The brains behind the first fold-out cabin camper unveiled its latest platform this week. CAMP365 released its T Model, designed to fit EV truck beds, including the Rivian R1T, Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning, and others. More…
Rivian ends Amazon exclusivity, seeks new suitors for commercial vans
Rivian will make its EDV available to customers other than Amazon, the company announced today as part of its Q3 earnings presentation. More…
In a first, US solar will generate more electricity than hydropower in 2024
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) expects annual solar generation to surpass annual hydropower generation in 2024 for the first time. More…
Vanguard shows off new motors, controllers and battery packs in multiple power and voltage options
Engine maker Briggs and Stratton is familiar to anyone who’s ever mowed a lawn. The company’s Vanguard brand, which provides commercial battery and motor products and solutions, showed its brand-new MVG Series of motors and MC Series of motor controllers at the recent Equip Exposition, along with a range of equipment applications powered by Vanguard… Read more…
Samsung SDI and Volvo expand EV batteries partnership
Samsung SDI, which is the battery-making arm of the Korean tech giant, and Volvo are celebrating 5 years of partnership. The two companies have been working together since 2018 and only recently Samsung started supplying Volvo with its EV battery cells directly. During Volvo’s President and CEO visit of Samsung SDI’s battery plant in Cheonan, it was announced that the two companies will continue to collaborate on critical EV technologies and will likely expand their partnership even further. That includes the manufacturing of construction equipment and energy storage… More…
Live Wire: Have You Owned A High-Mileage EV?
How EVs – and their batteries – hold up after lots of miles and lots of abuse is a hot question in the car world. More…
New Nakamura E-Gravel Bike Impresses With Low Price, Premium Parts
It’s packing Shimano GRX components and a mid-drive motor with 80 newton-meters of torque. More…
Holman launches new suite of fleet electrification solutions
Holman provides a wide variety of automotive-centric services, from fleet management to vehicle fabrication and upfitting to component manufacturing to retail auto sales. Now the company has introduced a comprehensive collection of fleet electrification solutions designed to simplify the transition to EVs for fleet operators. Holman’s suite of fleet electrification solutions include: home charging management;… Read more…
SERMA signs new testing partnership with Renault for EV development
French electronics company SERMA has signed a new partnership with the French carmaker Renault for EV development in France. SERMA has opened a 3,500-square-meter testing center inside Renault’s Lardy Technical Centre as part of a seven-year cooperation. This infrastructure will support Renault’s electrification efforts by providing sufficient capacity for electrical and abuse testing across its… Read more…
NYC bike and scooter riders just got good news and bad news
If you live in New York City and enjoy getting around on two wheels, prepare to get hit with a whiplash of good and bad news from major micromobility providers in the city. Revel, known for its bright blue electric mopeds, is sunsetting those zippy little commuter machines in favor of cars. But on the other hand, the size of the electric Citi Bike fleet is set to grow considerably. More…
Toyota is being squeezed out of the world’s largest auto market as the shift to EVs heats up
Toyota is losing out as the world’s largest auto market accelerates its shift to EVs. The Japanese automaker informed dealers that it plans to cut production in China with one of its joint ventures. More…
BETA continues rollout of electric aircraft charging network with Archer Aviation as customer
Two of the more prominent developers in electric aircraft – BETA Technologies and Archer Aviation have announced they are collaborating to help roll out an interoperable charging network to support a multitude of electric vehicles.. More…
Hyundai extends free EV charger offer with IONIQ 5/6, Kona electric lease or purchase
There’s still time to get a free EV charger with the purchase or lease of a new Hyundai electric vehicle. The deal is good on the 2023 or 2024 Hyundai IONIQ 5 and IONIQ 6 or a 2023 Kona electric. More…
GM to Halt Production of Cruise Origin Robotaxi After Repeated Incidents
GM’s production stoppage of the Cruise Origin comes days after Cruise announced a pause of all driverless operations nationwide. More…
See How Much You Can Save On Gas By Replacing Your ICE With An EV
This electric car savings calculator lets you compare fuel costs between your current gas car and the EV you’d like to drive. More…
Evgo’s prefabricated EV charging stations save installation time, costs
Public charging operator EVgo has developed a prefabrication approach to new station installation that it says could halve the average station installation time and deliver substantial savings on station construction costs, while ensuring consistent, high-quality assembly in a controlled environment. The scalable design packages six or more DC fast charging stalls, along with power cabinets… Read more…
Thermal potting for EV components (Whitepaper)
Sponsored by Henkel. With the dramatic growth anticipated in the electric vehicle industry, manufacturers and component suppliers alike are vying for position in performance, range, cost efficiency, durability and reliability. Thermal potting materials, while often unseen, play an important role in heat management – a significant factor in achieving these objectives. As such, designers and… Read more…
The 2025 Ram 1500 Ramcharger EREV blends power with efficiency
Ram introduced the 2025 1500 Ramcharger. This new pickup truck is actually an EREV that promises to alleviate the persistent range anxiety that plagues electric vehicle enthusiasts, particularly when heavy towing is on the agenda. At the heart of this behemoth lies a 70.8-kWh battery, estimated to deliver 233 km of pure electric driving bliss. It powers a robust all-wheel-drive powertrain, with formidable 663 horsepower output. Distinguishing itself from the all-electric Ram 1500 REV, the Ramcharger’s features a 3.6l Pentastar V6 generator that can refill the batter at up to… More…
Tesla Model X Catches Fire After Becoming Fully Submerged In Water
Musk often says Teslas can be like boats for a while, but this video shows you should not mix water and a Tesla. More…
Citroen spices up My Ami with new Pop version
Citroen decided that it was the perfect time to update its My Ami mini EV with a Pop version. This compact electric marvel has become a social touchstone with over 43,000 units zipping through urban landscapes since its launch. Citroen wants us to see the update as a striking testament to its commitment to innovative design and customer personalization – that’s if we believe the over-hyped press release. The My Ami Pop is instantly recognizable even from a distance. Sporting a new set of stickers, rear spoiler, new headlamp bezels, and black bumper reinforcements, the updates apparently… More…
