It’s a crazy idea. It’s also a blast to drive, and may keep the manual alive a little while longer. More…
Osprey invests in charging the East of England
Osprey Charging is bringing a new quality to public-private partnerships. Working with Dacorum Borough Council in the East of England, the provider has signed up to boost public EV infrastructure – at its own cost. Read more…
Princeton team sets new electric boat speed record
Princeton University’s Electric Speedboat team says it has broken the world speed record for electrically powered boats. An average speed of 114 miles per hour (183 kph) was achieved on Lake Townsend in North Carolina. Read more…
Watch rider attempt to tow 7-ton truck with her electric motorcycle
The popular motorcycle YouTuber Priyanka Kochhar, better known by her handle BikeWithGirl, recently took a stab at a major towing attempt on an electric motorcycle. More…
Volkswagen teases its first electric station wagon with new ID.7 Tourer images
A new Volkswagen EV will begin rolling out next year. Volkswagen revealed the first images of the ID.7 Tourer, the brand’s first electric station wagon.. More…
ZEEKR ‘over delivers’ 001 FR EV that is faster, more powerful, and less expensive than anticipated
Days after rolling its very first models off its assembly lines, ZEEKR has officially launched its high-performance 001 FR shooting brake EV, stating it has “over delivered” on specs. With the official launch, we’ve learned this new quad-motor EV will offer more power, faster acceleration, and a starting price about $30,000 less than originally rumored.. More…
In a ‘world first,’ autonomous giant drones are flying cargo to offshore wind turbines
Ørsted says it’s now the world’s first offshore wind company to use autonomous giant drones to transport cargo to turbines. More…
Factorial claims largest US solid-state EV battery plant yet
Factorial Energy recently announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility it claims is the largest thus far in the U.S. for solid-state batteries—although there’s not yet a timeline for scaled-up production. Located in the Boston suburb of Methuen, Massachusetts, near Factorial’s existing headquarters and R&D center, the $50… More…
Ola Electric closes funding round to build battery plant
The Indian electric scooter manufacturer Ola Electric has closed a 32 billion rupee ($385 million) funding round. It plans to use the funds to expand operations and complete its planned battery cell factories. Read more…
China’s Autel scores significant deal with Vattenfall
Charging hardware manufacturer Autel Energy has partnered with Vattenfall, the operator behind the InCharge network. The collaboration will see Vattenfall deploy two AC models from Autel in Germany. Read more…
Next.e.GO Mobile plans microfactory in the US
The Aachen-based electric car manufacturer Next.e.GO Mobile also wants to build a microfactory in the USA for the production of its electric cars. In doing so, Next.e.GO Mobile wants to benefit from the subsidies of the US. Inflation Reduction Act. Read more…
VW to continue research cooperation with University of Tennessee
The Volkswagen Group has extended its research partnership with the University of Tennessee at the Volkswagen Innovation Hub in Knoxville until 2028. The project, which focuses primarily on eMobility innovations, has been in place since 2018. Read more…
SkyDrive is about to launch eVTOL production at Suzuki plant in Japan
Suzuki and SkyDrive agreed to share business and technology in March 2022, and the cooperation has reached a new height. Suzuki is lending manufacturing capacity to SkyDrive to produce up to 100 eVTOLs annually starting in the Spring of 2024. Read more…
Rivian Halloween Software Update Turns Pedestrians Into Zombies And Witches
Just in time for trick-or-treating. More…
VW ID.7 Tourer electric wagon to debut in 2024
Volkswagen’s new ID.7 electric hatchback is set to spawn a wagon body style, which the automaker confirmed on Monday as the ID.7 Tourer. The ID.7 hatch is VW’s Tesla Model S rival, and is slated to reach the U.S. next year as a 2025 model. It will help to fill the void left by the discontinued Passat sedan. The ID.7 Tourer wagon will make its… More…
Report: 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Will Be More Expensive
Depending on the trim level, prices might will go up by $2,095 to $9,595. More…
Could The Semi-Trike Be The Ultimate Urban Cargo Hauler?
Civilized Cycles’ latest concept looks to be a game changer when it comes to urban delivery. More…
VW ID.3 Still Has 93% Battery Capacity After 62,000-Mile Tough Test
ADAC, Europe’s largest automobile association, did not protect the battery during the long-term test – often fast charging it to 100%. More…
Volkswagen’s ID.7 Tourer Electric Estate Brings Wagons Into The EV Era
Here’s our first glimpse of an EV due to launch (in Europe) in 2024. More…
Polestar 4 prices revealed: €25,000 cheaper than Polestar 3
While the automotive world eagerly anticipates the official release of Polestar’s new electric vehicle, we now get to learn how much it will cost. Polestar 4, perplexingly, positions itself smack in between the Polestar 2 and the more expensive Polestar 3. The Polestar 4 will carry a starting price tag of nearly €65,000. And while it’s more expensive than the Polestar 2 by about €13,600, it saves you a hefty amount when compared to the starting price of the Polestar 3, which is more than €25,000 pricier than the Polestar 4. For those who fancy the base Long Range Single Motor… More…
