Porsche won’t make EVs with simulated shifts

2025 Porsche Taycan Turbo GT Weissach packagePorsche EVs won't pretend to be gas-powered cars The automaker explored the idea of fake shift points Porsche has two EVs in its lineup and a third en route Porsche seemingly won't follow Hyundai's lead. Porsche development driver Lars Kern told Drive that the automaker doesn't see a need to put fake shift points in EVs. "Our perspective on this...

World’s first solar-powered DC-to-DC fast charger can be pre-ordered

Enteligent TLCEV T1 EVSE chargerCalifornia-based Enteligent is taking pre-orders for a DC-to-DC EV fast charger that can be paired with solar to minimize emissions. Pitched as an alternative to Level 2 AC chargers, the Enteligent TLCEV T1 EVSE eliminates energy losses from DC-AC-DC conversion losses that would otherwise be a factor if installed at a location without a dedicated...

Honda CEO on EVs: “Can’t force people to change their minds”

Acura Performance EV conceptHonda's CEO doesn't believe consumers can be incentivized to change to EVs Honda's spending $700M to retool plants and $3.5B to built a battery plant for mass EV production The exec believes the future is electric, but it'll take time Electric cars and hybrids are currently having an inverted moment. Speaking with The Drive at the 2024 Monterey...

Honda CEO on EVs: “Can’t force the customer to change their mind”

Acura Performance EV conceptHonda's CEO doesn't believe consumers can be incentivized to change to EVs Honda's spending $700M to retool plants and $3.5B to built a battery plant for mass EV production The exec believes the future is electric, but it'll take time Electric cars and hybrids are currently having an inverted moment. Speaking with The Drive at the 2024 Monterey...

US EV “loophole” subsidizes imports, has fueled leasing boom

2024 BMW i7 M70Inflation Reduction Act's 45W, intended for commercial fleets, subsidizes EV leasing Up to $7,500 of federal money applies to EV leases regardless of their price or where they're built That's stoked a leasing boom that undercuts some of the original intent of the IRA If you seek a new luxury EV, or an EV made overseas, the payment math may point...

Electric NASCAR race cars could feature sustainable bodywork

NASCAR electric race car prototype - Photo via BcompNASCAR is considering an electric racing series A prototype electric SUV race car was revealed in July The electric NASCAR race car prototype's body panels were made from plants NASCAR surprised attendees at its July Chicago Street Race with an electric SUV prototype race car, but the powertrain and body style weren't the prototypes only unusual...

2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 arrives at dealers

2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1GMC now has two electric trucks in production The 2024 GMC Sierra EV will be a low-volume model for at least a year The limited-edition launch version of the Sierra EV costs $99,495 The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is now being delivered to customers, General Motors announced Wednesday. But it will be some time before other versions of the...

Lucid reportedly developing three affordable EVs

2024 Lucid AirLucid has three affordable EVs in the pipeline The project "mid-size program" will encompass a crossover SUV, probably a sedan, and possibly a hatchback Lucid's model will put an emphasis on efficiency Lucid is developing three affordable EVs priced below the Air sedan and the upcoming Gravity SUV, CarBuzz reports. The automaker is currently...

Fisker Ocean recalled due to regen brake issue

2023 Fisker OceanThe Fisker Ocean has been recalled once again, this time for an issue that could lead to an unexpected reduction in regenerative braking. The recall includes 7,745 Ocean electric SUVs from model years 2023 and 2024 (the only two in which the Ocean was sold before Fisker filed for bankruptcy). Software issues in these vehicles may reduce...

Lucid CEO: EV market softening “a temporary blip”

Lucid Gravity prototypeLucid's CEO Peter Rawlinson believes the future is electric. Rawlinson told The Verge at 2024 Monterey Car Week in California that "I think we're seeing a temporary blip. I think any talk of retrenchment into hybrids is a blind alley. I think hybrids offer the worst of all." The comment by Rawlinson came days before Ford killed its electric...