battery electric vehicles
Truck Stops Eyeing EV Roadtrip Profits | Giga Gears
For the most part, as long as you have regular access to charging, even just a basic cable plugged into a wall outlet, you can daily an electric vehicle around town without running into many problems. Sure, you can find an old Nissan Leaf with only 50 miles of range left to cover your weekend errands, but even a…
Toyota Falls Short of EV Targets | Giga Gears
Good morning! It’s Friday, September 22, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
Cheaper EVs on the Horizon | Giga Gears
One of the biggest hurdles to electric car proliferation is the cost. According to Cox Automotive new EVs are selling on average about $5,000 more than gas-powered vehicles — $53,469 vs. $48,334. While government incentives can negate some of that gap, and electric cars don’t need pricy gasoline or as much maintenance…
Ford Avoids Second Strike with Last-Minute Deal | Giga Gears
Good morning! It’s Wednesday, September 20, 2023, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know.
German University Students Set Record for Longest-Range EV | Giga Gears
The Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX concept was designed from the ground up to be the “most efficient Mercedes-Benz ever built,” and a little over a year ago, it managed to drive nearly 750 miles on a single charge. That’s the kind of range that puts pretty much every other electric vehicle to shame, but a team of German…