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Polestar 2 Receives Updates: Sustainability, Tech And Design
The Standard range Single motor version gets a higher capacity battery pack of 69 kWh too. More…
Electric submarine manufacturer U-Boat Worx announces nine-passenger NEXUS series
All-electric submarine manufacturer U-Boat Worx has announced its latest series of submersibles called NEXUS, comprised of seven- and eight-person vessels (nine if some are children). These electric submarines are powered by lithium-ion battery technology allowing them to operate for up to 18 hours and dive 10 times a day. In addition to providing eco-friendlier ocean exploration, they look cool as hell. More…
Hong Kong expands electric bus fleet
Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB), the largest bus operator in Hong Kong, has put 16 BYD electric buses into service and has also ordered 52 electric-double-decker buses from BYD-ADL for delivery next year. The 16 BYD electric buses that have now entered service are single-deck solo buses. According to KMB, it had previously completed the testing […] More…
The Netherlands permits only clean taxis and rental cars in cities from 2025
In the Netherlands, in major cities, all taxis and rental cars newly registered are to be emission-free by 2025. Other areas in the Netherlands have until 2030. Five large municipalities (Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague, Eindhoven and Tilburg) and several representatives of the taxi and rental car industry (including Uber, SchipholTaxi, Bolt and Leaseplan) have signed […] More…
Tesla Model 3 has been selected as new police vehicle by Dallas County
Dallas County has authorized the purchase of three Tesla Model 3 vehicles to be used by the local police. It’s the latest example of electric vehicles gaining popularity with law enforcement. More…
Polestar reveals updates and a better CO2 balance
Polestar has new features for its all-electric Polestar 2. In addition to the larger battery for the basic version already announced in March, the design and equipment updates include new colours, rims and interior trim. The Polestar 2 comes with a new colour range, while the standard 19-inch wheels and the optional 20-inch wheels will […] More…
Ram 1500 Electric Pickup Rendered Based On New Teasers
With only dark teasers to go by until now, this is our best (albeit a bit speculative) look at the 1500 BEV. More…
Weev targets charging with £20m investment in Northern Ireland
Belfast-based startup Weev is planning to invest £20 million in a new public charging network for electric vehicles at over 350 locations across Northern Ireland. With the investment of the equivalent of 23.7 million euros, the company aims to install a total of 1,500 new charging points at strategic locations such as car parks, as […] More…
ZipCharge Introduces GoHub; Shared Access, Portable Powerbanks
The world’s first portable EV charging infrastructure for shared, public use. More…
ZipCharge unveils the GoHub: A cheaper, more modular take on portable EV charging
Portable EV charging developer ZipCharge has announced its latest addition to EV infrastructure with the GoHub. This modular, portable public charging station can be installed anywhere on a footprint the size of a parking space – no matter if its the single-sided 5 charger layout, or the double-sided 10 unit version. The GoHub houses ZipCharge’s Go EV power banks that provide portable energy to both owners and subscribers.. More…
Skoda Resumes Production Of Enyaq iV
Initially, around 1,000 units can be produced per week. More…
Wiesmann Project Thunderball Is A 671 HP Electric Roadster
The German sports car maker is back with more of what it used to do, only now fed by electrons. More…
UIM E1 announces first racing team for inaugural electric boat world championship
The Venice Racing team will officially be the on the starting grid during the inaugural season of E1’s all-electric raceboat championship. We can expect more racing teams to follow as the E1 Series is in conversations with dozens of other prospective teams. More…
Honda e:NS1 Electric SUV Goes On Sale In China, Starts At $27,000
Its identical twin, the Honda e:NP1, will be available to order from May 2022. More…
Follow the Volkswagen ID. Buzz’s journey from concept to production in a new documentary
Now that the full-production model of the Volkswagen ID. Buzz has made its public debut, the automaker has shared a documentary following its journey from an EV concept to a scalable consumer vehicle, enduring extremely hot, dusty, and freezing conditions along the way. Check out the full video below. More…
US: Base Tesla Model Y Version Ordered Now Will Arrive In 2023
The estimated delivery time can be shorter, but only with additional paid options added in. More…
Dodge’s Upcoming Hornet Plug-In Hybrid To Debut This August
The Hornet PHEV is likely based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale hybrid SUV. More…
Polestar 2 gets upgrades to design, range, and sustainability thanks to blockchain technology
Polestar has announced a bunch of upgrades to the Polestar 2, including two new exterior colors, new wheels, and updates to its interior. By swapping out certain materials and components for those using renewable energy, Polestar has been able to lower the carbon emissions per car while also using blockchain to trace minerals from their source to the finished EV to ensure ethical mining. More…
Exclusive Interview: InsideEVs Talks With Polestar’s North American CEO
Gregor Hembrough, the Head of Polestar NA, talks with InsideEVs to discuss upcoming plans and the future of the brand. More…
