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…
DOJ’s investigation over Tesla’s optimistic range estimates advances
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is finally taking action and launches an investigation regarding Tesla’s exaggerated range estimates on its EVs, following a report from late August. The probing was confirmed by a Tesla document filed at the FCC, stating that DOJ is requesting information from the company regarding “personal benefits, related parties, vehicle range and personnel decisions”. This isn’t the first time Tesla has been accused of presenting overly optimistic range estimates and the automaker even set up a “Diversion Team” to deal with all the complaints. That’s because… More…
Does 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…
Ionity offers free charging for Rimac Nevera drivers
Ionity is offering owners of a certain EV model free charging power for eight years at all its HPC stations in 24 European countries. The catch of this tempting offer: it only applies to the Rimac Nevera e-hypercar, which costs over two million euros and of which a series of only 150 will be built. Read more…
Go Eve secures US patent for its multi-EV charging DockChain technology
Anglo-Irish EV charging firm Go Eve has secured a US patent for its DockChain technology. This marks a milestone for the company, which is preparing to enter the US market in early 2024. Go Eve’s DockChain solution enables an existing EV charger to serve multiple vehicles. The patent encompasses various charging systems, including both Level… Read more…
Ontario sets aside funding for community charging infrastructure
The Canadian province is looking to build more charging infrastructure in smaller communities. To achieve this, the government of Ontario has announced a $91 million investment through the ‘EV ChargeON’ programme. Read more…
Volvo Buses starts demonstration runs of electric city bus in Latin America
Volvo Buses has started demonstration runs of its all-electric city bus in real-world operation in Latin America. The Volvo BZL Electric will initially be used on two routes in Curitiba, Brazil. Read more…
Electric Land Cruiser, Glickenhaus WEC exit: Car News Headlines
Toyota has a lot in store for the 2023 Tokyo auto show, which kicks off in the Japanese capital later this week. One of the highlights is a concept previewing a potential electric Land Cruiser. Another is an electric pickup truck concept that looks like it’s ready for production. Glickenhaus was the first team to sign on for the World Endurance… More…
