Electric propulsion specialist Pure Watercraft has officially shared the final design of its Pure Pontoon Boat – the company’s first vessel designed in house. Powered by EV batteries provided by minority stakeholder GM, this first crack at an electric pontoon boat could appeal to many consumers interested in quiet cruises without emissions.. More…
Heybike unveils new folding fat tire electric bike that targets bang for your buck
Heybike, one of the friendlier sounding Asian e-bike companies that have sprung up over the last few years, has just launched a new folding fat tire electric bike that attempts to compete on value. The new Heybike Ranger S offers higher performance at a price that few companies have been able to match. More…
ZF unveils air compressor for fuel cells and announces partnership with Liebherr
ZF has announced a new compressor that pushes air into fuel cells (FCs) for commercial vehicles. It has also announced an exclusive development agreement with Liebherr Group’s Aerospace & Transportation division to develop FC air compressor systems for their respective customer bases. As the performance of fuel cell systems depends on a reliable air supply, […] More…
Costco, Leader In Gas Discounts, Has No Plans To Add EV Chargers
While other competing businesses are working to future-proof their stores, Costco doesn’t think EV chargers are necessary yet. More…
Tesla Claims Some Of Musk’s Autopilot Comments May Have Been Deep Fakes
A family sued Tesla after a fatality involving its Autopilot system, and Tesla is trying to make Musk and his comments unavailable. More…
Tesla Model Y Was Europe’s Bestselling Car In Q1 2023
The electric crossover/SUV noted more sales than any other vehicle, regardless of powertrain. More…
Volvo EX90 Orders Surpass “Boldest, Most Ambitious” Expectations
The automaker did not disclose how many EX90 orders it has in the bag but said the first scheduled production run is sold out. More…
Volvo closes flagship EX90 SUV orders as EV sales reach 18% in Q1
Volvo Cars started the year on a high note as electric vehicle sales expanded 157% in the first three months of 2023, accounting for nearly one in every five cars sold. After an overwhelmingly positive response, Volvo says it was forced to close orders for its new flagship EX90 SUV due to the model year selling out. More…
General Motors will stop producing the Chevrolet Bolt
General Motors has announced plans to stop production of the Chevrolet Bolt electric model at the end of this year, as company CEO Mary Barra told investors. So far, the Chevy Bolt EV and its larger offshoot Bolt EUV accounted for the bulk of the company’s EV sales. GM will not be dropping the electric […] More…
Tesla & Fastned challenge Germany over charging station monopoly
The Higher Regional Court in Düsseldorf is hearing a case today that is crucial for the future of fast-charging infrastructure in Germany. Tesla and Fastned are challenging the federal government over essentially extending Tank & Rast’s monopoly at motorway service stations to fast charging. Tank & Rast was only privatised in 1998 yet still holds […] More…
Report: Michelin airless EV tires fit autonomy, law enforcement
Michelin has been testing airless tires for years with an eye toward EV use. While they still aren’t ready for production, executives believe they could be a good fit for autonomous vehicles and law enforcement. European police forces have expressed interest in airless tires because, unlike conventional pneumatic tires, they can’t be shot out… More…
Tesla (TSLA) inventory reaches new high, pointing to price cuts not working
Tesla’s (TSLA) inventory in the US has reached a new high, which is worrisome at this time in the quarter, and it is pointing to price cuts maybe not working as well as the automaker intended. More…
Leoni focuses on EV charging cables in new division
Automotive supplier Leoni announces a new business unit. ‘Charging & Power Solutions’ will unify the company’s cable business and focus on electromobility. The product suite ‘EcoSense’ covers cables for all types of charging, including new liquid-cooled solutions for HPC. Leoni lists the liquid-cooled High Power Charging cables as the latest addition to the range alongside […] More…
Scania secures first order in Latin America from Grupo Bimbo
Grupo Bimbo, a baking company, has ordered seven electric trucks from Scania. Once the vehicles arrive in Mexico, they will form Scania’s first electric fleet in Latin America. Grupo Bimbo opted for seven 25P B4x2 rigid electric trucks from Scania México. The BEV truck has an output of 230 kW and battery capacities of 165 […] More…
Tesla Model 3 Most Google-Searched EV Across The Globe
The Tesla Model Y may be the better seller, but more people are familiar with the Model 3, and it’s the most sought-after in the US. More…
Despite Price Cuts, Teslas Hold Value Better Than Most Luxury Cars: Study
Five rounds of price cuts since January 2023, including some huge reductions, and it’s still not enough to put Tesla behind its rivals. More…
Tesla Bull Says Price Cuts Don’t Make Sense If Buyers Remain Uneducated About EVs
Wall Street veteran Gary Black thinks that cutting prices might not be the best strategy in the long run. More…
Arabia Taxi adds 269 Tesla cars to its cab fleet in Dubai
The taxi company Arabia Taxi has put 269 Tesla Model 3 in service in Dubai. As reported, Dubai will only permit electrified taxis in the emirate from 2027. Arabia Taxi operates 6,000 vehicles throughout the United Arab Emirates, 83 per cent of which are hybrid taxis. The Tesla cabs are, therefore, among the first fully […] More…
Skeleton & Martinrea want to build batteries for refuse trucks
Skeleton Technologies and the Canadian automotive supplier Martinrea International are cooperating to equip refuse collection vehicles for use in Paris and New York with Skeleton’s so-called ‘SuperBattery’ technology. Martinrea International develops and produces electric vehicle technologies for heavy-duty commercial vehicles through its subsidiary Effenco. The aim of the agreement with the Estonian company Skeleton is […] More…
Doc Green’s Electric Mountain Bike Offers Big Fun At A Small Price
The perfect gateway drug into the world of e-biking, or a budget-minded commuter’s dream come true. More…
