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Goodyear launches a new EV tire – but are EV tires worth it?

Baua Electric

Goodyear’s new EV tires The Akron, Ohio-headquartered tire maker surveyed EV drivers and found that the two features they want most in EV tires are a quiet ride and wet road performance. It comes in 17 sizes and fits the Tesla Models 3, Y, and S, the Ford Mustang Mach-E, the Chevy Bolt, the Audi Q4 e-tron, and more.

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Tesla and its Supercharger Network dominate 11-way 1,000-mile EV test

Teslarati

An 11-way, 1,000-mile endurance test has proven that long trips with an electric vehicle in the United States are now possible, though those who are not driving Teslas may find themselves a bit challenged. With the rapid charging station being as robust as it is today, the trifecta of Teslas dominated the 1,000-mile race.

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What Does GM’s “30 New EVs By 2025” Promise Mean for the US Market?

EV Adoption

Will GM’s Ultium Cells battery factory in Lordstown, Ohio be able to supply enough battery packs? 4, Hyundai IONIQ 5, Audi Q4 e-tron, Toyota RAV4 Prime PHEV, Ford Escape PHEV, and Lincoln Corsair PHEV have either become available or likely will be in 2021. What would be the average sales volume per model per year?

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

Audi e-Tron S – triple motor version of the regular e-Tron arrives early in 2022 priced from $165,600 (plus on-roads), delivering more performance and slicker dynamics. Audi e-Tron GT – the BEV guts of the regular e-Tron (also shared with Porsche’s Taycan) in a coupe-inspired four-door body. Audi RS e-Tron GT.

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Cadillac’s ambitious move to an all-electric luxury brand by 2030

Charged EVs

The model intended to put US shoppers on notice that Cadillac now offers EVs is the 2023 Lyriq, a mid-size five-seat crossover utility vehicle with an estimated range of up to 312 miles. The EPA hasn’t yet released its official rating.) The US brand hasn’t played in the highest end of luxury in many decades.

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FedEx and VW EV Plans, Second GM Battery Factory – EV Week in Review: Mar 2 – Mar 8

EV Adoption

The announcement is specifically for VW-branded vehicles and does not apply to other brands in the VW portfolio (Audi, Porsche, SEAT, Bentley, etc.). The factory would be built in collaboration with LG Chem, the South Korean battery maker that is already working with GM on a battery factory in northern Ohio. In the U.S.

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