Micromobility America returned to the San Francisco Bay Area earlier this month to showcase the latest micromobility products, highlight new releases, offer test rides, hear from insightful company leaders and politicians, and basically nerd out about electric mobility.. More…
US: Ford BEV Sales Tripled In September 2022
Ford F-150 Lightning and Ford E-Transit are the leaders of their segments: respectively electric pickup trucks and vans. More…
Tesla’s Expansion For Ecological Paradise Approved For Giga Texas
Tesla was granted a 500,000 square foot expansion to the original plans, giving it a green light for the promised park. More…
Nuvera takes H2 fuel cell motor order from H2Boat
Italy-based system integrator H2Boat has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US-based Nuvera Fuel Cells, a provider of heavy-duty hydrogen fuel cell engines. Nuvera is to supply an E-45 fuel cell engine to H2Boat for marine type approval certification. Following on from certification, Nuvera is to further supply the engine for integration in H2Boat’s […] More…
Tesla bets on cameras, drops ultrasonic sensors, pauses some features
Tesla confirmed that as of October 2022, all Model 3 and Model Y vehicles built for North America, as well as Europe, the Middle East, and Taiwan, no longer include ultrasonic sensors. For a range of driver assistance features, including Autopilot, Enhanced Autopilot, and what Tesla considers Full Self Driving—plus other active-safety… More…
ChargePoint launches CP6000 charger to help businesses transitioning to EVs
ChargePoint, a leading EV charging company, is launching a new charging solution aimed at businesses looking to become a part of the future of clean transportation. The company’s CP6000 charger is ChargePoint’s “most flexible and serviceable global AC EV charging solution” for all types of electric vehicles. More…
UFODrive offers subscription model
In Europe and the UK, the exclusively electric car rental company UFODrive has introduced a new subscription service. The offer is designed to combine customer demand for longer-term rental contracts and flexible alternatives to leasing. The elecric car subscription is now available in UFODrive‘s European markets, including the UK. The subscription offer will also become […] More…
Volkswagen’s Scout Electric Pickup And SUV To Be True Off-Roaders
A member of the vintage Scout community claims he saw early prototypes and learned more about them at a Scout Motors event he attended. More…
Toyota’s Upcoming Crown PHEV Will Be Sold In The US, Says CEO
Toyota’s CEO recently noted that it would be wise to use the same batteries to produce many PHEVs rather than a single EV. More…
GMC Hummer EV Malfunction Leaves YouTuber Stranded On Busy Road
This was most likely a software error, not something physically wrong with the vehicle. More…
Equipmake retrofits 12 buses for First Bus in York
In the UK, public transport provider First Bus is partnering with conversion company Equipmake to retrofit 12 of the operators existing diesel buses with electric drives. The buses are to be converted and operated in the York region. The single-decker Optare Versa buses from First Bus are to be fitted with Equipmake‘s scalable modular Zero […] More…
Electric vehicle tax credits and rebates available in the US, sorted by state
With more mainstream curiosity surrounding EVs, bolstered by a ten year extension in federal tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, there’s never been a more exciting time to buy an EV, and there has never been a wider selection of options to choose from. What many US consumers may not be aware of, however, is what electric vehicle tax credits may be available to them at the state level in addition to discounts or money back on EV charger installations. Luckily for you, we’ve broken it all down, state-by-state, below.. More…
Hyundai IONIQ 6 nears 400-mile range as one of the most aerodynamic and energy-efficient EVs in the industry
Ahead of the start of sales in Europe this year, Hyundai has updated the expected range for its upcoming IONIQ 6 streamliner. While the EV’s WLTP range only saw an increase of a few miles compared to its initial debut, its other specs like drag coefficient and energy efficiency could make it one of the industry leaders in both categories. The Hyundai team sure thinks so. More…
Base Nissan Ariya Completed Bjørn’s 1,000 km Challenge In 11 Hours
The version with the bigger battery might be able to get into the 10-hour range. More…
Hyundai Ioniq 6 Achieved Amazing WLTP Range And Efficiency Ratings
The long-range version can go 614 km (382 miles) on a single charge (WLTP). More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E Earns “Good” In IIHS’ Updated Side Crash Test
The IIHS periodically adds new tests and eligibility requirements for its Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards. More…
Solectrac announces uptake of electric tractor orders
The Ideanomics subsidiary Solectrac has announced several new orders, totalling 17 new electric e25 tractors to the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources and a “leading private sector plant nursery”.This is the first major reported order for the burgeoning electric tractor company. The company first appeared on our radar in August of 2021, when […] More…
CAM study finds Tesla still as most innovative manufacturer
The result of the Center of Automotive Management’s (CAM) ‘Electromobility Report 2022’ has Tesla once again emerging as the top innovator. The VW Group holds its own in second place but is unable to close the gap to Tesla. BYD is a newcomer in third place. For the report, the research team led by study […] More…
BYD widens its presence in Europe by selling 100K EVs to German rental company SIXT
Mere months after announcing its expansion into several European markets, Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) is making quick moves to get more of its EVs on streets overseas. German car rental company SIXT has just signed on to purchase around 100,000 EVs from BYD that will be available to rent in Europe beginning this year. More…
BYD widens its presence in Europe by selling 100,000 EVs to German rental company SIXT
Mere months after announcing its expansion into several European markets, Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) is making quick moves to get more of its EVs on streets overseas. German car rental company SIXT has just signed on to purchase around 100,000 EVs from BYD that will be available to rent in Europe beginning this year. More…
