UAW Standoff Poses Risk for Biden’s Electric Vehicle Commitment
A looming auto industry strike could test the president’s commitment to making electric vehicles a source of well-paying union jobs.
2024 Kie EV9 bidirectional charging: Here’s how it will work
The Kia EV9 electric SUV is shaping up to be one of the most important EVs yet for North America. That’s partly because it takes a shape and size that lands right in the midst of the U.S. family vehicle market, and in at least some forms lays down the promise of 300 miles of range. But it’s also because the EV9 promises to help make... 2024 Kia EV9 bidirectional charging: Here’s how it will work
The Kia EV9 electric SUV is shaping up to be one of the most important EVs yet for North America. That’s partly because it takes a shape and size that lands right in the midst of the U.S. family vehicle market, and in at least some forms lays down the promise of 300 miles of range. But it’s also because the EV9 promises to help make... 2024 Mazda CX-90 plug-in hybrid makes the list of safest SUVs
Plug-in hybrid versions of the 2024 Mazda CX-90 three-row crossover SUV have received the highest Top Safety Pick+ rating from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). To earn a spot on the Top Safety Pick+ list, a vehicle must earn top "Good" scores in the driver-side small overlap front, passenger-side small overlap front, original... BMW, Ford, Honda ally for tech enabling EVs to support the grid
BMW, Ford, and Honda on Tuesday announced a new company focusing on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) EV charging, which the partners claim will benefit both EV owners and electric utilities. Called ChargeScape, the company aims to start operations in 2024, pending regulatory approval. Its main focus will be connecting EV owners in the U.S. and Canada with... Biden’s Climate Law Is Reshaping Private Investment in the United States
Lucrative tax incentives have fueled a surge in solar panels but failed to boost wind power, data from a new project show.
European Union Will Investigate Chinese Subsidies of Electric Cars
The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, announced the inquiry amid growing concern about China’s dominance over electric vehicles.
Kona Electric review, Taycan battery recall, Illinois LFP plant: Today’s Car News
The Hyundai Kona electric outshines its gasoline counterpart. Illinois will be the home of a huge LFP battery factory. And the Porsche Taycan is getting recalled for battery issues only affecting one model year. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Based on some brief first driving impressions of the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, we can verify... 2023 Porsche Taycan, Audi E-Tron GT recalled for battery seal
Porsche Taycan and Audi E-Tron GT electric cars are being recalled to address a battery-sealant issue. The two EVs are based on the same J1 platform and share many major components—including battery sealant. Both Porsche and Audi switched to a Teroson sealant during the period when the affected cars were produced, and it may have been... China’s Gotion will make EV-bound LFP batteries in Illinois
Chinese battery maker Gotion will build a $2 billion EV battery factory in Manteno, Illinois, with plans to begin production in 2024. The battery plant was announced September 8 by Gotion and the State of Illinois, which provided a $536 million incentive package to land the project. Under the terms of the deal, Gotion is also eligible to receive... Review: 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric outshines gasoline versions
The 2024 Hyundai Kona is already reaching dealerships, while the Kona Electric version, Hyundai says, won’t arrive until late fall. You should wait, because the EV version of Hyundai’s small utility vehicle is hands-down the best of the bunch. We had two brief stints in a prototype Kona Electric in the rolling Maryland horse country... Las claves de la nueva biografía de Elon Musk
El libro saldrá a la venta el 12 de septiembre y fue escrito por Walter Isaacson, biógrafo de Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein y Benjamin Franklin. Retrata al multimillonario como una figura compleja y torturada.
US states’ EV charging readiness, Lotus Emeya, Mercedes and BYD: Today’s Car News
Some U.S. states are doing much better than others in supporting the growing fleet of EVs, and California doesn’t top the list. Lotus rolls out an EV that appears to face off with the Porsche Taycan and Tesla Model S. And is BYD’s Blade battery headed into some Mercedes models? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Lotus has rolled... BMW Says It Will Invest $750 Million to Build Electric Minis in Oxford
The move is a boost for Britain’s car industry, but uncertainty remains about the sector’s future in the country.
2025 Lotus Emeya EV will face off with Taycan, Model S Plaid
Lotus will take on the Porsche Taycan, Tesla Model S Plaid, and Lucid Air Sapphire with its own high-performance electric sedan. Due sometime next year as a 2025 model, the Lotus Emeya is the automaker's second EV, following the Eletre SUV. It's also latest in a set of premium, flagship sedans or fastbacks that emphasize performance, perhaps at... Report: Mercedes might use BYD battery for Model 3 rival in China
Mercedes-Benz could use Chinese battery supplier BYD's Blade lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries in future Chinese-market EVs, according to a new report. The source here is Chinese publication CBEA, which on Friday reported that Mercedes will start production of EVs with BYD batteries in 2025, citing an anonymous official of the automaker. As... Which US states are falling short on public EV chargers?
Which states are doing the best in terms of providing the right number of public chargers—and the right type of public chargers—for the growing fleet of electric vehicles? The answer might not be as simple as one metric, suggests a study looking to assess the state of EV demand and infrastructure readiness. But it does attempt to... Takeaways From a New Elon Musk Biography: Ukraine, Trump and More
The biography, by Walter Isaacson, portrays Mr. Musk as a complex, tortured figure.
2024 Polestar 2 review, electric VW GTI, Prius safety, Toyota hydrogen pickup: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker teased the 800-volt future of its EVs sized like Model 3 and Model Y? Which automaker is using a biogas-fed hydrogen fuel-cell plant to power its largest U.S. port? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending September 8, 2023. The Polestar 2 is entering its fourth... Ford F-150 Lightning and Apple Maps, Mach-E Rally, Hilton’s Tesla EV chargers: Today’s Car News
One major hotel chain is making a widespread commitment to EV chargers. F-150 Lightning owners will soon have the alternative to use Apple Maps for smart EV guidance. And Ford takes its Mach-E beyond where the pavement ends. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The 2024 Ford Mustang Mach-E Rally unveiled on Thursday presents a new twist on...