Ride-share veteran Uber Technologies has announced a long term partnership with autonomous vehicle developer Nuro, whose zero-occupant EVs will deliver food to Uber Eats customers around the US. The ten-year deal will kick off this fall in Texas and California before expanding further.. More…
‘The time for hybrids, has finished’ – will Toyota, Honda, and Nissan wake up?
Japanese automakers Toyota, Honda, and Nissan, are being called out again for their lack of progress with battery electric vehicles and decarbonization efforts. Greenpeace, a nonprofit organization promoting a sustainable future, released a new study finding that Japanese automakers lag behind their peers.. More…
StoreDot ships its ‘100 miles of range in 5 min of charging’ battery samples to EV makers
In March, electric vehicle battery startup StoreDot said it would produce battery cells that will be able to achieve a charge of 100 miles of range in just five minutes. The Israel-based company has delivered: It’s now shipping production-ready “100in5” EV cell samples to its strategic EV OEM partners and potential customers. More…
Electrify America Introduces Balanced Charging; New Naming Scheme
Welcome to a new world of power sharing and “Hyper” fast EV charging. More…
Bianchi e-Arcadex launched as new flagship electric gravel bike with a flagship price
Adding to its expanding lineup of high-end electric bikes, Bianchi has just unveiled its new flagship electric gravel bike: the Bianchi e-Arcadex. More…
Tesla is going to let you vote on Supercharger locations
Tesla announced that it is going to let people vote on Supercharger locations as it is expanding its network at an increased pace. More…
China Gets Its Own Hummer EV-Like Vehicle That Can Crab Walk
It has over 1,000 horsepower from its four motors and a 140 kWh battery pack good for a claimed 310 miles (500 km). More…
Rymic’s New Infinity 3 Wants To Make E-Mobility Available To The Masses
For just $1,000, you can get a sleek and capable e-bike that’s designed specifically for the urban setting. More…
Bestselling EV trucks in 2022 and what models you can look forward to next
Trucks offer a unique driving experience, combining the ability to haul massive loads (like boats, trailers, or any of those fun toys) with a spacious interior fit for a king. Now, they are getting an upgrade as several EV trucks hit the market in 2022. Check out the bestselling electric trucks below, and then at the end, learn what models you will be able to get your hands on in 2023. More…
Magna mulls US plant – could Fisker Ocean and Jaguar I-Pace soon qualify for federal tax credits?
Magna Steyr – an Austrian-based contract manufacturer owned by Magna International – recently shared aspirations to enter the US market and produce vehicles in a climate-friendly facility in North America. The facility overseas currently manufactures the Jaguar I-Pace and will begin production of the Fisker Ocean in November. Based on revised terms for US federal tax credits, could a move by Magna happen. More…
Lucid Loses Many Top Execs Amid Difficult Production Ramp
At least six top executives, including former Tesla VP Peter Hochholdinger, have left Lucid in the recent past. More…
Tesla ramps up hiring for Megafactory, aiming to produce 40 GWh per year
Tesla is ramping up hiring for its Megafactory in California, where it aims to produce 40 GWh of Megapacks per year. More…
Mullen claims majority stake in Bollinger Motors and will revive B1 and B2 EV truck production
EV start-up Mullen Automotive has announced the purchase of a controlling interest in Bollinger Motors for $148.2 million in cash and stock. As the new majority owner, Mullen has already shared intentions to use the cash to resume Bollinger’s halt to B1 and B2 electric truck production while continuing to pursue the development of class 3-6 medium-duty electric trucks. More…
Rivian and Mercedes-Benz plan to make electric vans together for Europe
The U.S. EV newcomer Rivian intends to partner with the oldest automaker in the world to form a joint venture around electric vans—and producing them for Europe. In the venture, announced this morning, the two companies plan to share costs around the production of “bespoke large electric vans” for both Mercedes-Benz and Rivian… More…
Mercedes gears up for electric van production
Mercedes-Benz will launch all new vans with electric motor options starting from 2025. The company has now designated the first plants to produce the next-gen large electric vans in Europe. It is also exploring joint European production with US electric car startup Rivian. Mercedes-Benz Vans will reportedly rely on a new electric platform called VAN.EA […] More…
Lucid Motors loses production chief Hochholdinger
U.S. electric carmaker Lucid Motors is apparently losing several high-ranking executives – including production chief Peter Hochholdinger – amid its struggles to ramp up production of its debut Lucid Air model. As Business Insider reports, citing current and former Lucid employees, both former Audi and Tesla production expert Peter Hochholdinger, who joined Lucid in 2019, […] More…
Not Enough Lithium To Satisfy US EV Adoption Goals, Says Mining CEO
And there’s just no way to change the situation quickly, as the US has fallen way behind. More…
Williams presents electric hypercar platform
Williams Advanced Engineering has unveiled a new electric vehicle platform specifically for hypercars called EVR. It is designed for a peak power of 1,650 kW and enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in less than 2.0 seconds. Williams Advanced Engineering unveiled the architecture at the Cenex LCV (Low Carbon Vehicle Show) in Millbrook, UK. […] More…
Texas-based Volcon unveils full-suspension Brat, a 28 mph electric moped-style bike
Volcon Powersports, maker of off-road electric motorcycles and e-UTVs, has officially entered the electric bike market with its first street-legal EV, the Volcon Brat. The news follows the company’s slow drip campaign that teased its launch over the last few weeks. More…
Jeep says it will launch 4 all-electric SUVs by 2025, including Wagoneer and ‘Wrangler’ EVs
Jeep, the rugged SUV maker, says it will be releasing four new all-electric EV models in the US and Europe by the end of 2025. The move comes as part of the automaker’s plan to hit 50% electric vehicle sales in the US by 2030 and 100% in Europe.. More…
