The world’s largest EV battery maker, CATL, is spearheading a new initiative to develop solar cells, joining Tesla and others in what’s expected to be a record year for the industry. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 And Ioniq 6 Now Cheaper To Lease Than Tesla Model 3
Both Hyundai EVs can be leased for an effective cost of $540 a month compared to $554 for the Tesla Model 3. More…
The Defiant: One review – a beauty to look at, but a true beast of a skateboard to ride [Video]
All hail the Capybara! It’s only been a few months since electric skateboard brand Defiant Board Society introduced the Defiant: One. I recently got my hands on one to see this beauty of a board up close and give it a spin. Despite its best efforts to knock me off, I was able to eventually carve this electric skateboard around town and had a blast doing so. Here are my thoughts. More…
Dutch Specialist Veloretti Presents The Stylish Ivy Two And Ace Two E-Bikes
Minimalist styling mated to premium tech makes for a pair of chic and practical urban runabouts. More…
Tesla’s new Model 3 Long Range AWD gets 333-mile EPA range
Tesla’s new and reintroduced Model 3 Long Range AWD has received an EPA-estimated range of 333 miles. More…
2023 BMW i4 eDrive35 EPA Range Confirmed: 256 Miles
The optional 19-inch wheel version cuts the range to 235 miles. More…
Tesla Files: 100 GB Of Confidential Data Leaked To German Newspaper
More than 23,000 files sent by a whistleblower include over 1,000 accident reports involving unintended acceleration, phantom braking. More…
First image of the new Volvo EX30 leaked briefly showing small, sporty SUV
The smallest (and cheapest) electric SUV from Volvo is set to make its official debut next month. However, we are getting our first glimpse of what we can expect with a new leaked image of the Volvo EX30 briefly surfacing online Friday, showing a sporty-looking compact SUV designed for the modern era. More…
Hyundai-LG venture: US batteries for 300,000-vehicle Georgia Metaplant
Hyundai and the battery maker LG on Friday confirmed final details for a joint battery venture to be located in Georgia and due to supply cells for Georgia-made electric vehicles starting in late 2025. The total investment of the 50/50 joint venture will be $4.3 billion, the companies confirmed, and it will produce 30 gigawatt-hours of battery… More…
Tesla offers 1-year free home overnight charging to new Model 3 buyers in Texas through ‘Tesla Electric’
Tesla has launched an interesting new offer through its new “Tesla Electric’” division – one year of free home charging to new Model 3 buyers until the end of the quarter. More…
Hyundai CEO reveals US EV leases are climbing as buyers take advantage of IRA tax credit
Hyundai has been on a roll in the US as the automaker embraces the industry’s transition to electric vehicles. The automaker says EV leases are climbing as buyers take advantage of the tax credit provided by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).. More…
First Dual-Motor Rivian R1T Rolls Off The Assembly Line
Deliveries of dual-motor Rivian R1S and R1T vehicles will begin in June. More…
Tesla delivers Model Y with Hardware 4.0 despite not announcing new features
Tesla has started producing Model Y vehicles with Hardware 4.0, a new suite of sensors and a new self-driving computer. The automaker has almost completely integrated the new hardware despite not announcing it. More…
Hyundai and LGES to build battery factory in Georgia
Hyundai Motor Group and LG Energy Solution have announced a joint venture to produce battery cells for electric cars in the USA. The Korean companies will invest over $4.3 bn and hold the JV equally. The selected site is the state of Georgia which is no stranger to Hyundai. Hyundai and LGES will use the […] More…
Study: Tesla leads other EVs in miles driven per year
Tesla owners put more miles on their cars than owners of other EVs, according to new iSeeCars data analysis. All four Tesla models are driven an above average amount for EVs, but still not as much as the average for gasoline vehicles, according to the analysis. As with other iSeeCars data insights, it’s based on the posted information of vehicles… More…
SAIC wants to launch its first solid-state model in 2025
SAIC appears to be taking up solid-state battery development again. Local news outlets now see the first series EV with the new technology rolling off the assembly lines in China in two years. CN EV reports from a recent SAIC investor survey that the company announced plans for a solid-state battery model for 2025. More […] More…
Volvo Cars invests into home energy systems by dcbel (V2X)
Volvo Cars steps into the smart home business with an investment in an energy company based in Montreal, Canada. The Swedish car manufacturer has chosen to support dcbel’s R&D endeavours through its venture capital arm, the Volvo Cars Tech Fund but the technology may tie in well into Volvo’s own V2X efforts. “Home Energy Management […] More…
American-Made Ayro Vanish Electric Mini Truck Up For Pre-Order, Starts At $33,900
The EV can be configured with a flatbed, a pickup bed, or a van box. More…
Daimler Buses to produce e-buses in France
Daimler Buses will also produce its eCitaro electric bus in France in the first quarter of 2024. The German manufacturer will invest around 50 million euros in the French location of Ligny-en-Barrois by 2030 for this purpose. Since Daimler is planning to produce electric buses alongside diesel buses, the German bus maker has acquired three […] More…
ROAM rolls out solar-powered electric motorcycle hubs for fast charging and battery rentals
ROAM – one of Kenya’s leading electric mobility companies – continues to expand its enterprise with new innovations to help electrify Africa’s roads and promote sustainability. Today, the company introduced the ROAM Hub – a multi-purpose electric motorcycle charging station that offers battery swaps, fast chargers, maintenance, and more. More…
