The 2023 Kia Niro lineup is the second generation of the Korean brand’s most energy- and fuel-efficient model. Like the Niro that first arrived in 2017, it’s offered in hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric versions. On sale now, the 2023 Niro Hybrid is the least expensive, starting at $27,785 and topping out around $35,000 (all… More…
2023 Kia Niro EV first drive – where does this ‘intelligent EV’ fit in Kia’s lineup?
Kia invited us to San Diego to drive the refreshed all-electric 2023 Kia Niro EV, a significant update from the original e-Niro. More…
Nissan Ariya (91 kWh) Noted Good Results In Bjørn Nyland’s Range Test
The range is almost a third higher than in the case of 66 kWh battery version (both front-wheel drive). More…
You Can No Longer Order The Entry-Level Ford Mustang Mach-E
Ford has paused orders for the base Select model as it seemingly can’t keep up with demand. More…
Amazon will spend €1 billion on electric vans and trucks in Europe
Amazon announced that it will spend €1 billion to electrify its delivery fleet in Europe over the next five years, according to Reuters. More…
First All-Electric Bugatti Reportedly Not Due Until After 2030
The W16 may be gone, but Bugatti won’t be going all-electric anytime soon. More…
Amazon Orders 20 Volvo FH Electric Trucks
They are expected to drive more than one million road kilometres annually. More…
Watch Ford F-150 Lightning Take On 702 HP Ram TRX In Drag Race
How does Ford’s electric F-150 stack up against the most powerful ICE truck on sale? More…
US: BMW Set New Plug-in Car Sales Record In Q3 2022
The company delivered more than 10,000 units, including over 4,000 BEVs. More…
US: Nissan LEAF Sales Noted The Worst Third Quarter Ever
The result was almost half of what it was a year ago. More…
Volvo Global Plug-In Car Sales Returned To Growth In September 2022
The company sold more than 15,000 plug-ins, including a record number of all-electric cars. More…
ChargePoint launches AC charge column CP6000 for European markets
ChargePoint has launched a new AC charging station in Europe and says the CP6000 was designed for business customers since the modular design leads to flexibility and scalability. RAW Charging has signed as the first customer. ChargePoint considers the CP6000 its most flexible and serviceable global AC charging solution and points to the integrated network […] More…
Fully Charged Tests The Microlino Electric Bubble Car In Italy
This modern Isetta is not just a cute face – it’s apparently quite practical and fun too. More…
Ikea partner DX commits to electric van fleet in UK & NI
Logistics provider DX says it has launched a three-year project with its client Ikea. DX will establish a fleet of electric delivery vehicles and use these in its operations for Ikea home deliveries in Northern Ireland and the UK. DX has already invested £750,000, with further investment planned over the next three years to build […] More…
Off-the-grid Hotel Hyundai is powered solely by Ioniq 5 EVs
A pop-up hotel powered entirely by EVs has opened in the United Kingdom. It’s called Hotel Hyundai, and it helps demonstrate the vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability the automaker is building into its vehicles. V2L allows cars to discharge power, and is even approved for EV-to-EV charging. In this case, a fleet of Ioniq 5 hatchbacks provides power for… More…
Michigan to fund new battery plants in the state
Michigan is about to approve $400 million in incentives to help companies build battery factories worth $4 billion in the state. Preliminary funding approvals confirm earlier rumours of VW partner Gotion High Tech planning to manufacture in the (former) centre of the US car industry. There are also implications for BMW. A Michigan economic development […] More…
Rivian Key Fob Still Not Working After 10,000 Miles, Service Troubles
This R1T owner hasn’t had working key fobs since he took delivery, and Rivian was unable to help for months. More…
This Ford F-150 Lightning’s Issues Frustrate Owner, Remind Him Of His Tesla
Reportedly, the truck’s frunk won’t close, the massaging seats have never worked, and the dealer found loads of error codes. More…
As aviation goes electric, how do you ensure safety and expedite regulation?
Electric aircraft face many hurdles before taking off. Technological challenges of weight versus range are better known, yet e-planes must be certifiably safe. Guest author Vance Hilderman helps newcomers steer through the turbulence of certifying and points out air pockets in regulation. *** The aviation industry has been in the crosshairs lately due to its […] More…
SSE Energy opens first ultra-rapid charging hub
In Glasgow, Scotland, SSE’s Energy Solutions business has opened its first ultra-rapid EV charging hub. The hub is part of an initiative to deliver 300 hubs across the UK and Ireland in the next five years. The first hub has six charging bays and is located on Glasgow’s Castlebank Street. The company says the hub […] More…
