Waymo and Uber have rolled out a partnership in Phoenix wherein riders who order an Uber within Waymo’s service area might get picked up by a driverless Waymo vehicle, rather than a human-driven Uber car, starting today. More…
In the US, Daimler’s eM2 electric box trucks are rolling off the factory floor
Daimler Truck North America has kicked off series production of its Freightliner eM2, an electric pick-up and delivery box truck. More…
Ford’s EV losses continue piling up in Q3 amid pricing pressure, UAW strike
Ford’s third-quarter earnings, released Thursday, show growing EV losses as the automaker faces pricing pressure and slowing demand.. More…
Honda redefines the Eco and the Ego with Sustaina-C and CI-MEV concepts
Honda unveiled its latest concept models, the Sustaina-C and CI-MEV. The Sustaina-C is a vehicle that promises to blend the desires of the individual (EGO) with the pressing needs of the environment (ECO). While many car manufacturers have embarked on the journey of creating eco-friendly vehicles, Honda’s approach stands out due to its innovative use of recycled materials and its homage to classic designs. At the heart of the Sustaina-C’s design is the use of acrylic resin. This material, known for its excellent weather resistance, surface smoothness, and coloring properties, has been… More…
New Murf Higgs Cargo E-Bike Impresses With Versatility And Retro Style
The Class 2 e-bike can venture both on and off road with kids and cargo in tow. More…
Tesla Hacker Uncovers Model 3 Highland ‘Sport’ Trim With Bolstered Seats
Is the Model 3 Sport just a styling package or the successor to the Model 3 Performance? More…
Testing the VW ID.3: What’s new after the model update?
Almost three years ago, Volkswagen started deliveries of the ID.3 – the electric flagship model based on the MEB. However, since then, VW has been facing criticism. The Wolfsburg company addressed that and presented the revised ID.3 at the beginning of this year. We look at where VW has made improvements and where there is still potential.
Aventon Abound cargo e-bike $400 off, Greenworks 40V e-mower $340, more
One of the first discounts is now live on Aventon’s Abound cargo e-bike, which clocks in at $400 off. It’s joined by an end of season price cut on this Greenworks 40V 21-inch electric mower at $340, as well as a chance to save on this compact Sun Joe electric pressure washer at just $80.. More…
Volkswagen says EV orders are down 50% in Europe
After releasing its results for the first nine months of the year, Volkswagen’s CFO said EV orders are down 50% in Europe. VW’s order intake fell short, attributed to a slowdown in the overall market.. More…
Freebeat MorphRover review – a Peloton and e-bike hybrid!
The best way to describe the new Freebeat MorphRover is if you took a Peloton Bike and combined it with an e-bike – a mix that works so well that, for the first time in over two years, I went and canceled my Peloton membership. Check out the full review below. More…
BETA’s ALIA eCTOL completes 2,000 mile trip to US Air Force base for experimental program
As part of a contracted deployment agreement with the US Air Force, eVTOL and eCTOL developer BETA Technologies has landed its ALIA aircraft at Duke Field, a subsidiary of Eglin Air Force Base, following a 2,000 mile journey across 12 states.. More…
Phoenix Motorcars wins California contract for electric Type A school buses
Phoenix Motorcars has won a two-year contract with the California Department of General Services that will enable school districts to procure the company’s Z600 Type A Cutaway Chassis electric school buses without having to go through a bid process. Phoenix’s Z600 school bus is offered with both 90 kWh and 141 kWh battery pack options,… Read more…
BP Buys Tesla Fast Charging Hardware For Its U.S. BP Pulse Network
The $100 million deal is for 250 kW chargers, compatible with both NACS and CCS1 connectors. More…
Infiniti unveils striking Vision Qe EV sedan concept, teases QXe SUV
Amidst the electric revolution, Infiniti has thrown its hat into the ring with grandeur, after sitting on the sidelines for quite a while. The luxury vehicle division of Nissan announced its Vision Qe concept that will serve as base for its first EV. Infiniti Vision Qe The all-electric fastback sedan features a sleek, low-profile design, adorned with eye-catching “digital piano key” lighting and some enormous wheels. Alongside this seductive sedan, Infiniti teased an all-electric SUV, the Vision QXe concept. Unfortunately all we got from it is this picture where it’s the one in the… More…
Report: Used Teslas plunge in price, as more used EVs hit the market
An influx of used EVs is causing prices to drop, particularly when it comes to used Teslas, according to new data from Recurrent. The company, which sells battery health reports for used EVs, also complies quarterly reports on used EV prices using data from partner firm Marketcheck. This latest report also includes wholesale data from BlackBook… More…
Tesla is selling $100 million worth of Superchargers to BP in first of its kind deal
Tesla and BP announced a deal where the former will sell $100 million worth of Supercharger hardware for the latter to deploy at its locations across the US. More…
Hyundai commits to EV plans despite delays from Ford and GM
After achieving a record Q3 profit, Hyundai says it’s standing by its upcoming EV plans. The move comes despite several prominent automakers, including Ford and GM, recently delaying electric vehicle goals.. More…
Volvo to boost production of its small and speedy EX30 SUV due to high demand
Volvo Cars is going to expand production capacity for its electric EX30 SUV, as it’s anticipated to be one of its best-selling models.. More…
QuantumScape (QS) Q3 2023: prototype solid-state test cells exceed performance targets
Following the close of Q3 2023, solid-state battery developer QuantumScape has updated the public to its progress the last three months, which includes some encouraging results. In addition to catching a peep at mockups of its production-intent QSE-5 cell design, QuantumScape’s prototype has done better than expected with one automotive OEM in particular. Are solid-state EVs closer than we imagined? QuantumScape says maybe, but it still has some work to do. More…
UAW Demands May Jeopardize Detroit And Korea’s $28B Battery Plants
South Korea’s three biggest battery suppliers are reportedly anxious about the UAW pressing for substantial wage increases. More…
