Ford Follows Tesla in Cutting Electric Vehicle Prices
The automaker reduced the price of the Mustang Mach-E by up to $5,900 after Tesla slashed prices of its cars by as much as 20 percent.
Study: Smaller EV batteries would lessen lithium-mining mess
Reducing the size of EV batteries and generally lowering levels of car ownership and use could have a significant environmental impact by cutting messy lithium mining, according to a new study commissioned by the Climate and Community Project, a climate policy think tank. The study, using UC Davis research (and first spotted by Green Car... Nissan and Renault Set to Rebalance Their Carmaking Alliance
Seeking deeper cooperation on electric cars, the automakers said they would resolve a yearslong dispute that became the backdrop to Carlos Ghosn’s downfall.
Audi electric off-road SUV might share Scout EV bones
Audi is considering an electric off-road electric SUV that would use the platform from parent Volkswagen Group's planned Scout EV brand, according to an Autocar report. VW announced the Scout brand in 2022, using a name that originated on the classic International Scout SUV, with plans for a North American-market electric pickup truck and SUV and... EVs near a fifth of California sales: Is Tesla’s lead shrinking?
California EV sales increased again in 2022, with Tesla once again taking the lead. But could other automakers' expanded EV sales threaten Tesla's top-dog status? Firstly, 2022 was another good year for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales in California. This week, the California Energy Commission (CEC) reported 345,818 new light-duty ZEV sales for... Aptera details, Civic Hybrid, Polestar 2, Tesla Gigafactory boost: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker is reportedly considering a pivot to cylindrical cells for future EVs? Which EV maker is Uber partnering with for a vehicle specifically for ride-hailing? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending Friday, January 27, 2023. Tesla announced a $3.6 billion expansion of... Audi Activesphere concept, Toyota EV platform, tax-credit dissent: Today’s Car News
Audi reveals an electric pickup, of sorts. Toyota reportedly commits to a dedicated EV platform, but it’s years off. And a Senator says the new EV tax credit isn’t being enacted according to the law. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The green light has reportedly been given to a dedicated Toyota EV platform—like... Manchin seeks to delay EV tax credits so they can follow the law
Senator Joe Manchin this week introduced a bill seeking to delay federal EV tax credits, claiming the Treasury Department isn't adhering to recently enacted rules. The federal tax credit of up to $7,500 for qualifying vehicles was re-upped under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) passed last year, but with added requirements including one that EVs... Report: Toyota dedicated EV platform may be five years off
In what would be a major strategy shift, Toyota is considering a dedicated EV platform similar to what other automakers have to compete more effectively with Tesla, The Asahi Shimbun reported this week. However, Toyota doesn't plan to deploy this platform until 2027 or 2028, when it believes consumer demand for EVs will be sufficient to warrant... Electric Audi Allroad pickup: Activesphere concept puts a ring on it
Audi has saved the most intriguing—and arguably, most American—of its four sphere concepts for last: an electric pickup. Well, sort of. The Activesphere concept is “a master of metamorphosis,” as Audi puts it—a coupelike hatchback with an elongated roofline, in which the entire rear section folds horizontally, then... Activesphere concept imagines a stylish electric Audi Allroad pickup
Audi has saved the most intriguing—and arguably, most American—of its four sphere concepts for last: an electric pickup. Well, sort of. The Activesphere concept is “a master of metamorphosis,” as Audi puts it—a coupelike hatchback with an elongated roofline, in which the entire rear section folds horizontally, then... Tesla Gigafactory boost, Semi and future product, GM batteries: Today’s Car News
Cylindrical batteries are being considered by GM, according to a report from South Korea. Tesla is ramping up its new battery cells in Nevada for much more than the Semi. And will Tesla tease more about a Robovan, a Model 2, or something completely different in just over a month? This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Tesla announced a $3.6... Toyota Names a New CEO as Akio Toyoda Steps Aside
Akio Toyoda, who has been reluctant to embrace all-electric vehicles, will be succeeded as C.E.O. by a Lexus executive.
Report: GM mulling cylindrical cells for future EVs
In a potentially significant shift for the Detroit automaker, General Motors is considering cylindrical battery cells for future EVs, according to TheElec, a battery-focused South Korean trade publication. GM has favored pouch cells supplied by South Korean supplier LG Energy Solution, but could switch to the 4680-format cylindrical cells used by... Tesla teases product roadmap March 1: Robovan, Cyberwagon, Model 2?
Tesla has a number of other future products under development, it teased on Wednesday, as part of its quarterly update for investors. And while there’s no guarantee we’ll get an update on persistent rumors like the affordable Model 2, some of those upcoming products may be revealed as part of a March 1 Investor Day. With scaled-up Semi... Tesla Bulls Take Heart From Strong Profits
Shares in the electric carmaker continued to rally after the company reported strong profits, even amid growing competition and economic pressures.
Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory expansion: Batteries for 1.5M EVs annually
Tesla has confirmed a $3.6 billion expansion of its Nevada battery "Gigafactory" that the company claims will supply over one million EVs annually. The investment will add 3,000 new jobs and two new factories at the Sparks, Nevada, site, Tesla said in what reads as a press release—with a few more details confirmed as part of Tesla's... Tesla’s Profit Jumped 12% in Fourth Quarter
The electric car company is facing intensifying competition, supply chain disruptions and concerns about the behavior of Elon Musk.
Honda Civic Hybrid, Lucid in Formula E, Uber needs an EV: Today’s Car News
Formula E is running with Lucid motors. Uber is looking for a spacious, lower-performance EV for ride-hailing. And the Civic Hybrid is next in Honda’s shift to about half hybrids. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Honda has confirmed that the Civic Hybrid is due as a sedan and hatchback in 2024—and to be competitive, look for... Report: Uber working on EVs for ride-hailing, deliveries
Uber is working with unnamed automakers to design EVs customized for its ride-hailing and delivery services, according to The Wall Street Journal. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the project last week at an event hosted by the paper, but declined to say which automakers the company was working with. Ride-hailing could have seats that allow...