DS Automobiles has now unveiled its new race car for the upcoming Formula E season. At the wheel of the new DS E-Tense FE23 will be current world champion Stoffel Vandoorne and Jean-Eric Vergne, the only double champion in Formula E, for the racing team DS Penske supported by Stellantis. DS has adopted the familiar […] More…
BrightDrop Zevo 600 Enters Production In Canada, Finds First Buyer
DHL Express Canada has placed an order for BrightDrop Zevo electric vans, which will be made at Canada’s first full-scale EV plant. More…
Solid Power CEO Douglas Campbell to leave the company
Solid Power, the US solid-state battery specialist backed by Ford and BMW, among others, is looking for a new CEO. As the company announced, Douglas Campbell will retire from his functions as CEO and as a member of the Board of Directors with immediate effect. President David Jansen has been appointed interim CEO of Solid […] More…
Airbus Partners With Renault To Develop Solid-state Batteries
The goal is to double the energy density of batteries, which would increase the viability of future hybrid-electric aircraft. More…
Electrify America Employs Satire To Educate With “As Seen On EV” Campaign
Sales of EVs in the US are soaring, but the total market share remains slim. So maybe satire can help increase the adoption rate. More…
Ford & SK kick off battery campus construction in Kentucky
BlueOval SK, the battery joint venture between Ford and SK On established in July 2022, has begun construction of its electric car battery production campus in the US state of Kentucky. Two battery factories with annual capacities of 43 GWh each for Ford and Lincoln electric cars are being built at the BlueOval SK Battery […] More…
Polestar 2 Gains 68 Horsepower In North America Via Software Upgrade
This pushes the dual-motor Polestar 2’s power output to 476 horsepower, it costs $1,195 and can be done via over-the-air update. More…
Dual Motor Polestar 2 gets improved performance via $1,200 OTA update
According to news from Polestar this morning, North American 2 owners can now access a performance software update that permanently bolsters the horsepower and torque of their EV. The automaker also says those who purchase the upgrade should see increases to the EV’s mid-range acceleration.. More…
H2FLY to lead HEAVEN hydrogen aviation project
The German company H2FLY, which specialises in the development of hydrogen fuel cell systems for aircraft, is taking over project management in the HEAVEN project. The project will test the first passenger aircraft flying on liquid hydrogen (LH2) in 2023. The HEAVEN project has the task of integrating high-performance fuel cells and cryotechnology into an […] More…
GM considers taking Corvette fully electric
General Motors is reportedly planning to establish the Corvette sports car series as an electric car subsidiary and to expand the model range. According to a media report, a four-door coupé and a high-performance crossover are planned in addition to the already confirmed classic electric Corvette. This is reported by the magazine Car and Driver […] More…
2024 Fisker Pear Affordable Hot Hatch EV Spotted Out Testing
The Pear will likely rival the Volkswagen ID.3, though it will be available in the US with a starting price of around $30,000. More…
Norway: Plug-In Car Sales Increased 25% In November 2022
It was the third best monthly result ever. More…
2022 Best Luxury Vehicle: Land Rover Range Rover Wins Motor1.com Star Award
Even against the stellar Genesis G90 and gorgeous Lucid Air, the Range Rover takes top honors. More…
Rad Power Bikes launches RadTrike, first major e-bike maker with affordable 3-wheeler
Seattle-based electric bicycle manufacturer Rad Power Bikes has just unveiled its latest model, the RadTrike. Expanding upon Rad’s extensive line of diverse two-wheeled electric bicycles, the RadTrike offers a new three-wheeler option designed to open the door to a wider range of riders. More…
Ford Dealers In Multiple States Push Back Against EV Dealer Plans
The dealers believe Ford is breaking franchise laws by not giving all dealers the right to sell and service all vehicles. More…
Cupra to build the Tavascan in China for global markets
Cupra will produce the all-electric Tavascan in China and export it from there to sales markets such as Europe. However, with production in China for world markets, the Tavascan is likely to remain a one-off within the VW Group. Volkswagen told Bloomberg that the SUV coupe, planned for 2024, will be manufactured at the MEB […] More…
Lexus Confirms Manual Transmission For EVs, LFA Successor May Get It
It’s got a gearshift, a tachometer and a “clutch” pedal, and you can even stall the vehicle if you don’t know how to drive stick shift. More…
Europe: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased 14% In October 2022
Two Volkswagen ID. models are at the forefront. More…
Total Cost of Ownership Advantage For EVs? Yes, In Time
If more car shoppers were to fully understand a car’s total cost of ownership, they may more readily consider an EV. More…
Elon Musk Hires iPhone Hacker, Tesla Rival To Fix Twitter’s Search
The iPhone hacker and former Tesla employee founded Comma.ai, a company that makes software to rival Tesla Autopilot. More…
