Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado emerged from hiding on Saturday to appear at an anti-government rally in Caracas, despite a violent crackdown on dissent by the socialist government of Nicolás Maduro. Machado, who had … Continue reading “Venezuelan opposition leader emerges from hiding at rally amid crackdown”
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If you own an electric vehicle then you’re probably sick and tired of the anti-EV crowd telling you how much you hate your electric car. One of the oldest lies is some variation of “you’ll have to get a new battery every 75,000 miles”. It is a practically ancient line of attack for social media … Continue reading “Tesla Model 3 Sees Very Little Degradation After 200,000 Miles”
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EVs cost less to fuel in every state of the U.S. By electricity cost vs. gas prices, there’s a vast range among states EVs have the strongest advantage in Idaho, Washington, and the Northwest Fluctuating gas prices can make internal-combustion vehicles cost up to six times more to drive than EVs, but the potential savings … Continue reading “Where in the US do EVs save the most money to fuel vs. gasoline?”
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As a serious heat wave expands across the US, we look at how high temperatures affect EV range from battery range experts Recurrent. An intense heat wave is expanding from the Midwest to the East and West coasts, with 6.4 million people under excessive heat watch as of today. Temperatures are expected to reach 100F in multiple … Continue reading “Here’s how scorching heat affects your EV’s range”
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Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. A Delaware judge on Friday expressed scepticism that a vote by Tesla shareholders would give her grounds to reinstate the record $56bn pay package for Elon Musk that she invalidated earlier this year. During a … Continue reading “Tesla attempt to save Elon Musk’s $56bn pay package gets sceptical reception”
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Sponsored by Hioki. A key challenge in developing Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) is extending the driving range through improved energy efficiency. Unlike fossil fuels, batteries have a lower energy density, necessitating large-capacity batteries to match the range of internal combustion engines, which inadvertently increases vehicle weight and decreases energy efficiency. Thus, there is a pressing … Continue reading “Discover the future of EV measurement with the Power Analyzer PW8001”
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The 2025 BMW i5, the all-electric version of the 5-Series midsize luxury sedan, returns essentially unchanged for its second model year. The entry point to the i5 lineup is the single-motor rear-wheel drive i5 eDrive40, which costs $68,275 with the mandatory $1,175 destination charge. It’s still rated at 335 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque, … Continue reading “2025 BMW i5 starts at $68,275”
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BYD’s answer to the Tesla Model 3 is gaining LiDAR and other design improvements for the new 2025 model year. BYD revealed the new 2025 Seal EV Friday as it looks to continue its dominant run in the global electric vehicle market. BYD unveils new 2025 Seal EV After launching the lower-priced Seal EV Honor … Continue reading “BYD ups the ante on Tesla’s Model 3 as new Seal EV gains LiDAR, other design updates”
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The latest report from the Labor Department shows that more Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week than expected. Initial claims rose by 20,000 to reach 243,000 for the week ending July 13. This increase follows a previous drop, which was partly affected by holiday-related disruptions in reporting data. Understanding Seasonal Fluctuations Manufacturers, especially auto … Continue reading “U.S. Sees Increase in Weekly Jobless Claims Due to Seasonal Changes”
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VinFast (VFS) announced it has officially begun shipping its new mini electric SUV, the VinFast VF 3. Starting under $13,000, the new VF 3 generated strong buzz, with VinFast calling it a “social media phenomenon” ahead of shipments. VinFast kicks off VF 3 shipments for under $13K After introducing the VF 3 in January, VinFast … Continue reading “VinFast VF 3 shipments are officially underway with starting prices under $13,000”