Latest EVs on the market
April Bolduc, S Curve Strategies
We like to geek out on the latest electric vehicle news from global automakers. We add to the list when news breaks.
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October
The cheapest lease deal in the US applies to an EV: Say what? InsideEVs
BMW: i3 will continue to be part of our line up in the coming years. InsideEVs
Tesla pickup truck: everything we know: price, range, reveal date. Inside EVs
Audi A8 plug-in hybrid is literally and figuratively green. Motor1
2020 BMW 530e gets a few more miles of EPA electric range. InsideEVs
Official: Kia Soul EV delayed until 2021. Green Car Reports
Volvo is paying plug-in hybrid drivers for all the electricity they use. Green Car Reports
Porsche introduces entry-level electric Taycan 4S with two battery sizes. Green Car Congress
Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus announces partners for first series-produced electric truck: 14t e-Delivery. Green Car Congress
Classic Morris marque returns with a futuristic commercial EV concept. Green CAr Reports
Buick launches VELITE 6 PLUS MAV EV with increased range of 410 km. Green Car Congress
Polestar 2 price finalized in Europe: 59K pounds, competitive with Tesla Model 3. Electrek
2021 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid confirmed for LA Auto Show debut. Green Car Reports
Opel is bringing all-electric Corsa-e to production in early 2020. Electrek
Dyson gives up multi-billion-dollar electric car project, says it’s not viable. Electrek
2021 BMW i1 is going to be electric hatchback based on 1 series. Electrek
VW says upcoming electric models will be “Cool as hell.” CarBuzz
Equipmake unveils new low-floor electric bus chassis aimed at double-deckers. Green Car Congress
PSA Group announces BEV versions of compact vans from 2020. InsideEVs
September
Amazon orders 100,000 electric delivery vans from Rivian through 2030. Green Car Congress
Rivian unveils first picture of new electric van. Electrek
Taiga Motors unveils new electric jet ski with a 23 kWh battery pack. Electrek
2020 Volvo XC40 PHEV arrives in the UK, still no concrete US plans. Green Car Reports
Watch Tesla Autopilot V10 do a 40-min commute on 3 freeways without driver intervention. Electrek
Hyundai hatches an electric future with retro 45 EV concept. Green Car Reports
Every EV you can buy in the US. Business Insider
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV sells well in UK even without incentive. InsideEVs
VW ID 3 might be sold in Canada, definitely not US-bound. Green Car Reports
Tata Motors is gearing up for higher volume electrification using a new EV platform. Inside EVs
Daimler stops developing internal combustion engines to focus on electric cars. Electrek
Tesla Model 3, Audi e-tron get top marks in crash test. CNBC
Revealing the Frankfurt Auto Show in all its glory. DriveTribe
Now we can explain how the REE in-wheel motor works. InsideEVs.
August
California BEV sales in Q2 stable from Q1; 5.5% market share; 73% Tesla. Green Car Congress
Nio is providing a fully charged battery in 3 minutes for free, in China. Green Car Reports
New Volkswagen Passat GTE PHEV books electric range. Green Car Congress
Hyundai 45 EV concept for Frankfurt show to highlight new design language. Green Car Reports
Report: Faraday Future could soon undergo restructuring, shed CEO. Green Car Reports
Cadillac’s last stand? Storied brand aims (again) for revival. New York Times
2020 Lincoln Aviator Grand Touring plug-in hybrid is a placeholder, not a game-changer. Green Car Reports
Market launch of BMW X5 xDrive45e plug-in hybrid. Green Car Congress
MINI Cooper S E Countryman ALL4 gets 30% more battery capacity. InsideEVs
See all the slick and wild EVs revealed in Pebble Beach — Bentley, Lotus, Karma, Drako. InsideEVs
Chevy Corvette C8 possibly spied for the first time. Motor1
Consumer Reports admits, the electric car age has arrived. InsideEVs
July
Plugging in Pacifica Hybrid: City drive review of its 32-mile electric range. Green Car Reports
Most affordable EVs per mile of range. InsideEVs
Confirmed: BMW i3 and i8 won’t get direct successors. Motor1
Jaguar plans in-house battery pack production capacity of 150k per year. InsideEVs
Genesis wants a FCEV, plug SUVs and BEVs to chase Tesla. InsideEVs.
Dodge believes its performance cars will have an electric future. InsideEVs
GM plans cleaner tires and factories, as well as more EVs. Green Car Reports
Choice of new BMW CEO solidifies automaker’s electric plans. Green Car Reports
Cadillac Escalade EV SUV is coming with 400 miles of range. InsideEVs
London study suggests PHEV vans a practical, accessible solution for cleaner air in European cities. Green Car Congress
April
Nikola Motors shoots for the moon with 5 new electric vehicles. CleanTechnica
Happy Earth Day: Here’s why now is a great time to buy an electric car. Forbes
Infiniti Q Inspiration production car likely to get electrification rolling. Automotive News
7 more shiny Shanghai Auto Show highlights — Karma SC1, Karma Revero, NIO ET, Nexo Air Purification, Zedriv GC!, GC2 and GT3. CleanTechnica
VW electric car policy push — more fully electric cars (small ones) fewer PHEVs. CleanTechnica
With six new models Rivian could be Tesla’s biggest threat. CarBuzz
Honda will soon be building EVs and more hybrids in Ohio. Car and Driver
West Coast utilities launch study for I-5 EV infrastructure to move freight. Power Engineering
March
2020 Tesla Model Y first details: 300-mile electric SUV, starting around $48k. Green Car Reports
Electric minivans at the Geneva Motor Show. Wired
This Ford F-150 pickup truck hides electric secret: It’s a Rivian R1T. Inside EVs
The next Ghost might be Rolls-Royce’s first electric car. BMW Blog
2019 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid: The green all-terrain machine. Fox News
MG set to launch its first electric vehicle. Carwhale
How electric cars are dominating the Geneva Motor Show. Euronews
Porsche is boosting production for its first electric car. Bloomberg
Audi e-Tron Sportback electric SUV edges closer to production form. Green Car Reports
Honda to sell only electric cars in Europe by 2025. Electronics360
Nissan says its electric car has become the first to break 400,000 in sales. CNBC
10 electric cars getting in gear at Geneva Motor Show 2019. Dezeen
Arcfox shows off 1,609-horsepower electric car in Geneva. Autoblog
Tesla electric car competitor Nio Scales back factory plan. CBS San Francisco
German automakers will spend $45 billion on electric vehicles over the next three years. Business Insider.
Tesla Model 3 helps electric car sales surge in California. Electrek
Freightliner co-creating electric vehicles with customers. Truck News
This is what it takes for a Tesla Model S to become a police car. Mashable
Volvo’s US Polestar electric car plans in flux over China tariffs. Green Car Reports
Volvo releases its first vegan electric car in 2020. Veg News
Kia reveals “Imagine by Kia” electric car concept at 2019 Geneva Motor Show. The Drive
Audi’s new Q4 e-Tron concept is a compact electric crossover with 280 miles of range. TechCrunch
Seat el-Born: it’s Spain’s first MEB electric car. Car Magazine
Geneva Auto Show electric Jaguar wins Car of the Year. Forbes
Sono unveils production version of Sion electric car with solar power. Electrek
Cummins to provide the U.S. Postal Service with eight fully-electric vehicles in California. Associated Press
VW electric-powered dune buggy crams futuristic tech into a retro package. The Verge
2019 Hyundai Kona Electric — Even a frigid winter can’t stop this battery crossover. Forbes
Tesla’s $35,000 Model 3 arrives. Wired
2019 Nissan Leaf Plug pricing announced, takes aim at $35,000 Tesla Model 3. The Drive
February
Hyundai to intro electric car on its own dedicated EV platform in 2020. Electrek
2019 Nissan Leaf Plus vs. 2011 Nissan Leaf: 5 takeaways over 8 years. Green Car Reports
Mercedes enlists quantum computing to build a better electric vehicle battery. Wall Street Journal
Honda’s adorable EV prototype is looking more like a real car. The Verge
Rivian’s patent reveals electric truck’s ability to auto-adjust to removable modules. Teslarati
Porsche to make electric SUV: the Porsche Macan gets an overhaul. USA Today
Warren Buffett: “Electric cars are very much in America’s future.” Futurism
BYD breaks ground on new 20 GWh battery gigafactory for electric cars. Electrek
First U.S. Kona Electric delivery, Hyundai EV strategy. Inside EVs
Amazon invests in Rivian, a Tesla rival in electric vehicles. The New York Times
January
Tesla turns another profit, ramps up production. CNBC
VW, Ford to reveal deeper alliance next week. US News & World Report
Mercedes-Benz EQC Electric Crossover makes US debut at CES 2019. The Drive
Nissan Leaf electric car gets longer range: 40% battery power for Leaf e+. USA Today
What we know about Byton, a Chinese EV startup with sites set on the US. Car and Driver
Peterbilt adds the 220EV medium0duty electric model to its EV model range. Commercial Carrier Journal
Santa Clara-based Tesla competitor seeks $500M in new funding. Silicon Valley Business Journal
Harley-Davidson, Panasonic team up on LiveWire electric motorcycle. PC Magazine
Bell’s hybrid-electric flying car will be available via Uber by the mid-2020s. The Verge
A look into 2019 for the fun utility vehicle maker Archimoto. Clean Technica
Audi returns to Super Bowl with electric car ads. Inside EVs
The all-electric Volvo Polestar 2 will be the first car with Google’s native Android Auto. The Verge
Infiniti reveals electric QX inspiration concept ahead of 2019 NAIAS Debut. The Drive
Electric vehicle sales up 130% in 2018, 210% in Q4 2018 says US Electric Car Sales Report. Clean Technica
4 U.S. electric vehicle trends to watch in 2019. Forbes
2018
December 30: Here are the new all-electric vehicles coming in 2019. Electrek
October 31: EV Company News for the Month of October 2018. Seeking Alpha
October 31: The 10 best electric cars you can buy, including Teslas. Investor Place
October 30: Bentley considering electric vehicle, report says — the Flying B is looking for ways to reduce emissions. CNET Road Show
October 30: Chevy eCOPO Camaro hints at 800-volt charging. Honda joins too. Green Car Reports
October 30: Cummins and Hyundai made an all-electric excavator as heavy machinery goes electric. Electrek
October 28: Tesla Semi reservation holder says deliveries are expected in 2020. Electrek
October 28: Orders for 261-MPG Volkswagen XL1 exceed production of 200. Green Car Reports
October 27: Toyota could revive MR2 as an electric sports car. Motor1
October 26: VW CEO says they’ll have ‘EVs as good as Tesla’s for half the price by 2020.’ Electrek
October 26: GM challenges Trump administration to start a nationwide zero-emissions vehicle program. The Verge
October 25: The Zoom Stryder is the full suspension electric scooter I’ve needed. Electrek
October 23: Zero Motorcycles announces new 2019 model line with more power, longer range and fresh styling. Zero Motorcycles
October 23: Dyson will build new electric vehicle in Singapore, starting in 2021. Forbes
October 23: Ford is making its move in all-electric vehicles. Seeking Alpha
October 21: 2020 Audi e-Tron GT will directly inherit some Porsche Taycan DNA. Car Buzz
October 21: Flux Mopeds is the US-based affordable electric scooter company you’ve never heard of. Electrek
October 21: Electric Iveco Acco by SEA Electric will clean up Australia. InsideEVs
October 19: Apple’s working on tech specifically for high-end electric sports cars. iDrop News
October 19: Cadillac luxury goes green with China-built CT6 Plug-In. The Virginian-Pilot
October 15: The Porsche Taycan will be the electric car to beat. Jalopnik
October 13: Jaguar is thinking about phasing out internal combustion engines in favor of becoming an ell-EV brand within five years. Jalopnik
October 15: The Mercedes GLE plug-in aims for 62 miles on electric power. Autoweek
October 12: Here’s everything we need to know about the 2019 Hyundai Kona Electric. Cars.com
October 3: Mercedes’ EQ Silver Arrow blends classic design with electric superpowers. The Verge
August 20: Rimac is Bringing a Custom California Edition of its New Hypercar to Monterey Car Week. The Drive
August 20: Report: Saudi Arabia May Invest in Aspiring Tesla Rival Lucid Motors. The Drive
August 20: BMW X3 Plug-In Hybrid Will Have Hot Hatch Levels Of Power. CarBuzz
August 19: Workhorse brings an electric pickup truck, helicopter to Manhattan. Ars Technica
August 17: Talking tech with Elon Musk! $25,000 car possible in three years. Marques Brownlee
August 17: BMW, Kia & Porsche Shine, Tesla Sinks -- Germany Electric Car Sales July 2018 and YTD. Clean Technica
August 17: Commentary: Electric car and fuel cell advocates should agree to agree. Green Car Reports
August 16: Chinese electric vehicle maker NIO files IPO -- China BEV SUV market landscape. Nanalyze
August 16: Electric delivery vehicles are getting event better with new advances by companies like Bosch and Tropos Motors. Electrek
August 15: Bollinger give a fascia refresh to its upcoming all-electric B1 truck. Electrek.
August 15: Rivian nearing launch of premium EV pickup, SUV. Wards Auto
August 14: Nissan's Chinese joint-venture is working on 20 new electrified vehicles. Electrek
August 13: VW commercial uses Flintstones and Jetsons to promote EVs. New York Daily News
August 13: Plug Into the Present VW education and awareness campaign launch. Plugintothepresent.com
August 13: Lexus CEO says EVs are a 'much more complex issue' than we may think. Jalopnik
August 11: Tesla ridesharing company launches in Calgary. Clean Technica
July 21: Jaguar's I-Pace raises the bar for electric cars. Robb Report
June 17: Audi E-Tron EV to offer solutions for customer’s home. Drivers Magazine
June 17: Kymco’s new electric scooters could be the sign of a coming boom. The Verge
June 15: Musk company to build Chicago-to-O’Hare express transport. AP
June 13: Electrify America to spend $44 million on Sacramento-area electric vehicles. Sacramento Bee
June 13: Automakers make plea to 9 state governors to help boost electric, zero-emissions car sales. Green Car Reports
June 13: Chinese electric-car startup Byton reveals its second concept: a Level 4 self-driving sedan. Green Car Reports
June 12: GM plans expanded Bolt production, 20 new EVs by 2023. Akron Beacon Journal
June 12: Google Founder Larry Page’s Kitty Hawk Flying Car Project Resurfaces. Cleantechnia
June 12: Tesla to Cut Workforce by 9%; Musk Says It Won’t Affect Model 3 Production. Greentech Media
June 8: Kia Niro EV specs revealed at latest Korean car show. Green Car Reports
June 7: Electric trucks coming from Daimler, Freightliner, Volvo, and others. Green Car Reports
June 5: Why Subaru Is Happy to Be Last in Electric Race. Bloomberg
May 30: Electric vehicles will grow from 3 million to 125 million by 2030, International Energy Agency forecasts. CNBC
May 30: Electric Vehicles on the Road Are Set to Triple in Two Years. Bloomberg
May 29: EVs Could Save California Billions in Energy Storage Investment. Greentech Media
May 22: Electric buses are all the rage. Here's why. Energy & Environment News
May 22: Buying into the EV future? Maybe try leasing it. Bloomberg
May 22: Port of Oakland tries out battery-electric Class 8 truck. Next-Gen Transportation News
May 22: These six Chinese cities dominate global EV sales. Bloomberg
May 21: Electric Jaguar E-Type whisks royal couple from Windsor Castle. Green Car Reports
May 21: "Don't buy electric!" -- car dealerships dismiss EVs, study finds. Digital Trends
May 20: Tesla's $35K Model 3 could now cost you $78K. Bloomberg
May 20: Elon Musk announces Tesla Model 3 AWD, performance Model 3 specs. Green Car Reports
May 20: Mark Webber drives Porsche Mission E on test track. Motor 1
May 20: Watch Tesla unsuccessfully try to rollover the Model X all-electric SUV. Electrek
May 18: CEO of world's largest car company flexes on Tesla, touts best-selling electric cars, and says range anxiety is no longer an issue. Business Insider
May 17: BMW reveals its self-driving, electric iNext vision for the future. Green Car Reports
May 15: 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid first drive. Green Car Reports
May 13: Electric motorcycle company Alta Motors sets sights on scaling up for global markets. CleanTechnica
May 13: Rolls-Royce to switch to ‘full electric’ cars by 2040. Financial Times
May 8: Latest stats for CA EV car sales. Veloz
May 8: Canadian electric-carmaker Electra Meccanica delivers first vehicle to U.S. Green Car Reports
May 2: Winnebago strengthens its position in the production of EVs. Iowa Public Radio
May 2: Elon Musk's plan for a new Tesla plant could set off a gold rush. USA Today
May 2: 2019 Toyota Avalon Hybrid first drive review: understated efficiency. Green Car Reports
May 2: FedEx and UPS burn less gas to deliver boxes. Green Car Reports
May 2: Ford to launch new all-electric vehicles for ride-hailing services in China. Electrek
May 2: Germany's electric cars are coming for Musk and Tesla. Bloomberg
May 2: EV Company to open R&D facility in Milpitas. Milpitas Patch
May 1: 2019 Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid: the subtly earthy type. Green Car Reports
April 30: Toyota announces electric C-HR for China in Beijing. Green Car Reports
April 27: California university gets country's first battery-electric bus fleet. Green Car Reports
April 26: Honda debuts Everus electric car for China, based on the HR-V. Green Car Reports
April 25: BMW debuts iX3 SUV electric car. Green Car Reports
April 24: Infiniti announces new electric car lineup based on Q Inspiration. Green Car Reports
April 19: Report: Some electric buses are already cheaper to run than legacy buses. Charged EV Magazine.
April 9: Buick announces new PHEV, BEV models for China. Charged EV Magazine
April 2: Electric Cars Could Save Ride-Sharing Drivers $5,200 a year. Greentech Media
March 24: Your next car could be a 3D-printed EV -- only $7,500 and built in 3 days. CleanTechnica
March 23: EV Buyer's Guide: How to pick one and what you'll need to bring it home. The Autoblog
March 23: Nissan sees electric car sales surging to one million by 2022. US News & World Report
March 22: All-electric BMW i4 to be production version of i Vision Dynamics concept. Green Car Reports
March 22: Via Motors to collaborate with Chinese company Geely on electric pick-up trucks. Green Car Reports
March 21: Tesla shows off electric semi truck prototype at private event for big customer PepsiCo. Electrek
March 20: 2019 Ford Fusion Energi plug-in hybrid gets 25 miles from revised battery. Green Car Reports
March 19: VW built a new all-electric prototype racing car to clime Pikes Peak this summer. Electrek
March 19: Video: BMW made a super cool eco-friendly catalog for its i3 electric car. Adweek
March 18: Audi is charging up for an all-out attack on Tesla. NASDAQ
March 18: Exclusive Interview: Creative Director Ian Callum reveals the story of Jaguar's electric dream. Forbes
March 16: Nissan Leaf SUV will be "breakthrough model" that cracks the mainstream. Autocar
March 5: Mercedes-Benz EQC crossover will be first mass-produced EV. Auto Industriya
March 5: Toyota starts $2.8 billion for self-driving car software venture, called Toyota Research Institute-Advanced Development. Automotive News
March 5: Driver Education: Waymo launches ad campaign in AZ telling drivers to chill out and not be afraid of their self-driving cars. Automotive News
March 4: Tesla Model 3 on track to surpass sales of best-selling Chevy Bolt. The Motley Fool
March 4: Nissan ePower Van will have plug-in hybrid technology similar to the Chevy Volt. It is available in Japan and no date set yet for the U.S. Auto News
March 3: Illinois-based Rivian Automotive says electric five passenger truck available in 2020 with seven-passenger SUV to follow. Startup bought former Mitsubishi Motors North America plant in the state. The Pantagraph
March 2: GM’s Maven car-sharing program choses Austin to launch its fleet of all-electric of Chevy Bolt cars. Electrek
March 2: Jaguar introduces first all-electric car with 240-mile range, an SUV called the I-Pace. CNBC
March 1: Hyundai Kona electric crossover almost hits 300 miles of range. While the gasoline version launches in the U.S. this month, it is unclear when the electric version will be available. The Motley Fool
March 1: Driver Education: EVgo drops prices and simplifies rates so they are easier for drivers to use and understand. Forbes
March 1: Formula 1 team creates all-electric vehicle platform scalable in midsize or large EVs. ARS Technica
March 1: Porsche says all-electric Mission E will maintain high speeds longer than Tesla Model S. Electrek
March 1: Dyson to launch electric car division with 300 of its employees. The Register.
February 27: Ford Aspire Electric sedan launches next year in India, Ford’s cheapest car yet. Cartoq
February 25: Toyota develops magnet for electric cars to cut costs. The Drive
February 25: Porsche to launch all-electric car in India in 2020. The Economic Times
February 25: BIAC and Daimler invest $1.9 billion in to expand EV production in China. Green Car Congress
February 22: UPS adds 50 electric delivery trucks to fleet. MSN
February 22: Miramar Marine Base begins autonomous vehicle testing. UCMC news release
February 20: Volvo confirms and all-electric compact SUV is coming. Electrek
February 5: Clean Technica’s running list of all plug-in cars that are available both inside and outside the U.S. CleanTechnica
February 5: EV Sales -- 768,700 in U.S., 367,000 in CA, 14,200 charging stations in CA, 31 hydrogen fueling stations in CA, 42 models available in CA. Veloz
January 31: Harley-Davidson will have an electric motorcycle within 18 months. Digital Trends
January 14: Ford plans $11 billion investment, 40 electric cars by 2022. Reuters
2017
October 2: GM announces future is all-electric, with two new models in 2018 and at least 18 more by 2023. Wired
July 28: Tesla Model 3 to debut: First buyers get long-awaited electric car. USA Today
July 15: Every Volvo it launches from 2019 will have an electric motor. Volvo News Release
May 26: Chevy's 2017 Bolt EV is an all-electric all-star -- sturdy, swift and silent. LA Times