Sony Announces New Mobility Division, Showcases Vision-S Prototype

The technology giant is looking to enter the automotive world with a new company that focuses on electric cars.

Vineeth Joel Patel2022-02-15 16:00 PT

Electric Car Prices Finally Beginning to Trickle Down

Millennials and Gen Z consumers have been priced out of the electric-vehicle market, but the gap between gasoline-powered cars and EVs is starting to shrink.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-12-03 16:10 PT

J.D. Power Survey Reveals Automakers Aren’t Doing Enough to Draw Consumers to EVs

J.D. Power’s 2019 Q3 Mobility Confidence Index Study also revealed that a lot of consumers are wary about self-driving technology.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-12-02 04:30 PT

Strong SUV Sales Nullifying Environmental Benefits From Electric Vehicles

Large, thirsty SUVs are more popular than ever, and despite increasing popularity in electric cars, a new study found that they’re canceling out all of the good things EVs are doing for the environment.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-11-26 06:00 PT

Lightyear One EV Boasts 450 Miles of Range, Solar Power Charging

Dutch mobility company Lightyear has come up with a long-range prototype that can be charged directly from the sun. Unfortunately, it costs $135,000.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-08-06 06:00 PT

Mini Cautiously Approaching an Electric Future

While Mini has plans to offer every vehicle in its lineup with an electrified powertrain, the automaker isn’t rushing into the world of EVs.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-05-19 10:24 PT

Tesla Model 3 Sets New Delivery Record in Norway

In March, a total of 3,593 Model 3 sedans have been registered in Norway, making the electric vehicle the best-selling battery-powered vehicle in the country.

Vineeth Joel Patel2019-05-05 10:11 PT

Porsche Sheds Some Light on Upcoming Taycan Production

Automated guided vehicles and a new manufacturing process will help Porsche bring its first all-electric vehicle to the road.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-11-26 09:00 PT

Mazda Looks to Electrify 95 Percent of Lineup by 2030

Mazda currently doesn’t sell any electrified cars, but the Japanese automaker is looking to change that by 2030 when electrified cars will account for 95 percent of its entire lineup.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-11-10 13:30 PT

Denmark Plans to Ban Fossil Fuel Car Sales by 2030

Denmark has become the latest Nordic country to announce plans to ban the sale of gasoline- and diesel-powered vehicles in the country by 2030, as it looks to boost electrified-vehicle sales.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-11-08 13:15 PT

Porsche’s Radical Charging Stations Will Charge an EV in 15 Minutes, Look Sleek

With Porsche set to introduce a couple of electric vehicles in the near future, the German automaker is looking into sleek chargers that can give an EV 250 miles of range in just 15 minutes.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-11-07 05:00 PT

Electric Vehicle Boom Could Spell Demise for Japan’s Leading Industry

The move from gasoline-and diesel-powered cars will be good for the environment, but it could cripple Japan and many other countries’ automotive industries.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-09-26 08:30 PT

Supply Shortages Risk Bringing Record EV Sales to a Halt

Electric vehicles may be coming off of record sales thanks to strong policies and falling battery costs, but supply issues, especially with cobalt, could bring those sales numbers to a screeching halt.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-09-18 16:15 PT

Challenging California’s Emissions Laws Could Drastically Affect State’s EV Industry

The Trump administration’s decision to fight California on its emissions regulations could kill the uprising of electric vehicles in the state and the U.S.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-09-17 12:00 PT

Michigan-Based Consulting Firm Claims Tesla Model 3 is Most Profitable EV

After lambasting the Tesla Model 3 for its poor build quality, president of Michigan-based Munro & Associates, Sandy Munro, backpedaled and praised the electric sedan.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-08-28 09:15 PT

Britain Goes All in on EVs With New Road to Zero Plan

Britain is taking its largest step towards making electric vehicles more mainstream, as the country announced a large and innovative plan called Road to Zero that will put the UK at the forefront for the adoption of electric vehicles.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-08-22 08:30 PT

Penn State Engineers Develop EV Battery Capable of Heating Itself in Winter

For automakers that are planning to sell electric vehicles in cold climates, this technology could revolutionize the industry.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-08-13 14:30 PT

Jaguar Land Rover to Ditch Diesels for Electrified Powertrains

As part of an investor presentation, Jaguar Land Rover revealed that it would be investing $18 billion into electrification. That’s on top of the $14 billion that JLR has already spent.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-08-07 08:35 PT

Hyundai Wants to Build Energy Storage Units with Used Battery Packs

Hyundai has teamed with Finnish energy-technology company Wärtsilä to use use “second-life” electric-car batteries for stationary energy storage.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-08-06 13:00 PT

Tesla Asking for an Additional $2,500 for Model 3 Orders

According to a report by CNBC, Tesla has sent out emails to Model 3 reservation holders, asking them for an additional $2,500. While this seems kind of odd, the electric automaker did something similar with the Model S and Model X.

Vineeth Joel Patel2018-08-06 08:30 PT