Acura’s first electric vehicles – the ZDX and ZDX Type S performance models – are out for testing ahead of their 2024 debut, revealing a first glimpse of the automaker’s electric future. . More…
Everrati Shows First US-Bound Porsche 911 (964) EV Conversion
The UK-based EV swap specialist has enlisted the help of a California company for its US builds. More…
Acura Teases Electric 2024 ZDX Prototype
The brand’s first all-electric model will be launched in 2024. More…
US EV Tax Credit Battery Guidance Delayed, Which Is Good News
It means there are not yet rules in place governing battery materials sourcing, so more EVs could qualify, at least for now. More…
Free electric school buses? Stackable incentives nearly make it a reality
The days of kids sitting at the bus stop breathing toxic fumes may soon come to an end with new incentives that make electric school buses nearly free for school districts to obtain.. More…
Cape Town-Based Darrvin Presents The Rove Electric Mountain Bike
The Rove has a full-suspension frame mated to premium components from Bafang, SRAM, and RockShox. More…
2023 Genesis Electrified G80 Becomes An IIHS Safety Pick+
The Genesis G80 EV did very well in the crash tests but only has “acceptable” headlights and seat belt reminders. More…
US Postal Service commits to buying 100% electric trucks by 2026
In a major reversal, the US Postal Service (USPS) has announced that it will ensure that 75% of new vehicles purchased by 2028 will be electric. By 2026, that will increase to 100% of purchases. More…
Cadillac Will Cut 2024 Lyriq RWD’s Base Price To “Around $60,000”
That’s compared to a starting MSRP of $62,990 for the 2023 Lyriq RWD; it will likely come with less content, though. More…
Aptera Shares Design Update, Says It’s On Track To Start Production
The startup’s designers and engineers are currently putting the finishing touches the solar electric three-wheeler. More…
Lucid Air Sapphire crushes Tesla Model S Plaid, Bugatti Chiron, and Ducati in 9.1 sec quarter mile
Elon Musk may think Lucid Motors could be on the verge of death as a company, but its latest tri-motor version of its Air sedan sure says otherwise from a speed standpoint. In a recent video you can view below, the team at Hagerty put the Lucid Air Sapphire up against the Tesla Model S Plaid and Bugatti Chiron in a drag race. As if that wasn’t enough, Sapphire took on a Ducati motorcycle head to head as well. More…
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk, fired two employees
Tesla won’t tolerate any dissent against Elon Musk as it fired two employees over what it considered an “attack,” according to NLRB complaints. More…
Ikea is now using this solar-powered cargo electric bike for quick deliveries
Ikea is no stranger to embracing efficient technologies that help reduce the brand’s carbon footprint. The latest big move from the Allen-wrench-included furniture maker sees the company using three-wheeled electric bikes with solar panels for a home delivery pilot. More…
Audi is converting all factories to produce EVs as it phases out gas cars
Audi is preparing to convert its entire network of global production factories to manufacture electric vehicles as it gears up to compete in the auto industry’s future.. More…
Rivian R1T and R1S get range boost, snow mode, cabin preconditioning
Over-the-air software and firmware updates have the potential to remedy issues, add features, or just simply make a vehicle better. So far Rivian’s already managed all of the above with its R1T electric pickup and R1S electric SUV. With an update this week Rivian has improved the cold-weather livability of its trucks with several new… More…
QuantumScape ships first batch of energy dense, 24-layer solid-state batteries to EV automakers
Solid-state battery manufacturer QuantumScape announced that its first 24-layer lithium-metal prototype sells to EV OEMs for testing. Referred to as “Sample A0,” these cells represent QuantumScape’s most impressive solid-state technology to date, and their delivery marks a key milestone in its journey toward full integration of energy dense, fast-charging cells into future electric vehicles.. More…
Exclusive: Former Tesla exec unveils slick-looking solar-powered electric speedboat
Electric boating is quickly becoming a fascinating industry with a growing list of players offering high-tech watercraft. The latest high-performance electric speedboat planning to hit the waters is the R30 from Blue Innovations Group (BIG). More…
Volkswagen reorganises purchasing management
Volkswagen has announced that at the turn of the year it will reorganise its purchasing department at the Group level, as well as reorganising purchasing at its VW Passenger Cars and MAN Truck & Bus brands. Dirk Große-Loheide will take over Group Purchasing with effect from 1 January 2023. Große-Loheide, who is currently an Audi […] More…
Brandenburg investigates Tesla over illegal dumping allegations
Following a criminal complaint filed by the Brandenburg State Office for the Environment (LfU), the Potsdam public prosecutor’s office has opened an investigation against Tesla on suspicion of unauthorized operation of a hazardous materials storage facility at the Grünheide site. According to a report by the local publication RBB, the proceedings will examine whether the […] More…
EcoG successfully closes Series A funding round
In Germany, the Munich-based e-mobility startup EcoG has closed a six million euro Series A funding round, bringing new investors BayBG and Lindner Group on board. EcoG develops operating software for DC charging stations and aims to help its customers scale their solutions. Existing investors Ananda Impact Ventures and Helen Ventures have further increased their […] More…
