The UAW union’s Stellantis Council met yesterday to discuss the beleaguered carmaker’s “ongoing failure” to honor the agreement that ended the 2023 labor strike, and their latest union memo doesn’t pull many punches. It’s not a great time to be Stellantis. Its dealers are suing leadership and threatening to oust the company’s controversial CEO, Carlos … Continue reading “UAW tells Stellantis workers to prepare for a fight, and vote for strike”
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It won’t be news to Charged readers that Chinese automakers have lapped “Western” brands in the EV race. The US and EU are erecting tariff walls in a last-ditch attempt to save domestic automakers from their decade-long failure to adapt, but they have no control over what happens outside their borders. Markets in Asia, South … Continue reading “Chinese automakers sweep Western brands out of global markets”
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Despite the hype, most users concede that balcony solar provides modest cost and energy savings. Weyland spent around $530 for his 600-watt-capacity system. While he’s happy with how his south-facing panels perform during balmy weather, such days are rare in northern Germany. He estimates that he’ll save around $100 in annual electricity costs and recoup his … Continue reading “How Germany outfitted half a million balconies with solar panels”
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GM and Rivian’s CEO have something in common: Neither thought EVs would become a political lightning rod. On Thursday while speaking at the New York Times’ Climate Forward event Rivian founder and CEO RJ Scaringe said “I think it’s really important that we don’t make EVs a political thing, and I’m saddened that they are.” … Continue reading “Rivian CEO saddened EVs became political”
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Making the Electric Move More Manageable Electric vehicles (EVs) are the future of the automotive industry because they eliminate emissions and are easy to maintain. However, the transition can be challenging for companies on tight budgets. How can you convert your fleet to electric trucks? Here’s a step-by-step guide to make the change more manageable. … Continue reading “A Step-by-Step Guide to EV Fleet Transition”
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Rinco Ultrasonics, a Switzerland-headquartered manufacturer of ultrasonic welding equipment, has launched its Ultrasonic Servo-Driven Splicer (USDS). The USDS captures and secures groups of wires and welds the ends together to create a strong bond that has better electrical conductivity than soldered joints, the company said. Rinco is working to expand the USDS offering with higher … Continue reading “Rinco introduces servo-driven wire splicer for metal welding”
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On today’s emotionally energized episode of Quick Charge, an independent test show that the latest Tesla Full Self Driving requires an intervention every 13 miles. Meanwhile, Hyundai, Kia, and California are making EVs better, AND more affordable. Independent testing firm AMCI seems to verify Fred’s initial findings with FSD 12.5, Hyundai and Kia are working … Continue reading “Tesla gets an intervention, Hyundai drives down prices, and California upgrades”
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Value That brings me to the final and perhaps most crucial element of Hyundai Motor Group’s success in the burgeoning EV market: pricing. Sure, there are cheaper EVs out there than what its brands offer. There are prettier ones, more luxurious ones, and ones with more range too. But no other EV lineup on the … Continue reading “Why Hyundai’s EV plans are going just fine despite market turbulence”
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The 2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron arrives at dealers in the U.S. later this year Q6 E-Trons have up to 321 miles of range The Q6 E-Tron costs between $65,095 and $80,595. Audi this week confirmed pricing and EPA electric range for the 2025 Q6 E-Tron, which is scheduled to arrive at U.S. dealerships before the … Continue reading “2025 Audi Q6 E-Tron costs $65,095, has up to 321 miles of range”
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Photo: Alabama Clean Fuels Coalition Drive Electric Week kicks off this Saturday with nearly 200 online and in-person events celebrating electric vehicles. Events will be held for the next two weekends, from September 27 through October 6, in the US, Canada, and one in Guadalajara, Mexico. Drive Electric Week is an annual event organized by Plug In America, … Continue reading “Get all your EV questions answered during Drive Electric Week, Sep 27-Oct 6”