Nissan on Tuesday previewed what it might see as the future for an electric SUV that also makes a very edgy design statement. Called the Hyper Adventure concept, it’s the second in a series of “advanced EV concepts” due to debut October 25 at the Tokyo auto show. Following the Hyper Urban concept revealed last week and appearing… More…
Lucid Air Sapphire deliveries commence
About two months ago, Lucid Motors officially revealed its new top Lucid Air Sapphire version and last week the company announced the start of mass production. Now, the first customers are getting their high-performance luxury sedans. Lucid celebrated the delivery of its first units at Sonoma Raceway in California with a special guest – Ben Collins – who took one of the Lucids for a test drive. The company didn’t say how many Sapphires it was able to produce and deliver to customers but judging by the photos posted on X (formerly known as Twitter), there are at least five units on the… More…
Magenta Mobility to expand fleet with Tata’s Ace EV
Magenta Mobility has partnered with Tata Motors to deploy 500 units of the Ace EV for intra-city deliveries in India. Magenta currently manages a fleet of over 1,200 electric vehicles in various cities. Read more…
Giant Tesla Megapack project turns on to stabilize the grid
A giant new Tesla Megapack project with 300 MWh of energy capacity has come online in Australia to help stabilize the grid and make better use of renewable energy. More…
Why these electric cargo bikes are 10x faster than delivery vans in a city
Electric bicycles are quickly becoming a preferred method of transportation and delivery by courier companies in cities that are replacing traditional delivery vans. More…
Nissan’s Hyper Adventure sports EV concept can power your campsite
Designed as the ultimate expedition vehicle, Nissan’s Hyper Adventure EV concept can do it all. Its large battery enables long-range adventures with the ability to power up your campsite and gadgets on the go. More…
Tesla base models are now cheaper than the average new car in the US
Tesla’s base Model 3 and Model Y now have both cheaper starting prices than the average new car in the US. More…
License: Oceaneering manufactures and distributes ZF shuttles
ZF has granted the US company Oceaneering a license for the production and exclusive distribution of its third-generation electric shuttles to establish autonomous transport systems in segregated lanes. Read more…
2023 Nissan Ariya EV recall issue requires in-person software fix
The 2023 Nissan Ariya is being recalled for a software issue that could cause the loss of drive power. The Ariya launched for the 2023 model year after several delays, so the recall population is fairly small, at 9,813 potentially affected units including both single-motor front-wheel drive and dual-motor all-wheel drive models. In these vehicles… More…
Toyota Lunar Cruiser EV concept could preview earthbound SUV
Toyota recently unveiled an EV concept that blends styling elements from classic Land Cruiser off-roaders with those of the automaker’s proposed lunar rover. Dubbed the Baby Lunar Cruiser, the concept was created to celebrate 50 years of CALTY, Toyota’s California design studio, according to a press release from the automaker. In addition to… More…
See A Pair Of Tesla Cybertrucks Drive “Off-Road” In Baja
They were technically off the paved road, but that’s not exactly challenging. More…
Malaysian and Singaporean CPOs join forces
Charge point operators Yinson GreenTech and Singapore’s ComfortDelGro ENGIE signed a partnership agreement, essentially setting up the largest combined Singapore-Malaysia EV charging network. Read more…
Ghana’s first lithium mine to open in 2025
The two mining companies Atlantic Lithium and Piedmont Lithium are preparing to implement the Ewoyaa project in Mankesim in the central region of Ghana. Piedmont Lithium’s customers include Tesla and LG Chem, among others. Read more…
New Bo M Breaks The Mold Of Urban Electric Scooters
The Bo M boasts an ultra-streamlined body and a punchy 1,200-watt motor. More…
US: Stellantis Excels In PHEV Segment In Q3 2023
The company sold over 37,000 plug-in hybrids, taking the 1-2-3 sales spots among PHEVs in the US market. More…
Volvo Sold Over 21,000 Plug-In Cars In September 2023
In Europe, plug-ins represented the majority of the brand’s sales. More…
Orbit Drive E-Bike System Features Planetary Bevel Gears And Shaft-Drive
Is Driven Technologies’ newest innovation the future of e-bikes, or is it needlessly complex? More…
Kleanbus and Lothian Buses sign repower agreement
The bus repower expert will convert 18 of Lothian’s diesel buses to electric. To do so, Kleanbus will use its advanced modular electric platform. Read more…
Mercedes raises EV sales by two-thirds over Q3
Mercedes-Benz Cars’ electric car sales reached 61,600 units in the third quarter, up 66 per cent compared to the same quarter last year. BEV sales were driven primarily by the more affordable models. Read more…
2024 Kia EV9 US pricing fully detailed
Kia’s EV9 was already confirmed to start at $54,900 in the US, but now the company has revealed the detailed costs for all trims and powertrains. The flagship GT-Line knocking on the doors at $75,000, but there are also several options in between. The second tier above the base EV9 Light is the EV9 Light Long Range at $59,200 (nearly €59,000 but still €16,000 less than in Europe). It moves from a seven-seat interior to six, but comes with HomeLink and offers several extra goodies like a sunroof and a heated steering wheel. The main upgrade is obviously the 99.8 kWh battery pack,… More…
