Fiat, the Italian automaker with a knack for cute, city-friendly cars, has thrown down the gauntlet. In a recent announcement, CEO Olivier Francois laid out an ambitious plan to transition the brand towards a global, electrified lineup. The goal? To replace the iconic Panda with a family of versatile, affordable EVs aimed at taking over the world. Fiat isn’t playing… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck’s ‘armor glass’ stops break-in attempt caught on sentry mode
Tesla Cybertruck’s “armor glass” has managed to stop a break-in attempt caught on camera by the vehicle’s Sentry Mode. Read more…
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Kia slashes EV6, EV9 prices by up to $10K in Korea to boost demand
In what Kia is calling “EV Festa,” the automaker is slashing prices on its all-electric models, including the EV6, EV9, and Niro EV in Korea, by up to $10,000 (KRW 13.56 million).. Read more…
NASA is going to power small spacecraft with flexible thin-film solar
NASA is taking Ascent Solar Technologies‘ (Nasdaq: ASTI) flexible thin-film solar on a “big power for small spacecraft” mission this summer.. Read more…
Electrification Leads To All-Wheel-Drive Dominance
75% of EV configurations are all-wheel drive. Read more…
What To Do If You’ve Just Rented An Electric Car
First time renting an EV? Don’t panic. Just read this handy guide to charging, range and more. Read more…
Proof That EV Tires Can Save You Hundreds Of Dollars
Our own data shows that EV owners are leaving money on the table by not switching to EV-specific tires. Read more…
Live photos: Xiaomi SU7 lands in Europe
Xiaomi unveiled its first-ever EV, the SU7 to the European public at the Mobile World Congress 2024 in Barcelona. The tech giant decided to present its impressive EV at one of the biggest tech events of the year, instead of the Geneva Motor Show, which coincidentally kicks off today. We got close to the SU7 Max on the MWC floor… Read more…
This Dodge Ram Pickup Was Destroyed After Rear-Ending A Tesla Cybertruck
The Cybertruck had minimal damage but the Ram appears totalled. Read more…
2024 U.S. Electric Cars Listed From Lowest To Highest Energy Consumption
The Hyundai Ioniq 6, Lucid Air and Lexus RZ are your energy consumption champions. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous spotted being filmed for promo
A new Tesla Model 3 Performance, likely a new ‘Ludicrous’, has been spotted being filmed for what appears to be a promotional video. Read more…
BYD launches $233K Yangwang U9 electric supercar that will smoke a Ferrari and can dance
The world’s leading EV maker, BYD, is taking aim at exotic car manufacturers like Ferrari and Lamborghini with the new Yangwang U9. BYD officially launched the Yangwang U9 electric supercar with a 0 to 62 mph (0-100 km/h) sprint in 2.36 seconds and a $233,400 (1,680,000 yuan) price tag. Read more…
Great Western Railway’s fully-electric train breaks UK record, paving way for cleaner travel
Entering its trial third year to study the feasibility of battery-electric rail, UK’s Great Western Railway (GWR) has hit an encouraging milestone, traveling further in the region than any battery-electric train before it. Its latest treks surpassed expectations and offered further confidence toward a more sustainable future in train travel. Read more…
Revolutionizing the road trip: Sealvans builds and sells electric caravan trailer boat combos
Is it a caravan camper trailer? Is it a boat? Does it have an electric motor? A Turkish company called Sealvans is blending the lines of recreational mobility, designing and selling trailer boat combos that deliver a hybrid mix of travel by land and sea. Check them out. Read more…
IoTecha and Software République collaborate to produce Mobilize Powerbox
US-based EV charging services and technology company IoTecha has partnered with French EV open ecosystem developer Software République to inaugurate a production line for the Mobilize Powerbox, a smart bidirectional Level 2 EV charger manufactured by French producer Lacroix. Software République was founded in 2021 by Dassault Systèmes, Eviden, Orange, Renault Group, STMicroelectronics and Thales…. Read more…
Parkopedia and ChargeHub to provide data on more than 80,000 EV chargers in North America
UK parking services provider Parkopedia and Canadian EV roaming hub operator ChargeHub will integrate ChargeHub’s network of 80,000 charging stations in the US and Canada into Parkopedia’s Payment Platform. This will enable charger activations and payments by means of a single sign-on account on participating charge site operators. The collaboration is designed to address the… Read more…
Ineos reveals Fusilier electric SUV, emphasizes range-extender option
Ineos Automotive on Friday announced an electric SUV, with an optional range-extended powertrain. Called the Fusilier, the new model shares the overall look of the internal-combustion Ineos Grenadier SUV currently in production, but is slightly shorter in length and lower, according to an Ineos press release. It will use a dedicated skateboard… Read more…
Renault 5 E-Tech Electric announced – the €25,000 EV icon to start shipping next year
The original Renault 5 cemented the French maker’s reputation as a pioneer. The small, nimble, and affordable car quickly captured the hearts of European drivers, especially those looking for a second car or just entering the new car market. Can its successor, the fully electric Renault 5 E-Tech, repeat that success? On paper, it appears promising. To say the original… Read more…
Lotus Technology makes stock market debut in the USA
Lotus Technology, subsidiary of the Geely brand Lotus, has completed its IPO, which was announced around a year ago. The company merged with a shell company and was valued at around 7 billion US dollars as part of the SPAC deal. Read more…
