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energy1 day ago•18 min saved

Oil Shock Triggers Record March EV Exports from China

A fuel-price spike from the Middle East conflict pushed oil above $100 and spurred a global shift to EVs, with China exporting a record 349,000 electric vehicles in March—up 140% from a year earlier. BYD leads the shipments as showrooms fill across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and the US; longer wait times in China and rising US gasoline prices (over $4/gal) are cited as evidence that high fuel costs are boosting EV interest, a trend analysts say could persist with sustained price pressures.

via Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com|

#byd #china-ev-exports #electric-vehicles

business1 day ago•3 min saved

Tesla Sees Big Share While US EV Market Flattens in Q1 2026

US EV sales fell 27% year-over-year in Q1 2026 to about 216,000 units as subsidies fade and profitability remains challenging for most incumbents. Tesla dominated with a 54% market share, led by a near-23% rise in Model Y deliveries to ~79,000. Toyota also grew to roughly 10,000 EVs (~4.6% share). Ford and VW plunged around 70% and 90%, respectively, while GM held a bit over 10%. If higher gas prices boost EV demand, the market could recover, but the sector’s near-term profitability remains fragile without subsidies.

via Business Insider|

#business #cox-automotive #electric-vehicles

business10 days ago•3 min saved

GM's Detroit EV Flagship Goes Dark Again Amid Slowing Demand

GM has idled its Detroit Factory Zero EV plant again due to slowing U.S. demand for electric vehicles, temporarily laying off about 1,300 workers from March 16 to April 13. The plant, which builds the GMC Hummer EV, Sierra EV, Silverado EV, and Cadillac Escalade IQ, has faced prior shutdowns and job cuts, while GM continues retooling nearby Orion Assembly for gas-powered pickups. The episode highlights a shift away from the plant’s once-ballyhooed “factory of the future” branding as the company grapples with EV write-downs and policy changes, even as it remains a top EV seller behind Tesla thanks to models like the Equinox EV and Lyriq.

via insideevs.com|

#business #detroit #electric-vehicles

technology11 days ago•2 min saved

Google Maps Adds EV Route Planning to Android Auto

Google Maps is bringing native EV route planning to Android Auto, allowing users to select their car make/model to predict battery use, plan charging stops, and set a preferred arrival state of charge. The feature uses AI energy models plus real-time Maps data (traffic, elevation, weather) and auto-updates SOC during a trip, though initial SOC must be entered manually since it doesn’t connect directly to the vehicle. It launches with support for 350 models across at least 15 brands.

via InsideEVs|

#android-auto #charging-stops #electric-vehicles

business11 days ago•7 min saved

Nio plants three-brand flag in Costa Rica to kick off Latin American expansion

Nio opened its first Costa Rica store, its first overseas location, showcasing its three-brand lineup (Nio, Onvo, Firefly) and models such as Nio ET5 Touring, EL6, EL8, and Onvo L60, with Onvo L90 pre-sales announced for EXPOMOVIL. The showroom is operated with Horizontes Cielo Azul as the national distributor, signaling a shift to an asset-light expansion in Latin America and aligning with broader overseas push (including Thailand and future Australia/New Zealand).

via CnEVPost|

#automotive #business #costa-rica

business12 days ago•32 min saved

BYD Bets Big on Overseas Growth, Targeting 1.5 Million Exports in 2026

BYD signaled exports will likely beat its prior 2026 target by about 15%, aiming for 1.5 million vehicles as overseas demand offsets a domestic sales slump; the Shenzhen automaker had already exported over 1 million vehicles last year and is expanding its international footprint to sustain growth.

via Bloomberg.com|

#2026-targets #business #byd

culture14 days ago•6 min saved

Astrophage-Powered EVs: Theoretical Range If a Fictional Fuel Were Real

The piece uses astrophage, a fictional, ultra-dense energy source from Project Hail Mary, to speculate how far an EV could drive, estimating energy densities and a replacement battery with astrophage cells; it concludes that, in theory, ranges could be enormous, but emphasizes it's a playful thought experiment about fictional tech with safety and military considerations.

via Jalopnik|

#astrophage #culture #electric-vehicles

business19 days ago•3 min saved

Lucid Bets on Tesla S/X Exodus to Capture 350k U.S. Owners

Lucid presents Tesla’s decision to retire the Model S and Model X as a major sales opportunity, estimating about 350,000 U.S. S/X owners could switch to its Air and Gravity, which offer more range, faster charging, premium interiors, and lower starting prices (Air from $71k vs Model S at $95k; Gravity from $80k vs Model X at $100k). It plans to sell roughly 25,000–27,000 vehicles this year, with Cosmos and Earth expanding mass-market appeal later; Tesla remains the U.S. EV leader, but the shift could boost rivals in the luxury segment amid Lucid’s production delays for Gravity.

via InsideEVs|

#business #electric-vehicles #ev-market

technology20 days ago•7 min saved

Chevy Corvette ZR1X: 1,250-HP Hybrid Hypercar at a Relative Bargain

Chevrolet’s Corvette ZR1X uses a mid-mounted hybrid system to deliver about 1,250 hp, a 0–60 time of 1.7 seconds, and a 233 mph top speed, starting at $207,000. The battery sits in the center console and is recharged via regenerative braking (no plug needed); front-wheel electrification adds traction for all‑wheel drive, plus an F1-style push‑to‑pass and PTM modes for track use. It’s a high‑performance, driver-focused alternative to Ferrari and McLaren that blends raw power with Corvette practicality.

via The New York Times|

#corvette #electric-vehicles #hybrid

business20 days ago•4 min saved

Oil shock nudges US buyers toward electric cars as gas hits multi-year highs

US gasoline prices have surged amid tensions over Iran, fueling a notable uptick in interest in electric vehicles as buyers seek cheaper, more predictable transport costs; EV searches are up about 20%, and used EVs are becoming more affordable, though analysts warn whether the trend will endure amid policy shifts, infrastructure limits, and the US’s comparatively slow EV adoption.

via The Guardian|

#business #electric-vehicles #gas-prices

business20 days ago•8 min saved

Western carmakers risk losing relevance as China accelerates the EV race

Western automakers are retreating from electrification and doubling down on combustion engines, a move critics say risks repeating the 1980s decline as Chinese brands like BYD and Leapmotor gain ground globally. Policy hesitations in the EU and US, along with costly write-downs and stalled battery initiatives, are slowing electrification in Europe and America, enabling China to capture market share in Europe, India, Mexico and Brazil. Industry experts urge a full, scalable shift to EVs and domestic battery production to avoid ceding leadership to China and missing the remaining window to compete.

via The Guardian|

#auto-industry #battery #business

technology20 days ago•5 min saved

BMW's i3: The Electric 3 Series Poised to Define the Brand's Future

The article argues the new BMW i3 is more pivotal than the iX3 because it reinvents the 3 Series as BMW's core electric sedan under the Neue Klasse, featuring an 800-volt architecture, rapid 400 kW charging, and a large battery that could deliver long ranges (up to ~560 miles WLTP / ~440 miles EPA) with multiple motor variants, including a high-performance i3 M. While the iX3 remains important, the i3 is positioned as the defining BMW EV for the brand's future.

via InsideEVs|

#bmw #electric-vehicles #i3

energy20 days ago•8 min saved

Oil Shocks, Propaganda, and the Push for Clean Energy

Rising oil prices tied to Iran-related tensions push crude above $100 and gas toward $3.91/gal, driving broader economic costs that hit low-income households hardest. The disruption highlights how energy costs affect fertilizer and shipping, while boosting interest in renewables and EVs, even as fossil-fuel misinformation—linked to political and industry interests—slows a faster transition. Experts urge science-based energy messaging and policies to decouple the economy from oil shocks and strengthen the case for EVs and renewables.

via Inside Climate News|

#electric-vehicles #energy #fossil-fuels

technology23 days ago•2 min saved

BMW Phases Out the i4 as the i3 Takes Center Stage in Its EV Strategy

BMW indicates the i4 will be phased out with the i3 effectively replacing it for now. Production of the i4 is expected to end later this year, the i3 will arrive in the US soon and go on sale later this year as a 2027 model, and BMW hints a future i4 could return on the i3’s Neue Klasse platform as the lineup evolves.

via Motor1.com|

#bmw #electric-vehicles #i3

politics23 days ago•5 min saved

Congress Weighs Fees for EV Drivers to Fund Roads

Lawmakers in the House are weighing a new five-year surface transportation bill that could shift road funding to electric-vehicle owners, potentially adding annual or one-time fees as a counterpart to a gas tax that hasn’t risen in about 33 years. Proposals vary, with Republicans floated around $250 per year or a $1,000 one-time charge, and the plan would target roughly $500–550 billion in federal funding. The debate comes as several states have already increased EV costs and as election-year politics shape tax and infrastructure policy.

via Carscoops|

#congress #electric-vehicles #gas-taxes