It almost seems like Kia’s E-GMP resources were redirected towards EV9. More…
Mazda to introduce new EV in 2025
Mazda, a brand synonymous with the exhilarating “Zoom-Zoom” slogan, has long tantalized automotive enthusiasts with its unique approach to driving dynamics, style, and attainable luxury. However, when it comes to the electric vehicle evolution, it seems like they’ve been taking the scenic route. While rival brands are ramping up battery factories and pushing ambitious EV lineups, Mazda seems to be, well, strolling in the park. Will we see an electric Miata For the Mazda aficionados who have been eagerly waiting for the brand to make a significant electric move, there’s a glimmer of… More…
DASH offers an all-Tesla rideshare service in Tampa
The Tampa Bay region is sadly lacking in public transport options. The Tampa Downtown Partnership hopes to make getting around Florida’s third-largest city a little easier with the new DASH ride service, which offers low-cost rides in bright yellow Tesla Model Ys. The new DASH (Downtown Area Shared Hubs) service take passengers on shared rides… Read more…
Compact Toyota electric pickup project revealed: Is it US-bound?
Toyota is planning to test a fleet of all-electric pickups—not in pickup-obsessed America, or its home Japan, but in Thailand, where versions of the Toyota HiLux pickup are built for many regions of the world. Development of the electric HiLux was done in Thailand, but taps into decades of Toyota EV tech. Called the HiLux Revo BEV Concept… More…
Cybertruck-inspired 55 MPH electric scooter actually does it justice
Whatever your feelings about the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck are, from brave futurism to misguided flop, there’s no denying that the design is distinctive. And for those that want to capture that same design with half the wheels and a tiny fraction of the pedestrian-murdering mass, the new Infinite Machine P1 electric scooter may be perfect for you. More…
EV leases sub-$400/month: Ioniq 6, Solterra, Niro, Mini, more
Pricing pressure from Tesla, increased EV supply, IRA Tax credit, and the looming model year changeover have spurred legacy automakers to continue sweetening incentives on their electric vehicles. Now there are six factory lease offers on EVs with an average monthly cost of under $400 before tax and license, which is a price point that rivals factory lease terms of low-priced ICE vehicles that include the Toyota Corolla LE, Chevy Equinox LT, and Honda HR-V LX.. More…
BYD’s ultra-luxury Yangwang U8 has over 30,000 orders, report says
BYD’s Yangwang U8, which costs more than RMB 1 million, has gone into production with over 30,000 orders, according to a local media report. Read more…
2024 Blazer EV AWD models to have 288 hp
Chevrolet has finally spilled some beans on its 2024 Blazer EV. But, as with any dish served with a side of news, not all details are seasoned with straightforwardness. The automaker recently shared specifics on the 2024 Blazer EV 2LT and RS trims. In terms of power, both these dual electric motor (read: all-wheel drive) models will pack a punch with 288 horsepower and a torque of 333 lb-ft. On the dollar front, the all-wheel-drive versions of the 2LT and RS will bear price tags of $56,715 and $61,790, respectively. Now, if you’re wondering about the price for the front-drive 2LT – join… More…
Quick Charge Podcast: October 21, 2023
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from Electrek. Quick Charge is available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, TuneIn and our RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. More…
Toyota’s electric EPU concept is a Ford Maverick challenger
As if the concept of an electric Land Cruiser wasn’t enough, Toyota’s unveiling of its electric truck concept, the EPU, has left the automotive community filled with speculation and debate. Billed as a midsize, its specifications lean closer to Ford’s increasingly popular Maverick. But is this newcomer a genuine rival or simply a teaser of what may lie ahead? At a glance, the Toyota EPU might appear like any other midsize pickup. But look a bit closer, and you’ll notice its more compact dimensions. Its measurements – 5,070 mm in length, 1,910 mm in width, and a height of 1,710 mm – are… More…
This week’s webinar: Multiscale design of a battery thermal management system
What if you could manage battery pack temperature, prevent quick degradation and thermal runaway, while reducing the risk of lithium plating and improving fast-charging capabilities for low temperatures? Creating a reliable system for managing the temperature of a battery pack is not an easy task. Using multi-level modeling and multiphysics simulations, Siemens offers an integrated… Read more…
BMW i3 Direct Successor Said To Adopt Less Polarizing Design
This is the first time we’ve heard that the i3 will have a direct successor, and it could be based on the Neue Klasse platform. More…
Here’s an electric Troncycle from China that’s designed to run into things
It just wouldn’t be a classic Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week entry if it didn’t include some wacky, far out machine that seemingly has no reason to exist. So in true AWAEVOTW fashion, feast your eyes on this free-range bumper car inspired by a Troncycle. More…
The breakthrough lithium-sulfur battery promises 5 times more capacity
Down Under, something electrifying is brewing, and no, it’s not another Crocodile Dundee movie. Australian researchers are boasting of a major leap in the battery world, potentially changing the game for electric vehicles and smartphones alike. The name of the game changer? The lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery. Developed at Monash University in Melbourne, the newly minted Li-S battery design offers an impressive array of advantages over the traditional lithium-ion batteries we’ve all come to know (and sometimes, grudgingly, replace). Holding a whopping five times the energy while ringing in… More…
“We are building our future on truck charging.” Jussi Vanhanen – CMO, Kempower
The futuristic luxury-focused Toyota Land Cruiser Se goes electric
The famed Toyota Land Cruiser, a titan in the SUV landscape for decades, has taken a sharp turn into the future. Slated for a grand unveiling at the upcoming Tokyo Motor Show, Toyota has given us a sneak peek at the electrically invigorated Land Cruiser, named the Land Cruiser Se. This isn’t just an electric version of the old brute – it’s an entirely different beast. Gone are the rugged, utilitarian vibes that the Land Cruiser has always been known for. The new model looks to be part of the electric luxury SUV movement. Its sleek design emphasizes aerodynamic efficiency, stepping away… More…
New York lifts ride-hail fleet cap as long as they’re electric
New York is removing the fleet cap for ride-hailing services, as long as the new vehicles are electric or wheelchair-friendly. With the move, the city hopes to expand fleets back to pre-pandemic sizes. Read more…
Paralympic Games Paris to launch converted hydrogen buses with Toyota fuel cell modules
A fleet of converted hydrogen buses will be employed at the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris in 2024. The ten used and formerly-diesel buses from Iveco will ferry an estimated 5,000 visitors, once they have been retrofitted with fuel cell technology from Toyota. Read more…
Lithium mine to open in Ghana
A new lithium mine is about to open in Ghana, under the company Barari DV Ghana Limited, a subsidiary of Atlantic Lithium Limited. A 15-year mining lease has been granted, with special provisions for the country to profit from the mining operation. Read more…
Cratering motor fuel sales in Norway show the death spiral that can end oil
It’s common knowledge that Norway is the land of electric cars and that the country keeps breaking EV sales records with virtually no new fossil vehicle sales. But what’s really important is the effect those EVs are having on oil sales, which are in steep decline in the country as a result – and the same thing could happen elsewhere. More…
