The Tesla Model 3 is now one of the top 10 leased vehicles in the U.S., marking the first time an EV has appeared among the top leased vehicles, according to credit report provider Experian. In the second quarter of 2023, the Model 3 was the seventh most-leased vehicle in the U.S. The top leased vehicle was the Ford F-150 pickup truck, which is… More…
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under DOJ probe over perks and transactions
Tesla and Elon Musk are reportedly under a federal probe over perks and transactions between the company, the CEO, and other companies under Musk’s control. More…
Ridepooling: Volkswagen opens Moia brand to third parties
Volkswagen is making its electric ridepooling service Moia accessible to other providers via a licensing model. According to Moia, clients remain flexible in their choice of vehicles – and are therefore not restricted to Volkswagen models. Lire la suite…
Mini eMastered Is A $150,000+ Luxury EV Restomod With 110 Miles Of Range
The latest creation from UK-based David Brown Automotive transforms the classic Mini into a silent handcrafted urban runabout. Lire la suite…
Redwood Materials purchases Redux Recycling
The US recycling company founded by ex-Tesla CTO JB Straubel has completely taken over the German battery recycler Redux Recycling. The company previously belonged to the Austrian Saubermacher Group and operates a recycling plant in Bremerhaven, among other places. Lire la suite…
UK considers weakening ICE exit
Conservative PM Rishi Sunak is attempting to water down the UK policy to ban the sale of new combustion vehicles in 2030. It had been moved back from 2035 by the former conservative leader Boris Johnson. Lire la suite…
CNGR to build battery materials factory in Morocco
CNGR Advanced Materials and the African investor Al Mada are planning a joint venture to produce battery materials in Morocco. The exact location for the plant has already been announced, as has the start of production – provided the official permits are granted in time. Lire la suite…
Hexagon Purus opens H2 cylinder factory in Germany
Hexagon Purus will manufacture its hydrogen cylinders at its own plant in Kassel in central Germany. Until now, it shared a site with another unit of the Norwegian company. Lire la suite…
Two Tesla Cybertrucks Spotted Testing At NorCal Off-Road Park
The Cybertruck release candidate units were apparently driven from Texas to Northern California for some off-road testing. Lire la suite…
XPeng unveils refreshed G9 electric SUV
In a bold move to redefine its market position, XPeng has launched a newer and more affordable version of its flagship G9 SUV. The redesigned G9 is built on the robust framework of XPeng’s latest SEPA (Smart Electric Platform Architecture) and is set to undercut its predecessor by a remarkable RMB 46,000 (€5,900). At a glitzy launch event in Dunhuang, Gansu province of northwest China, He Xiaopeng, XPeng’s chairman and CEO, unveiled the new G9 with great fanfare. Available in five distinct versions, the vehicle now starts at a price of RMB 263,900 (approximately €33,700), a significant… More…
GM halts BrightDrop van production in Canada – again
General Motors is halting production of its all-electric BrightDrop vans at its plant in Ingersoll, Canada, for several months. There seems to be a problem in the supply chain for the required battery modules. Lire la suite…
France: New environmental bonus could push out imported EVs
France will introduce new rules for EV subsidies from 1 January 2024. The French government now gives more details on the reform of the “bonus écologique.” What is clear is that the new criteria will make it particularly difficult for the Chinese competition. Lire la suite…
Moots launches premium ‘adventure-ready’ e-bike that you probably can’t tell is electric
Moots is known for its premium, hand-built bikes that focus on a high level of craftsmanship designed for dedicated riders. Now the company is bringing that same level of professionalism to its first e-bike, the Moots Express – although you probably wouldn’t realize the bike was even electric if you saw it whizz by on the trail. More…
Electric Go-Kart You Can Buy Hits 100+ MPH, Sets Speed Record
Latvian-based Blue Shock Race used one of its 33.5-horsepower production models to set the record in Sweden. Lire la suite…
Volvo will build its last diesel in early 2024
Volvo Cars is saying goodbye to diesel-powered cars. The carmaker says it will produce its last diesel in early 2024. In Europe, Volvo Cars now primarily sells electric vehicles and plug-in hybrids. Lire la suite…
Munro MK_1 Mountain Rescue Edition Debuts As Go-Anywhere Emergency EV
It can carry three passengers and has space for a stretcher. Lire la suite…
Lexus To Unveil Next-Gen Modular EV Concept In October Ahead Of 2026 Debut
The Japanese automaker wants to adopt a “drastically changed production method” and a completely new software platform. Lire la suite…
Older Tesla Model 3s Get $800 Powered Liftgate Retrofit Option
The product is compatible with Tesla Model 3 sedans built before 2021 with a manual liftgate. Lire la suite…
Mini Countryman Electric arrives in North America
Electric cars and Climate Week – it’s like peanut butter and jelly, a match made in heaven. So, when Mini decided to parade its all-new electric Countryman during Climate Week in New York City, no one batted an eye. This was the electric SUV’s North American debut, following its official introduction in Germany. The fanfare is not just because it’s an electric Mini, but also because it promises a lot. Mini has been many things: iconic, small, zippy. Yet, electric wasn’t high on that list. Yes, we’ve seen the Cooper SE and there are murmurs of the upcoming Aceman. Still, with the unveiling… More…
Kia EV4 test drive spotted in the US, will it be the electric successor to the Soul?
A new Kia electric crossover was spotted testing in the US, which appears to be the upcoming EV4. The EV4 is expected to be Kia’s entry-level subcompact electric crossover with starting prices under $30,000.. More…
