Infant automaker VinFast recently held a ceremony at its manufacturing complex in Hai Phong, Vietnam, to celebrate its first batch of VF e34 EVs. The VF e34 marks VinFast’s first model and the first ever electric vehicle to be sold in Vietnam. The start of production is also the first step in VinFast bringing its EVs to the US market. More…
Electric Bike Company’s ‘made in America’ e-bikes are key to its success. Here’s why
Earlier this month I had the opportunity to visit the sprawling new production facilities for California-based Electric Bike Company (that’s an advantage to being an early mover in any industry, you get to pick the good names). The company has been building electric cruiser bicycles in Newport Beach since the mid-2010s. And as founder Sean Lupton-Smith proudly explained to me as I toured the factory grounds, they wouldn’t have it any other way. More…
Tesla Model X Plaid Customer Deliveries Are Underway
The first few Model X Plaids were seen earlier this month. More…
Tesla Recommends Charging Model 3 RWD’s LFP Battery To 100%
The charge limit should be set to 100% even for daily use, with owners recommended to charge to 100% at least once per week. More…
Tesla J1772 Wall Connector Ultimate Review
A solid EVSE that you may not be able to purchase anymore. More…
Goodyear Launches ElectricDrive GT: Its First EV Replacement Tire
Goodyear’s new EV-specific tire is quiet, long-lasting, and designed for ultra-high performance. More…
Giga Austin: Is This Tesla Model Y Body For A Structural Pack?
It was seen on December 27 at the site. More…
Tesla’s FSD Beta 10.8 In Detroit: Are There Obvious Improvements?
It seems much smoother thanks in part to its tweaked regen settings, but it still doesn’t like cones. More…
Rivian R1T Owner Provides Initial Impressions After A Few Weeks
What’s it actually like to own the Rivian R1T electric pickup truck? More…
Rivian delays the bigger battery pack for its electric pickup all the way to 2023
Rivian has confirmed that buyers of its R1T electric pickup truck and R1S SUV are going to have to wait until 2023 if they want the biggest battery pack option. More…
Rivian CEO: R1T Max Pack, Explore Package Vehicles Delayed To 2023
RJ Scaringe says Rivian will prioritize building the Adventure Package with Large pack battery in 2022. More…
Watch Rivian R1T Play In The Snow In Drift Mode
A snowstorm is not likely to stop this truck from having fun. More…
Arrival Bus proving ground trials begin in UK ahead of Q2 2022 production
Arrival’s flagship Bus EV has begun proving ground testing in the UK before entering full production in 2022. The Arrival Bus marks the first of several electric vehicles in the pipeline for the company which will be manufactured and operated in the UK and US, as well as the European Union. More…
Tesla To Double Production Capacity In 2022: Wall Street Analyst
Tesla insists it has incredible demand that it can’t possibly keep up with, but it’s already solving the problem. More…
Hyundai shuts down its engine development team amid focus on electric cars
Hyundai announced that it is shutting down its internal combustion engine development team as the automaker focuses on electric cars. More…
Check Out This Tesla Model Y Deep Crimson Red Color Sneak Peek
There will be two other new colors used at Tesla Giga Berlin, according to reports. More…
Audi shows how it could add urban EV charging options with modular stations, lounges
Audi recently unveiled a new way to add urban charging options, based around modular “hubs” that include charging stations and airport-like lounges. Such hubs could provide an option for drivers who can’t charge at home, and could handle anticipated future demand for charging in urban areas, Audi said in a press release. The automaker said it… More…
Tesla Helps China Kick Gas, Reduce Carbon Emissions In A Big Way
China is certainly showing the US who’s boss when it comes to the future. More…
Chinese EV Makers Taking Page From Tesla’s Playbook: Giga Press
Tesla may do for Chinese EV makers what Apple did for the country’s smartphone industry. More…
150,000th BYD Han Rolled Off The Production Line
More than 140,000 units have been sold in 1.5 years. More…
