Industry newcomer Rivian is already wowing owners not just with its R1T electric truck but as part of a well-rounded assessment of the ownership experience. The Rivian R1T was ranked highest in satisfaction in results released Tuesday from an annual study focusing on EV ownership from survey giant J.D. Power. It’s followed, in order of… More…
Buick Uncovers Electra E5 Electric SUV’s Tech-Laden Interior
The cabin’s main attraction is a segment-only 30-inch 6K curved OLED display produced by Eyemax. More…
Rivian R1T And Mini Cooper SE Top JD Power US EV Experience Study
JD Power’s 2023 US EV Experience Ownership Study focuses on first-time EV buyers, which puts new options at the top of the list. More…
Hyundai gives us a closer look at the ‘EV-led’ 2024 Kona electric design [Video]
Hyundai is promising a daring glimpse into the future of the urban SUV with its brand-new 2024 Kona electric model arriving this summer. The all-new Hyundai Kona electric has several new features including a bold, more dynamic “EV-derived” design.. More…
Tesla announces hefty retrofit price for old vehicles to use CCS adapter
Tesla has announced the price of the needed retrofit for older Tesla vehicles to use the CCS adapter and access other charging stations. More…
VinFast to deliver its EVs in the US in March
The Vietnamese electric carmaker VinFast will begin deliveries of its limited edition VF 8 City Edition in the US on 1 March. Initially, the EVs were to be delivered in February. But VinFast wanted to first complete updating the vehicles with the latest software.The 999 electric cars arrived in the US from Vietnam in December. […] More…
Swarco announces plans for new HPC network in the UK
UK charging infrastructure provider Swarco Smart Charging announces the roll-out of an HPC charging network across England, Scotland and Wales. Under the name PoGo, over 2,000 ultra-fast charging stations are to be built at public facilities such as grocery shops and cafés over the next four years. “PoGo” is said to stand for “Power and […] More…
Tesla And Elon Musk Sued Related To Misleading Self-Driving Claims
Tesla shareholders filed a class-action lawsuit suggesting the company misrepresented the abilities of Autopilot and Full Self-Driving. More…
Rivian Burning Through Cash, Demand Is A Concern Going Forward
Rivian makes a compelling product that’s proven to impress, but prices are high and competition is a concern. More…
Super73 S2 First Ride Review: The OG Urban Cruiser
Motorcycle form meets e-bike function. More…
2023 Genesis Electrified GV70: 236 Miles Of EPA Range At A GV60 Price
The MSRP starts at $65,850, but it’s expected to be eligible for the $7,500 federal tax credit. More…
Aventon Abound launched as higher-quality low-cost electric cargo bike
The Aventon Abound has just been launched as a new high-quality addition to the growing sea of electric cargo bikes released over the last few months. Many brands are hopping on the bandwagon to bring a new cargo e-bike to market, but few are as nice as this with a reasonable price to match. More…
German Startup Car.los To Release Compact C.1 Longtail Cargo Bike Soon
The versatile two-wheeler has a payload capacity of 165 kilograms. More…
VinFast To Start VF 8 US Deliveries On March 1, Halves Lease Rates
The VinFast VF 8 City Edition will be handed over to customers in California starting tomorrow. More…
Nissan Accelerates Electrification: 19 New BEVs By 2030
By the end of the decade, there will be 27 new electrified models. More…
Volta Trucks expands TaaS service network in Europe
Swedish electric truck start-up Volta Trucks has announced the expansion of its Truck-as-a-Service (TaaS) network in Europe with two new locations in Germany and Spain. Volta will use both new hubs in Duisburg and Madrid to offer comprehensive customer support, training and maintenance and service for the electric trucks used in these markets. The centres […] More…
Vinfast drops VF 8 lease price, confirms US deliveries start March 1
Vinfast on Monday confirmed plans to begin U.S. deliveries March 1, as a report indicated the automaker is planning to lower lease prices. Vinfast had reported the first batch of 999 U.S.-bound VF 8 electric SUVs shipped out in late November, following the delivery of 100 vehicles to customers in its home country of Vietnam in September. The… More…
Nextbike: New locations for e-bike sharing in Spain
Nextbike, the bike-sharing provider acquired by Tier, is expanding its presence in Spain. The service’s launch in Palma de Mallorca just before the turn of the year was followed by launches in the Barcelona metropolitan region, Getxo and Mislata at the start of 2023. In and around Barcelona, the service is called Ambici. It will […] More…
Evonik to produce fumed aluminium oxide for batteries in Japan
Evonik is investing a mid-double-digit million euro sum in the expansion of production facilities for fumed aluminium oxide at its Yokkaichi site in Japan. The material will be used in extremely thin coatings for separator foils in batteries. It will be the German chemical company’s first alumina plant in Asia, geared toward producing speciality solutions […] More…
Lotus Electric Sedan Shows Its Sleek Production Body For First Time
Internally codenamed Type 133, the electric performance sedan will target the Porsche Taycan and other similar high-end models. More…
