Rumors leaked last week, and now it’s official: the Rivian Commercial Van is now available to order for fleets of any size, even down to a single van – but still only for businesses, not individuals. Rivian first announced it would make electric delivery vans in 2019, as part of a partnership with Amazon, who ordered … Continue reading “Rivian will now sell its commercial van to any fleet, starting at $79,900”
We are finally getting a look at Volkswagen’s answer to BYD and other low-cost Chinese electric cars. Volkswagen previewed its cheapest EV for the first time on Wednesday. It will kick off a new series of entry-level electric vehicles, with starting prices at €20,000, or just over $20,000. Volkswagen teases its cheapest EV for the … Continue reading “Here’s our first look at Volkswagen’s cheapest EV, with prices starting at about $20,000”
The 2024 GMC Sierra EV Denali Edition 1 is still a rare sight on US roads, but that hasn’t stopped GM from rolling out the 2025 version with up to 440 miles of range … and a base price that’s $10,000 lower than the ’24! Three-letter bandit fans who missed out on the Sierra EV … Continue reading “GMC quietly reveals 2025 Sierra EV Denali with $10,000 lower starting price”
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”
But recent trends suggest that more-sustainable electric arc furnaces (EAF) are starting to replace basic oxygen furnaces, helping slash emissions. In 2023, nearly all newly announced steelmaking capacity — 93 percent — planned to use EAFs, per the Global Energy Monitor report. As it stands, about 32 percent of global steelmaking happens in these lower-emissions … Continue reading “Chart: Steelmaking is starting to go electric”
A shift toward greener steel production is starting to happen globally, giving experts a glimmer of hope that one of the world’s dirtiest industries might eventually decarbonize. A new report by Global Energy Monitor (GEM) found that low-carbon technologies account for a rising percentage of the iron- and steelmaking capacity now under development around the world. Although … Continue reading “Cleaner steelmaking is actually starting to happen”
Volkswagen launched its new ID.UNYX electric SUV in China on Wednesday. Starting under $30,000, VW’s new electric SUV is set to compete against top-selling EVs in an intensifying market. The electric SUV is the first to wear the golden logo from its new sub-brand as VW looks to take on BYD and Tesla in the … Continue reading “Check out Volkswagen’s new ID.UNYX electric SUV, starting under $30,000 in China”
