IONIQ range, E-GMP platform and the Metaplant ramp — Hyundai’s EV push, tracked.
Electric vehicles are at the forefront of a surge in auto incentives, with manufacturer rebates reaching levels not seen since before the pandemic. Kelly Blue Book reports that these incentives rose to around 7% of the average transaction price last month, the highest in over three years and about 60% higher than a year ago.…
Georgia’s electric vehicle industry is booming, but not without controversy. The state is poised to become a major EV manufacturing hub, with billions in investments and thousands of jobs on the horizon. Yet political divisions and local concerns are complicating the transition. This story, reported by Politico, explores the complex landscape of EVs in the…
According to a recent report from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, researchers are conducting an ongoing study on how commonly used traffic safety devices hold up against electric vehicles (EVs). This comes amid growing discussions about the potential impact of heavier EVs on America’s roads and bridges. The Weight Debate Former President Donald Trump recently claimed…
A recent incident involving a Mercedes electric vehicle (EV) in South Korea has reignited discussions about EV battery safety and transparency in the automotive industry. According to a report from the Financial Times, a fire that erupted from a parked, unplugged Mercedes EV in an apartment complex basement damaged 880 other vehicles, prompting a nationwide…
Lucid Motors CEO Peter Rawlinson has ignited a heated discussion in the electric vehicle (EV) industry with a bold claim about his company’s technological edge. In a recent LinkedIn post, Rawlinson highlighted the Lucid Air Pure’s impressive efficiency figures and suggested it would take competitors years to catch up. Lucid Air Pure’s Efficiency Milestone Rawlinson…
Hyundai Motor Group is gearing up for a renewed assault on the lucrative US pickup truck market, according to a report from The Korea Economic Daily. The Korean automaker aims to challenge established players with extended-range electric vehicles (EREVs) as early as 2028. Analyzing the Competition In late July, Hyundai’s Namyang Research Center began a…
Luxury EV Fire Ignites Debate on Battery Transparency A recent incident involving a Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle in South Korea has sparked a heated discussion about battery transparency in the EV industry. The fire, which occurred in an underground parking lot, has led to calls for greater disclosure from automakers about the batteries used in their…
Tesla, the electric vehicle giant, is facing headwinds in California. According to Reuters, Tesla’s car registrations in the Golden State dropped 24% in the second quarter of 2024, marking the third consecutive quarter of declining sales in this crucial market. EV Demand Softens Amid Economic Pressures The slump in Tesla’s California registrations points to broader…
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