BMW on Wednesday unveiled the i5, the first-ever all-electric version of the automaker’s 5-Series luxury sedan, which is scheduled to reach dealerships later this year as a 2024 model. The 2024 BMW i5 will launch in the U.S. in eDrive40 and M60 xDrive guises priced from $67,795 and $85,095, respectively. Both prices include a mandatory $995… More…
BMW to launch i7 with rear-wheel drive in July
According to the German carmaker, the new BMW i7 eDrive50 offers a maximum output of 335 kW and comes with a range of 575 to 611 kilometres in WLTP. In the USA, both i7 and i4 customers also have the option of a boosted variant with longer ranges. The maximum torque of the i7 eDrive50 […] More…
A long wait is over for Volkswagen employees
Volkswagen employees can now, finally, order electric cars as company cars again. The company has insisted employees wait two years before they can get electric vehicles from their own company as company cars. Back in 2021, the group informed its approximately 18,000 executives that electric and hybrid models would “probably not be orderable” as company […] More…
Ford Lightning Helps Tesla Model S With 0 Miles Of Range Get Back On The Road
The Pro Power Onboard feature of the Ford truck brought the Tesla back to life. More…
Caterham EV Seven: Lightweight electric sports car concept
British sports carmaker Caterham has made progress on its all-electric Seven series announced two years ago. The company just presented what it calls a technology development showcasing a future electric Caterham Seven that delivers the first performance data. The EV Seven uses a 179 kW E-axle from Swindon Powertrain and a battery pack with immersion […] More…
VinFast Recalls All VF8 City Edition EVs Because Display Goes Blank
The VinFast VF8 City Edition has only one display in the cabin, so that’s a big deal. More…
Toyota, Suzuki & Daihatsu Partnered On Mini-Commerical Electric Vans
As Toyota rethinks its electrification plans, this is yet another step forward to show its support of EVs. More…
ZeroAvia and Natilus team up to develop a hydrogen-electric autonomous cargo plane
Autonomous freight aircraft developer Natilus has announced it will offer ZeroAvia’s ZA600 hydrogen-electric engine as a propulsion option on its blended wing body (BWB) cargo plane. The two aviation companies have formed a strategic partnership to jointly-develop an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) flown entirely by hydrogen-electric propulsion.. More…
Nio launches new ES6 edition in China
Nio has launched a new edition of its ES6 in China. The ES6 is the company’s best-selling model on the Chinese market and has now been converted to the new NT 2.0 platform. In February this year, Nio said it would be phasing out the models based on the first generation of its electric car […] More…
2023 Rivian R1T: Prices And Estimated Range Of 17 Configurations
The top version is promised to offer 400 miles of range. More…
New NIO ES6 Small Electric SUV Arrives With Cushy, Tech-Heavy Cabin
The second generation of the Chinese EV maker’s least expensive electric SUV has officially launched in China. More…
Tesla Stock Could Surge 1,030% To $2,000 By 2027, Says Analyst
Tesla aims to launch a ride-hailing business with the help of its vision and AI-based Full Self-Driving technology. More…
Mercedes-AMG Teams Up With Micro Mobility Systems AG For New E-Scooter
A stylish and techie two-wheeler for in-city escapades. More…
BMW Determined To Beat Tesla At Its Own Game, BEVs Are Top Priority
BMW North America boss is confident the automaker’s BEV share will “more than double” this year in the US. More…
See What A VW ID.4 Owner Thinks About The Toyota bZ4X
She never drove an electric Toyota before, but says she likes the brand in general. More…
Volvo EX30 claims lowest-ever carbon footprint for brand
Volvo says its upcoming EX30 electric SUV will have the lowest carbon footprint of any of its production models to date. Scheduled to debut June 7, with orders and pre-orders in some markets on the same date, the EX30 will represent a 25% reduction in lifecycle carbon emissions versus the C40 Recharge and XC40 Recharge EVs—which both boast… More…
India: Uber Green launches in three major citites
Ride-hailing company Uber will launch its Uber Green service in three cities in India starting this June, namely bringing the EV-only option to Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Uber also shared a slew of new EV partnerships in India. Staying with Uber Green, the service allows customers to request an electric vehicle to pick them up. […] More…
Infineon heads semiconductor project with gallium nitride
The new EU research project ALL2GaN, led by Infineon Austria, aims to exploit the energy-saving potential of highly efficient power semiconductors made of gallium nitride (GaN) so that they can be easily and quickly integrated into many applications. The project name ALL2GaN stands for “Affordable smart GaN IC solutions for greener applications”. Infineon expects to […] More…
Musk Has Tesla Succession Plan, Board Aware Of His Recommendation
Tesla’s CEO did not say who is on his list of potential successors, though. More…
LEVC adds range to its TX and VN5
In the UK, LEVC has announced an enhancement for its TX taxi and VN5 light van. Both vehicles are to benefit from a larger and more efficient battery. The 34.6 kWh unit upgrades LEVC’s eCity powertrain, offering increased capacity (up from 31 kWh) and greater efficiency. The electric-only range for the TX is now 78 […] More…
