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Attention, EV lovers! J.D. Power has released its latest study on home charging satisfaction for electric vehicle owners, and the results may surprise you. Despite the fact that 68 percent of EV owners rely on a Level 2 charger at home, the study found that satisfaction with the home charging...

Hyundai Motor Group (the Group) has designed an electric vehicle (EV) automatic charging robot (ACR) and recently released a video demonstrating its abilities. The ACR for EVs is a single-arm robot that can connect a charging cable to an EV’s port and detach it once the charging process is...

Mullen Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ: MULN), a rising star in the electric vehicle (“EV”) manufacturing industry, announced today that it has secured the exclusive rights for the North and South American distribution and intellectual property of the DragonFLY K50 from Qiantu Motors and its...

The world premiere of the Volkswagen ID.2all concept happened on March 15, 2023. Priced at €25,000 ($26,800), the hatchback will be made available to European Volkswagen dealers in 2025. The low price point makes it one of the most affordable electric vehicles on the market and will help...

As the world seeks to combat climate change, increasing the electrification of vehicles and the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources has become crucial. However, projections have shown that these trends could lead to costly new power plants to meet peak loads in the evening...

7-Eleven has launched a new electric vehicle (EV) charging network and app called 7Charge at select stores in the United States and soon in Canada. The convenience retailer aims to establish one of the largest and most compatible EV fast-charging networks among North American retailers with the...

President Biden’s administration is keen on making America the biggest EV hub. To match words with action, the federal government on March 14, 2023, said it will send $2.5 billion to states, local governments, and tribes over a five-year period for the construction of electric vehicle charging...

Genesis Motor America has announced the expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) sales in the United States, making its EV lineup available at select retailers in 15 states. This is an important step for the brand as it moves towards delivering an all-electric lineup by 2030, in line with its...

Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves recently signed House Bill 401 into law, restricting electric car manufacturers such as Tesla and Rivian from selling their vehicles in person unless they establish franchised dealerships. Republican Rep. Trey Lamar of Senatobia introduced the bill, which Reeves...

Irvine, California-based Rivian Automotive Inc, a renowned electric vehicle maker, is in talks with Amazon, its biggest shareholder, to bring an end to the exclusivity part of the electric vehicle van deal they signed. The news was reported by the Wall Street Journal on March 13, 2023. Back in...

Blink Charging Co a leading provider of electric vehicle charging equipment and services, has been awarded an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract by the United States Postal Service (USPS) to supply up to 41,500 EV charging units. The chargers will support the USPS’s vehicle...

Hold on to your steering wheels, folks! After months of anticipation, the moment has finally arrived. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving Beta v11 is set to be released to the masses this weekend, as confirmed by none other than Elon Musk himself. This is a major milestone for the automotive industry, as...

The United States provides tax credits of up to $7,500 for consumers that purchase electric vehicles, but there is a caveat. At least half the value of the final assembly and battery components must be made in North America. That policy doesn’t go down well with European Union leaders. The...

Major electric vehicle makers have cut prices in response to a similar move by Tesla. The latest to do so is China’s BYD (which stands for Build Your Dream). The Chinese automaker announced on Thursday 9 March 2023 that it was slashing the prices of some models. This will further intensify the...

Kia Niro was announced the winner of the 2023 Women’s World Car of the Year (WWCOTY). The announcement was made on 8 March 2023 which coincides with International Women’s Day—a day set aside to emphasize the need for gender equity. The WWCOTY has been running since 2009. To pick this year’s...

RoboSense has unveiled RS-Fusion-P6 (P6), its first automotive solid-state LiDAR perception solution for Level 4 ( L4) Autonomous Driving. The Shenzhen-based Smart LiDAR Sensor Systems provider made the announcement on Thursday 2 March 2023. Leveraging advanced hardware and software from the...

Ford has announced that it will increase the production of electric vehicles in its manufacturing plants across North America to meet growing demand in the United States. The Dearborn, Michigan-based automaker has set the goal of making 210,000 vehicles this year. The automaker is committed to...

Xiaomi, a consumer electronics maker and reputable smartphone manufacturer, announced that it is close to obtaining the necessary license for the mass production of electric vehicles. In news that made rounds on February 14, Jiemian News was quoted as saying that two insiders confirmed the...

Volkswagen is planning to build two factories in North America as it continues to push into the electric vehicle market. The German automaker said the United States EV market became more tempting after President Joe Biden approved the $400B clean energy incentive. On February 3, 2023, Volkswagen...

The dynamic duo of social media influencers, the Kilowatts, have once again struck gold by spotting the latest and greatest electric vehicles in the wild. Their latest discovery takes them to the bustling city of Fremont, California, where they came across none other than the sleek and stylish...