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2024 Porsche Cayenne Turbo E-Hybrid First Drive Review: Bonkers Meets Beautiful
The 729-horsepower luxury SUV doesn’t give up driving fun in its quest for PHEV efficiency. More…
Stellantis introduces a new generation of electric vans
Stellantis hosted a “Commercial Vehicles Ambition Day” today in Amsterdam, where it announced an impressive fleet of 12 second-generation electric vans. As part of its Pro One commercial vehicles program, these bring comprehensive upgrades, including better efficiency, longer range and newer tech. Europe gets updated Citroen e-Berlingo, Fiat Doblo, and Opel/Vauxhall Combo, while North American will see the arrival of the Ram ProMaster EV by the end of 2023. And for those longing for a bit more muscle, the Ram 1500 REV electric truck is set to make its debut by the end of… More…
Tesla’s Annual Vehicle Capacity Increased To Over 2.3 Million
The company updated its info about potential output in Shanghai and Texas. More…
Can The Cadillac Lyriq Fast Charge Quickly Enough For Road Trips?
The range is only half of the equation when you take an EV on a long road trip. More…
bp seeks EV charging innovators to work with
As the end of the Oil Age comes into sight, the world’s giant oil companies are not sitting on the sidelines. International oil major bp says it is “pivoting to an integrated energy company,” and has been investing in EV charging infrastructure and other e-mobility products and services. bp currently operates some 22,000 charge points,… Read more…
Anker 256Wh power station hits $170, Greenworks electric leaf blower $199, more
Some perfect fall discounts are here in the green energy world, with Anker’s 256Wh portable power station falling to a new $170 low. It comes joined by this Greenworks 80V electric leaf blower at $199, as well as Electric Bike Co.’s Model E e-bike at $400 off. Plus, you’ll find an assortment of other notable EV discounts below, too. More…
Ford is offering up to $13,000 off the 2023 Mustang Mach-E
With a new dealer incentive and Retail Customer Cash bonus, now may be the best time to buy Ford’s all-electric SUV. All versions of the 2023 Mustang Mach-E now include a significant discount for those buying or leasing.. More…
Lucid Air Sapphire sprints past Tesla Model S Plaid
The world has been waiting for this electric car showdown for a while now. Lucid Motors, in a demonstration of automotive prowess, finally showcased the capabilities of its Lucid Air Sapphire. Set against the backdrop of the picturesque Sonoma Raceway in California, the EV faced its much-discussed rival: the Tesla Model S Plaid. Driven by Ben Collins, known to many as the enigmatic “Stig” from the popular British show, “Top Gear”, the Lucid Air Sapphire achieved a speed of 249 km/h and completed the quarter-mile run in a mere 8.989 seconds. A new shade of speed. Witness @BenCollinsStig… More…
US Department Of Justice Probing Tesla On Vehicle Range
This comes after numerous high-profile reports of Teslas failing to meet stated range figures. More…
Tesla Battery Energy Storage Deployment Hit New Record In Q3 2023
However, solar deployment collapsed. More…
Propain Ekano 2 CF Packs A Punch With Carbon Frame, Sram Eagle Powertrain
The Ekano 2 CF represents the best Propain has to offer when it comes to the high-performance e-MTB segment. More…
Does Toyota Land Cruiser Se concept preview US-bound 3-row EV?
Toyota revealed Monday that at the Tokyo auto show this week it will debut a fully electric Land Cruiser Se concept that could be a template for remaking the rugged off-road legend for the electric era. The concept has three rows to seat up to seven, and it’s truly American-sized, at nearly 203 inches long, about 78 inches wide, and 67… More…
Base Fisker Ocean Gets More Expensive, But The Top Trim Is $7,500 Cheaper
Come November 6, the entry-level Fisker Ocean Sport and mid-level Ocean Ultra will cost $1,500 and $3,000 more, respectively. More…
Why The 2023 Rebelle Rally Was A Win For Electric Off-Roading
Hybrids and fully electric vehicles had more of a presence at the 2023 Rebelle Rally than ever before, as did renewable power for them. More…
Volkswagen will sell only EVs in Norway from 2024 – but Tesla is still king
It’s soon game over for Volkswagen combustion-engine passenger cars in Norway. Norwegian VW importer Møller Mobility Group just confirmed the plan to wrap up any orders on ICE cars in the country by December 2023 – after that, the brand will only sell its electric models. More…
Factorial Energy opens solid-state battery plant, the largest assembly line of its kind in US
Solid-state battery developer Factorial Energy announced it has begun operations at its new state-of-the-art facility in Massachusetts. The new facility serves as a key milestone as Factorial looks to scale its solid-state technology for EV implementations. More…
Tesla Cybertruck breaking down at Supercharger gives size comparison with F-150 Raptor
A Tesla Cybertruck couldn’t charge at a Supercharger station in the Mojave desert and had to be towed, but it gave us a half-decent size comparison with Ford F-150 Raptor. More…
Porsche chief designer admits Chinese EVs, Tesla are forcing German automakers to get bold
As Chinese EV brands expand their European footprint, Michael Mauer, Porsche, and Volkswagens chief designer, is taking note. Mauer says with the ability to “do things completely different,” Chinese EVs are forcing German automakers to be more open-minded. More…
2025 Mini Countryman Electric spawns SE grade with 308 hp
A redesigned Mini Countryman is set to reach U.S. showrooms next fall, and will offer buyers a choice of electric or gas powertrains for the first time. Mini has only shown the electric version of the Countryman, which is known as the Countryman Electric. It will initially be offered in base E and sporty SE grades. The base grade will come with a… More…
