
Dumpster diving into the abyss of the world’s largest online shopping site has regularly seen me bob to the surface with some uniquely interesting and sometimes terrifying finds. China has become the undisputed leader in producing electric vehicles, especially the seemingly outlandish ones. But as much fun as a bright pink life-sized Barbie electric pickup truck can be, it’s the truly useful EVs that catch my fancy the most. And this week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week series has me wanting to give it all up to start my own ice cream man business on an ice cream cargo e-bike. More…
Volvo Group, Traton & Daimler Truck kickstart CV Charging Europe
Daimler Truck, Traton and the Volvo Group have received regulatory approvals for their electric truck charging joint venture announced last winter. As a result, the three partners have established CV Charging Europe (CVCE), with headquarters in Amsterdam. As suspected, Anja van Niersen, formerly Allego, acts as CEO. As announced last year, the new company plans […] More…
Wiesbaden receives its 100th electric bus
ESWE Verkehrsgesellschaft in Wiesbaden has taken delivery of its 100th Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric bus. The delivery from Daimler Buses is part of an order of 56 units placed three years ago, the order volume of which has since increased to 120 electric buses. ESWE ordered not only buses but, as reported, an overall package that […] More…
Wiesbaden receives it’s 100th elecctric bus
ESWE Verkehrsgesellschaft in Wiesbaden has taken delivery of its 100th Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric bus. The delivery from Daimler Buses is part of an order of 56 units placed three years ago, the order volume of which has since increased to 120 electric buses. ESWE ordered not only buses but, as reported, an overall package that […] More…
US: Tesla Dominates BEV And Premium Car Sales In January-May 2022

Tesla is in a league of its own, while Hyundai Motor Group has become the #2 biggest player, ahead of Ford.More…
This big, sand-filled energy storage silo can be powered by wind and solar

Finnish startup Polar Night Energy and local Finnish utility Vatajankoski have together built the world’s first commercial sand-based, high-temperature heat storage system that can be powered by solar and wind. More…
2022 Rivian R1S Customer Deliveries To Start In August Or September

So far, Rivian has delivered R1S SUVs to its employees only.More…
The new belt-drive Honbike U4 electric bike looks so good, you’d think it was a purely pedal bike

Electric bikes are great for a lot of things. They get you where you’re going faster than a traditional bike, cut through traffic faster than a car, and are more fun than both. But the downside is that they can often be rather chunky looking. Some are even downright chonks. But not the Honbike U4, as this is one new e-bike that looks so sleek and elegant that you’d never guess it had an electric motor or battery on board. More…
Watch Initial Assessment Of Tesla’s Structural Pack Cover

Munro Live checks out what’s new in the Made-in-Texas (MIT) Tesla Model Y.More…
The top 10 fastest charging EVs currently available

With a tremendous number of bespoke EVs that have already arrived this year, there has never been a more exciting time to switch to go all-electric. A number of factors will play into your EV decision, regardless of whether it’s a lease or a purchase. Aside from the obvious preference for a certain model design, things like cargo space, range, acceleration, and technology are all important to consider. So is charging speed. Some of the data below could be the deciding factor in choosing one EV or another. Check out the top 10 fastest charging EVs currently available. More…
These German-Made Cargo E-Bikes Are Unlike Anything We’ve Seen Before

Could the Maniac and Sane set the stage for tomorrow’s electric cargo bikes?More…
Study Says Demand For EVs, Hybrids Is Higher Than Average In Rural US

Mississippi is the state with the largest increase in electric and electrified vehicle sales, followed by Hawaii.More…
What’s Tesla Doing With Massive Stockpile Of Megapacks In Nevada

Tesla appears to be stockpiling its Megapack commercial battery storage systems near its Gigafactory in Nevada.More…
Tesla Production, Deliveries Graphed Through Q2 2022: Noticeable Growth

Tesla managed to increase sales year-over-year, despite challenges and a lockdown in China.More…
We Drive Rivian R1S, Discuss Opening Supercharger Network To All

Episode 118.More…
Xpeng Shows Impressive City Navigation Guided Pilot Autonomous Drive Video

The one take video was shot aboard the Xpeng P5 sedan that uses Lidar as an integral part of its ADAS array.More…
A team in China has developed the country’s first pure solar-powered vehicle

As several companies across the globe move closer to delivering scaled production of solar EVs, a team in China has taken sustainable transportation a step further by creating a solar vehicle that runs entirely on energy from the sun. Introducing the Tianjin solar car.. More…
Hyundai Issues Another Recall For Ioniq PHEV, Seats May Catch Fire

It appears the problem wasn’t properly addressed the first time this same fire-related recall was “repaired.”More…
Nissan Ariya Seen As A Top Pick In The Electric Compact SUV Segment

Great efficiency and range aside, Autogefühl’s Thomas says the 2023 Ariya has one of the best EV interiors he has seen so far.More…
Study: Demand for hybrids and EVs is soaring in rural America

Overall United States hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and EV sales have increased steadily in recent years, but the strongest growth of electrified vehicles has been in rural America, according to new analysis from iSeeCars. The analysis looked at used-vehicle market share for hybrids, plug-in hybrids, and battery-electric cars between 2014 and 2022, and… More…

