Mitsubishi's overreliance on plug-in hybrid models is believed to be a large part of the problem.
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Europe: Plug-In Car Sales In May 2023 Exceeded 250,000
The Tesla Model Y remains the number one choice, while the Volkswagen ID.4 is the best of the rest.
US: Genesis BEV Sales Reached A New Record In Q2 2023
Almost 10 percent of new Genesis cars are all-electric.
Europe adds requirements for EV fast-charging, hydrogen network
While the U.S.EV charging buildout happening as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law requires 150-kw DC fast chargers every 50 miles as part of a national charging network, Europe is already aiming a bit higher—with it’s built-in requirement for truck charging and hydrogen refueling by 2031. Europe’s vision includes a...
Slow Growth For Italy’s EV Market In Spring Despite Tesla Push
Originally published on opportunity:energy. The Italian car market is enjoying a prolonged rebound since the lows of 2022. While most major auto markets in Europe show improving EV numbers, however, the race between internal combustion and electrified powertrains idles in the fourth largest market of the Old Continent. April low ebb Official stats for the […]
BYD Battery News — $1 Billion Factory In India, Sodium-Ion Batteries In China
BYD is expanding its operations worldwide, including a new factory in India. How much longer before it targets the US market?
5 Weird Places Robotaxis Are Driving In San Francisco
Two weeks ago, I wrote about opposition to unlimited robotaxi expansion in San Francisco. Some pro-robotaxi groups and fans are eager to see full expansion of robotaxi services in the San Francisco metro area (and broader), and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) sees no reason to halt the expansion. However, others, including the San […]
NIO ET5 & EL7 Earn 5-Star Safety Ratings In Europe
NIO has been quick to spread its wings and start selling its electric vehicles in Europe. The company produces some of the coolest, highest tech electric vehicles on the planet. Nonetheless, it’s a young company from another continent, so it’s natural that people may be weary of things like the safety of the vehicle, quality, […]
Scientists Are Growing Sustainable Buildings From Fungi Now
Sustainable buildings from 'shrooms: Scientists can grow a complex structure from a single, flexible, knitted form containing mycelium, the underground roots of fungi.