While Uber, Lyft, and Waymo have been major brands for app-based taxi service for years, we actually don’t get a lot of broad information or insight on pricing, thanks to flexible demand-based, location-based pricing that is constantly changing. However, an app named Obi that aggregates real-time pricing from different ride-hailing … [continued]
XPENG is really trying to ramp up its sales in Europe. As a big part of that, it has just launched the new G6 and G9 “ultra smart” electric SUVs on the continent. These models come with 800V architecture and a 5C “supercharging battery” that allow for just a 12-minute … [continued]
Hyundai Motor Company releases the first teaser images of the all-new IONIQ 6 N, highlighting its streamliner silhouette with advanced aerodynamics and wide stance Images reveal that IONIQ 6 N sedan is poised to embody N’s three performance pillars: Corner Rascal, Racetrack Capability and Everyday Sports Car IONIQ 5 N … [continued]
Volvo Cars continues to be a green, sustainability leader. Safety and environmental credentials have long been strong suits of the Volvo brand, and that continues today. News out of Sweden today is that Volvo Cars is getting “high-quality, recycled and near zero-emissions steel” starting this year, 2025, from SSAB. Furthermore, … [continued]
Good things are happening in Africa, especially in the electric vehicle sector. We are starting to see significant traction in a number of countries on the African continent. In Ethiopia, a total ban on the import of fully built internal combustion engine (ICE) cars has resulted in an incredible increase … [continued]
With over 14,000 EVs sold in May (an all-time high) and year-on-year growth of 63%, Brazil’s EV market seems to be gearing up for a record 2025. YoY sales have grown every month of this year so far, and the market has already surpassed the levels from December 2024, despite … [continued]
Volkswagen may be considering a battery electric version of its Touran multi-purpose vehicle for European and ‘Chinese customers.
May saw plugin EVs at 28.5% share in Germany, up from 18.5% year on year. BEV volume increased by 45% year on year, while PHEVs grew 79%. Overall auto volume was 239,297 units, almost flat YoY. May’s best-selling BEV, for the 5th consecutive month, was the Volkswagen ID.7. May’s sales … [continued]
I recently surveyed our readership on which auto brands are likely to lead the world in electric vehicle (EV) sales in the next three years. In particular, I asked you to provide your best guess for the #1 best selling EV producer, #2 best selling EV producer, and #3 best … [continued]
As the Slate electric pickup truck moves toward production, some are questioning the compnay’s business model.
