General Motors has proposed a National Zero Emissions Vehicle (NZEV) program. The program would be based on a current system of ZEV credits used by California and nine other states. GM, which is rolling out 20 new electric vehicles by 2023, believes an NZEV program would spur the development of […]

The Chinese electric-car startup Nio, which has been touted as the “Tesla of China,” went public in the US last month. The company is competing with Tesla in China, where the American automaker generated $US2 billion in sales last year. Nio is trying to win over customers with perks like […]

After driving the TeslaModel 3 several times for short periods, I finally got to spend some quality time with Tesla’s newest set of wheels. I borrowed a long-range TeslaModel 3, with rear-wheel-drive in Premium trim, to conduct my actual life for a week. I was already sort of blown away […]

Renault unveiled the EZ-ULTIMO self-driving,electric car that combines connected-car technology with traditional French luxury. “Renault EZ-ULTIMO offers a unique luxurious experience aboard a robo-vehicle that can be adapted depending on the service provider,” said Laurens van den Acker, SVP Corporate Design. The concept is equipped with Level 4 autonomous-driving technology. […]

The Securities and Exchange Commission is suing TeslaCEO Elon Musk on charges that he made “false and misleading statements” in tweets on August 7 claiming he could take the company private at $US420 a share. The SEC says Musk knew he had no such deal on the table and accuses […]

Audi e-tron, the first electric SUV from the German automaker, debuted in San Francisco on Monday night. Two electric motors power the all-wheel-drive e-tron. A 95 kWh battery gives it what Audi says is “well over 400 kilometers” of estimated range, or more than 248 miles on a full charge. […]

Tesla CEO Elon Musk railed against fossil fuel during a talk-show appearance on Thursday. Musk called human use of fossil fuels “the dumbest experiment in human history.” Musk’s various ventures -electric cars, solar energy, and energy storage – are a testament to his personal investment in sustainable energy sources. Tesla […]

UBS completely disassembled a TeslaModel 3 to compare it to the Chevy Bolt and BMW i3. The car’s electronics are an easy winner thanks to their simplicity – but the bank worries such centralization could cause headaches down the road. That makes two wins for Tesla in the teardown challenge […]

Elon Musk has been under fire lately as many have questioned the overall health of Tesla, which has been recently scrutinised over its finances, workplace conditions, and treatment of employees. Reports this week have said the SEC may be looking into Tesla. On Wednesday, the focus shifted to a different […]

Tesla‘s Model 3 is an attractive option for anyone considering a new car. It comes in seven beautiful colours, seats up to five people, and, of course, is environmentally friendly and fully electric, with the ability to get up to 310 miles on a single charge. That also means a […]

The major automakers and the big oil companies have long been thought to have shared interests. But when it comes to California’s waiver to set its own mileage and emissions standards under the 1970 Clean Air Act, those interests could diverge. The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency has taken on […]

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Production for the Model 3 – Tesla’s long-anticipated electric vehicle targeted towards the mass-market buyer – has been a major topic of conversation ever since the car was unveiled in May 2016. Tesla faced multiple bottlenecks in production early on as demand for the vehicles exploded almost immediately. Elon Musk […]

Apple needs to break into another big market to keep growing, Guggenheim analysts believe. They think that market should be cars, which has a total addressable market of more than $US2 trillion. Apple has a lot of strengths that could be beneficial to building an electric car, including hardware and […]

Tesla has completed about 30,000 of its Model 3 sedans in 2018, according to internal documents viewed by Business Insider and two Tesla employees. The company is trying to ramp up its output of the car to 5,000 a week, but that effort has been beset by challenges. Tesla has […]

The world’s largest contract carmaker is leveraging its expertise to move into the huge Chinese EV market. Magna will form two joint ventures with China’s BAIC. The companies already have a deal in place to develop an electric vehicle; Magna will now take over an existing BAIC factory. Magna International […]

The SmartFortwo and the new Electra Meccanica Solo are two of the smallest vehicles I’ve ever driven. Comparing the two is a bit of a loaded deck for the Smart because it’s a bona fide car, while the Solo is an electric urban autocycle. The Smart takes it, but the […]

In early May, AAA announced the 2018 winners of its Top Green Vehicle award. Tesla‘s Model S and Model X won a combined four of the 10 categories. The Chevy Bolt won two categories. The vehicles were evaluated on 13 criteria, including fuel economy, safety, performance, and ride quality. Tesla […]

Volkswagen is revamping its iconic microbus with the I.D. Buzz. The vehicle will be fully electric and hit dealerships in 2022. It will feature a customisable interior and tech features that will eventually move the car toward autonomous driving. Once a symbol of American counterculture during the 1960s and ’70s, […]

General Motors and Honda announced a deal to develop next-generation electric-battery technology. GM will ultimately supply Honda with batteries for the North American market. The deal comes after GM and SoftBank revealed a $US3.35 billion investment in GM’s Cruise self-driving division. GM intends to bring 20 new EVs to market […]

Tesla just made it clear that robots will be key to the company’s future despite the problems automation has caused with the production of the Model 3. In April, CEO Elon Musk said that humans were underrated and that he regretted using so many robots to make the Model 3. […]

Smaller vehicles have dominated the first generation of electrified cars. But a wave of upcoming electric SUVs could help bring battery-powered cars further into the mainstream. In the coming years, both established auto companies and startups plan to release a range of electric SUVs to compete with Tesla’s Model X. […]

Electric cars are quieter than their gas-powered counterparts. But the relative quiet of electric engines can prevent pedestrians from noticing them in parking lots or near driveways. US regulators will require hybrid and fully-electric vehicles to make sounds when driving up to 18.6 mph by September 2020. One advantage electric […]

Saudi Arabia has been in talks with the electric-car maker Lucid Motors, Reuters reported Sunday. Lucid was founded in 2007 under its former name, Atieva, and the Newark, California-based company began developing its first electric vehicle in 2014. The car, called Lucid Air, debuted in late 2016 as a 1,000-horsepower […]

VW Group’s Electrify America is rolling out an ambitious plan to partner with retail companies and developers to bring fast charging for electric vehicles to more locations. The company is joining with Walmart and Target. 2,000 individual fast-chargers will be installed. We’ve tested numerous electric vehicles at Business Insider over […]

Elon Musk said Tesla would likely start producing the dual-motor version of the Model 3 in July. Musk said the company would have to produce 5,000 Model 3 vehicles per week “before adding complexity that would inhibit production ramp.” He also said white interiors may become available around the same […]

Tesla has Supercharger stations all over the map, and in 2018, as thousands of new Tesla owners hit the road in newly minted Tesla Model 3 sedans – the company’s first entry-level electric car – those drivers will be looking for convenient places to plug in their cars. To date, […]

Despite Tesla‘s financial troubles, the company’s cars are popular and acclaimed. Customers have to wait until June for a Model S or X, and until 2019 or 2020 for a Model 3. The federal government’s $US7,500 tax credit will likely start to expire this year for Tesla customers. There may […]

In 2014, I met a 20-year-old named Marques Brownlee, who former Google VP Vic Gundotra once called “the best technology reviewer on the planet.” Four years later, Brownlee is now 24, and his YouTube channel, “MKBHD,” has grown exponentially: – In 2014, Brownlee had 1.5 million YouTube subscribers and nearly […]

Auto companies and media outlets often compare new electric vehicles against Tesla‘s, so it’s easy to get the impression that Tesla is the driving force behind the industry’s surging investment in electric vehicles. But that’s not quite true. While Tesla demonstrated the demand for EVs in the luxury market, government […]

The electric-vehicle market is growing – and the countries leading the adoption of fuel-free cars are China, the US, and Norway. As this chart by Statista shows, electric vehicles have surged in popularity especially in Norway, where they make up for nearly one-third of all vehicles sold. Electric mobility is […]

Volkswagen revealed the I.D. Vizzion concept at the Geneva International Motor Show on Monday. The car has Level 5 autonomy, which means it is capable of driving itself in all situations without any human assistance. The I.D. Vizzion also has a 111 kWh lithium-ion battery and a two-motor, all-wheel drive […]

UPS announced on Thursday it will be deploying plug-in electric vehicles that will rival the costs of traditional fuel vehicles. The company is collaborating with Workhorse Group, Inc. to design vehicles from the ground up that will have zero emissions. This isn’t the first time UPS has used electric delivery […]

The auto industry is usually thought of as a cyclical business, but the current US sales boom has lasted longer than expected. This has enabled a novel period of long-term strategic planning. “The auto industry is cyclical.” You hear that all the time in the business world. Translation: in the […]

Nio founder William Li is often compared to Tesla founder Elon Musk for his push to create self-driving electric automobiles. Li says that Nio is in better shape than its Chinese competitors like Faraday Future, Byton, and WM Motors because of its deep-pocketed investors. Nio has raised over $US1 billion […]

Jaguar and Waymo will develop of fleet of self-driving, luxury all-electric vehicles. The new Jaguar I-PACE will be outfitted with Waymo’s self-driving technology. 20,000 vehicles will be rolled out in the first two years. NEW YORK – On Tuesday, Waymo and Jaguar announced plans to jointly develop a large fleet […]

Jaguar and Waymo will develop of fleet of self-driving, luxury all-electric vehicles. The new Jaguar I-PACE will be outfitted with Waymo’s self-driving technology. 20,000 vehicles will be rolled out in the first two years. NEW YORK – On Tuesday, Waymo and Jaguar announced plans to jointly develop a large fleet […]

Porsche is going to spend €6 billion ($AU9.4 billion) on electric mobility by 2022. The investment doubles the company’s previously announced €3 billion ($AU4.7 billion) investment. The money will go towards the development of the Porsche Mission E, electrification of existing models, charging infrastructure, and facilities updates. Porsche is going […]

Jaguar plans to release its first fully-electric car, the I-Pace, in 2018. The SUV will be able to achieve an 80% charge in around 45 minutes when using a 100kW charger. It will also boast 400 horsepower, 516 pound-feet of torque, and the ability to go from 0-100km/h in about […]

Tesla is working through production bottlenecks for its Model 3. The problems are concentrated at its Nevada battery factory. The company’s goal is to automate the assembly of this expensive component so it can speed up production and reduce cost. When it comes to cars, most people don’t think about […]

BMW said its upcoming iNext electric vehicle will be able to drive up to 700km per charge. That would nearly double the range of the base version TeslaModel 3, which is around 350km. The iNext will be released in 2021. Car companies are known for announcing reality-defying specs to build […]

In the 20th century, General Motors outcompeted Ford. Ford was the early innovator, but GM was able to improve on Ford’s achievements to become dominant. The same dynamic is now playing out between GM and Tesla, with electric cars and autonomous vehicles. About a century ago, give or take a […]

KETTLEMAN CITY, California – Amid swaths of farmland and a smattering of gas stations, fast-food restaurants, and motels, one of Tesla’s largest US Supercharger stations sits tucked away from the main street that runs underneath the 5 Freeway, on a corner lot that used to be a Burger King drive-thru. […]

Electric cars are cheaper to own over the long term than gas-powered vehicles. But consumers aren’t always guided by cost when they buy a vehicle. Thus far, the EV value proposition hasn’t created a big market for the new technology. Compared to just a decade ago, we have a lot […]

Industry execs agree the car business is undergoing unprecedented change. But some of that change is more meaningful than others. Several much-discussed “disruptions” are more speculative than for-real. Auto industry executives have been suffering fits of panic and excitement over big changes to the business. In 2017, their preoccupation with […]

Chevy sold over 3,000 Bolts in December. Tesla will likely sell fewer Model 3’s than that for the entire fourth quarter. If the sales trend continues, Chevy could be selling 5,000 Bolts every month by mid-2018. Let’s be honest: While it was impressive that General Motors beat Tesla to market […]

Porsche’s Mission E may start at $US75,000, around $US10,000 less than expected. The company’s first fully-electric car is set to be released in 2019. The Mission E is expected to come in three models that range from 402 to 670 horsepower. Porsche is set to release its first fully-electric car, […]

Audi Sport will release an electric vehicle in 2020. Outgoing managing director Stephan Winkelmann revealed the news at a launch event for the RS4 Avant. But Winkelmann added that Audi Sport won’t abandon its roots, as it plans to produce plenty of turbo engines in the coming years. Audi is […]

Aston Martin’s first electric car, the RapidE, is expected to arrive in 2019. The vehicle will reportedly cost $US255,000, and only 155 will be sold. Aston Martin’s CEO says that the ultra-exclusive car won’t compete with Tesla’s vehicles because it will be more luxurious than anything the electric carmaker offers. […]

Saudi Arabian state oil giant Saudi Aramco said ride-sharing apps like Uber were of greater immediate concern than the rise of electric vehicles. Two senior executives at Saudi Aramco told the Financial Times that the company was looking at how best it could position itself in the changing landscape. LONDON […]

Ford executive chairman William C. Ford Jr. said China will be the best market to develop and sell electric vehicles. The Chinese and Beijing governments are making investments and regulations that encourage electric vehicle production. Ford’s research also found that Chinese consumers are less fearful of the potential problems electric […]

Samsung’s Advanced Institute of Technology (SAIT) has developed a new battery technology with more capacity and extremely fast charging times. The new graphene-based technology could charge a battery in 12 minutes, where the same capacity battery could charge in an hour with standard fast charging. It could remove the risk […]

Tesla’s stock is facing serious volatility going into 2018, Morgan Stanley Analyst Adam Jonas said. Negative long-term drivers could send Tesla shares down to $US200. To keep track of Tesla shares, click here. Tesla‘s stock is in for a bumpy ride in 2018 as the company faces serious headwinds that […]

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