The driverless taxi stopped on top of her, forcing San Francisco firefighters to use the jaws of life to lift the car off the woman. More…
Xiaomi hiring EREV engineers for car team
Xiaomi recently posted some job openings on its official website in China looking for a wide range of engineers. Of particular interest is the listing for engineers working on EREVs as well as people familiar with internal combustion systems, air intake and exhaust systems. Looking for such personnel suggests Xiaomi is preparing an EREV vehicle to come alongside its EV or that the company is going to introduce an EREV version of its future Xiaomi MS11 car. That one is already undergoing trial production, though, so it’s far more likely that new employees will be working on other vehicles… More…
Sram Enters E-Bike Market With Tech-Loaded Eagle Powertrain
Sram’s new e-bike system controls not just the motor, but the drivetrain, too. More…
2025 Volvo EX30 EV will start at $36,245 in US form
Volvo has revealed U.S. pricing for its compact, Chinese-made electric car, the EX30. The 2025 Volvo EX30 will come in Core, Plus, and Ultra versions for the U.S., with all but the Core offered in a choice of single-motor rear-wheel-drive or dual-motor all-wheel-drive versions. The base EX30 Core, which is single-motor only, will start at $36,245… More…
Nissan’s new Hyper Urban electric crossover concept is a bold vision of the future
Is this our first look at Nissan’s next-gen electric SUV? The automaker revealed its Hyper Urban electric SUV concept, giving a glimpse into Nissan’s future design and tech offerings. More…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 electric SUV sales soar 203% in record-setting September
The Hyundai IONIQ 5’s hot streak continues in the US, with sales of the electric SUV soaring 203% in September, setting a new record. More…
Tesla Semi update: About 70 built to date, use Cybertruck parts, and more
We get a small Tesla Semi update, thanks to Jay Leno. We now learn that Tesla has built about 70 Tesla Semi electric trucks. More…
Volvo’s EX30 SUV is small and goes fast, much like its newly unveiled US pricing
Four months after its public debut in Italy, Volvo has confirmed the targeted pricing for its compact EX30 SUV in the US. As one of the first all-electric models to reach cost parity with its combustion counterparts, the EX30 has the makings to be a true game changer for Volvo Cars and the EV industry as whole. More…
All 2024 Ford F-150 Lightnings Come With A Heat Pump. Here’s Why That’s A Big Deal
The addition should add more winter driving range for owners. More…
Volvo EX30 Pricing Revealed: $34,950 For RWD And $44,900 For AWD
A fully-equipped EX30 Twin Motor Performance Ultra will sell for $46,600, plus destination fees. More…
US: Hyundai Ioniq BEV Sales Quadrupled In September 2023
The company achieved a record quarter with close to 17,000 Ioniq 5/Ioniq 6 sales. More…
Ford introduces the F-150 Lightning Flash
Ford just announced a fresh addition to its electric fleet, the F-150 Lightning Flash. The all-electric F-150 Lightning is getting another version that will make the long range battery more affordable than ever. It upgrades on the XLT model with the extended-range battery that boasts an EPA range of 515 km. The Flash also comes with Ford BlueCruise hands-free highway driving. This nifty piece of tech comes in version 1.2, which includes the ability to change lanes hands-free after a simple tap of the turn signal (once the coast is clear). The F-150 Lightning Flash is… More…
Ford Cancels Some F-150 Lightning Dealer Orders For “Quality Checks”
The automaker said 2023 F-150 Lightning electric pickups are going through “additional quality checks,” but did not offer details. More…
Cheaper electrics? Zero Motorcycles announces permanent price drops on all models
Zero Motorcycles, a leading electric motorcycle manufacturer in the US, has just announced a permanent price drop across its entire line of 2022 and 2023 electric motorcycles sold in North America. More…
Is Powerwall 3 a precursor to Tesla finally going V2G?
The newly launched Powerwall 3 might be an indication that Tesla is finally getting ready to bring bi-directional charging (V2G) to its electric vehicles. More…
Taking a motorcycle license exam on an electric bike could soon be possible
Could riders hoping to get their motorcycle license soon be able to take the exam on an electric bike? That’s the case in Belgium after a new policy goes into effect, and it could spread elsewhere. More…
Rivian R1S With 400-Mile Max Pack Battery Added To Online Configurator
The California-based startup also updated its R1T inventory shop with a “Max Pack” battery filter. More…
Tesla Model Y Gets Even Cheaper With New $43,990 RWD Version
The 260-mile range and specs suggest that it has an LFP battery. More…
Rivian accelerates EV production, as Tesla misses targets
Automakers’ third-quarter financial results are in, with positive signs for Rivian, less so for Tesla. Tesla production and deliveries were down versus the previous quarter. The automaker said it produced over 430,000 vehicles and delivered over 435,000. Despite the lower-performing quarter, Tesla claims that it’s still on track for the 1.8… More…
EV maker Lordstown Motors’ assets sold to original CEO for $10M
Lordstown Motors’ founder and former CEO is buying the bankrupt EV maker’s assets, according to a September 29 filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Lordstown’s “selling entities” said in the filing that Steve Burns made the only qualified bid for what’s left of Lordstown, which filed for bankruptcy in late June. Burns… More…
