South Korean EV automaker Kia Motor announced its initial entry into the market of China, beginning with its super popular EV6 crossover. The automaker debuted several concepts overseas today, including the EV5, which will be its first global model built in China.. More…
Canyon’s New Pathlite:ON E-Bike Is Ready For Adventures Big And Small
In its highest trim level, it features the Bosch Performance CX motor and SRAM X01 AXS Eagle drivetrain. More…
Review: 2023 Nissan Ariya dances with e-4orce AWD, delivers on comfort
The Ariya e-4orce is one of a growing cohort of dual-motor electric crossovers offering up all-weather traction and 0-60 mph times of less than five seconds. But as the e-4orce badging hints, it’s gone about its priorities in an entirely different way. Across the market, these dual-motor models have their tradeoffs and aren’t always… More…
Rivian’s Smallest Electric Van Spotted Testing On Public Roads
The shorter van is set to enter production in the first half of this year. More…
Hyundai IONIQ 5 is attracting premium customers as EV buyers look past brand loyalty
Hyundai’s sleek IONIQ 5 electric SUV design and advanced features are attracting a new group of buyers that would usually stick with a premium brand. The success has even surprised company leaders, like Michael Cole, President, and CEO at Hyundai Europe, who claims “brand loyalty doesn’t seem to be as strong in EVs.”. More…
VW reveals plans for another EV priced below the ID.2
According to a German media report, the all-electric VW ID.2 will start at less than €25,000 when it launches in 2025. And the carmaker allegedly has plans for an even cheaper EV, currently referred to as the ID.1, which could launch in 2027 and start at less than €20,000. Automobilwoche spoke to VW brand boss […] More…
LG Chem to enforce battery patents in court if necessary
South Korean chemical company LG Chem has a clear message for its competitors: It wants to “dominate” the global market for advanced EV batteries and – if it has to – enforce its patent rights for cathode materials with a high nickel content in court. LG Chem said it acquired more than 40 patents related […] More…
Tesla Rivals Cutting Prices Amid Major Sales Slump In China
Ford and Volkswagen are both offering $6,000 discounts on EVs. Meanwhile, GM is reportedly running promotions to boost gas car sales. More…
Sandy Munro Talks Toyota bZ4X After Driving It For First Time
He says Toyota would better cut costs because the bZ4X’s price puts it too close to the Tesla Model Y. More…
The Kia Concept EV5 Debuts To Preview Future SUV
This design teases the look of Kia’s next EV. More…
Acer (yes, the computer company) is building a fancy electric bike with built-in AI
Meet the Acer ebii, a lightweight electric bike built by computer component maker Acer. The company looks to be coming in hot with several innovative features that we have rarely seen in the e-bike industry. More…
Lancia Teases Stratos-Inspired Concept EV
The Italian brand will reveal the concept on April 15. More…
PoGo Charge announces partnership with Kew Green Hotels
The charging network operator PoGo has announced a new agreement with Kew Green Hotels to build 40 charging hubs at hotel brands including Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, voco and Courtyard by Marriott. After the British charging infrastructure provider Swarco Smart Charging announced the development of an HPC charging network throughout England, Scotland and Wales […] More…
IIHS VP Has Safety Suggestions Thanks To A Future Of Heavy EVs
Many EVs have fared quite well in crash tests, but the IIHS VP is concerned about braking performance and speed limits. More…
Xpeng publishes first key points on new electric SUV
Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng is preparing to launch its already anticipated coupe-like electric SUV – but not under the name G7, as initially planned. Instead, the new EV will be called G6. Regarding looks and dimensions, the model resembles the Tesla Model Y. At the end of January, a published letter from the company’s […] More…
BPCL to build charging stations along Indian highways
India’s government-owned oil and gas company Bharat Petroleum Corporation (BPCL) has announced the launch of 30 kW EV charging stations on six highways in Western India. Four of the highway sections included surround the city of Pune, covering the stretches to Aurangabad, Solapur, Nashik and Kolhapur. The other two stretches lie between Mumbai and Nashik, […] More…
Flying electric boat company Candela soars closer to its 30-passenger vessel
Swedish electric boat maker Candela is flying high recently, and not just on its hydrofoils. The company has just announced a new $20M investment that will accelerate the rollout of its upcoming 30-passenger electric ferry, the Candela P-12 Shuttle. More…
Apollo Releases 2023 Phantom High-Power Electric Scooter
Apart from boasting 1,200 watts of power, the new Apollo flaunts refined controls. More…
Candela raises 20 million dollars to launch hydrofoil water vessle
Swedish tech company Candela has secured an additional 210 million Swedish Krona ($20 million) to bring its hydrofoil water vessel to mass production. The P-12 is said to launch this summer. Candela is working on a low-energy use water shuttle as hydrofoil. “This new investment will unlock the potential of underutilized waterways for climate-friendly, high-speed […] More…
After Ford Adjusts EV Program, 29 Dealers Decide To Opt Out
Ford gave its dealers the choice to sell EVs in the future, and some have decided not to move forward with the certification plans. More…
