Cars That Think
JANUARY 28, 2025
I first became aware of the looming transformer crisis in 2022, when IEEE Spectrum contributing editor Robert N. Charette was reporting on the infrastructure improvements required to make the transition to electrical vehicles possible. Modern power grids cant run without transformers, which step voltages up and down for distribution from power plants to power stations and on to homes and businesses.
Teslarati
JANUARY 28, 2025
Elon Musk seems to be diving back to his roots this year, with his social media platform, X, reportedly looking to launch its X Money service in Q1 2025. Before he became the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Musk made his fortune in X.com, an online bank that eventually became PayPal. Musk’s earnings from PayPal’s sale would create the fortune he would later use to start SpaceX and invest in Tesla.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 28, 2025
Depending on where you live, finding an EV fast charger could be like finding a needle in a haystack, and when you do, charging at anywhere near the advertised speeds is hit or miss. Finding a charger that can take advantage of Lucids new Gravity SUV might be impossible, however, as the upcoming EV promises 400 kW fast charging, which surpasses the speediest public chargers we have now.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 28, 2025
Lucid is ready to roll out Tesla Supercharger access for its 2025 Gravity electric SUV. Lucid committed to adopt the Tesla-developed NACS charge port in November 2023, and said in September 2024 that the Gravity would get a NACS port sometime this year, shortly after the start of production. The automaker on Tuesday confirmed that every Gravity.
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InsideEVs
JANUARY 28, 2025
Lucid's new SUV gains access to Tesla Superchargers on January 31.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 28, 2025
BP on Monday unveiled the first of more than 40 planned electric-vehicle charging hubs to be co-located with TravelCenters of America (TA) highway rest stops. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, along the busy I-95 corridor, the first site features six CCS DC fast chargers, configured into 12 bays that each offer a connector. BP, which acquired TA.
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Green Car Reports
JANUARY 28, 2025
Every BMW iX has more range for 2026 The iX gets a price cut with an expanded lineup; it now starts at $76,325 The updated iX will arrive in the second quarter The 2026 BMW iX electric crossover gets refreshed styling, improvements to range and power, and an effective price cut thanks to a new entry-level grade. The new iX xDrive45 grade starts at.
Teslarati
JANUARY 28, 2025
The Honda 0 series electric vehicle (EV) lineup might kick off with the launch of a $30,000 model. A Honda spokesperson confirmed that the company plans to produce a sub-$30,000 EV. Honda reportedly plans to produce the sub-$30,000 EV in Japan for its upcoming 0 series EV lineup. The legacy automaker has yet to decide whether to release the sub-$30,000 EV in North America.
Green Car Reports
JANUARY 28, 2025
The Polestar 6 electric sports car will arrive after the recently confirmed Polestar 7 SUV, meaning it will likely miss the original 2026 launch window. The news was first reported by Australia's CarExpert and subsequently confirmed to Green Car Reports by Polestar spokesperson Mike Ofiara. "The highly anticipated Polestar 6 will arrive at a later.
Electrek
JANUARY 28, 2025
Tesla has announced all V4 Superchargers can now charge up to 325kW in North America, but for now, only the Cybertruck can take advantage of the upgraded power output.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 28, 2025
BMW has upgraded the iX with a bigger battery and new trims that better represent the substantial power bump.
Electrek
JANUARY 28, 2025
A new Honda EV for under $30,000? Thats the plan. And it could come as soon as next year. Honda plans to build the new electric car in the US as part of its new Honda 0 Series EV lineup. Heres what we know so far.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 28, 2025
It was reported recently that Poland was on track to add about 4 gigawatts (GW) of solar power in 2024. Though, the final numbers are not yet available. Apparently, in November 2024, it was short about 0.3 GW, which means it was on schedule for a total of about 4. [continued] The post Poland Added About 4 GW Of Solar Power In 2024 appeared first on CleanTechnica.
Electrek
JANUARY 28, 2025
Genesis is officially killing off its gas and diesel-powered vehicles in the UK to become a fully electrified brand in 2025. Once current gas models are sold, Genesis will only sell EVs in the UK at least until new hybrids join the lineup.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 28, 2025
CEO Mary Barra and other execs say they expect 2025 to be another EV growth year too, but "want to be disciplined" about what's coming.
Electrek
JANUARY 28, 2025
How far can an EV drift? Porsche proved it can be pretty far. Porsches all-electric Taycan set a new Guinness World Record for the longest drift by an EV. The electric sports car now has four World Records. Check out the video below to see the Taycan in action.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 28, 2025
The tech world is waking up to China's tech dominancesomething the automotive world knows well. Now it's time for hard questions.
Electrek
JANUARY 28, 2025
VW's electric sedan was supposed to come out in 2024, but was delayed indefinitely. Now it's definite: it's never coming to North America.
InsideEVs
JANUARY 28, 2025
The feature allows owners to charge at compatible networks without having to use a credit card or smartphone app every time.
Electrek
JANUARY 28, 2025
GMs share of the US electric vehicle market doubled in the fourth quarter as the new Chevy Equinox EV became a top seller. With new electric Cadillac SUVs arriving this year, GM sees more growth opportunities in 2025. Meanwhile, it will likely face a few headwinds. Heres what to expect.
The Driven EV News
JANUARY 28, 2025
Amber Electric has acquired a popular local electric vehicle (EV) charging platform to boost integration of rooftop solar, battery storage, EVs and smart appliances. The post Amber Electric buys EV charging platform to boost consumer energy options appeared first on The Driven.
Electrek
JANUARY 28, 2025
Despite mocking 350 kW as a childs toy in 2016, the company is just rolling out 325 kW V4 chargers in 2025. Meanwhile companies like BP are celebrating 400 kW installations along major highways and theyre making money doing it. All this and more on todays thrilling January 47th episode of Quick Charge !
Teslarati
JANUARY 28, 2025
Tesla has officially launched faster charging speeds for Cybertruck owners across all V4 Supercharging stalls, after the company began rolling out quicker speeds for the electric vehicle (EV) just last month. In a post on X on Monday evening, the Tesla Charging account announced that all V4 Supercharging posts will now let Cybertrucks charge at 325kW, ahead of the company’s deployment of V4 charging cabinets that will allow even faster speeds.
Green Fleet Magazine
JANUARY 28, 2025
Merchants Fleet appoints Matt Dyer as CEO, bringing decades of fleet management experience to lead the company into its next phase of growth.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 28, 2025
A few days ago, I wrote about 10 electric crossovers/SUVs in the US that were comparable to the Tesla Model Y in terms of pricing, size, and driving range on a full charge. Then, yesterday, I published on US electric vehicle sales in 2024 following a report on US. [continued] The post How Do These Tesla Model Y Competitors Reach 5 More Sales? appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 28, 2025
Remember the Local Motors Rally Fighter? Pepperidge Farm remembers, and apparently Audi does, too. The automakers recent Q6 e-tron off-road concept bears a striking resemblance to the defunct-but-funky lifted coupe, though its got electric motors. Audi said the Q6 concept offers 6.3 inches of ground clearance and portal axles, which move much of the axle components higher up and assist with that clearance.
Electrek
JANUARY 28, 2025
Lucids (LCID) first electric SUV, the Gravity , will officially be able to charge up at Tesla Superchargers starting on January 31. With access coming soon, Lucid shared details about its new tech that unlocks even faster charging.
Teslarati
JANUARY 28, 2025
Apple has quietly partnered with SpaceX and T-Mobile to enhance iPhone capabilities using Starlink. News of the update was initially reported by Bloomberg News. The Update: Apple, SpaceX, and T-Mobile have been testing Starlink compatibility with iPhones, according to Bloomberg , citing sources reportedly familiar with the matter. This functionality was reportedly included in the iPhone’s latest software update, released on Monday.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 28, 2025
BP’s EV charging arm, bp pulse, has just opened a new electric vehicle charging hub at a TravelCenters of America (TA) in Jacksonville, Florida. EV charging networks are getting better every day. Electrifying bp pulse’s Vast US Network This bp pulse charging hub is just the first of what will. [continued] The post BP TravelCenters of America Charging Hub Opens In Florida appeared first on CleanTechnica.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 28, 2025
Today we bring you a high-powered 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee SRT. This one has 97,000 miles on it and is for sale in New England. It's had a professional engine rebuild about 19,000 miles and there all sorts of aftermarket goodies here. It's been lowered, too. The seller has spiffed up the exterior, too, and it seems like the brakes and suspension have been beefed-up to handle the engine's build.
CleanTechnica EVs
JANUARY 28, 2025
In 2024, Bayerische Motoren Werke AG (BMW) sold approximately 26,341 vehicles in Australia, a slight increase over 2023. In 2023, it sold 15% more than 2022. This is a story of growth. These numbers include petrol vehicles, diesel vehicles, PHEVs, and BEVs. Of these, 7,787 were full battery electric vehicles. [continued] The post BMW Luxury Sells Well Down Under appeared first on CleanTechnica.
CN EV Post
JANUARY 28, 2025
Nio saw 103,919 battery swap services on January 23, as peak travel arrives ahead of the Chinese New Year holiday.
The Truth About Cars
JANUARY 28, 2025
Mazda is apparently updating its logo. Does it need to? It always seems like us car folk overreact a little bit when it comes to changes in a brand's logo. Still, I'm curious what you think. Does Mazda need a change? Do you like the possible new one we showed? What say you? Sound off below. [Image: Mazda] Become aTTAC insider. Get the latestnews, features, TTAC takes, and everything else that gets to the truth about cars first by subscribing to ournewsletter.
CN EV Post
JANUARY 28, 2025
@red In reply to red. One of the key concerns however with Battery-as-a-Service (BaaS) or battery swapping models is that consumers are paying a fixed monthly fee for the cost of a new battery, yet are often receiving used or pre-owned batteries in return. This creates a discrepancy between the value proposition and the actual service, as customers may not be receiving the same level of performance or longevity that comes with a new battery.
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