Ford has released long-awaited details about the 2012 Focus EV, and begun taking reservations in two preliminary markets.
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GM’s bidirectional EV charging system enables vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid features
Bidirectional EV charging, which supports vehicle-to-home (V2H) and vehicle-to-grid (V2G) functions, is gradually moving from the pilot stage to commercial availability. EVs from automakers including Ford and Kia now offer bidirectional features. GM’s Chevrolet Equinox EV, GMC Sierra EV and Cadillac Lyriq now offer bidirectional capability, and the automaker recently released a primer on how… Read more »
Mexico launches a new domestically developed EV
The biggest EV story of 2026 is the explosive pace of EV adoption in the countries auto analysts tend to call “Rest of World.” From Africa to Asia to Latin America, drivers are increasingly choosing EVs. However, the vast majority of the EVs (along with a lot of gas-burners) are made in China. In Mexico,… Read more »
Scania sells 105 electric trucks to Swedish chemical firm
Last week we chided Scania for announcing what seemed like lukewarm lip service to expanding its European electric truck production. But the latest news is much more than talk: Scania will deliver 105 electric trucks to Swedish chemical supplier Wibax. The exclusive agreement, which also includes maintenance, charging solutions and digital services, will run for… Read more »
2027 Rivian R2: Will a smaller, less expensive electric SUV make Rivian the next Tesla?
Rivian aims to grow with a smaller, more affordable EV; the R2 has to have a Tesla Model Y moment. The 2027 Rivian R2 electric SUV has to be nothing less than the company’s breakout vehicle. Tall and square, the five-seat compact utility vehicle is aimed at the heart of the U.S. market, with up… Read more »
California bill aims to enforce electric truck pricing transparency
A common criticism of subsidy programs is that sellers may simply raise their prices by part or all of the subsidy amount, capturing taxpayer money as additional profit instead of passing on savings to buyers. In California, which is expanding its already substantial support for electric commercial vehicles, a bill before the Senate would require… Read more »
Toyota reports crummy Q4 earnings after slow-walking the EV transition. Coincidence?
Are auto industry investors getting fed up with legacy auto OEMs riding the brakes on the EV transition? At Daimler Truck’s recent annual general meeting, a group of activist shareholders highlighted the company’s anemic 2025 financial results and raised concerns that the company’s lobbying against climate regulations might be jeopardizing its long-term competitiveness. Recently, Toyota,… Read more »
New Zealand EV charging provider Meridian hits 500 charging point milestone
New Zealand EV charging provider Meridian has installed its 500th public charging point. The company has deployed charging stations at locations across the country, including Roxburgh, Haast, Mossburn, Dunedin South, Oamaru, Culverden, Rakaia, Rangiora, Punakaiki and Tokoroa. Meridian has focused on expanding charging access in the South Island over the past 12 months, and is… Read more »