Peter Johnson

Porsche is taking its EV drive tech beyond the roads (and land altogether) in a new partnership with renowned Australian yacht builder, Frauscher Shipyard. The premium German automaker is developing an electric sports boat that will be equipped with the upcoming Porsche Macan EVs drive tech. It’s expected to go on sale next year.

General Motors (GM) announced a new deal with Australian-based supplier Element 25 on Monday to expand manganese sulfate production in the US, a key EV battery component.

Luxury British sports car maker Aston Martin is revving up its plans to build “The world’s most thrilling and highly desirable electric performance cars.” The automaker is teaming up with American EV startup Lucid in a long-term partnership to supply proprietary EV technology to help propel its electrification strategy.

Ford, GM, and Stellantis will win the largest share of the US EV market over the next four years, but it won’t be easy.

Nissan’s luxury division Infiniti revealed a modern brand refresh on Friday amid a multi-year sales slump. The revamp includes a new logo and Apple-like stores complete with signature scents and sounds. One thing missing from these showrooms – is fully electric vehicles. Infiniti showed off its first EV at a recent dealer meeting, with dealers describing it as a Tesla Model-like electric sedan.

A more powerful, high-performance Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup is coming. According to a recent trademark filing with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), it could go by the name Flash.

The German automaker’s chief financial officer believes the Volkswagen Group will be able to deliver an affordable EV with new, cheaper battery materials and streamlined production.

After acquiring Iternio, the Swedish mapping company behind A Better Routeplanner (ABRP), EV maker Rivian has revealed a series of trip-planning upgrades to make your next adventure a breeze.

EV startup Lordstown Motors (RIDE) continues facing an uphill battle in bringing its Endurance electric pickup to market. The company’s founder and former CEO has now sold his entire stake in Lordstown as a dispute with Foxconn over funding could end in bankruptcy.

You couldn’t miss the new limited-edition Citroën My Ami Buggy if it passed by you in the streets. Although it’s small in size, the electric city car has a bold off-road-inspired design. And for just over $13K, the limited-run electric My Ami Buggy sold out in 10 hours.

Ford Motor is set to receive the single largest loan in the history of the Department of Energy’s (DOE) Loan Program Office. The whopping $9.2 billion will be used to build three EV battery factories as Ford looks to boost domestic capacity.

China’s largest EV maker, BYD, is expanding its presence in North America after delivering the first batch of 100 Yuan Plus EVs in Mexico.

The Hyundai Motor Group unveiled its next-gen EV platform this week, designed to support 13 new EV models from the Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis brands. Hyundai’s CEO confirmed the new platform will allow the automaker to produce EVs in all segments, including electric trucks.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly capable of performing complex tasks. Toyota plans to harness the power of AI to improve the car design process while optimizing vehicle aerodynamics, a critical factor in enhancing EV range.

Japanese automaker Mazda Motor and Tesla’s primary battery cell supplier, Panasonic Energy, are in talks over establishing a battery partnership to power Mazda’s future EVs.

General Motors (GM) is wasting no time as it looks to keep up in a rapidly evolving Chinese EV market. Buick, GM’s mid-level luxury brand, is embracing the wave of innovation with its second EV based on GM’s Ultium platform, the E4 electric SUV. Yet, in the US, we are stuck with Buick’s ICE vehicles.

Which electric sedan would you buy? With Hyundai’s recent price cuts, the IONIQ 6 is now cheaper to buy than the Tesla Model 3. However, you might want to act fast. The deal ends on July 5, 2023.

The question on everyone’s mind is – when exactly is Toyota going all electric? Toyota Motor Europe’s chief operating officer recently gave some insights into when the automaker could be planning to sell 100% EVs.

The Hyundai Motor Group revealed during its 2023 annual investor day on Tuesday that it would accelerate its transition to electric cars. With an injection of new funds dedicated to EV and battery development, Hyundai is raising its annual EV sales goal to two million by 2030, aiming for over 10% profit margins.

Swedish EV maker Polestar (PSNY) is teaming up with Chinese tech company Xingji Meizu Group to advance its own in-car operating system (OS) designed for buyers in China.

US auto safety regulators are investigating Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV’s after 30 complaints were sent to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) over reports of power loss.

The time is ticking if you plan to buy the Chevy Bolt EV or EUV. GM is discontinuing the Bolt electric car later this year, and the last day to get your order in is coming up.

Kia plans to expand its lineup of all-electric vehicles over the next few years as it pushes toward becoming a sustainable mobility leader. Despite releasing its first three-row electric SUV, Kia plans to downsize with smaller models, including an entry-level EV and an electric crossover.

A new electric SUV has officially started rolling out. Kia has begun delivering its flagship EV9 electric SUV as it looks to continue expanding its brand in the era of electrification.