They also get faster charging, with a peak of 135 kw via an over-the-air update
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Porsche invests €500m to start building the electric 718
New models based on Mission R concept are part of automaker’s plan to make EVs two-thirds of its sales by 2030
ReCharge: Deep dive into the weekly news, Feb. 14-18
Cold weather and EVs, more studies on consumer’s opinions and, Great Scott! An electric DeLorean!
Spotted: Dozens of Tesla Model Ys at Texas Gigafactory
Vehicles will likely feature the company’s new structural battery pack and 4680 battery cells
California company recycling Volvo, Ford EV batteries
Redwood Materials aims to create a closed-loop supply chain for battery production and recycling in North America
VW shows how long a stranded ID.4 driver can stay warm
Video test dispels some myths about EVs in winter, though there are caveats
Renault teases hydrogen-powered ICE concept car
Instead of going fully electric, French brand opts for ‘100 per cent electric energy mix’ by 2030
Almost three quarters of Canadians considering an EV: KPMG
But range anxiety, charging infrastructure and winter performance are still obstacles in EV adoption
Study: Home charging to exceed US$16b globally by 2026
More than 21 million households are expected to have a home wallbox for their EV
Nissan to build upcoming EVs at Mississippi plant
Japanese automaker investing US$500 million into factory for EV production starting in 2025
ElectraMeccanica goes autonomous food delivering
Vancouver-based carmaker partners with Faction Technology for self-driving testing
GM to resume Bolt production in April
Limited battery supply has forced Chevrolet to delay from its original January production plans
The Mercedes-AMG EQE 4MATIC+ gets almost 700 hp
Tire-shredding BEV sedan also gets efficient battery and management systems and up to 518 km of range
Lexus unwraps the sexy BEV Sport
Few technical details are known, but the sports car is expected to get to 60 mph in less than 3 seconds
Tesla has commanding share of California car sales
The carmaker outsold Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche combined in the fourth quarter of last year
NRCan using $4.6 million for ZEV awareness in Canada
First recipient is Eco-West Canada, a Winnipeg-based not-for-profit that has been promoting EV adoption since 2017
In Netherlands, Tesla Superchargers are now open to all EVs
A downloaded app and a CCS connector will allow others to access the 10-charger network
Mercedes eSprinter van undergoes Arctic testing
Set for debut in 2024, it will offer three sizes of batteries in front- and all-wheel drive
Fisker teases 2024 PEAR; reservations now open
‘Agile urban SUV’ set to debut after the Fisker Ocean crossover goes into production later this year
Polestar 5 to debut with bonded aluminium chassis
New technology has body and the platform developed simultaneously for ‘sports car’ like rigidity
An electric DeLorean is coming!
Few technical specs are available, but it will keep its gullwing doors
ReCharge: Deep dive into the weekly news, Feb. 7-11
The real fun of the Super Bowl, changing the way cars are built, and EV sales are exploding around the world
Report: Global plug-in sales more than doubled last year
Market also tripled over 2019, while China leads the world in EVs on the road
Manitoba lithium mine will be clean all-electric
Snow Lake Resources will use hydroelectricity for power and is looking for OEM partners
Is Toyota planning an EV with a manual gearbox and clutch?
US patent applications show Japanese automaker’s electronic solutions for bringing back ‘the stick’
Greater range coming for 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 5
Upgrade may also include digital side and rearview mirrors, battery conditioning feature
Dr. Evil plots world domination in GM’s Super Bowl EV ad
Austin Powers’ nemesis and his gang hijack General Motors’ Ultium Platform technology
California is first US state to surpass 1 million plug-in cars
Sales of BEVs and PHEVs made up 12 per cent of the state’s vehicle market last year
Smart’s upcoming range of BEVs now has a name
The ‘#’ is ‘evocative of trendsetting in the digital era’
Kia confirms 2023 Sportage PHEV for US later this year
Compact SUV will have up to 52 km of all-electric range
Triumph reveals all-electric TE-1 prototype motorcycle
With peak output of 174 hp, British-built bike will now enter testing phase
Ontario looks at lowering off-peak electricity prices
Reduced rates would benefit EV owners for overnight charging and may help with vehicle sales
Nissan plans to end ICE production in Europe by 2025
Upcoming Euro 7 regulations will make ICE development more expensive than EVs
Schwarzenegger, Hayek electrify BMW EV Super Bowl ad
‘There’s only one person on the planet who could say he’s Zeus, and that’s Arnold’
Alfa Romeo reveals the Tonale crossover, its first PHEV
Baby SUV also comes with an NFT and will have ‘sports car-like impeccable dynamic behavior’
Ram invites Canadians to help ‘revolutionize’ EV pickups
Campaign lets consumers add input on development of next-gen trucks
Mustang Mach-E will get ‘incremental updates’ in lieu of refresh
‘We’re not going to wait for a minor change. We are going to reengineer that vehicle now,’ says Ford CEO
Rolls-Royce introduces Spirit of Ecstasy for the EV age
New mascot is more aerodynamic for luxury brand’s transition to electrification
Video: Kia Super Bowl ad tugs at your EV heartstrings
Partnership between car company and Petfinder Foundation promotes both EV and pet adoption
Free fill-ups for BMW EV owners in the US … with a catch
German carmaker partners with Electrify America for its upcoming iX and i4 launches