Enphase Energy, a supplier of microinverter-based solar and battery systems, has launched its new Enphase IQ EV Charger in the US and Canada. The IQ is designed to seamlessly integrate into Enphase’s solar and battery system to help homeowners maximize savings by charging their EVs directly from solar photovoltaic systems. The Enphase IQ is WiFi-enabled… Read more…
RadRunner 3 Plus review: A utility e-bike that blurs the line between budget & premium
The RadRunner 3 Plus is an electric utility/cargo bike that deserves a serious second look because of its unique place in the market, straddling the line between value-oriented and premium-focused. It comes from Rad Power Bikes, one of the leading budget-minded e-bike brands in the US, yet is part of the company’s push toward the more premium segment of the market. More…
Ford buys EV energy company AMP to improve charging and battery management
In its latest effort to improve the EV ownership experience, Ford has acquired Auto Motive Power (AMP). Ford will use the energy solutions providers’ tech to improve EV charging and battery management. More…
It’s a table! It’s a solar power plant! It’s both!
You can generate clean power for your home with this “solar table power plant” and eat your lunch on it, too.. More…
Ford slows Mustang Mach-E EV production as sales slip in October
Although Ford’s electric pickup saw higher demand in October, Mustang Mach-E sales surprisingly fell over 53% month-over-month. The move comes as Ford pulls back Mach-E production.. More…
Ford F-150 Lightning U.S. Sales Hit New Record In October 2023
Ford’s overall EV sales result increased only slightly though, as the Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit were down. More…
First Tesla Model 3 ‘Highland’ Owners Say It’s Comfy, But Tesla Vision Is ‘Rubbish’
People took to Reddit to describe their experience with the updated American EV. More…
EV sales rise in California, bucking claims of dwindling demand
Numerous automakers have claimed over the past few weeks that EV demand is dwindling, but recent California sales figures tell another story. EV sales continued to rise in the state during the third quarter of 2023, according to a quarterly report from the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA). EVs represented 22.3% of California new-car… More…
Peek Inside The Volvo EM90 Minivan, The “Scandinavian Living Room” On Wheels
The all-electric people mover will offer seating for six and massaging second-row lounge seats. More…
2025 Mercedes-AMG will be a 1,000 hp electric sports sedan
Mercedes-AMG, the performance arm of the German automotive giant, is setting the stage for an electrifying future with the development of its first all-electric sports car, slated for a grand entrance in 2025. Aiming to rival the likes of the Porsche Taycan and Audi E-tron GT it will have a staggering 1,000 horsepower output, potentially becoming the most potent road car in the firm’s illustrious lineage. Poised to replace the V8-engined GT 63 4-Door Coupe, the upcoming AMG model won’t merely be an electric version of a current design but an entirely new breed of performance car. It’s set… More…
See The 2024 Tesla Model 3 Tackle The Nurburgring With Sketchy Brakes, No Grip
Low rolling resistance tires, traction control disabled, and plenty of rain make for a pretty intense lap. More…
Download the Additive Manufacturing of Flexible Component Retention Systems application brief
Sponsored by 3D Systems. For decades, photopolymer additive manufacturing (AM) has been leveraged to accelerate the development of innovative automotive components and systems. However, these parts were largely used for non-functional form and fit evaluations, or as patterns to create parts using a traditional molding or casting approach. This narrow use of the technology was… Read more…
Phoenix Motorcars and Fermata Energy enable V2G capability for electric buses and trucks
EV OEM Phoenix Motorcars, in collaboration with Vehicle-to-Everything (V2X) pioneer Fermata Energy, has integrated Vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) capabilities into its medium-duty EVs. All Phoenix electric school buses, shuttle buses and trucks, from the first-generation vehicles delivered in 2014 to the company’s current-generation vehicles, can now be equipped with V2G capability, enabling fleets to send excess energy… Read more…
“Tesla Needs To Close The Gap With Us,” Says BMW On New Cylindrical Battery Cells
BMW believes its new batteries can cut costs in half. More…
Ford Buys EV Power Startup To Advance Charging, Battery Management Tech
Ford did not disclose how much it paid for California-based Auto Motive Power (AMP). More…
duPont REGISTRY Group Partners with Hagerty to Launch Luxury Automotive Insurance Offering
duPont REGISTRY insurance offers unparalleled coverage and service for high-end car owners. More…
Subaru commits to Tesla NACS charge port for future EVs
Subaru reported Wednesday that it has reached a deal to adapt the Tesla-based charge port, called the North American Charging Standard (NACS), for its future battery electric models due to arrive in the U.S. starting in 2025. According to Subaru, it will adapt NACS ports on “certain Subaru BEVs launched in North America” beginning that… More…
Polestar 4 SUV has a lower carbon footprint than Polestar 2 hatchback?
Polestar claims its upcoming Polestar 4 SUV coupe will have the lowest carbon footprint of any of its models to date. Cars tend to be more efficient than SUVs, and smaller vehicles use less material, helping to contribute to a lower carbon footprint. But Polestar says the 4, which is set to arrive in the U.S. in the latter half of 2024, will have… More…
Polestar 4 ranks as brand’s greenest car to date
Swedish EV maker Polestar just released its first Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) for the brand’s SUV crossover Polestar 4, which the company says emits as little as 19.4 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Made in China, the model ranks as having the smallest carbon footprint in the company’s four-vehicle lineup. More…
Toyota to test new electric pickup as it looks to fend off BYD’s surge in Thailand
As Chinese automakers like BYD steal Toyota’s limelight in Thailand, the automaker is planning a counter-offensive. Toyota is set to test a new electric pickup to fend off the incoming competition. More…
