BMW is accelerating its electric vehicle production plans, announcing an € 800 million (about $864 million) investment to prepare its San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico for the incoming wave of next-generation Neue Klasse EVs. More…
Fiido Is Set To Launch Up To Seven New E-Bikes In 2023
A lot of the new models will be firsts for the electric mobility specialist. More…
Electrify America tells customers it will raise EV charging prices next month
US EV charging network Electrify America has announced an increase in prices beginning next month for all customers, including Pass+ members. The charging network broke down the price increases in an email to customers today.. More…
Tesla Cybertruck’s Bed Capacity Shown In Recent Spy Shots
As Tesla fans snap photos and videos of Cybertruck prototypes, one version has a bunch of off-road tires in the bed. More…
Ford CEO says next-gen EV pickup, new electric platform is ‘deep in development’
On Ford’s earnings call Thursday, CEO Jim Farley mentioned the automaker’s next generation of electric vehicles, including a full-size pickup EV, is well underway. Ford’s new EVs will ride on an updated electric architecture built for the modern era.. More…
Future Ford EVs “Deep Into Development,” Will Use Smaller Batteries
Ford CEO Jim Farley said the next-generation electric full-size pickup is “awesome” during the latest earnings call. More…
2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Review: Way Better Than It Should Be
Internal-combustion roots don’t stop the luxury sedan from going 282 miles per charge. More…
Tesla Model Y gains full access to $7,500 EV tax credit with new $80,000 price limit
Tesla Model Y, which is undoubtedly the most important EV this year, has gained full access to the $7,500 federal tax credit with a new $80,000 price limit. More…
GM Tells Chevy Bolt EV Owner It’s “Not Responsible” For Fast Charging At Non-Approved Public Stations
After a recall-related battery replacement, this Bolt EV is no longer able to DC fast charge. More…
Treasury lifts EV tax credit confusion over SUV price cap
The U.S. Treasury Department on Friday announced an update on how vehicles will qualify as a car or an SUV under the revamped EV tax credit, now known as the clean vehicle tax credit. For EV shoppers it’s good news, as it will clear up a confusing and seemingly arbitrary dividing line in which some versions of certain models—like the… More…
Magicycle launches the ‘SUV of e-bikes’ with full suspension fat tire electric bike
Electric bicycle maker Magicycle has just unveiled its newest model, which is the most premium e-bike yet in the company’s lineup. The full-suspension Magicycle Deer also claims to be an “SUV e-bike,” though that term seems to get thrown around a lot lately. More…
Tesla Model 3 Refresh “Project Highland” Out Testing Under Wraps
Tesla doesn’t typically hide its models when they’re out testing, so perhaps there’s something special about the new Model 3. More…
Movie heroes to save both the world and the environment
Electric cars are increasingly finding their way into films and series. The streaming giant Netflix has announced that it will increase the presence of electric vehicles in shows and films it produces itself. The first step is a cooperation with General Motors. VW is also placing its electric cars in films. Over the next year, […] More…
ZEEKR confirms third EV is called X, not 003, as it shares first look
Following leaked images that were later confirmed by ZEEKR to be its upcoming third EV model, the Chinese automaker has relayed that the new SUV will be called the ZEEKR X, not the ZEEKR 003 as originally speculated. The company also shared first official images of the EV today, ahead of its full debut expected in April. Have a look. More…
CitySprint to expand their UK EV fleet with help from Maxus
UK distribution company CitySprint, part of DPD Group, has announced the expansion of their EV fleet with the acquisition of 40 new electric vans from vehicle manufacturer Maxus. The new electric vans have been strategically deployed across the UK with the aim to help reduce pollution levels in cities in which CitySprint operates, including London, […] More…
VinFast delays first US EV deliveries to late Feb, second batch even later
Vietnamese electric vehicle maker VinFast said Friday it will be delaying the first deliveries of VF8 models for US customers until late February as it finished loading the EVs with its latest software. More…
Volvo Cars hires new head of design
Volvo Cars has hired a new head of design with Jeremy Offer joining Volvo from British electric vehicle developer Arrival and will take over as Global Head of Design from 1 May 2023, succeeding Robin Page. According to a statement by Volvo Cars, Jeremy Offer brings with him 35 years of design experience in various […] More…
Report: Small VW EV, battery plant considered for North America
Volkswagen has approved an EV slotting below the ID.4 for the North American market, and it’s considering a battery plant in Ontario, according to German business daily Handelsblatt. The report notes five recent entries in the Canadian province’s Registry of Lobbyists for VW, including one that mentions CEO Oliver Blume, who last year said that… More…
Project TwinVECTOR to bundle European battery development competence
The TwinVECTOR project aims to pool European expertise in the development of next-generation batteries. The EU is funding the project with €1.3 million over a period of three years. The centre of excellence at Tomas Bata University (TBU) in Zlín, Czech Republic, is to be expanded with the support of the consortium partners so that […] More…
Mellor scores another e-bus order from Sweden
British bus manufacturer Mellor has received an order from Sweden. Public transport operator Connect Bus orders 42 elecztic buses of the Sigma line, which Mellor debuted in 2021. The minibuses on order are headed for Gothenburg. Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and is on the west coast. Connect Bus will deploy the Mellor […] More…
