Love it or hate it, Toyota seems to be moving forward with its plan to add a manual transmission simulation to its electric cars, complete with engine revving noise and lots of jerky feels. A new patent application shows a system with up to 14 pseudo gears, to enhance the zero-emissions driving experience and maybe convert some manual-loving drivers over to the EV side. Read more…
Hyundai to launch new Creta EV to take on one of the fastest-growing markets
South Korean automaker Hyundai is introducing a new mass-market “Creta EV” in one of the fastest-growing electric vehicle markets. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck had to be rescued after falling off an off-road trail
A Tesla Cybertruck had to be rescued by other pickup trucks after falling off an off-road trail and getting stuck. Read more…
GM and Komatsu will add hydrogen fuel cells to an electric mining truck
GM and Komatsu will co-develop a hydrogen fuel cell power module for Komatsu’s electric drive mining truck – here’s why that makes sense. Read more…
E-Bikes Vs Winter: Why Does My E-Bike Have Less Range When It’s Cold?
Just like you, your e-bike would prefer to stay in bed at home when it’s cold outside. Read more…
America’s Charging Experience Is Terrible. Here’s How Mercedes-Benz Aims To Fix It
Mercedes-Benz seeks to elevate the public charging experience with its new charging hubs. Is it worth the hype? Read more…
Rivian’s Updated Power Tonneau Cover Starts Reaching R1T Owners
A forum user said engineers in Normal, Illinois poured sand into the mechanism and nothing bad happened. Read more…
Hyundai reveals US prices for the 2024 Kona Electric
Hyundai Motor America has announced pricing and equipment details for the 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric, which for the first time will be available in two battery versions in North America. Read more…
2024 Hyundai Kona Electric SE trades some range for lower price
The redesigned 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric gets a lower starting price than last year, but also loses a smidge of range in base form. As before, the base 2024 Hyundai Kona Electric model is the SE grade. Hyundai confirmed Monday that it will start at $34,010 including the mandatory $1,335 destination charge. That’s $875 less than the comparable… Read more…
Take A Look Inside Hyundai’s Robot-Filled Singapore Ioniq 5 Factory
Only 100 workers are needed to produce 30,000 vehicles annually. Read more…
BMW Tech Boss Isn’t Into Fake Gearboxes In EVs
BMW CTO Frank Weber told us that simulated transmissions aren’t a priority for the brand. Phony engine noises are a non-starter. Read more…
2024 BMW i4 brings updated range and pricing
The 2024 BMW i4 has rolled into the United States with some exciting updates, including a new xDrive40 version, improved EPA range, and a few changes in pricing. The BMW i4 lineup now consists of four versions, each available with two different wheel sizes. These versions include the rear-wheel drive eDrive35 and eDrive40, the all-wheel drive xDrive40 (a newcomer), and… Read more…
Nationwide US charging infrastructure program begins in Ohio
The White House has announced that the first electric vehicle charging station funded by the $7.5 billion U.S. government program has begun operating in Ohio. Next up are charging stations in Vermont, Pennsylvania, and Maine where installation has begun. Other states are currently in the process of issuing proposals and awarding contracts for further charging infrastructure funded by the program. Read more…
2024 Genesis Electrified G80 Gets Sub-$80,000 Entry-Level Trim
The newly introduced Advanced version is $4,750 cheaper than the Prestige, which also got a price cut for 2024. Read more…
What’s At Stake If America Backs Off In The EV Race
Between the NACS revolution and the election, 2024 could be a “wait and see” year for EV adoption and development. Read more…
Gogoro launches in India with new locally made electric scooter and battery swapping
After first running a successful pilot program in India to test the local market, e-scooter and battery-swapping giant Gogoro is now making a major expansion into India. But Gogoro isn’t only bringing its technology to India, it’s actually producing new scooter models there. Read more…
Ride1Up CF Racer1 unveiled as high-end gravel/road e-bike without the expensive price
If you’ve got a fat enough wallet, there are some seriously high-end electric bikes floating around out there from top-shelf e-bike companies. But what if your taste for finer things doesn’t quite match up with your real-world budget? Now Ride1Up is unveiling the answer in its new CF Racer1 carbon fiber electric road bike and gravel bike. Read more…
Ubitricity to install on-street chargers in Middlesbrough
Ubitricity has been tasked by the Middlebrough Council to install 160 AC lamp-charging posts in the city. The bollard charging posts will have capacities up to 5 kW. Read more…
The first four of 60 Mercedes eCitaros arrive in Vienna
In Austria, the Vienna public transport provider Wiener Linien is gradually adding 60 electric buses from Daimler Buses to its bus fleet with immediate effect. Charging infrastructure is being provided by fast chargers on the route and plug-in chargers in the depot. The public transport operator plans to convert nine bus routes to battery-powered vehicles by 2025. Read more…
Biden EV charging network is up and running with Ohio station
The first charging station funded by the Biden administration’s National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program is now online. Located at a Pilot Travel Center along Interstate 70 west of Columbus, Ohio, the station opened Dec. 8, according to a press release from the office of Ohio Governor Mike DeWine. Equipped with DC fast chargers from… Read more…
