EV
The U.S. Added Over 3,000 EV Fast Charging Plugs In Q1
America’s public EV fast charging infrastructure is growing steadily, despite a big shift in EV sales. Over 3,000 new DC charging plugs were installed in the U.S. in the first quarter—similar to the same period last year, according to a…
Volvo’s EX60 Defies Expectations With 40,000 Units Scheduled For Production
Production of the Volvo EX60 kicked off yesterday in Sweden. Volvo expects to build up to 40,000 EX60 EVs at its Torslanda plant this year. The next-generation electric crossover has seen massive success since its debut. The Volvo EX60 electric…
Europe’s EV Sales Surge Is Leaving The U.S. In The Dust
Electric car sales have surged in Europe in the first quarter. Over 700,000 EVs were registered from January through March, more than triple compared to the United States. EVs, along with PHEVs and hybrids, are now keeping Europe’s car industry…
Tesla Says It Will Need To Build Micro Factories To Retrofit Old Cars For FSD
Elon Musk says Tesla will need to build "micro factories" to retrofit old cars with new FSD-capable hardware. This involves swapping out the car's Autopilot computer and cameras. Without the upgrade, millions of Tesla vehicles sold between 2019 and 2023…
The Rivian R2 Just Officially Entered Production
Rivian has officially kicked off production of the R2 this week. The automaker says that deliveries will begin later this spring. Those who reserved an R2 will be invited to configure their vehicles starting in June. The Rivian R2 has…
How Chinese Buyers See American And European Cars
China's auto industry is trying to squeeze foreign competitors out of its home market. As the Beijing Auto Show prepares to kickoff this week, brands are focusing on bringing value, features, and technology to the table. Meanwhile, younger car buyers…
Hyundai Is Upping Its EV Warranty Over A Common Failure. But Many Owners Are Still Upset
Hyundai is extending the warranty coverage of the ICCU, a part with a well-documented history of failures in its E-GMP vehicles. Owners will now receive the peace of mind that the ICCU is covered for 15 years, or 180,000 miles.…