Ola Kallenius is asking the EU to drop the fines for automakers who don't comply with the new emissions regulations. Kalleniusis the CEO of Mercedes-Benz and the president of the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). For 2025, automakers' new models have to emit less than 95 grams of CO2 per kilometer on average. Otherwise, fines…

Slovenia's Elaphe is emphasizing performance applications for its in-wheel electric motors. At CES 2025, the company unveiled the Sonic 1, a thin electric motor it claims is compatible with high-performance brakes. That can be difficult with in-wheel motors, as they occupy the same real estate as brake hardware. Slimming down the motor allows for larger…

Rivian was the largest manufacturer of electric vans in the U.S. last year. Its Commercial Van (RCV) outsold the Ford E-Transit and Mercedes-Benz eSprinter combined. GM's Chevrolet BrightDrop van made it into the top 3. With news of Rivian’s R1S electric SUV making it on the top 10 list of best-selling EVs last year, it’s…

Car shoppers continue to prioritize fuel economy, according to the latest survey from Consumer Reports 96% of respondents said fuel economy was at least somewhat important when considering what vehicle to purchase Respondents believe the burden is on automakers more so than the government to increase fuel economy A majority of Americans support stricter fuel…

Elon Musk is no stranger to being critical of the government. The quick-typing CEO has found his political voice in recent months, quickly forming a fruitful alliance with President-elect Donald Trump. He's even used his influence to call for the ending of the electric vehicle tax credit, something which Trump seems to be on board…

The tiny Telo MT1 electric truck will be available with solar panels The solar panels will add 1-2 kwh of energy to the battery per day Aptera, which hasn't yet delivered its electric three-wheeler, will supply the solar panels The tiny Telo MT1 electric pickup truck will be able to recoup some range from the…

The latest iteration of Norway's infamous El Prix winter range test is over, and the results are in. Two dozen EVs were tested to see how far they could drive in the freezing cold. Then, the participating journalists noted the difference between the rated range and the real-world figure. Norway is the world’s leader when…

Acura's second EV will be the RSX The RSX will be a fastback crossover SUV built in Ohio The RSX will feature Honda and Acura's next-gen operating system called Asimo Acura will add a second electric SUV to its lineup this year, this time designed in-house, and once again recycling a name from the brand's…

There's a fine line between bravery and stupidity, and I would say that cutting into a high-voltage electric car charging cable is where that line gets crossed. Yet vandalism of EV chargers is an unfortunate, inconvenient and dangerous reality. Fortunately, U.S.-based charging giant ChargePoint says it has a series of promising solutions in mind to…

General Motors on Wednesday signed a multi-year agreement with Norway's Vianode for supply of synthetic graphite anode material for electric vehicle batteries. The deal runs from 2027, when Vianode expects to begin producing synthetic graphite at a new North American plant, to 2033, according the companies. The material will be used in battery cells manufactured…