Tesla delivered 185,000 cars in the first quarter, twice as many as a year ago.
Mercedes ups its range number for EQS—and it might top Model S
At its annual meeting on Wednesday, Mercedes-Benz released a new, higher range figure of 770 kilometers (478 miles) for its upcoming EQS flagship sedan, which is scheduled to start production later this year. That's a bit higher than the 700 km (just under 435 mi) Mercedes previously quoted, and it's based on European WLTP methodology. A range... Biden EV buildout, Lucid quality, Ford wallbox issue, Hyundai E-Pit charging: Today’s Car News
Lucid suggests it won’t have quality issues like Tesla as it ramps up production. Ford stops sales of its connected wallbox for the Mach-E. The Biden administration outlines a very big infrastructure plan that includes plenty of support for electric cars. And Hyundai sketches out a new look for roadside charging—and it looks a lot like... Ford hits pause on Mustang Mach-E home-charger sales due to tech issue with branded wallbox
The Ford Mustang Mach-E is one of our top electric-vehicle recommendations, but if you plan to pair it with Ford’s home wallbox right now, you better shop around. The automaker recently stopped sales of its Ford-branded home charger. It says that the unit, called the Ford Connected Charge Station, can record a fault signal that halts and... When Lucid Air electric sedan production starts, quality will be a priority
Production of the Lucid Air electric car will soon be underway in the second half of the year, and to show the level of preparation that's going into it the company is highlighting the quality-control measures at its Casa Grande, Arizona factory. The video shows the general assembly area of the factory, where powertrains and suspension components... Biden’s Big Bet: Tackling Climate Change Will Create Jobs, Not Kill Them
For decades, Democrats have countered opposition to "job-killing" environmental regulation by saying combatting climate change would create well-paying new jobs. President Biden is betting on it.
Hyundai’s E-pit fast-charging template looks like a gas station
Hyundai has created a fast-charging template for electric cars with a name that evokes racing and a look that evokes current gas stations. The automaker plans to open 12 fast-charging sites under the E-Pit banner—with 72 individual plugs—at highway rest stops in South Korea beginning in April, with eight more sites totaling 48 plugs... It Looks Like a Vespa, Rides Like a Vespa, but Doesn’t Smell Like a Vespa
An Irish mechanic in London has developed a kit to transform classic Italian scooters into clean-riding electric machines.
Electric car rebates, charging stations: What’s in $2 trillion Biden infrastructure plan?
President Biden on Wednesday detailed a cohesive infrastructure plan, and it targets policies spurring electric car adoption, funding for 500,000 charging stations, and work on an upgraded electrical grid among its many key points. They're a small part of a jaw-dropping list of heavy-lift infrastructure items the administration will need to sell... Biden’s Push for Electric Cars: $174 Billion, 10 Years and a Bit of Luck
The president is hoping to make electric vehicles more affordable to turn a niche product into one with mass appeal.
Genesis X concept, Mercedes performance PHEVs, Canoo changes, BMW EVs: Today’s Car News
Before Mercedes-Benz shows its EQS electric flagship, the company’s performance offshoot shows the future of go-fast plug-in hybrids. Genesis teases what looks like a future electric luxury coupe. BMW asserts its plan to go without a dedicated EV platform until the middle of the decade. And it appears that everything’s changed for the... BMW CEO says dedicated EVs “all look alike,” won’t have such a platform until 2025
As many automakers begin to roll out dedicated EV platforms—ones not designed to accommodate internal-combustion powertrains—BMW is taking its time. The automaker won't have such a platform until 2025, and that's because it's not completely sold on dedicated EVs, BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said in a recent interview with Reuters. "If you... Canoo EV startup moves away from subscription plan, Hyundai partnership
EV startup Canoo is reshuffling its business plans, moving away from subscriptions and automaker partnerships and toward fleet sales, The Verge reported Monday. During an investor call—Canoo's first as a publicly-traded company—chairman Tony Aquila indicated that Canoo is ending a partnership with Hyundai, and will instead focus on... Biden Details $2 Trillion Plan to Rebuild Infrastructure and Reshape the Economy
The president will begin selling his proposal on Wednesday, saying it would fix 20,000 miles of roads and 10,000 bridges, while also addressing climate change and racial inequities and raising corporate taxes.
Genesis X Concept: Is this the production-bound electric luxury coupe?
If it feels like we’ve been here before, it’s because we have. This marks the third year out of the last four that Genesis has shown a battery-electric concept. First there was the Essentia, which debuted at the New York Auto Show in 2018. Then the Mint was revealed at the same show in 2019. And for 2021, we get the Genesis X concept... No, Volkswagen is not renaming itself Voltswagen.
“At the end of the day, it was a bit of fun with the name and the brand,” a Volkswagen spokesman said.
Mercedes-AMG plug-in hybrids will get F1 battery tech, 2-speed gearbox and e-motor at rear
Mercedes-AMG, the performance division of Mercedes-Benz, sees go-fast electric vehicles—versions of the EQS and EQE, and others—as the future. But before then it’s planning to deploy a special kind of plug-in hybrid system that uses its extra charge toward track time as much as the commute. Most noteworthy, the new Mercedes-AMG... Kia EV6, Lexus LF-Z Electrified, Rivian warranty, Voltswagen for VW: Today’s Car News
The first dedicated EV from Kia, called EV6, could be a challenger to the Model Y Performance. Lexus rolls out a concept for a new generation of EVs, but “electrified” is the keyword. Rivian really steps up with some of the longest EV warranty coverage. And Voltswagen is officially...a strange new way to think of VW. This and more... Rivian battery warranty beats Tesla, other EVs
Ahead of first deliveries of the Rivian R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV this summer, the U.S. electric truck maker has released details on its battery warranty. And it surpasses the terms of the longest Tesla battery warranty. According to Rivian's website, the battery warranty for the R1T electric pickup truck and R1S electric SUV is... Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept: Sleek crossover previews future EVs from Toyota luxury brand
Lexus has long shunned electric cars in favor of hybrids, but the Toyota luxury brand finally appears ready to take all-electric vehicles seriously. The Lexus LF-Z Electrified concept unveiled Tuesday previews styling, powertrain hardware, and tech for what Lexus promises will be multiple EVs arriving over the next few years. By 2025, Lexus will...