Korean carmaker Hyundai will likely launch its first electric model with lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries this year. Even more specific: the second-generation Kia Ray EV minivan will use LFP batteries made by CATL. According to The Elec, Hyundai will use the cell-to-pack technology, which CATL had already licensed to Hyundai Mobis in 2021. The […] More…
Review: 2023 Lexus RZ 450e tests the electric waters
The 2023 Lexus RZ electric crossover competes not just against rivals ranging from Nissan through the automotive alphabet to Mercedes, but to electric vehicle startups such as Lucid, Rivian, and Tesla that have raised the bar for electric luxury. So how are Lexus and parent company Toyota positioning the RZ 450e to compete? In a word… More…
2023 Lexus RZ 450e First Drive Review: Short On Range, Long On Comfort
The RZ is smooth and polished, but will anyone be able to forgive the 220-mile range of Lexus’ first EV? More…
Tesla significantly ramps up hiring for Cybertruck production
Tesla has significantly ramped up its hiring effort for Cybertruck production, which is just a few months away. More…
Over half a million NEVs sold in China over February
Around 525,000 new energy vehicles (NEVs) were sold in China in February 2023, 55.9 per cent more than in the same month last year and 28.7 per cent more than in January 2023. BYD accounted for the largest number of vehicles – both NEVs and pure battery-electric cars. After sales in January had fallen not […] More…
Statkraft looks for investors for charging company Mer
Norwegian energy company Statkraft is seeking investors for its charging infrastructure brand Mer. However, the majority of shares – and thus control of the company – are to remain with Statkraft. According to the company, the banks Carnegie and Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken have been engaged as financial advisors for this process. Statkraft, however, intends to […] More…
Sandvik plans new production facility in Malaysia
The Swedish manufacturer Sandvik is looking to meet the increasing demand for battery-electric vehicles in the mining industry. To that end, the company wants to set up a new production plant in Malaysia. Equipment production is said to kick off in the fourth quarter of this year. According to Sandvik, than manufacturer first plans to […] More…
Lordstown Recalls 5 Of The 31 Endurance Pickups It Ever Made
The electric parking brake might fail because faulty washers were fitted to the calipers. More…
Tarform unveils 50 mph electric jet ski designed like a manta ray
The boutique electric motorcycle maker Tarform has just unveiled a very different type of electric vehicle than we’re used to seeing from the company. This time it has shunned two wheels in favor of a sleek hull, creating the Tarform Raye personal watercraft. More…
Watch A Tesla Model 3 With FSD Beta Tackle A Race Track On Its Own
The driver set the maximum speed to 80 mph, but the car chose safety over speed. More…
Audi launches limited-run mountain bike
Audi is expanding its range of e-mobility products with the launch of a limited-run electric mountain bike. Based around an enduro frame made from lightweight aluminium, it has a 36 V, 720 Wh Fantic Integra battery pack fitted within the frame, which supplies power to a Brose S-MAG 36 V, 250 W motor that delivers […] More…
Nissan Ariya production behind schedule
Nissan cannot churn out its new electric car as quickly as planned. According to media reports, the output is at least one-third below plan due to chips, components and paint issues. But the carmaker is working on ramping up production capacity. Nissan reportedly wanted to produce 400 units of its new EV per day, amounting […] More…
US and EU to coordinate EV incentive programmes
The US and the EU want to negotiate an agreement on critical minerals for electric car batteries, said US President Joe Biden and EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen after a meeting at the White House. The planned agreement would make EVs manufactured in the EU eligible for US tax credits, currently reserved for […] More…
2024 GMC Hummer EV Gets Bidirectional Charging
The feature comes courtesy of a new, more powerful onboard AC charger. More…
VW and BMW join price war in China
Volkswagen and BMW have reduced prices for their EVs in China significantly. This comes after a number of carmakers have started offering their electric cars for less to increase sales and reduce inventory in the country. The Volkwagen joint ventures FAW-Volkswagen and SAIC Volkswagen are lowering the prices of its ID. models in China by […] More…
Watch Tesla Model 3 Standard Range Perform Flawless Moose Test
The car had no issues completing the test, even when fully loaded to its gross weight limit. More…
Rivian Promises Massive Wave Of Deliveries In The Coming Months
Wait times of 1-4 months will soon be a reality. More…
Tesla Shareholder Says He Has The Best Scoop Yet On The Cybertruck
Matthew Donegan-Ryan claims to have learned the Cybertruck’s dimensions, configurations, and features from multiple Tesla execs. More…
Check Out The Plug-In Car Number Per Capita In Your State
The data for 2022 indicates that in the majority of states, there are at least five plug-ins per one thousand people. More…
Check Out Tesla’s New Ultra Red Next To Old Multicoat Paint
Side-by-side, the improvement in quality is clear to see. More…
