The Latest Breaking News on Electric Vehicles

Lingering doubts, end of subsidies put EVs in slow lane

Electric vehicle sales have dipped according to Australian Automobile Association figures, and experts say misconceptions and rebate removals are to blame.

AAP · Nov 11, 2024

Why Hyundai, Samsung And Korea May Stay Ahead In The Trump Era

Over the past four years, the U.S. has had a president who has aggressively supported clean energy investments and pushed for an electric transformation of the auto industry. In two months' time, the White House will be occupied by someone who's been openly critical of electric vehicles and has threatened…

InsideEVs · Nov 10, 2024

These U.S. States Desperately Need More EV Chargers

The number of EVs on the road is growing. Recent figures show the EV market share closing in on ten percent nationally. EV infrastructure — with the help of substantial government investment — is improving to meet the demand. The number of EV charging points in America increased by 29 percent…

InsideEVs · Nov 8, 2024

Rivian Is Still Paying For A Big Mistake

Rivian is having some growing pains, and it really felt them in the third quarter of this year.

InsideEVs · Nov 8, 2024

Mexico Is Asking Where Its Tesla Giga Factory Went

When Tesla officially announced a new Gigafactory in Mexico last March, it was seen as a major win for everyone. Locals would have more jobs, and Tesla would have a source of more affordable labor to build its cars. But here we are, 20 months later, and there's still no…

InsideEVs · Nov 7, 2024

Xpeng Has Only Ever Made EVs. Now It Wants To Do Gas Range Extenders

With automakers changing course and backtracking on their plans to go all electric in the next decade, it isn’t surprising to hear that even carmakers that have only ever built EVs are also shifting their strategy. China's Xpeng is one such automaker, and its newly announced Kunpeng Super Electric System…

InsideEVs · Nov 7, 2024

The 2024 Ford Ranger Is All the Truck You Need: Review

Ford sold almost 200,000 F-Series pickups (F-150, F-250, and F-350) from July through September, compared to just 15,500 Rangers during the same period. Frankly, I have no idea why.  Next to a typical full-size, half-ton truck, the Ranger sits just as high, has similar truck looks, truck tires, and a…

Motor1 · Nov 7, 2024

EV Startup Canoo Is In Trouble

Canoo, that boxy little EV startup with big ambitions, is in trouble. Despite futuristic vehicle designs and government contracts at its doorstep, the automaker hasn't been having great luck gaining traction. And its latest actions show that the struggling upstart might be struggling to keep the lights on.

InsideEVs · Nov 7, 2024

Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector

In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global warming.

The Conversation · Nov 7, 2024

Nissan Announces 9,000 Job Cuts, Slashes Sales Forecast

Japanese automaker Nissan on Thursday announced 9,000 job cuts as it slashed its annual sales forecast, saying it was taking urgent measures to tackle "a severe situation".

International Business Times · Nov 7, 2024