The Tesla Model 3 surges to the top, while the Tesla Model Y is not far behind. More…
Germany: Plug-In Car Sales Increased 24% In February 2022
US: Tesla Substantially Increased Prices For All Models
Depending on the model and version, prices increased by $2,000-$12,500. More…
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink Internet App: Massive Downloads In Ukraine
For folks wondering if Starlink is working in Ukraine, or if many in the country are even aware of it, here we have it. More…
An electric bicycle with a driveshaft? Honbike launches futuristic-looking Japanese folding e-bike for US/EU
The multiple award-winning Honbike is just about as steep of a departure from typical electric bicycles as I can find. Having tested hundreds of different e-bikes, the Honbike is unique in so many different ways that it marks a refreshing new entry to the market. Now launching on Indiegogo, we got to test out the revolutionary new driveshaft e-bike ahead of time to let you know if it’s worth a second look. More…
Geely is rolling out swap stations for heavy duty EVs like cement mixers, housing three-ton battery packs
Chinese multinational automotive company, Geely, has shared a recent update from its Technology Group subsidiary showing battery swap capabilities integrated into what it calls Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs). The battery swap stations operate under the same concept as passenger EVs, but use a different swap method without having to lift the hefty construction vehicles. More…
2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV Interior Unveiled With Up To Seven Seats
Mercedes promises an “exceptionally generous” cabin, with the optional third-row seats enabling a total capacity of seven passengers. More…
Mercedes-Benz Opens First US Battery Plant In Bibb County, Alabama
The facility will supply the vehicle assembly plant in Tuscaloosa with batteries for the EQS SUV and EQE SUV. More…
GM developed the GMC Hummer EV in record time: Here’s the backstory
Yes, the 2022 GMC Hummer EV promises to be eyebrow-raising in a lot of ways—like how quickly such a huge truck can accelerate, or be an off-road maneuverability ace with Crab mode. But one of the most surprising aspects of the entire project was its record-setting development pace—one that the company has hinted will be a template for… More…
Ampler unveils three more European-made urban electric bikes with stealthy designs, GPS, and more
Ampler Bikes, the Estonian-based manufacturer of some of the sleekest and stealthiest e-bikes we’ve tested, has just unveiled three more big updates to the company’s lineup. Following on the heels of two new models announced last week, now the Ampler Stellar, Curt, and Stout are all getting Generation 2 updates that see the bikes packed with new tech and features. More…
China: BYD Increased Plug-In Car Sales In February 2022 By 764%
The company exceeded 180,000 plug-ins sold within just two months of 2022. More…
Northvolt announces new battery gigafactory coming to Germany
Battery manufacturing startup Northvolt announced today a new battery cell gigafactory coming to Germany. More…
UK extends Plug-in Van and Truck Grant scheme
The British government has extended its subsidy programme for electric vans and trucks for another two years until 2025. From April, new weight classes will also apply for the subsidy. According to the government, the funding is intended to support companies in converting their fleets in time and to be “one step ahead” of the […] More…
UK extends electric van & truck subsidy programme
The British government has extended its subsidy programme for electric vans and trucks for another two years until 2025. From April, new weight classes will also apply for the subsidy. According to the government, the funding is intended to support companies in converting their fleets in time and to be “one step ahead” of the […] More…
Hubject & ev.energy strike data sharing deal
Hubject and ev.energy have entered into a global strategic partnership that combines ev.energy’s smart home charging network services with Hubject’s eRoaming data and consulting services. This will harmonise data and further automate processes within and between companies, according to Hubject’s announcement. They expect to increase efficiency for companies, while customers will gain a “360-degree view” […] More…
1,000+ HP Tesla Plaid & Ram TRX Race Toughest Rivals At Airstrip
Just another blast of a day at the local airstrip with the Tesla Model S Plaid. It seems the TRX owner forgot the nitrous. More…
Hankook presents specially developed EV tyres
The tyre manufacturer Hankook is launching its first tyre family, iON, on the market from May 2022, which has been specially developed for electric vehicles. Among other things, these will not only have a reduced rolling resistance and low-noise rolling behaviour but will also be designed for the high torques of electric cars. The tyre […] More…
Voi launches next-gen scooter with repairability in mind
Sweden’s e-scooter rental company Voi has unveiled a new model. They claim the Voiager 5 contains more than twice as many recycled materials as its predecessors and is easier to repair. Voi had introduced the Voiager 4 in summer 2020, so after only one and a half years, its successor is coming to the market, […] More…
Sono Sion solar hatchback on track for 2023 production, company says
Sono Motors on Monday announced that it had taken another step toward getting its Sion electric hatchback into production on schedule. In a press release, Sono said it had started the series-validation phase of development. The company said it’s currently building a fleet of 37 series-validation vehicles and bodies-in-white, which represent the… More…
Lilium, NetJets & FlightSafety launch electric aviation partnership
Electric flight taxi developer Lilium has reached a memorandum of understanding on a far-reaching strategic partnership with business aviation company NetJets. This provides options for up to 150 Lilium aircraft for NetJets. In addition, NetJets wants to support Lilium in expanding its business in the USA and Europe. The cooperation is still subject to the […] More…
Ahead of an electric motorcycle, Kawasaki shows off an electric goat robot with a human rider
If I didn’t know better, I’d think Kawasaki was doing everything it could to delay giving the world a new electric motorcycle. Instead of an awesome two-wheeler, Kawasaki just rolled out a four-legger in the form of a goat robot. More…
