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Here’s how the US can make EV road trips seamless
The US needs to more than double the number of EV charging stations that currently meet minimum federal funding requirements in order to make long-distance EV road trips seamless, according to a new road map and analysis from low-carbon energy startup Carbon Solutions and energy nonprofit Great Plains Institute (GPI). More…
Tesla Model S breaks winter range record
Tesla Model S has broken the winter range record in a new wide-ranging cold weather range test conducted in Norway. More…
Watch the longest-range EVs battle to see how far they last on a single charge
Electric vehicle range continues improving, with many automakers now offering models with over 300 to 400 miles on a single charge. Watch some of the longest-range EVs battle it out to see which travels the farthest from 100% battery charge to completely empty. More…
Aventon Level.2 First Ride Review: The Bang-For-Buck Bike
A sub-$2,000 e-bike with Shimano and Tektro components? Yes, please. More…
Volkswagen May Build Sub-ID.4 Electric SUV In North America
Could the new model be the VW ID.3 SUV the automaker first mentioned in October 2022? More…
Zeekr 003 Compact SUV Teased As Brand’s First EV Coming To Europe
Based on parent company Geely’s SEA EV platform, the Zeekr 003 is said to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h within 4 seconds. More…
150 armored electric vehicles hitting US streets for the future of secure cash delivery
EVs are making their way into every crevice of the economy. The latest is armored electric vehicles, as the cash-handling industry moves to reduce emissions. Cash delivery giant Loomis says it’s expanding its partnership with Xos, ordering an additional 150 armored EVs to use for US operations. More…
NIO Electric Car Sales Decreased By 12% In January 2023
Especially significant is the 77% drop year-over-year in the crossover/SUV segment. More…
VW may soon make a compact electric SUV in the US
Volkswagen has decided it will manufacture another electric SUV in North America, and it will be smaller than the ID.4, reports German newspaper Handelsblatt. More…
Rivian hit with wave of layoffs amid serious cost concerns
Rivian is laying off 6% of its workforce as it is having issues cutting costs amid its production ramp – resulting in selling its electric vehicles at a massive loss. More…
Bianchi Teams Up With Nico Rosberg To Launch New Colors For The E-Omnia
The city-focused e-bike range gets a dash of racing heritage with the iconic Bianchi Celeste colorway. More…
GM CEO: Flexible on battery cells in EV ramp
GM has built a strong argument around the idea that one specific battery cell format, co-developed with LG, is a key for the company realizing certain economies of scale as it ramps up EV production. But recent reports have suggested that GM is shopping around, and may be considering a shift to cylindrical cells for some upcoming vehicles. And… More…
Porsche takes a significant stake in EV charging leader ABB E-Mobility
ABB E-Mobility found new investors Monday to help fund the company’s EV charging growth strategy, including luxury automaker Porsche. More…
Tesla’s Price Reductions Making Major Impact On Rivals In China
Elon Musk mentioned a Chinese rival as the US EV maker’s primary competitor, and it seems Tesla’s price cuts are doing their job. More…
Tesla Roadster turns 15 years old today, still no sign of the new version
Tesla Roadster, credited by some for launching the EV revolution, is turning 15 years old today. While we celebrate the original Roadster, there’s still no sign of the new version that Tesla promised. More…
Xpeng brings on new president to improve sales
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Xpeng has strengthened its team with an experienced automotive manager. Fengying Wang joined Xpeng as president on January 30, where she will be responsible for product planning and sales, which have been flagging recently. Fengying Wang will report directly to He Xiaopeng, the company’s chairman and CEO. Fengying Wang previously […] More…
Mercedes updates the GLE-series
Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the model update for the SUV GLE and the GLE Coupé. When the revised vehicles are launched in July 2023, there will only be electrified powertrains – the plug-in hybrid will also receive a minor technical update. Basically, the model generation launched in 2018 has been updated in terms of exterior, interior, […] More…
Nissan Ariya Pole To Pole Expedition SUV To Use Towable Generator
The portable, renewable energy (wind+solar) unit will be used to charge the Ariya during rest stops in the polar regions. More…
Wolfspeed & ZF move ahead with European SiC factory
The US semiconductor manufacturer Wolfspeed has confirmed previously leaked plans to build a plant for SiC semiconductors in Saarland with local supplier ZF. The highly automated 200 mm wafer plant will be the company’s first “fab facility” in Europe and is expected to be the most modern of its kind. Wolfspeed and ZF made the […] More…
