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Clean energy investment is now nearly 2x that of fossil fuels – here’s why
For every $1 spent on fossil fuels globally, there’s now a $1.70 investment in clean energy – yet five years ago, the ratio was 1:1, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). More…
VW’s Scout hires key RAM, Jeep designer to lead rugged electric truck and SUV efforts
The re-emergence of Scout Motors in the electric era just became significantly more interesting. On Tuesday, Scout revealed it hired Chris Benjamin, a key Stellantis designer who crafted the interior style of some of the latest Jeep and Ram models, to lead the design of its rugged, all-purpose electric truck and SUV. More…
Tesla Model 3 At 155K Miles: Battery Health And Maintenance Costs Revealed
After nearly 5 years of driving the Tesla Model 3, an owner reveals that its upkeep is surprisingly light on his wallet. More…
Kia is bringing back its cheapest EV6 model, but only in these states
The Kia EV6 Light, its cheapest trim, lives on. Although the base model was supposedly discontinued this year, Kia confirmed it will be offering it in select western US states. More…
Here’s why sheep grazing on this Ohio solar farm is a no-brainer
Up to 200 sheep will be grazing at Oberlin College’s 2.7 megawatt (MW) solar farm this summer, ending the need for mowing – and creating a lot of other wins as well. More…
Pro Racing Driver Describes Tesla Model S Plaid As “Dangerously Fast And Unstable”
Misha Charoudin was deeply unimpressed with the Plaid’s suspension and brakes. More…
DYU’s New King750 Is A Fat-Tire Electric Bike Ready For Off-Road Adventures
This rugged e-bike impresses with its 900-watt peak power and go-anywhere prowess. More…
2023 Lordstown Endurance: EPA Range Rating Reveals Terrible Efficiency
Only 48 MPGe? It falls far behind the least efficient Audi e-tron and other pickups. More…
Average EV Quicker Than Most Performance Cars, And Tech Is Improving
EVs are going from quick to quicker in mere months, but it took gas cars decades to get relatively quick. More…
Scout’s New Head Of Design Brings Jeep Background To Brand Reboot
In a segment where rugged and macho too often get conflated, Scout’s new chief designer, Chris Benjamin, is pressing reset. More…
Rich Rebuilds Gets $37,000 Repair Bill For Seemingly Minor Rivian R1T Damage
The YouTuber known for bringing dead Teslas back to life got a nasty surprise from the body shop. More…
Dealerships plan to spend $5.5B in EV infrastructure
Franchise dealerships anticipate spending $5.5 billion on new infrastructure to sell EVs, according to the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA), a car dealer trade group. The estimate is “based on available data from a selection of brands,” according to an NADA press release. Some automakers have asked dealerships to invest in chargers… More…
Elon Musk Meets Chinese FM, Reaffirms Tesla’s Commitment To China
Musk reportedly said during the meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang that Tesla opposes decoupling from China. More…
A new Range Rover electric SUV is coming to rival the Porsche Macan EV
British luxury automaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is transforming its lineup amid the industry’s shift to electric vehicles. Its latest plans include an electric successor to the Range Rover Velar, a stylish and functional rival to the upcoming Porsche Macan EV.. More…
Many Tesla Cybertruck Job Positions Opening At Giga Texas
If the Tesla Cybertruck really is coming soon, Tesla will need to quickly fill a number of new positions. More…
Yes, it’s actually National E-bike Day. Here’s how an electric bike can benefit you
I know it feels like there’s a National Anything Day just about every day. And believe it or not, it’s National E-bike Day today. As we celebrate this fun new holiday, it’s important to remember the impact our daily choices has on the environment. One of the most significant ways to reduce our carbon footprint is to reevaluate our means of transportation. In recent years, electric bicycles have emerged as an environmentally friendly alternative to traditional cars and personal vehicles.. More…
Rolly-Royce to commence Spectre production this autumn
Rolls-Royce has announced that it will start manufacturing its long-awaited Spectre electric coupé in September. It expects prices for the luxury EV to exceed half a million euros on average while noting record demand. During the European debut of the Spectre at the Villa d’Este Concorso d’Eleganza in Italy, Rolls-Royce CEO Torsten Müller-Ötvös revealed to […] More…
Powertrain testing
The growing shift towards electric and other forms of powertrains is being mirrored by changes in the services from test providers. The state of the market for EV powertrain testing could be seen as buoyant at the moment, as the automotive industry transitions from IC… More…
BorgWarner to invest in Mexican site
US automotive supplier BorgWarner is investing an undisclosed amount in its Ramos Arizpe Campus in Mexico. The move will create some 280 new jobs. The company plans to “produce innovative battery cooling plates destined for a carmaker’s next generation of electric vehicles” at the site. Joe Fadool, President and General Manager, BorgWarner Emissions, Thermal and […] More…
