Audi is considering an electric off-road electric SUV that would use the platform from parent Volkswagen Group’s planned Scout EV brand, according to an Autocar report. VW announced the Scout brand in 2022, using a name that originated on the classic International Scout SUV, with plans for a North American-market electric pickup truck and SUV and… More…
Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein takes the lead in Diriyah
Porsche driver Pascal Wehrlein won both races at the Formula E double-header in Diriyah (Saudi Arabia) at the weekend and thus took the lead in the drivers’ standings of the electric racing series. This means that so far, all three races of the season have been won with a Porsche drive. The season opener was […] More…
B-ON brings on Karma Automotive as production partner
The StreetScooter successor B-ON is cooperating with Karma Automotive to produce electric transporters for the North and South American market. With this in mind, Karma Automotive will start assembling B-ON’s electric vans in California later this year. Manufacturing will take place at the company’s own production facility in Moreno Valley, California, according to a company […] More…
NYC: Ride-hailing companies must turn 100% EV by 2030
Uber, Lyft and Co. must manage entirely electric car fleets by 2030 if they want to continue to offer ride-hailing in New York City. Mayor Eric Adams’ announcement will affect 100,000 vehicles in one of the world’s largest markets for-hire vehicles. In his State of the City speech last week, New York City Mayor Eric […] More…
Xpeng prepares to launch models in China & Europe
The electric car manufacturer Xpeng is planning two new and three revised models in China this year. In Europe, the introduction of two more models is imminent. According to an accompanying teaser image, these are likely to be the P7 and the G9. In China, Xpeng is planning two new models for 2023, according to […] More…
Nissan to acquire stake in Renault’s Ampere
Nissan will acquire a stake in Ampere, the future independent electric car division of Renault Group. This is the result of an agreement between the two companies, which is still subject to the approval of the respective supervisory boards. The amount Nissan will invest in Ampere has not yet been disclosed in the two companies’ […] More…
York struggles to put electric vehicles on the road
An independent councillor has accused the administration of the English city of York of “hiding” unused electric vehicles and showed pictures of several electric vehicles parked on a former landfill site as proof. When asked, the city admitted that of the 39 electric vehicles in their fleet, only 13 are in use, as the expansion […] More…
REE Automotive Names Microvast as battery pack supplier for its commercial EVs
Lithium-ion battery maker Microvast Holdings and EV platform supplier REE Automotive have signed a supply and purchase agreement. Under its terms, Microvast will provide its MV-C Gen 4 HpCO lithium-ion battery packs for REE’s EV platforms. The packs can be fully charged in 30 minutes. Their pouch cells in the MV-C Gen 4 provide 53.5 […] More…
Tesla Model 3 That Crashed At Pikes Peak Reborn As Mean Electric Track Weapon
It has a whopping 4,000 pounds or 2 tons of downforce now. More…
Watch Kevin Bacon Turn Into An EV Dad, Courtesy Of The Hyundai Ioniq 6
He can’t stop talking about his brand-new electric car. More…
Tesla Model Y 7-Seater: Pros And Cons After Two Years Of Ownership
Does the Model Y live up to the hype after a few years of family road trips? Is it as family-friendly as these owners hoped? More…
The Average Price Of A Used Tesla Is Down $18,000 From 6 Months Ago
Teslas have never been more affordable than now. More…
Check Out Ram 1500 Revolution BEV Concept’s Third-Row Jump Seats
Ram designers took inspiration from folding stadium seats for the electric truck study’s third row. More…
So, Your Tesla Just Lost A Ton Of Value, But That’s How Life Works
No one forced you to buy your car, it was your choice, and Tesla’s pricing history is certainly no secret. More…
Meet the Candela C-8: An Electric Boat Powered By Polestar
The Candela C-8 is an electric hydrofoil watercraft powered with Polestar 2 battery packs. More…
EVs near a fifth of California sales: Is Tesla’s lead shrinking?
California EV sales increased again in 2022, with Tesla once again taking the lead. But could other automakers’ expanded EV sales threaten Tesla’s top-dog status? Firstly, 2022 was another good year for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) sales in California. This week, the California Energy Commission (CEC) reported 345,818 new light-duty ZEV sales for… More…
Tesla To Use 4680-Type Battery Cells In Megapacks: LFP or NCM?
Does it mean also LFP battery chemistry in a 4680-type format? More…
Watch Audi Activesphere Concept Change From Pickup To Fastback
Audi probably won’t put something like this into production, but it would be really cool if it did. More…
YouTuber Buys Four Flood-Damaged Teslas Sight Unseen, Sparks Start Flying
B Is For Build is known for some wild car creations, and now he wants to modify some Teslas. More…
Genesis X Convertible Concept To Enter Production As Flagship EV
Luc Donckerwolke, Genesis’ chief creative officer, reportedly told dealers that the X Convertible concept will go into production. More…
