Electric Car News

Summary Cybercab fleet operated autonomously with near-production AI software 19 Cybercabs and 29 Model Ys completed 1,300 trips during the event Attendees quickly adapted to using the autonomous vehicles Tesla AI Team aims to release FSD V13 soon Elon Musk praised the Tesla team for their work Article At the…

Summary Zeekr’s Chinese EV models are starting sales in Australia, with plans to also launch in New Zealand The company has received over 2,500 expressions of interest for their first models, the X and the 009 Chinese EV makers are targeting Australia as trade barriers increase in other markets like…

Summary EV sales data for Q3 showed mixed results for different auto companies Ford EV sales grew by 12% in Q3, with the F-150 Lightning leading the way Honda’s Prologue EV saw a significant jump in sales in Q3 despite being fresh on the market Honda’s reputation as an EV…

Summary Automakers are working on commercializing solid-state batteries for EVs, which contain a solid electrolyte and promise more energy and faster charging times than lithium-ion batteries. Toyota aims to bring solid-state batteries into mass production by 2027-2028, with a range of 1,000 kilometers and a 10-minute charging time. Semi-solid-state batteries,…

Summary Tesla Model S and Model X sales significantly decreased year over year Possible reasons include customers shifting towards the Model 3, Model Y, and Cybertruck Competition from luxury EV models by other brands may also be impacting sales Higher sales for Cadillac Lyriq, GMC Hummer EV, Rivian, and Lucid…

Summary Increasing shift to electric vehicles, especially in China, is set to disrupt global oil market Electric vehicles make up 40% of new car sales in China and 20% globally EV adoption will continue to gain momentum, potentially displacing up to 6 million barrels per day of oil demand by…

Summary The author shares their Supercharging adventures on a long-distance EV road trip with two ebikes on a receiver mounted tray-type bike rack They explain their Supercharging strategy, including stopping for fast food and bathroom breaks while charging The author estimates that charging over 80% SOC costs a lot of…

Summary Alameda Municipal Power is offering rebates to residents and business owners who purchase electric vehicles Rebates of up to $1,500 are available for new and used EVs, with additional incentives for low-income households and EV charging equipment The initiative is meant to help reduce emissions and promote sustainable transportation…

Summary Tesla Cybertruck sales are on the rise, making it the third best-selling electric vehicle in the US The 16,692 deliveries of the Cybertruck more than doubled the total number of trucks on the road Tesla aims to reach an annual sales target of 150,000 Cybertrucks, currently at around 67,000…

Summary Honda Prologue was the 5th best-selling EV in the US in Q3 with over 12,600 units sold Honda’s surge in sales is impressive considering they didn’t sell any EVs a year ago The Prologue had higher incentives and discounts compared to other EVs, offering up to $14,250 in incentives…