The US Federal Aviation Administration has promulgated a final rule covering the operation of electric air taxis and how pilots will be trained to operate them. In a document entitled “Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes—Final Rule,” the agency recognized, as FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker noted, the… Read more…
Enhancing industrial EV battery performance in emerging non-automotive and off-highway markets
Sponsored by Parker. With the increasing push towards sustainability and efficiency, the electrification of industrial vehicles is not just a technological milestone but a necessity. As electric vehicles (EVs) revolutionize transportation and extend their reach into diverse industrial sectors, the demand for robust and reliable battery systems becomes ever more critical. Revolutionizing Industrial Battery Technology… Read more…
Electric Mazda SUV arriving in 2027, CX-5 hybrid under development
Mazda on Thursday provided an update on its powertrain development efforts, which will emphasize bringing more development work on all-electric and hybrid powertrains in-house going forward. After launching the low-range MX-30 crossover, which has already been discontinued in the U.S., with all-electric and range-extended powertrains, Mazda has… Read more…
Tesla’s Trump Card: What Lies Next For Elon Musk’s Company?
Donald Trump stormed back into office this week. Here’s what it could mean for Tesla. Read more…
Arriva electrifies bus depot Thornton Heath in London
Arriva will add 109 zero-emission vehicles to its fleet at the Thornton Heath bus depot in London in spring 2025. To prepare for the electrification of its fleet, it has now installed the necessary chargers. Read more…
UK: Renault, Mobilize, and Octopus Energy team up to provide free charging
Renault customers in the UK can now benefit from one year of unrestrained driving, thanks to the company’s partnership with Mobilize and Octopus Energy. Read more…
From Kenya to South Africa solely powered by the sun
Kenyan electric motorcycle manufacturer Roam completed a 6,000-kilometre journey from Nairobi to Stellenbosch in South Africa. The all-electric Roam Air relied entirely on solar charging. Read more…
Cariad and TomTom develop navigation solution for EVs
Cariad is a Volkswagen subsidiary company that provides software solutions to car manufacturers under the VW Group umbrella. TomTom, on the other hand, develops navigation systems and their most recent collaboration brings a navigation solution specifically designed for electric vehicles. The new navigation system provides better routing by adjusting its algorithm to account for traffic, charging station availability, and real-time… Read more…
Japan Airlines & Sumitomo launch joint venture for aerial taxis in Japan
Japan Airlines and Sumitomo have launched a new joint venture named Soracle to offer electric VTOL rides in major Japanese cities. The joint venture is kicking off its electric aircraft fleet with the purchase of 100 Archer Midnight. Read more…
Skoda to enter India’s EV market with facelifted Enyaq in 2025
Skoda plans to penetrate the EV space in India with the Enyaq in 2025. However, the company will launch the Enyaq directly in the upcoming, facelifted version, not the existing one it currently offers in Europe. Read more…
Tesla Model S Plaid reports for police duty
The next Tesla to become a cop car is the Model S Plaid UP.FIT, a division of Unplugged Performance created the police package for the Model S UP.FIT has also made a police-spec Cybertruck Unplugged Performance is displaying a new Tesla police car from its UP.FIT division at the 2024 SEMA show in Las Vegas. This time, it’s the Model S Plaid that’s… Read more…
Rivian Is Still Paying For A Big Mistake
The promising electric SUV and truck startup gets more bad financial news in Q3. Read more…
This vintage-themed electric bike and sidecar screams old-school style
What happens when you take perhaps the most popular sidecar electric bike in the US and combine it with vintage BMW motorcycle vibes? You get the new MOD Easy Sidecar Sahara, based on the iconic 1940s BMW R 75 Sahara. Read more…
It’s brutal out there: Audi to slash 4,500 jobs
Following the news of sweeping cuts at Volkswagen, Nissan, and Stellantis, now VW-owned Audi announced plans to slash its workforce by 15%, with thousands of jobs on the chopping block. Read more…
Hyundai’s upgraded 2025 IONIQ 5 starts at under $44,000 with more range and an NACS port
Hyundai officially announced prices and EPA range estimates for the new 2025 IONIQ 5. The upgraded IONIQ 5 is Hyundai’s first EV with an NACS port, so you can charge up at Tesla’s extensive Supercharger network. With more range, features, and trim options than ever, the electric SUV is an improvement in every way. Read more…
E1 shares season 2 electric boat racing calendar after Team Brady wins the inaugural championship
Young electric boat racing series E1 capped off its inaugural season last month with the first championship going to a team led by someone who knows how to win – Tom Brady. As we approach the new year, E1’s focus is on season 2, and it has shared the tentative racing calendar, which includes seven Grand Prix events scattered worldwide, including a race in the USA. Read more…
Kempower installs fast-chargers at Coop locations in Switzerland
Charging station provider Kempower has installed its DC chargers at three new Coop supermarket locations in Switzerland. Further locations will follow. Read more…
The 2025 Hyundai Ioniq 5 Starts At $43,975, XRT At $56,875
The refreshed, U.S.-made Ioniq 5 is eligible for a $3,750 tax credit when purchasing. It also gets a bigger battery and more range. Read more…
Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 Is A Charging Hero. Here’s How It Does On A Tesla Supercharger
The Tesla NACS revolution comes to the Hyundai Ioniq 5. Here’s how Hyundai engineers worked to get charging speeds just right. Read more…
Kia announces US prices for the 2025 Niro EV
Following the Niro EV’s discontinuation in Germany, Kia has announced prices for the 2025 version of the Niro EV for the USA. It starts from $39,600 and retains most of the specifications but has some added technical features. Read more…
