Daily Archive: December 5, 2024

Nissan Ariya getting Tesla Supercharger access Dec. 10

Nissan Ariya at Tesla Supercharger stationNissan Ariya owners will be able to charge their electric vehicles at Tesla Supercharger stations starting Dec. 10, the automaker announced Wednesday. Nissan plans to fit new EVs sold in the U.S. with North American Charging Standard (NACS) ports starting in 2025, but existing vehicles will be able to charge at Supercharger stations using a $235...

Rivian opens Adventure Network to all EVs in Joshua Tree

Rivian Adventure Network charging site in Joshua Tree, CaliforniaFrom the beginning, Rivian intended its charging network to be at least partly publicly accessible. Now it's ready to open its Adventure Network DC fast-charging sites to electric vehicles from other brands. This will be the case with what Rivian calls its next-generation Adventure Network sites, the first of which opened Thursday in Joshua Tree...

Could a 2-speed help boost efficiency in future Lucid EVs?

2024 Lucid AirNew layout for a 2-speed might be light and compact while maintaining efficiency Could potentially allow strong launch with a lower-cost motor unit Idea might be due in future Lucid EVs, or engineers might still be pondering it The Lucid Air electric sedan already achieves impressive efficiency with its existing drive unit, but the automaker might...