Articles tagged "Misc"

Yet another massive range test is here, telling us more about how far EVs can really go. The team of WhatCar? took 12 EVs available in the UK and put them through an everyday range test. There was a mix of slow city driving and fast highway mileage,...

President Biden made electric vehicles a centerpiece of his 2020 election campaign. With promises of an electrified future, his administration released strict emission goals for car companies. But now, according to inside sources, those very goals...

France's hallmark "social leasing" scheme for EVs has already been halted, even though it only started on January 1. The scheme, announced last December, would see low-income drivers that met some rather strict eligibility requirements (primarily an...

Europe has its own fair share of ups and downs in 2023 and the sales numbers reflect the overall EV rather subdued picture. There were over 3 million plug-in vehicles sold in the Old Continent between January and December 2023 representing a 14%...

Out of the corner of the world we’d never expect to hear such news, comes an announcement with world-shattering repercussions. That’s by no means a hyperbole. While the world is struggling to embrace an efficient EV transition, with electric vehicle...

The European Union is set to implement a new requirement starting in July 2024. All newly registered М1 passenger cars in the EU will be required to be equipped with Event Data Recorders - EDRs. The EDR, often referred to as "black box" in...

Range is arguably the most important metric of any electric EV and makers are quick to adopt to that trend. A couple years back only about 15 models offered in the US were above the 300 miles range threshold and now there are already 33 that exceed...

European Commission investigators are getting ready for a voyage to the heart of the Chinese electric vehicle industry. Their mission: to assess whether punitive tariffs should be slapped on Chinese carmakers like BYD, Geely, and SAIC, to safeguard...

In a bid to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicle, President Biden's administration announced a significant funding injection of $623 million. The spending will aim to add 7,500 more EV charging points across 22 states and Puerto Rico, a...

If you like changing up your phone's wallpaper from time to time to give it a fresh look, then you'll be happy to know that Android Auto is now showing your current wallpaper on your car's infotainment system. This will appear as the...

The Biden administration is mulling over an uptick in tariffs on Chinese-made EVs, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. The move is part of broader discussions on revisiting Trump-era duties on approximately $300 billion worth of Chinese...

In a move to make electric vehicles accessible to all, France introduces a "social leasing" program, offering low-income drivers the chance to lease electric cars for as low as $47 per month. President Emmanuel Macron's initiative aims to...

In a groundbreaking development, China has witnessed a surge in its electric vehicle market, with over 1 million new energy vehicles (NEVs) sold in November. This remarkable achievement is not only a testament to China's commitment to cleaner...

In the latest exchange on the global stage, China accused President Joe Biden's administration of breaching international trade rules by attempting to exclude Chinese batteries from the American electric vehicle supply chain. China's allegations...

Electric vehicles have crossed 1 million sales in a year in the US for the first time ever. According to the National Automotive Dealer Association (NADA), through 11 months (January - November 2023), battery electric vehicle sales are 1,007,984 - a...

Detroit just witnessed the installation of America's first-ever wireless electrified roadway. The quarter-mile stretch of electrified road, which operates similarly to a wireless charging pad in the simplest terms, is a result of partnership...

When it comes to owning an EV or considering buying one - be it new or used - one crucial aspect that captivates both consumers and industry experts is the efficiency of charging. Recently, Edmunds conducted an exhaustive EV Charging Test, providing...

In the first half of the year, CATL was still the reigning king in terms of EV battery market share. The global EV battery capacity sold in the first six months of 2023 grew 54% compared to the same period last year, reaching over 300GWh, according...

When we think of car manufacturers, the image of shiny new vehicles and vast assembly lines comes to mind. Yet, a novel trend is sweeping through the automotive world, specifically in China – automakers are dipping their toes into the smartphone...

The European Union has officially launched an anti-subsidy investigation into electric vehicles imported from China. The move has sparked a wave of opposition from the Chinese government and industry representatives, who view the probe as a...