The governors of five Midwestern states are working together on an an EV charging-network plan for the region. First reported by NPR, the Regional Electric Vehicle Midwest Coalition—REV Midwest—plans to set up charging stations across Illin…
Author: Stephen Edelstein
Tesla raises Model 3 and Model Y base prices by $2,000
Tesla has raised the base prices of the Model 3 and Model Y by $2,000, the latest in a series of price changes this year. First spotted by Electrek, Tesla’s online configurator now shows the price of the base rear-wheel drive Model 3 Standard Range Plu…
Report: Tesla is alleging theft of battery trade secrets by Rivian
Tesla is continuing its trade secrets fight with Rivian, alleging that the electric-truck hopeful poached employees and stole “highly proprietary” battery technology, according to a Bloomberg report. The Silicon Valley firm filed a lawsuit against Rivi…
2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe plug-in hybrid: 25 electric miles, will tow 6,000 pounds
After teasing the 2022 Grand Cherokee 4xe in July, Jeep has released more details on its second plug-in hybrid SUV, including electric range and towing figures. In a press release, Jeep said it’s targeting 25 miles of electric range and a 57 MPGe effic…
Mitsubishi Outlander Plug-In Hybrid will get a more super all-wheel drive system
While the gasoline Mitsubishi Outlander was recently redesigned and designated a 2022 model, the plug-in hybrid version stuck with the old body style. On Friday, Mitsubishi provided more information on the redesigned Outlander Plug-In Hybrid, which is …
Vintage Porsche 912 goes electric with Tesla Model S transplant, stays lightweight
California-based Zelectric specializes in electric conversions of classic cars. Recently shown on Jay Leno’s Garage, its latest creation is a 1968 Porsche 912, but instead of a Taycan motor, this vintage sports car relies on Tesla Model S power. Like t…
First customer-bound electric vans built at plant that birthed the original Hummer
The plant that made something very American and very much a gas-guzzler is now making electric vans—albeit ones essentially from China. Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) on Wednesday announced shipment of its first electric delivery vans to cus…
Where should future EV fast-chargers be? Mapping tool digs deep in data for answers
As charging networks fill in major road-trip routes across the United States, analysts have created an online mapping tool to help determine where the next wave of EV charging stations should be located. Developed by M.J. Bradley & Associates, the …
Researchers propose fire-preventing “anti-short layer” for EV batteries
Researchers at Nanyang Technological University Singapore (NTU Singapore) have proposed a new way to prevent fires in lithium-ion batteries. As reported by photovoltaics industry trade journal PV Magazine, the researchers have tested a so-called “anti-…
GM starts making BrightDrop EV600 electric delivery van, reveals shorter EV410 model
General Motors on Tuesday announced completion of its first BrightDrop EV600 electric delivery vans, and revealed a second version dubbed EV410. It’s a fairly quick turnaround considering that GM only announced the EV600, as well as plans to build it i…
