Speaking at the global reveal of the updated 2024 bZ4X, a Toyota executive claimed electric vehicles don’t make sense in countries like Australia. Meanwhile, as the bestselling EV in the region, Tesla’s Model Y is proving that idea wrong. More…
New York just made the largest state renewables investment in US history
New York is investing in a massive 6.4 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy – the largest state investment in clean energy in US history. Here’s how it breaks down. More…
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Super73 Gets Stealthy With New Blackout Series E-Bikes
Three models based on the Z, S, and R series of two-wheelers have been given the Blackout treatment. More…
Upgrading existing powertrain test facilities to support EVs
Sponsored by Unico. As electrification takes hold in all the legacy automakers, the topic of upgrading existing powertrain test facilities is a high priority. Whether it is converting traditional Internal Combustion Engine testbeds to support E-Powertrains or upgrading older battery lab cyclers to support higher voltages and powers, fitting in new test equipment, and supporting… Read more…
Electric Vehicle Containment Unit can squelch EV fires even as they’re still burning
No, despite what you’ve seen in a thousand Facebook posts, EVs are not more prone to catching fire than are legacy vehicles (according to several studies—take your pick—the reverse is the case). However, like any energy storage system, an EV battery can catch fire in the case of a collision or a malfunction, and there… Read more…
Tesla Model X Owner Has Had Enough Of Minimalism, Adds Physical Buttons
This Model X owner from China retrofitted his vehicle with physical buttons. More…
Lexus announces the LF-ZL and LF-ZC EV concepts, the latter enters production in 2026
Toyota and its Lexus sub-brand are under strong scrutiny these days as they fail to catch the EV wave, ending up with a limited number of underperforming BEVs in their portfolios. However, the Japanese maker is taking another step towards catching up during this year’s Japan Mobility Show, where Lexus introduced two bold new concepts – the LF-ZC and LF-ZL. The LF-ZC is particularly interesting, as the company plans to turn this into a production model by 2026. Lexus LF-ZC The LF-ZC name stands for Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst and it’s a spacious sedan with futuristic… More…
Nissan Hyper Force, Honda Prelude EV: Car News Headlines
The 2023 Tokyo auto show opened its doors to the media on Wednesday and among the attractions was a surprise concept from Nissan that may just preview the next GT-R. The concept is called the Hyper Force, and it features numerous GT-R styling cues in combination with an electric powertrain spitting out well over 1,000 hp. Honda rolled out a… More…
GM and Honda abort plans to make millions of EVs together
Honda and GM have dissolved plans that might have resulted in millions of affordable EVs across many different models. The two companies on Wednesday confirmed an early end to a partnership announced in April 2022, through which GM and Honda expanded their partnership to jointly develop a line of affordable EVs for both automakers based on… More…
Archer Aviation’s Midnight eVTOL takes flight ahead of air taxi operations in 2025
Less than ten days after announcing an agreement to implement air taxi operations in the United Arab Emirates, eVTOL developer Archer Aviation has finally taken its Midnight Aircraft to the skies. Following its first flight, Archer can begin the process of certification to begin commercial air taxi operations. More…
Lectric XP 3.0 vs. Ride1Up Portola – battle of the leading budget e-bikes
There are plenty of low-cost electric bikes out there, but the lowest-priced options can sometimes be more trouble than they’re worth. Two main sub-$1,000 folding electric bikes have risen to the top of the bang-for-your-buck list, the Lectric XP 3.0 and the Ride1Up Portola. . More…
Porsche says the Taycan EV remains a “success story,” but ICE sales still carry the weight
After deliveries reached 27,885 through the first nine months of 2023, Porsche says the Taycan EV “is and will remain a success story.” Meanwhile, with nearly 243,000 total vehicles delivered, Porsche’s ICE vehicles continue carrying the bulk of sales. More…
Pony.ai secures $100 million investment to bring autonomous rides to NEOM and Middle East
Autonomous robotaxi startup Pony.ai continues to expand the reach of its autonomous operations – this time venturing outside of China into the NEOM development of northwest Saudi Arabia. The company announced a new joint venture with NEOM today that includes an $100 million investment to establish a local presence and implement robotaxi rides across the Middle East. More…
Mazda Iconic SP concept is the electric twist to the Miata legacy
Mazda’s participation at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 began with the announcement of the Iconic SP, a a sports car concept with an innovative powertrain. The car looks like a hearty salute to the beloved Mazda MX-5 (or Miata, as many revere it), but it brings plenty of cutting edge tech. Most notably, Mazda’s two-rotor EV system. So the EV concept uses a twin-rotor rotary engine (reminiscent of yet another classic – the RX7 FD) powered by carbon-neutral fuel for electricity generation. An interesting take on an EREV (Extended Range Electric Vehicle) then. The… More…
Swobbee becomes battery swapping partner for TotalEnergies
Swobbee, a battery-swapping startup based in Berlin, will become TotalEnergies’ exclusive charging infrastructure partner for light electric vehicles (LEVs). The framework agreement provides for close cooperation in the development of charging infrastructure for LEVs, such as electric cargo bikes. Read more…
Robotaxi provider Cruise loses operating licence in California
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has suspended the driverless testing permit for General Motors subsidiary Cruise for its self-driving cars in the US state, effective immediately. The DMV determined that “the manufacturer’s vehicles are not safe for the public’s operation.” Read more…
Skoda updates the Enyaq model series
Skoda has priced in the new 2024 vintage of its Enyaq electric model, which is due to start production in November 2023. The electric car, upgraded with a drivetrain update among other things, will start in Germany as the Enyaq 60 at list prices starting at 44,200 euros. Read more…
Italian city of Bari wants to procure 135 E-buses in three years
The Italian municipality of Bari has announced the procurement of 135 electric buses by 2026. In a first step, a total of 36 electric buses will be ordered from two manufacturers via the central purchasing office Consip. Read more…
PowerGo wins further charging tenders in Denmark
The Dutch charging point operator PowerGo is expanding its charging infrastructure in Denmark. PowerGo will install around 1,600 public charging points there over the next two years. Read more…
