Elon Musk has a successor in mind to become the next Tesla CEO, according to new comments from Tesla board member James Murdoch. More…
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Tesla sees drop in buyer interest, survey says – we might know why
A new survey shows a significant drop in consumer interest in buying Tesla vehicles, and we might know the reason why. More…
Study finds electric bikes are 21% more fun and 13% more efficient than pedal bikes
Electric bikes, which provide motor assistance to make pedaling easier, have seen surging popularity over the past decade as a fun and efficient alternative form of transportation. One of the biggest successes of the e-bike movement has been creating new riders out of drivers that wouldn’t have otherwise considered switching from a car to a pedal bike. Now, a new study is showing just how much more efficient (and fun) e-bikes are than pedal bikes. More…
Wind turbines made entirely of wood are coming
In just two years, Northern European companies have taken wooden wind turbines from prototype to commercialization. Now Finnish renewable product maker Stora Enso, one of the largest private forest owners in the world, is partnering up with German start-up Voodin Blade Technology to make sustainable wooden wind turbine blades. More…
Nissan launches “EV Carefree+” to encourage ICE drivers to make the switch to electric
Nissan is charging up the EV ownership experience with its new “EV Carefree+” program launched Wednesday. The initiative aims to deliver Nissan Ariya and LEAF buyers a “positive, stress-free” experience with an all-inclusive benefits package. More…
Lightning eMotors wants to offer wireless EV fleet charging after 2023 demos
EV conversion specialist Lightning eMotors is the latest automaker to try and deliver wireless EV charging to its vehicles. The company announced a collaboration with wireless charging provider HEVO Inc. to implement a program that demonstrates the technology on a Lightning eMotors EV. More…
Extreme E season 3 race calendar includes new events in UK and US
As all-electric off-road racing series Extreme E approaches its final X-Prix event of season 2 later this month, it has already announced its race calendar for season 3. While fans of Extreme E will recognize some of the same locations as this year’s championship series, season 3 will showcase races in new territories in the UK and potentially the United States. More…
IONIQ 6 EV scores Hyundai highest five-star safety rating
Hyundai’s second dedicated electric vehicle, the IONIQ 6, is due for its world premiere tomorrow, November 17, but the EV is already making big headlines. The IONIQ 6 EV earned the top five-star safety EURO NCAP rating, joining the IONIQ 5 as one of the safest models to drive in Europe. More…
Tesla reports two new fatal crashes involving Autopilot or FSD Beta
Tesla has reported two new fatal crashes involving Autopilot or Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta to NHTSA, but the automaker is not releasing a lot of details. More…
KYMCO unveils new high-performance SuperNEX and RevoNEX electric motorcycles
KYMCO unveiled updated versions of its two high-performance electric motorcycle prototypes at the EICMA Milan Motorcycle Show, giving riders a taste of what’s to come from the major two-wheeler manufacturer. More…
Tesla exec pleads guilty to insider trading
A former Tesla executive has pled guilty to charges of insider trading in Australia after he bought stock in a lithium mine before a deal with the automaker was announced. More…
Genesis X Convertible concept: Dope or nope?
After the release of the Genesis Concept X Speedium, Genesis has unveiled a totally new vehicle, concisely named the Genesis X Convertible. Genesis was keen to observe the reaction of the present media, and is undoubtedly watching the public’s reaction through articles just like this one. With Genesis lending a listening ear, what do you think? Dope or nope. More…
Save over $300 on an INFINITY 1500 power station during Growatt’s Black Friday sale
Energy solutions specialist Growatt is back with another amazing deal you’re not going to want to miss out on. Just months after launching its latest top-of-the-line portable power station – the INFINITY 1500 – Growatt is offering Black Friday sale pricing up to $350 off. Not sold yet? Check out what the INFINITY 1500 has to offer for all your portable energy needs, but act quick. More…
Ford CEO identifies EV strategy that company believes will be key to staying competitive
Ford is returning to its roots as it looks to keep employees on board during the transition to electric vehicles. Jim Farley, Ford’s CEO, spoke at an event in Detroit, telling reporters Ford is “going back to our model A” in reference to bringing production back in-house during the EV production ramp.. More…
Dandelion Energy closes a $70M funding round to scale geothermal – but it left Vermont
Dandelion Energy today announced the closure of a $70 million B1 funding round to scale geothermal in the US, but it quietly left Vermont in the fall.. More…
Pilot Co. will expand charging network to heavy-duty EVs with help of Volvo Group
Pilot Company and Volvo Group have signed a letter of intent to co-develop a charging network across Pilot and Flying J travel centers, catered specifically toward medium- and heavy-duty EVs. Both companies look to reduce carbon footprints on populated roadways by overtaking some of the infrastructural roadblocks currently inhibiting widespread adoption of commercial EVs.. More…
Largest bus dealer in the US tackling the transportation crisis with custom Ford E-Transit EVs
The largest bus and transport services vehicle dealer in the US, Creative Bus Sales, is teaming up with Forest River Bus to meet the surging demand for zero-emission paratransit electric vans. Creative Bus Sales says it will have 1,000 Ford E-Transit EVs customized by Forest river available by the end of 2022. More…
Tesla CarPlay concept shows off a modular UI inspired by Apple’s next-gen design
After sharing a sharp concept last year imagining what the future of CarPlay could look like in a Tesla Model 3/Y, designer John Calkins is back with another vision, this time a “modular, customizable layout.” Check out a closer look at this Tesla CarPlay UI that includes elements from the next-generation CarPlay Apple has teased. More…
Tesla aims to produce 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year
Tesla is aiming to produce about 100 Tesla Semi electric trucks this year, which is a bit higher than what was anticipated. More…
Revel is going to build more EV fast charging Superhubs in the US
Revel, which specializes in building universal fast charging stations in cities and also offers Tesla rideshare and electric moped rentals, today announced that it’s going to expand its network of high-volume, public EV fast charging Superhubs. The Brooklyn-based company will site the new Level 3 charging stations in dense US urban areas.. More…