In recent Ford fashion (when it comes to EVs at least), the American automaker has once again underpromised and overdelivered. Its latest cheeky announcement came in the form of a tweet from Ford CEO Jim Farley, who just admitted the F-150 Lightning with an extended-range battery can travel 0-60 mph in under four seconds. A huge improvement from previously shared acceleration times and a hint that Ford may have originally been conservative about its pickup’s performance.. More…
This easy-to-use calculator tells you how much money you’ll get from the Inflation Reduction Act
US President Joe Biden signed the big climate bill – the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – in August. It includes a wealth of rebates and tax credits to help Americans transition to electrification with the purchase of everything from electric vehicles to high-efficiency electrical appliances to heat pumps. If you’re ready to electrify but you’re not sure where to start, then check out this easy-to-understand IRA Savings calculator from Rewiring America. More…
2022-2023 GMC Hummer EV recalled for battery sealing
GM is recalling most of the GMC Hummer EV SUVs and BrightDrop EV600 electric vans it’s built so far, over an issue that could allow water into the battery pack of the big off-roaders or delivery vehicles. It underscores that in any clean-slate tech and manufacturing approach, there may be some basic manufacturing hurdles to get past first… More…
China: Tesla Cut Model 3 And Model Y Prices By 5-9%
The company introduces more incentives, including the re-introduction of the referral program. More…
Tesla Software Update Rolls Out With Extensive List Of Improvements
Not only will your Tesla likely Supercharge faster after the update, but you’ll also enjoy improved modes. More…
BMW i5 And i5 Touring Wagon Previewed Based On Latest Spy Photos
That is one big electric wagon… More…
Ryvid Anthem first ride: Testing a budget electric motorcycle that looks like a million bucks
The Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle is one of the most innovative light electric motorcycles we’ve seen in years. The bike already began taking pre-orders, with deliveries expected next year, and I recently got the chance to test out a pair of Ryvid Anthem prototypes during a trip to LA. More…
Berlin-Made Tesla Model Y To Get Mega Casts, Structural Battery Packs
Tesla wants to implement front and rear mega casts as well as structural battery packs on the Model Y before the end of the year. More…
Panasonic to source graphite from North America
Tesla battery partner Panasonic has signed an MoU with Nouveau Monde Graphite (NMG) to establish a supply chain in North America for graphite, an anode-active material used in lithium-ion batteries. The new partners rely on Mitsui for a feasibility study on graphite production in North America to come to a firm offtake agreement in spring […] More…
Hit The Road In Retro Style With Desikinio’s Classic E-Bike
This vintage-inspired e-bike is packing a MAHLE powertrain. More…
Top All-Electric Car OEMs By Sales In Q3 2022: BYD Moves Closer To Tesla
The Volkswagen Group was left behind and the distance increases. More…
Renault Trucks moves into light electric vehicle space
Renault Trucks is taking a holistic approach to logistics as the French commercial vehicle maker strikes a new partnership. The company has joined forces with Kleuster, a Lyon-based e-bike manufacturer, to accelerate the production and distribution of e-cargo bikes. Renault Trucks says both companies were driven by the same mission to decarbonise professional mobility. In […] More…
Toyota struggles with EV shift, considers changing plans due to Tesla
Toyota is struggling with its shift to electric vehicles, and it is reportedly considering major changes in its EV plans driven by Tesla’s manufacturing strategy. More…
Musk Says Tesla Won’t Get Approval For Driverless Vehicles This Year
We weren’t really expecting this to take place by the end of 2022. More…
Tata EV brand Expres wins another large order
Tata Motors has announced a new order for 2,000 electric cars destined for Evera. The all-EV ride-hailing service operates in the Delhi region and expects the Expres T EV sedans to join their fleet of other Tata electric cars in India soon. Expres is Tata’s brand for fleet customers, and the T EV is Tata’s […] More…
Rivian R1T Charging At Multiple Charger Types: Surprising Comparison
New EV owners may not know much about different public charging stations and speeds, and this video helps immensely. More…
New South Wales releases fast-charging funds
The New South Wales Government has followed up on its plan to help companies install ultra-fast charging bays across the Australian state. Round one funds have been released to help major beneficiaries install fast chargers at 86 locations along highways and urban centres. New South Wales granted AUS 39.4mn to Ampol, BP, Evie Networks, Tesla, […] More…
Tesla releases software update with improved charging efficiency and more
Tesla has released a new software update (2022.40.1) that delivers improved charging efficiency for faster charge time and reduced energy costs, along with a few other goodies. More…
Sevenair orders three hybrid aircraft from Heart Aerospace
Swedish electric aircraft developer Heart Aerospace has signed a memorandum of understanding with Portuguese airline Sevenair for the sale of three units of its ES-30 hybrid-electric regional aircraft unveiled in September. The ES-30 is reportedly designed to carry up to 30 passengers and has replaced the ES-19, the previously planned 19-passenger concept. The MoU also […] More…
Charging robot CHARbO now one step closer to roll-out (video)
Alveri presents its next-gen charging robot. Initially conceived with TU Graz and Arti Robots, the Charbo is one step closer to series production. Or one slide – the vehicle carrying the charging arm has come unplugged and runs on a rail. Alveri suggests their autonomous charging robot could replace up to 20 charging stations in […] More…
