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Norway shows us glimpse of the future as electric cars make gas-powered car sales vanish

Electrek

Norway shows us yet another glimpse of the future as electric cars are making gas-powered car sales vanish in the market. The latest new car sales data from Norway shows a gas-powered car market disappearing at an insane pace.

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Audi sees electric cars becoming as profitable as gas-powered cars within 2-3 years

Electrek

Audi CEO Markus Duesmann says that he sees electric cars becoming as profitable as gas-powered cars within the next two to three years. more… The post Audi sees electric cars becoming as profitable as gas-powered cars within 2-3 years appeared first on Electrek.

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Study dispels myth that electric cars pollute as much as gas-powered cars due to ‘dirty’ grid

Electrek

A new study dispels the persistent myth that electric cars pollute just as much as gas-powered cars because they charge on a “dirty” electric grid, and mining for battery materials is polluting.

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BYD launches cheaper Seagull electric car with starting price under $10,000 to fuel price war

Electrek

BYD’s cheapest electric car just got even more affordable. The EV maker is fueling its price war with gas-powered cars with the launch of its newest “mini Lamborghini” electric car. The BYD Seagull EV Honor Edition starts at $9,700 (69,800 yuan), 5% cheaper than the previous model.

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Why some electric car owners return to gas – the reasons aren’t surprising

Electrek

A study has looked into why about 18% of electric car owners go back to gas-powered vehicles. more… The post Why some electric car owners return to gas – the reasons aren’t surprising appeared first on Electrek. The reasons are mostly exactly what we expected.

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Toyota Expands V2G Research with San Diego Gas & Electric Company Collaboration

Electric Cars Report

Toyota Motor North America and San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E) have agreed to collaborate on vehicle-to-grid (V2G) research for battery electric vehicles using a Toyota bZ4X.

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BYD teases bold Ocean-M electric car powered by its new EV platform

Baua Electric

Another fully electric BYD vehicle is set to debut this week. Ahead of its official reveal, BYD is teasing the upcoming Ocean-M electric car, which will be based on its new EV platform. BYD is launching new luxury models, mid-size electric EVs, and don’t forget all-electric supercars.

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