Nio Loses $35,000 a Car. That Should Scare the U.S. and Europe.
Chinese electric vehicle companies like Nio are pulling ever further ahead, partly through government support but also rapid technological advances.
Police Identify Victims and Seek Cause of Deadly Bus Crash Near Venice
More than 20 people were killed and several were in intensive care after a bus crashed through a guardrail and onto an empty street below.
Nissan Hyper Urban concept, F-150 Lightning Flash, GM’s slow EV ramp: Today’s Car News
GM doesn’t look on track for its EV targets. Nissan shows a very boldly styled EV concept. And Ford gives the F-150 Lightning a heat pump and more, in a Flash. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Ford on Tuesday rolled out the 2024 F-150 Lightning Flash electric truck. The $72,090 Flash adds a real-world range-boosting heat pump and... GM Ultium EVs ramping slowly, as targets look out of sight
General Motors' third-quarter financial results show a slow production ramp of Ultium EVs but indicate the automaker is unlikely to meet its near-future electric vehicle delivery targets. GM reported that it delivered just 4,222 Ultium EVs in Q3, compared to 15,835 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models. The Bolt EV and EUV, which are based on a different... Ramaswamy Aims to Capture Voters Opposed to a Chinese Company in Michigan Visit
Vivek Ramaswamy will end his day in Michigan with a rally opposing plans by a Chinese subsidiary to build an electric vehicle battery factory in the state.
Nissan Hyper Urban concept EV taps V2G tech, flaunts bold design
Nissan is unveiling four EV concepts in the weeks leading up to the 2023 Tokyo auto show. Each will have the prefix "hyper," with one debuting each week until the Tokyo show's press day, scheduled for Oct. 25. First up is the Hyper Urban crossover which, according to Nissan's press materials, targets "urban- and suburban-based professionals."... 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash signals range-boosting heat pump
The Ford F-150 Lightning Flash might sound like a special version of the electric pickup that accelerates quicker or charges faster. But it’s merely a new trim level of the Lightning lineup. The 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Flash is pitched as a “tech-focused” proposition for shoppers, and positioned between the XLT and Lariat... Volvo EX30 pricing, Lordstown sold, Tesla and Rivian sales: Today’s Car News
Tesla and Rivian update on sales. The remains of Lordstown Motors get flipped back to a familiar face. And Volvo gives its smallest EV a very attractive price tag. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Volvo has confirmed that its EX30 EV will start at $36,245 for the U.S., with deliveries expected to start next summer. That makes it a rival... 2025 Volvo EX30 EV will start at $36,245 in US form
Volvo has revealed U.S. pricing for its compact, Chinese-made electric car, the EX30. The 2025 Volvo EX30 will come in Core Plus, and Ultra versions for the U.S., with all but the Core offered in a choice of single-motor rear-wheel-drive or dual-motor all-wheel-drive versions. The base EX30 Core, which is single-motor only, will start at $36,245... EV maker Lordstown Motors’ assets sold to original CEO for $10M
Lordstown Motors' founder and former CEO is buying the bankrupt EV maker's assets, according to a September 29 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Lordstown's "selling entities" said in the filing that Steve Burns made the only qualified bid for what's left of Lordstown, which filed for bankruptcy in late June. Burns... Rivian accelerates EV production, as Tesla misses targets
Automakers' third-quarter financial results are in, with positive signs for Rivian, less so for Tesla. Tesla production and deliveries were down versus the previous quarter. The automaker said it produced over 430,000 vehicles and delivered over 435,000. Despite the lower-performing quarter, Tesla claims that it's still on track for the 1.8... A Rural Michigan Town Is the Latest Battleground in the U.S.-China Fight
Firestorms over Chinese investments, like a battery factory in Green Charter Township, are erupting as officials weigh the risks of taking money from an adversary.
Electric VW Golf, Highlander Hybrid Nightshade, EV charging oases: Today’s Car News
VW confirms an electric Golf. A California firm shows a more convenient vision for EV charging stations, while Electrify America taps into the grid at the Grand Canyon’s South Rim. And the Toyota Highlander goes Nightshade. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Toyota Highlander Hybrid remains one of the highest-mpg three-row SUVs... 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid: 36-mpg 3-row SUV adds Nightshade look
The 2024 Toyota Highlander Hybrid adds a new Nightshade Edition grade for the coming model year, while remains otherwise unchanged. Already available on several other Toyota models, including the smaller Corolla Cross Hybrid for 2024, the Nightshade Edition amounts to a blackout appearance package. On the Highlander Hybrid Nightshade, the blackout... Electric VW Golf set for Wolfsburg plant, scalable EV platform
Volkswagen on Friday confirmed plans for a new electric version of the Golf hatchback, to be built in Wolfsburg, Germany, starting later in the decade. A more specific timeline wasn't given, but VW confirmed the Golf will be one of several EVs based on its next-generation dedicated EV platform, known as SSP. Announced in 2021, SSP is due to be a... Tesla Sales Slip as It Readies Factories for New Models
Analysts expected a decline in sales for the quarter. Still, the dip may raise concerns about flagging demand.
Electrify America opens 350-kw EV fast charger at Grand Canyon
Electrify America on Wednesday announced the opening of a DC fast-charging station near the Grand Canyon, putting its natural splendor within reach of more EV drivers. Located at the Grand Canyon Visitor Center at the south entrance of Grand Canyon National Park in Tusayan, Arizona, the charging station includes six individual chargers with power... Rove plans 20 amenity-packed California EV charging stations
Road-trip EV charging often doesn’t always give traveling motorists the break they need. But it can and will get more convenient, and one such template, from startup Rove, was revealed this past week in Southern California. Rove broke ground and detailed plans for its inaugural charging center, in Santa Ana, California, which appears to... Will Biden’s Climate Law Change Your Life Before November 2024?
Why I’m worried about the next phase of the Inflation Reduction Act’s ro
Honda Prologue details, Kia EV9 price, Ford LFP pause, EVs adopting Tesla NACS: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker accelerated efforts to go all-electric in Europe and the U.K.? Which EV’s tech will cost $2,500 a year so drivers can take eyes off the road and hands off the wheel—below 40 mph? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 29, 2023. In a first...