The City of Montpellier confirmed that it canceled an order for 50 hydrogen fuel cell buses after realizing that it would be cheaper and more efficient to order battery-electric buses instead. More…
China: MIC Tesla Sales Amaze In December 2021 At Over 70,000
The company produced close to 500,000 electric cars in 2021, while the current monthly rate is close to 850,000/year. More…
VW Group Chairman visits Audi’s new charging hub, previewing a very feasible future for charging stations
Following the recent opening of a unique Audi charging hub in Germany, Volkswagen Group chairman of the board of management Herbert Deiss shared his visit. Audi’s “world first” charging hub concept represents a future in charging station design focused around comfort and function, rather than convenience and sweaty hot dogs like many current gas stations.. More…
Foxconn open source platform now offers Autoware Open AD Kit for autonomous EVs
The Foxconn-backed MIH “open source” EV platform project took significant steps towards being able to offer a complete, modern vehicle solution by forming an alliance with the AI experts at Autoware Foundation. The move will help accelerate the development of an integrated ADAS solution for the platform. More…
Top 5 Ultimate Long Range EVs for 2022
These EVs go the distance. More…
Electric Skoda Enyaq Coupe iV Previewed By First Design Sketches
The VW ID.5’s Czech cousin will have its world premiere on January 31 at an event in Prague. More…
GM Trademarks Silverado EV PowerBase W/Up To 10 Power Outlets
The Silverado EV’s PowerBase system will be capable of delivering 10.2 kW of power for various applications. More…
Here’s how Ride1Up developed its fast and affordable ‘Cafe Cruiser’ 2-passenger e-bike
Last month, San Diego-based electric bicycle company Ride1Up unveiled its Cafe Cruiser electric bicycle. While many new electric bicycle models these days feature similar mashups of common features, the new Class 3 e-bike offered a retro-inspired design and seating for two passengers in a form factor we rarely see. It also marked a stark departure for the commuter-oriented electric bicycle company that designed it. More…
Polestar hits 29,000 vehicle mark for 2021
The electric car brand Polestar has sold 29,000 vehicles worldwide in 2021, reaching its sales target. Compared to the previous year, sales increased by 185 per cent. In 2021, Polestar increased its global presence from ten to 19 markets, with a focus on Europe and the Asia-Pacific region. Just at the end of the year, […] More…
Maserati to join Formula E
Maserati is the first Italian car brand to enter Formula E. The Stellantis brand will compete in the electric racing series from season 9 with the new Gen3 vehicle. After DS, Maserati becomes the second participant from the Stellantis Group. In a few weeks, Season 8 will commence, which will still officially be referred to […] More…
US: Kia EV Sales Reached New Record In 2021
This year is expected to be even better thanks to the Kia EV6. More…
Maserati returns to motorsport with Gen 3 Formula E entry for 2022/23
Today, Maserati announced its fastest electrified vehicle yet, when it revealed that it would be joining the 9th season of Formula E racing, bringing the iconic trident brand back to single seater competition for the first time in more than 60 years. More…
Study: Two-thirds of Americans don’t want an EV yet, and half won’t pay extra for electrified
Most Americans still aren’t ready to buy an EV, according to the Deloitte 2022 Global Automotive Study, which examines consumer perceptions of electrification and other technology movements in the auto industry. More than two-thirds (69%) of Americans said their next vehicle won’t have any kind of electrification, while only 5% saw their next… More…
Tesla Plaid Begins In Reverse & Still Outruns Chevy Truck, Whoops
Perhaps the Model S’ feature that “guesses” which way to proceed didn’t work correctly? More…
Mercedes PHEVs could have faulty charging cable
Mercedes must recall 1,788 plug-in hybrid cars, namely versions of the Mercedes C-Class, the S-Class, the GLC and the EQS electric model. This is because faulty charging cables could lead to electric shock or vehicle fire in the affected cars produced in 2020 and 2021. The German KBA will notify owners individually, and Mercedes will […] More…
Rivian has now produced just over 1,000 electric vehicles
Rivian announced that it has now produced just over 1,000 electric vehicles, mainly its R1T electric pickup truck, since it started producing them in September. More…
Ford scooter-sharing Spin to exit all “open permit markets”
Spin, the scooter-sharing service Ford acquired in 2018, is withdrawing from various markets due to unprofitability. This affects Germany, Portugal and Spain, and some US markets. Spin CEO Ben Bear shared the company’s reasoning in an email to staff. The news later broke on the Spin blog as well. Writes Bear: “Today, we shared the […] More…
Tesla Model S Refresh Revealed In Taiwan With New Features
The updated version of the Model S and X have a CCS2 charge port, as well as new headlights and taillights. More…
Watch Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo Set Epic Altitude Change Record
From the bottom of a mine in Michigan to the summit of Pikes Peak, the Porsche EV covered a vertical distance of over three miles. More…
Bolt Technologies closes largest funding round to date
Bolt Technology, easily tagged as Estonia’s answer to Uber, has completed its largest funding round to date. Investors poured 628 million euros into the company, which had received another €600Mn in financing only last year. Bolt’s e-scooter hire is but one part of the growing business. Since launching eight years ago, the company has progressed […] More…
