article thumbnail

Despite Elon Musk’s foolishness, auto industry shouldn’t give up on NACS

Baua Electric

The abrupt firing has caused a lot of chaos and reconsideration in the EV industry, with some automakers reportedly having meetings about whether to proceed with the planned NACS transition or pull back on their plans. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

article thumbnail

Nissan Leaf’s phaseout might be good for the Japanese automaker: Opinion

Teslarati

Since the Leaf’s debut in the US market in 2010, new electric vehicles and EV automakers have joined the auto market, introducing new ideas and fun features to customers. Phasing out the Nissan Leaf might be a good idea for the Japanese automaker. The Modern-Day EV.

Nissan 84
article thumbnail

BYD EV sales grew nearly 50% in January as exports reached a new high

Baua Electric

It’s about transitioning the auto industry for a sustainable future. It’s fun to compare the two leading EV makers to give you an idea of where things stand, but at the end of the day, it’s about cleaner transportation. Electrek’s Take As BYD’s Li explained, it’s not about who is selling more EVs.

BYD 52
article thumbnail

BrightDrop: GM’s silent push into electric commercial vehicles

Charged EVs

Many US drivers now have a vague idea that General Motors is doing something with electric vehicles. BrightDrop offers a fascinating window into the breadth of GM’s EV plans, though even many people in the auto industry know little about it. The BrightDrop Zevo 600. Photo courtesy of BrightDrop. The BrightDrop Zevo 600.

article thumbnail

Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

These include the Toyota LandCruiser, Ford Everest, Isuzu MUX, Nissan Patrol and Mitsubishi Pajero Sport – all mid- or full-size SUVs. Electrek’s Take Like with the new EPA rules, we obviously think that a huge step forward in auto emissions is a positive step. The other threat is possible future Chinese dominance in the auto industry.

article thumbnail

A 100 m.p.g. truck? A Bright IDEA | Freep.com | Detroit Free Press

Tony Karrer Delicious EVdriven

A Bright IDEA BY SARAH A. Facebook Digg Reddit Newsvine More evidence that we are approaching an exciting new frontier in the automotive industry will be on display today on Capitol Hill. will be unveiling its IDEA, a 100 miles-per-gallon plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. See instructions for fixing the problem. The 100 m.p.g.

IDEA 57
article thumbnail

KPMG survey finds global auto execs ranking fuel efficiency the top consumer priority

Green Car Congress

In fact, Hans Flick, national tax leader for KPMG’s automotive practice noted that executives appear to indicate that the idea of entry level cars may not have met expectations. The 2011 KPMG survey also finds the auto industry heavily investing in future technology, new products and safety improvements. Investments.

Global 218