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Volvo showcases electric excavator, begins testing ahead of commercial sales next year
Volvo Construction Equipment is kicking off a series of testing programs in North America with its mid-size EC230 Electric excavator and partner WM (formerly known as Waste Management). The 23-ton machine is designed to run the same operations as a diesel equivalent and represents a major shift in zero-emissions construction equipment. More…
Volvo’s 2024 EV models include RWD for first time in a quarter century, plus range increases
After previously hinting at some upgrades to come, Volvo Cars has shared details of its 2024 model year C40 and XC40 Recharge EVs. By developing a new motor in-house, Volvo is delivering expanded powertrain variants, all promising improved range. More…
Better Than A Barn Find: 3 Brand-New Tesla Roadsters Uncovered In China
They have been sitting in shipping containers since 2010 and are now for sale. More…
Electrify America’s CEO-elect tested its EV chargers on a cross-country road trip – here’s how it went
Electrify America’s CEO-elect took a cross-country road trip in an EV to test the company’s charging network, and this is how it went. More…
Ford (F) Q1 2023 earnings results: Electric vehicles take center stage
Ford Motor (F) released its Q1 2023 earnings results after market close on Tuesday, May 2, as the automaker gives us our closest look at its Model e electric car division yet. More…
Eive electric 2CV
French connection This electric version of the classic Citroen van was developed in the UK using an e-drive from a company in France. Peter Donaldson reports Electric conversions of classic cars such as original Minis and early Porsche 911s are now well-established, but the Citroen 2CV van created by The 2CV Shop in the UK […] More…
ZeroAvia unveils 1.8MW motor system as it develops a 76-seat hydrogen electric plane with Alaska Airlines
Hydrogen-electric plane developer ZeroAvia has received delivery of a 76-passenger plane from Alaska Airlines it can now retrofit with zero-emissions technology as promised years ago. Furthermore, the company’s advancements in modular motor systems could enable test flights of the plane sooner than you’d think. More…
Volvo Outlines 2024 C40 Recharge And XC40 Recharge Upgrades
Almost 300 miles of EPA range will be achieved in the all-new rear-wheel drive versions. More…
LG Energy Solution just debuted a residential battery storage system in the US
Korean lithium-ion battery giant LG Energy Solution (LGES) wants to position itself as a battery storage system provider, so it’s launching a residential battery storage system in the US. More…
New French E-Bike Has A Frame Made From Recycled Materials
Ultima’s new Multipath puts a whole new spin on going green. More…
US: Ioniq 6 Boosted Hyundai BEV Sales In April 2023 Beyond 3,000
For the very first time, sales of the E-GMP-based electric cars exceeded 3,000 units a month. More…
Mercedes To Challenge Tesla’s Efficiency Via Formula One Team
The German luxury automaker believes F1 can help it cut development times while making more efficient, mass-market EVs. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 goes sideways with e-Corner tech, in-wheel motors
Hyundai’s affiliate technology supplier, Hyundai Mobis, has shown its e-Corner modular steering and propulsion system for EVs in real-world testing, and it’s just released a bit more about what the system will allow dynamically. Put simply, it could dramatically change the maneuverability of electrified urban vehicles, driven or not… More…
2023 Toyota bZ4X: Competitive Pricing, But So-So EPA Range
The model is not eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Is Back With More Range, Power, Lower Prices
The 2023 Mustang Mach-E is now up to $4,000 cheaper; Standard Range models get an LFP battery pack with up to 250-mile range. More…
Ford reopens Mustang Mach-E orders with lower prices and upgraded EPA range
Ford revealed Tuesday it’s re-opening orders for its increasingly popular Mustang Mach-E. The American automaker is ramping production to cut wait times and reduce prices across the lineup.. More…
Norway BEV Sales: Tesla Model Y Remains In Charge In April 2023
Customers in Norway buy mostly all-electric crossover/SUVs. More…
Right-Hand Drive Rivian R1T With 8 Seats Spotted In Africa
This American all-electric pickup ended up as a safari vehicle in Kenya. More…
Norway: 7,471 new electric cars in April
In Norway, the car market recorded a slight decline last month. Contrary to the trend, EV sales increased minimally but came in significantly behind the March result. The best-selling model was the Tesla Model Y, but here, too, with declines. From over 16,800 units in March, the 7,471 new electric cars in April represent a […] More…
