production day, Lucid revealed on Twitter (now known as X) a teaser image of the mid-size SUV. Lucid said production is set in late 2026 and added that the crossover will happen it costs less than …
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