Concerns have also mounted about job losses after Ford’s CEO estimated that EVs would require 40 percent less human labor, although the true number remains a subject of debate. The UAW is seeking job security provisions to protect members during the transition, such as the right to strike over plant closures and compensation if a…

California-based e-bike manufacturer Ride1Up continues to impress with its growing selection of electric bicycles. The newest on its list? The Prodigy V2, an evolution of its popular Prodigy mid-drive electric bicycle. The new model is now better equipped to handle the rigors of both the city and beyond the beaten path. It’s offered in both…

EVs produce no "tailpipe" emissions, but the environmental impact of battery production has car shoppers concerned about EVs' overall carbon footprint, according to a new Ipsos survey. Of the consumers surveyed, 73% said they were concerned about how EV battery production might affect the planet. Further, 74% said they were concerned about the impact of…

The 2024 Kia EV9 three-row electric SUV will arrive in US dealerships in the fourth quarter with a starting MSRP of $54,900. The price doesn't include the mandatory destination charge as Kia hasn't yet provided it. However, based on the $1,320 shipping fee for the EV6, the EV9 will likely start just over $56,000.…

Kia America confirmed on Wednesday that the starting price of the 2024 EV9 will be just over $56,000.  That’s for the EV9 Light, in single-motor rear-wheel-drive form, seating up to seven in three rows. The Light starts at $54,900, Kia says, but it hasn’t yet confirmed an exact destination fee. Assuming $1,365, that amounts to…

There are other wonderful touches, though, such as the fold-out “taco tray” that Henrik himself insisted on adding. Again, these details will sell the Ocean. It's immensely handy to have such features, especially in an EV where you might be spending considerable time as it charges. Hyundai knows this, too, and also made a USP…

Volkswagen Group's electric vehicle demand issues in Europe appear to be piling up and require additional adjustments at the production sites in Germany. After a few reports about some production reduction at the Emden plant, upcoming employment cuts in Zwickau, as well as potential end of production in Dresden, new reports from Germany indicate…

Honda on Tuesday previewed that later in October, at the Japan Mobility Show, formerly called the Tokyo Motor Show, it plans to reveal an electric sports car and a sustainability-focused compact car. The electric sports car, called Specialty Sports Concept, will celebrate “the joy of driving and distinctive individuality” and help transcend everyday life—amounting to…

Fresh from letting us take a first drive in its Ocean midsize electric SUV as well as making its first customer deliveries of the car, Fisker has unveiled its EV lineup for the next few years. At an event in Huntington Beach, California, on yesterday night, the company revealed four new models that will…

Have you ever gazed upon a Rivian R1T and thought, “That’s nice, but it’s not nearly as aggressive as I’d like”? Well, the good people at Florida-based Apocalypse Manufacturing, who are known for their outlandish Jeep 6x6 creations, have got your back. Enter the Apocalypse Nirvana. Touted as the world’s first lifted Rivian R1T,…