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After Slow Start, Lyriq EV Charges Up Cadillac Sales

After Slow Start, Lyriq EV Charges Up Cadillac Sales

After a painfully slow start, the Cadillac Lyriq is finally gaining traction. The all-electric SUV made up 12% of the luxury brand’s sales during the final quarter of 2023 — and is on track to double that this month, according to brand boss John Roth. That buoys confidence as Caddy gets ready to roll out four more EVs in the coming year. Find out more at Headlight.News.

Biden Administration Plows $773M into EV Charging Projects

Biden Administration Plows $773M into EV Charging Projects

With dozens more new EVs expected to hit U.S. showrooms this year, sales of the vehicles have slowed. One reason for the flattening is a growing concern about the ability to charge these vehicles, especially as more and more hit the roads. The Biden administration released $773 million in new funding to build and, perhaps more importantly, repair EV stations across the country. Get details at Headlight.News.

Is the EV World’s Holy Grail — the Solid-State Battery — Just Vaporware?

Is the EV World’s Holy Grail — the Solid-State Battery — Just Vaporware?

With EVs mandated to reach 50% of new U.S. vehicle sales in 2030 — and to replace internal combustion models by 2035 in the EU — the search is on for the battery technology that can win over consumers with longer range, lower costs and quicker charging speeds. But solid-state, the technology expected to replace today’s lithium-ion batteries, is so far failing to live up to its hype.