Volvo Buses has started demonstration runs of its all-electric city bus in real-world operation in Latin America. The Volvo BZL Electric will initially be used on two routes in Curitiba, Brazil. Read more…
Electric Land Cruiser, Glickenhaus WEC exit: Car News Headlines
Toyota has a lot in store for the 2023 Tokyo auto show, which kicks off in the Japanese capital later this week. One of the highlights is a concept previewing a potential electric Land Cruiser. Another is an electric pickup truck concept that looks like it’s ready for production. Glickenhaus was the first team to sign on for the World Endurance… More…
BYD offers first look into Song L top trim
BYD gave us a look inside the top trim of the upcoming BYD Song L. Gracing the interior of the Song L 4WD version are seats covered with perforated Alcantara leather, exuding a touch of luxury and comfort. The same material has made its way to partially drape the center panel. The vehicle boasts a substantial panoramic roof and a 15.6-inch rotating screen. A sleek three-spoke steering wheel sits in front of the driver, while rear passengers get dynaudio speakers and a touchscreen of their own. he center tunnel includes features like dual wireless charging pads, a couple of cup… More…
ATMS Catania orders 42 additional electric buses from Solaris
Solaris has been contracted to supply 42 more electric buses to Sicily. The transport company AMTS Catania has ordered 32 electric 12-metre solo buses and ten 18-metre articulated electric buses from the Polish manufacturer. Read more…
Foxconn reveals electric cargo van, updates on Foxtron EVs
Hon Tai Technology Group, the Taiwanese company better known as Foxconn, last week unveiled an electric cargo van and updated on progress in bringing other EVs to production. Shown during the company’s Tech Day presentation, the Model N van measures 235.4 inches long, 81.1 inches wide, and 106.2 inches tall, putting within the size range of… More…
Solar-charged Pebble Flow joins off-grid EV travel trailer rivalry
California-based startup Pebble is the latest to offer an electric travel trailer that uses battery power to assist a tow vehicle, potentially reducing the range loss of an electric tow vehicle. Debuting at the 2023 Los Angeles auto show next month, the Pebble Flow features a 45-kwh LFP battery pack and self-propulsion “providing just the right… More…
Lucid Motors turns to a new demand lever: An owner referral program
Relatively young EV automaker Lucid Motors has announced a new referral program for current and incoming owners of its flagship Air sedan. The American automaker is still looking to find a larger audience in the growing EV segment and hopes to incentivize buyers with some tiered perks. More…
Tesla to get into ‘larger scale’ advertising, but only once it figures out how
Elon Musk said that Tesla will get into “larger scale” advertising, something that investors have been calling for, but only once the company figures out how. More…
Fisker lowers price of Ocean Extreme trim before raising MSRP of its 2024 models next month
As Fisker looks to hit its production stride (and annual output target) going into Q4, it’s also preparing for its 2024 model year. Beginning today, Fisker has lowered the price of its top-tier Ocean Extreme trim by $7,500 – but if you’re looking to get any other version of Ocean, best to buy now, as MSRPs are set to see some price increases when the 2024 models go on sale next month.. More…
Rivian R1T makes history as the first EV to win the off-road Rebelle Rally
Rivian earned its place in the history books over the weekend. The Rivian R1T won the longest off-road rally in the US, the 2023 Rebelle Rally, in a pure EV for the first time. More…
Tesla’s Market Share In US, Canada Is Up Again But Slowing Down
The progress is harder this year because the entire market is growing. More…
Factorial’s New Manufacturing Facility Will Feature Largest Solid-State Battery Line In US
Factorial has joint venture agreements with Hyundai, Mercedes-Benz, and Stellantis. More…
First Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Deliveries Are Underway In Europe
Meanwhile, North America is still on the back burner. More…
Stellantis Reveals Second Gen Electric Vans, 2024 Ram ProMaster EV Launch Timeline
Stellantis has brought a suite of updates to its European commercial vehicles line-up. More…
Tesla Recalls Plummet From 3.8M Vehicles In 2022 To 440,000 So Far In 2023
Tesla is projected to hit approximately 550,000 recalls for the whole year. More…
Allego to build HPCs at Go’on service stations in Denmark
Allego will equip Go’on petrol stations in Denmark with fast charging points. Both companies have agreed to set up a total of 168 DC charging points. Not only individual charging points, but also larger charging hubs are planned. Read more…
Lilium announces sales partnership in the USA
Bavarian electric flying taxi startup Lilium has partnered with EMCJET to open private sales of its Lilium jets in the US market. EMCJET will be the exclusive Lilium dealer in Texas for private sales until 2030. In addition, assembly of a key component is now underway in Germany. Read more…
Volvo opens software test centre in Gothenburg
Volvo Cars has opened its largest software test centre to date in Gothenburg, Sweden. The site is also set to expand further, more than doubling its capacity over time. Read more…
Anod Hybrid E-Bike Combines Supercapacitors And Lithium-Ion Batteries
The supercapacitors can be charged via regenerative braking. More…
A Stock Rivian R1T Driven By Employees Won This Year’s Rebelle Rally
It’s the first time an all-electric vehicle finished first in the 1,600-mile off-road rally. More…
