Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) reported U.S. June electrified vehicle sales totaled 84,781, up 64.5% on a volume and daily selling rate (DSR) basis, representing 43.9% of total monthly sales. Second quarter EV sales totaled 247,347, up 63.1% on a volume and DSR basis, representing 39.8% of total sales for the period. First-half EV sales…

According to Kia America, the manufacturer had its highest first-half EV sales in company history this year. Kia also marked the second-best first-half total sales. Kia America sold more than 5,000 all-electric vehicles each month for three consecutive months and 29,392 total EVs through the first half, resulting in a 112% growth in the segment…

AAA announced that its most recent annual consumer survey on electric vehicles (EVs) indicates a decline in consumer interest in purchasing EVs. Only 18% of U.S. adults say they would be “very likely” or “likely” to buy a new or used EV (not a hybrid) — down from 23% last year. Sixty-three percent cited “unlikely or…

Lucid Group has announced updates for the 2025 Air Pure model that features 5.0 miles per kilowatt hour of energy and a 146 MPGe EPA rating. The heat pump first employed on Lucid Sapphire now becomes standard across the lineup, which Lucid said improves real-world range, while a new infotainment processor provides an updated user…

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has announced $1.7 billion to support the conversion of 11 shuttered or at-risk auto manufacturing and assembly facilities across eight states – Michigan, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Maryland, and Virginia – to manufacture electric vehicles and their supply chain. …

Despite facing many challenges, the global automotive industry performed well in 2023, according to JATO Dynamics. JATO data and estimations showed that for 151 markets across the world, a total of 78.32 million new passenger cars were sold last year. This marks an increase of almost seven million units from 2022 — a 10% increase.…

Jeep recently revealed its 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S, the brand’s first global battery-electric vehicle (BEV). Launching initially in the U.S. and Canada, Jeep said its 2024 Jeep Wagoneer S delivers 4xe capability, performance credentials, a sleek aerodynamic design and state-of-the-art technology. It features 600 hp, more than 800 Nm of immediate torque and a range…

According to new monitoring data from Volvo Trucks, its electric trucks have driven more than 80 million kilometers (approx. 49 million miles) or 2,000 laps around the world since Volvo launched its first electric truck models in 2019. Covering the same distance with equivalent diesel-powered trucks would have consumed more than 25 million liters of…

Harnois Énergies (HÉ) recently introduced a hydrogen-powered truck on Quebec’s roads. The vehicle, built by Nikola Corporation and supplied by ITD Industries, will be tested for a month. HÉ said the truck will operate on various routes in the province, allowing the company to test its efficiency and performance during real-life conditions. This pilot project…

Alpine recently launched the A290 — a hot hatch EV from the company’s 100% electric Dream Garage, which is what the company calls its new electric lineup. The company’s GT C-Crossover and the A110 will also be part of the Dream Garage collection in the future. According…