Mind you, this is no average owner, it’s endurance racing driver Sebastian Vittel (no typo). More…
Owner Takes Tesla Model S Plaid To Nurburgring, Makes It Look So Easy
CATL begins mass production of its Qilin batteries with 13% more power than other 4680 cells
According to recent reports out of China, the world’s leading battery manufacturer CATL has successfully achieved mass production of its energy dense Qilin batteries capable of delivering 1,000 km (621 miles) of range. CATL’s new cells utilize the 4680 pack structure and will debut on the upcoming ZEEKR 009 multi-purpose vehicle (MPV).. More…
E-Bike Specialist Himiway Releases Three New Electric Bicycles
The Pony, Rambler, and Rhino are ready to tackle the street and trials. More…
Tesla (TSLA) surges on strong sales in China
Tesla (TSLA) stock is surging amid data coming out of China, showing that the automaker will likely deliver a strong quarter in this important market. More…
The world saw a record 9.6% growth in renewables in 2022
By the end of 2022, global renewable generation capacity amounted to 3372 gigawatts (GW), growing the stock of renewable power by 295 GW or 9.6%, according to the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA). More…
Watch Hyundai’s new AI-based robot charge an IONIQ 6 [Video]
Hyundai revealed Tuesday it has developed an EV charging robot that automatically plugs in using a 3D camera-based AI algorithm. Watch how it works on the IONIQ 6 in Hyundai’s latest video below. More…
Electric bike tax credit bill reintroduced, providing up to $1,500 off new e-bikes in US
After being originally introduced in 2021, yet faltering before the finish line, a federal incentive for electric bicycle purchases is back on the table. If it passes, Americans could receive a $1,500 tax credit for the purchase of an electric bike.. More…
Pure Electric’s Revolutionary Design Shakes Up E-Scooter Market
The UK-based firm, owned by F1 Dad Adam Norris, is intent on global expansion with the new Pure Advance. More…
InMotion V12HT electric unicycle review: I have no business on a high power wheel
Nothing in my life is telling me “You should definitely hop on a high power electric unicycle,” and yet I’m glad I decided to do it anyway. After testing a smaller and lighter InMotion electric unicycle last year, the company offered me a chance to try out a significantly more powerful InMotion V12HT. And it was quite eye-opening. More…
2023 Genesis Electrified GV70 First Drive Review: Meet One Of America’s Best EVs
The excellent GV70 crossover gets even better when you swap engines for battery power. More…
Genesis builds the Electrified GV70 in Alabama: Why that’s important
As of last month, the 2023 Genesis GV70 is now built in the U.S.—but only one in one of its variants, a new battery-electric version dubbed Electrified GV70. Behind that debut lies a story. When President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act last August, building EVs in the United States became far more important than it was the day… More…
Cake Kalk OR
Keeping it clean Rory Jackson charts the development of this e-bike, whose entire manufacturing process is geared towards producing zero emissions Supporters of e-mobility as a means of reducing carbon emissions and mitigating climate change ned to remind themselves that battery-electric vehicles are only zero-emissions machinery at the point of use. The extraction, refinement, fabrication […] More…
Europe gets an all-electric Ford Explorer, with VW’s assist
Ford on Tuesday revealed a fully electric Ford Explorer that it says is the first in a new wave of “bold, iconic electric vehicles that are steeped in Ford’s American roots.” It’s not quite what you might think, though. The electric Explorer that was revealed isn’t due to ever be sold in the U.S.—although Ford… More…
Polestar presents additional limited edition Polestar 2
Polestar has developed a second limited edition of the Polestar 2. The upgrades for the Polestar 2 BST Edition 230, with 350 kW of power and 680 Nm of torque, include exclusive green ‘Nebula’ paint and MicroSuede upholstery for the seats and steering wheel inserts made from partially recycled nubuck textiles. In terms of technology, […] More…
Netherlands: Plug-In Car Sales Accelerated In February 2023
The Lynk & Co 01 PHEV continues to be the best-selling plug-in model. More…
Nova Bus now part of a key e-bus trial in Washington
Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (Metro) has ordered five battery-electric buses from Nova Bus. The Volvo subsidiary will assemble the EVs at the Nova Bus plant in Plattsburgh, New York State. The buses will be part of Metro’s latest trial to prepare for a 100% EV transition. Metro calls the Battery-Electric Bus Test and Evaluation […] More…
VinFast Says Three Executives Have Left The Company
It’s the latest setback in the Vietnamese carmaker’s American expansion plan. More…
Report: EV battery repair hurdles may inflate insurance premiums
A lack of standards for repair and replacement of EV battery packs may lead to higher insurance premiums, according to a recent Reuters report (via Automotive News). Battery packs can represent up to 50% of an EV’s price tag, often making it uneconomical to replace them, according to the report. And while there is no standard procedure for… More…
Tesla Full Self-Driving Beta V11: Realtime Day And Night In Detroit
These FSD beta videos are excellent since the owner simply lets the software do its thing so we can see how it really performs. More…
InstaVolt installs 1,000th charger in the UK as part of expansion
UK charging network InstaVolt expanded its rapid charging hub in Banbury, Oxfordshire, making the site one of the largest charging hubs in the country. Situated on the M40, the site now has doubled the number of chargers bringing the total to 32. Instavolt installed 16 new 120 kW chargers alongside its existing array of eight […] More…
