As promised, XPeng Motors has pulled the sheet off its fifth EV model – an “ultra smart coupe SUV” called the G6. The G6 arrives as XPeng’s first production model to sit atop its next-generation SEPA 2.0 platform architecture, enabling it to offer many new design and performance features, including a huge range increase. Have a look. More…
Polestar 4 will rival Model Y with $60,000 start, 300-mile range
Polestar on Tuesday revealed the sporty Polestar 4 electric “SUV coupe” at the Shanghai auto show, including mention that it sees over 300 miles of range by EPA standards. With a 0-60 mph time of just 3.8 seconds and a maximum power of 544 hp and 506 lb-ft of torque in it top-performance dual-motor version, Polestar notes that… More…
Tesla launches new Model 3 with almost 400 miles of range, but it’s just for businesses
Tesla announced that it is making a new version of the Model 3 with the Long Range battery pack and a single RWD motor, but it’s only available to businesses in the UK. More…
Toyota bZ3 Receives 5,000 Orders In China On First Day Of Sales
Toyota’s first electric sedan starts at $24,700 in China and offers a CLTC range of 321 miles in base guise. More…
Shell launches its first zero-emission electric passenger ferry
Shell is working with the Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA) to reduce emissions and adopt electric harbor craft in the nation. The oil giant revealed its first fully electric passenger ferry Monday, the Penguin Refresh, as part of the collaboration. More…
This cool tech just helped land the world’s first electric hydrofoil surfboard backflip [Video]
When Awake pro-rider Flo Garbaccio set foot on his electric hydrofoil board in Miami earlier this month, he was intent on landing the world’s first eFoil backflip. To do so, it would take more than his countless hours of surfing experience – it would take some seriously innovative technology too. More…
Volkswagen launches ‘100%TechCo’ to fully focus on China
Volkswagen will invest around one billion euros to establish a new R&D centre for fully connected electric cars in Hefei, China. The Group announced the project at the Shanghai Auto Show today and set ambitious targets for the ‘100%TechCo’ unit charged with accelerating innovation locally. The project, also referred to as a “new company” in […] More…
Tesla Identified As Most Recalled Car Brand, Mercedes & Toyota Least
The average car is expected to be recalled about four times over its life cycle, and the Tesla Model Y is expected to have 62 recalls. More…
Tesla Model Y cost now dips below average new vehicle, EV or not
After multiple price cuts this year, the Tesla Model Y now costs less than the average new vehicle in the U.S.—EV or not. That’s the conclusion of a recent Bloomberg article that compared Tesla Model Y price cuts to average new vehicle prices in 2023. The base price of the Model Y has decreased 24% since January, the steepest price cut of… More…
Electrode research: Metalised tissue to replace metal foil
In the new revoLect project, the PEM Chair at RWTH Aachen University is working with seven partners from science and industry to develop technologies and components that will help to produce lithium-ion batteries more efficiently and conserve resources. The long title of the joint project is “Highly efficient electrodes with ultralight fabric-based current collectors for […] More…
High-power e-bike review: The 1,000W Himiway Cobra Pro full-suspension powerhouse
When it comes to powerful mid-drive electric bicycles, there’s basically one motor that rules them all. It’s the Bafang M620, and that’s precisely the motor that gives the Himiway Cobra Pro such impressive performance. But as usual, there’s so much more to an e-bike than just the drivetrain. So let’s dig in to see what makes the Himiway Cobra Pro such a capable machine. More…
Italy investigates Enel over alleged EV charging monopoly
Italy’s antitrust authority has opened an investigation into Enel, the country’s biggest utility, for possibly abusing its dominant position in charging stations for electric vehicles. The investigation concerns all of Enel’s EV charging business and could also have repercussions for Volkswagen. The Volkswagen Group launched a joint venture with Enel X only at the end […] More…
Steyr launches series production of the Volta Zero
Volta Trucks has started series production of the all-electric 16-tonne Volta Zero truck at contract manufacturer Steyr Automotive in Steyr, Austria. The Swedes also announce that they are now accepting new orders. Prototypes of the Volta Zero were already rolling off the production line in 2022 for design verification and production validation. So now production […] More…
Honda Previews Three New Electric SUVs Launching In China In 2024
Say hello to the Honda e:N SUV Concept, e:NP2 Prototype, and e:NS2 Prototype. More…
ScottishPower & HiTrans team up to expand ChargePlace Scotland
ScottishPower and the Highlands and Islands Transport Partnership (HiTrans) have agreed to boost the EV infrastructure across western Scotland through 24 new rapid charging stations. The Scottish utility will manage the installations with a focus on underserved areas and with external funding. ScottishPower will supply Raption 50 chargers with 50kW charging capacity and says the […] More…
Check Out The Co-op Cycles CTY E2.2 Electric Commuter Bike
This urban runabout is kitted out in all the essentials for the daily grind. More…
USA: New York State funds 250 charging stations
The US state of New York has earmarked $8.3 million in funding for a total of 255 charging stations that will be installed in some 70 municipalities. The state is also looking to provide more EV chargers for agancy fleets in the coming years. 28 of the above-mentioned stations will be DC fast-chargers, though the […] More…
Four In 10 Drivers Say An EV May Be Their Next Car: New Poll
Imagine if nearly half of all new car purchases were EVs in the near future. EV adoption would be out of control, in a good way. More…
US Treasury Details Which EVs Lose Tax Credit Eligibility
Some brands and EVs lose access entirely while others lose half the credit. Fortunately, a few still qualify for the full $7,500. More…
US: Porsche Taycan Sales Down 21% In Q1 2023
The company blames supply chain issues. More…
