battery electric vehicles
VinFast’s Self-Selling Cars Dominance | Giga Gears
A majority of the 11,300 electric vehicles VinFast has sold worldwide this year were to… itself. Barron’s reports that over 7,000 EVs were bought by Green and Smart Mobility. It’s a Vietnamese taxi company that is – you guessed it – controlled by Vingroup, owners of VinFast. The news comes from a filing with the Securi…
Mother and Daughter Trapped in Tesla After Rental EV Runs Out of Charge | Giga Gears
Now that EVs are filling out rental fleets around the U.S., drivers are going through an adjustment period full of hazards and inconveniences. A mother and daughter from Gurnee, Illinois, became trapped inside of a Tesla from Hertz, which the company rented out to them in lieu of an ICE-equipped sedan the woman had…
Consider Used EVs Before Buying New | Giga Gears
After experiencing a sales high with buyers clamoring to get their hands on EVs, sales have slowed down and inventory is up. While that’s a good thing for buyers who have been looking for certain popular models, what many EV buyers should really be doing is going used. Prices on some used EV models are very good. Here…
Tesla Cybertruck Fails Rollover Test: Windows Smash, Fenders Break Off | Giga Gears
It now looks like Tesla might actually be maybe finally nearing the release of its ridiculous Cybertruck electric truck, after years of delays and broken promises. We’re slowly seeing prototypes and pre-production models crop up in all kinds of settings, such as on the back of trucks, in Tesla promo shots and hidden…
Hurricane Idalia Flooding Poses Fire Risk to EVs Weeks Later | Giga Gears
For many across the United States, hurricane season brings the possibility of effectively rendering your car a total loss. The proliferation of electric vehicles has added another element of danger: Saltwater-provoked lithium-ion battery fires.