Ascend Performance Materials has developed two materials for EVs that improve safety and passenger comfort (writes Nick Flaherty). The Starflam X-Protect and Vydyne AVS tackle two key challenges automakers face when developing EV platforms. Starflam X-Protect is a flame-retardant nylon 66 that withstands exposure to 1 100 ºC direct flame for 15 minutes, surpassing standard flame-retardant materials and aluminium […] More…
Afeela plans further models and launch in Europe
Sony and Honda’s new electric car brand Afeela is already planning more models and a market entry in Europe, according to a British media report. The joint venture Sony Honda Mobility (SHM) has just presented the new brand at the CES, including a first sedan study. The British publication Autocar says that Yasuhide Mizuno, CEO […] More…
Over one million purely electric cars now on German roads
The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW) has reported that the mark of one million pure electric cars in Germany has been crossed. According to the report, the mark was passed in the new record month of December 2022. In the last month of 2022, Germany’s old – higher – environmental bonus and innovation premium […] More…
Mercedes Is The First Automaker To Offer Level 3 Self-Driving In The US
The German luxury brand will receive its certificate of compliance from the state of Nevada soon. More…
2024 Volkswagen ID.7: Inside EVs First Look
We check out the Passat’s all-electric successor in Las Vegas. More…
UK: EV Sales Surged In December 2022, Tesla Takes #1 And #2 Spot
Rechargeable cars achieved a new record market share of over 39 percent. More…
Ram 1500 Revolution Hands-On Videos Show Us The Truck’s Cool Features
Two YouTube videos explain the concept vehicle’s innovative traits. More…
US: New Outlander PHEV Revived Mitsubishi Sales In Q4 2022
It set a new monthly record for the model right away in December. More…
US: Subaru Solterra Positively Surprised In December 2022 With 825 Units Sold
The recent result was higher than the Toyota bZ4X sales. More…
US: Volkswagen ID.4 Set New Sales Record In Q4 2022
More than 20,000 units were sold last year. More…
Over Half Of All Teslas Sold In 2022 Were Made At Giga Shanghai
Tesla’s Shanghai plant remains its most prolific. More…
US: Toyota Plug-In Car Sales Decreased By A Third In 2022
Both the total volume and electrified car sales were down as well. More…
Tesla Model Y Was America’s 6th Best-Selling Car Last Year
The Model Y continues to dominate the electric crossover segment, yet overall ICE trucks still come out on top. More…
Tesla Model 3 Compared To Volkswagen ID. Buzz: How Do They Stack Up?
They may be quite different, but they’re similarly priced and they have more in common than you might expect. More…
Watch Car Slam Into Tesla Model X Near Roadblock And Police Officer
The driver was reportedly just released from a drug rehab center and had already caused another accident earlier that same day. More…
Europe: Plug-In Car Sales Reached New Record In November 2022
More than one in four new cars were rechargeable. More…
Fisker Ocean First Drive Experience Showcases Its Cool Interior, Silent Operation
Kyle from Out of Spec Reviews got to drive the all-electric crossover at CES 2023. More…
Mercedes plans own EV fast-charging network, starting with America
Mercedes-Benz aims to have its own EV fast-charging network in place by the end of the decade, focusing on North America initially and expanding to other major markets like Europe and China. Construction will start this year in the U.S. and Canada, Mercedes announced at CES in Las Vegas this past week. The automaker wants to have more than 400… More…
Next-Gen Maserati Levante Will Reportedly Be Fully Electric 745 HP Super SUV
The electric Levante is expected to arrive in 2025. More…
Volvo Set Another Plug-In Car Sales Record In December 2022
The company tripled its global all-electric car sales, which accounted for 20 percent of the total volume. More…
