Could we actually see tenacious EV startup Faraday Future begin production of its long-promised flagship EV, the FF 91 Futurist? According to Faraday Future’s recent Q4 and full 2022 financial report, production could begin as early as this month. However, much of the startup’s outlook and goals for 2023 are heavily contingent on the receipt of tens of millions in funding previously promised. Here’s the latest.. More…
Nissan says it will bring EV powertrain costs down by 30%, here’s what that entails
Nissan is doubling down on its new efforts to boost electric vehicle production. The automaker says under its new EV powertrain approach, development and manufacturing costs will be reduced by 30% by 2026. More…
Alfa Romeo Plant In Italy To Build STLA Large-Based EVs: Stellantis
Stellantis did not say which STLA Large EVs will be made in Cassino, but future Alfa Romeo and Maserati models are obvious candidates. More…
This is what it might take to get everyone to stop driving gas cars
Rebates and tax credits might need a tweak to incentivize consumers to fully switch to electric vehicles – here’s what a new study found. More…
New York City Law Mandates UL-Certification For All E-Mobility Devices
The law has been passed in response to the growing number of personal EV-related fires. More…
Tesla’s Hardware 4 EVs Have An Unused Forward Camera Slot, But Why?
Perhaps Tesla hopes to make its EVs more future-proof by saving a slot for an additional camera in case there becomes a need for it. More…
VW Pauses Plans For Cell Plant In Europe, Prioritizes North America
Volkswagen Group estimates it could get up to $10.6 billion in US incentives for a cell factory in North America. More…
Airstream and Porsche unveil camping trailer ‘optimized for EVs’ that fits in your garage
Two iconic brands synonymous with design and function, Airstream and Porsche, teamed up to build a camping trailer concept that’s sure to quench your wanderlust with a modern, aerodynamic design and lighter weight that’s optimized for EV towing. And perhaps the best part – you can store it right in your garage. More…
Specialized launches its most affordable electric bike yet, the 28 mph Globe Haul ST utility bike
Specialized, one of the leading manufacturers of high-end bicycles and e-bikes, has launched its first-ever value segment of e-bikes under the Globe line. The company’s launch model is an electric cargo bike known as the Globe Haul ST. More…
ROAM moves HQ to larger facility in Africa capable of producing 50k electric motorcycles per year
Electric technology company ROAM continues to find success in its native East Africa and is now expanding its production footprint to a new larger facility that’s over 100,000 square feet in size. In the coming years, ROAM intends to bolster is Air electric motorcycle production to fill the new facility’s capacity of 50,000 units per year. . More…
Tesla’s Falcon Wing Doors Were Riddled With Issues: See How It Started
Musk has admitted the Model X was among Tesla’s many early missteps, but it lives on. Here’s how Tesla planned those Falcon Wing Doors. More…
Utility proposes huge EV charging network funded by ratepayers
Minnesota electrical utility Xcel Energy aims to build a large EV charging network financed by rate hikes, potentially including for customers who don’t own an EV. As reported by KSTP.com, Xcel Energy in August sent a proposal to the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission to build, own, and operate its own network of 730 charging sites by 2026. The… More…
Electric Mercedes G-Wagon competitor launching by China’s BYD starting at less than $60K
Leading Chinese EV maker BYD, or “Build Your Dreams,” if you will, is launching an electric Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon competitor as part of its new brand of vehicles. The lineup, codenamed “F-Brand,” is launching its first SUV as a direct competitor to the Mercedes G-Class, starting at less than $60,000 later this year. More…
Tesla puts a ‘dummy’ camera in its new vehicles
Tesla has decided to install a “dummy” camera in its new vehicles equipped with its Hardware 4.0 Autopilot/Self-Driving sensors. More…
Tesla Bear Charlie Munger Talks Tesla Vs BYD In China
Berkshire Hathaway chairman Charlie Munger says that Tesla is far behind BYD in the Chinese auto market. More…
Webasto enables HR to assign charging profiles and bill sessions
Webasto has launched a new add-on for its ChargeConnect software that allows companies to integrate charging data into cloud enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. It enables fleet managers to bill employees for charging sessions right on their payroll, among other things. But there are more sympathetic functions to the Webasto ChargeConnect add-on. Fleet operators must […] More…
Tesla Launches New Ultra Red Paint Color For Model S And Model X
The new option starts at $3,000, compared to the base Pearl White Multi-Coat paint color. More…
NHTSA investigates: Tesla cars could loose steering wheels
The US safety agency NHTSA is once more out steering against Tesla, and this time the company could have really screwed up. The NHTSA is investigating two reports of steering wheels that fell off while driving. So far, the NHTSA has found the vehicles were shipped without mounting bolts. Should these reports prove accurate, the […] More…
EVs won’t lose range towing Lightship L1 electric RV, company claims
A U.S. startup called Lightship aims to become the Tesla of RV makers with a battery-powered travel trailer. Founded in 2020, Lightship on Wednesday unveiled the L1, a trailer with an 80-kwh battery pack, which can not only power appliances, but also help propel the trailer. This propulsion system means EVs towing it won’t lose range, and… More…
Tesla Slowly Rolls Out FSD Beta V11, Musk Says It Still Needs Work
People have been waiting many months for 11, and Musk says it won’t see a wide rollout without “another point release of polish.” More…
