The Hornet PHEV is likely based on the Alfa Romeo Tonale hybrid SUV. More…
Dodge’s Upcoming Hornet Plug-In Hybrid To Debut This August
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…
Ford F-150 Lightning Production Target Increased To Meet Demand And Dominate
Ford is the first automaker to have a mainstream electric pickup ready to go on sale, and it wants to take full advantage of this. More…
Bolt set to expand with €150m investment
The Estonian mobility company Bolt Technology is going to invest more than 150 million euros this year to expand its e-scooter and e-bike business. By the end of this year, Bolt aims to expand its fleet to more than 230,000 micromobility vehicles in over 250 cities across Europe. At the end of 2021, Bolt was […] More…
Bolt set to expand – again
The Estonian mobility company Bolt Technology is going to invest more than 150 million euros this year to expand its e-scooter and e-bike business. By the end of this year, Bolt aims to expand its fleet to more than 230,000 micromobility vehicles in over 250 cities across Europe. At the end of 2021, Bolt was […] More…
In-Tech & HeyCharge team up on charging tech
In Germany, In-Tech Smart Charging and HeyCharge have developed a new product for charging communication in buildings and underground garages. HeyCharge technology that enables charging processes without an internet connection or mobile network. HeyCharge is a startup has already attracted some prominent supporters. In January, BMW took a stake in HeyCharge through its investment arm […] More…
Will solid-state batteries be the key to make electric SUVs and pickups viable?
Earlier this month Nissan announced the establishment of a prototype production facility for all-solid-state battery cells—with plans to establish a pilot production line as soon as 2024 in Japan, and market availability in an EV in 2028. The cells are potentially “a game changer for EV democratization,” according to Nissan, with… More…
Tesla Ramping Giga Texas Output: How Many Model Ys Can It Produce?
Recent videos and reports suggest Tesla is in high gear at Giga Texas amid a production ramp and supply chain concerns. More…
The oldest shipyard in the US will build Vita’s new LION high performance electric boat
Vita, a manufacturer of performance electric boats and electrified marine powertrains, announced its flagship model, the LION, will be manufactured in Maine by Hodgdon Yachts – the oldest shipyard in the United States. When it begins sea trials this summer, the LION will boast impressive marine propulsion specs. More…
Henrik Fisker’s Twitter Account Gone After Elon Musk Buys Platform
“I do not want my free speech to be actively managed or controlled by a competitor,” Fisker later explained the move on Instagram. More…
Used Tesla Prices Skyrocket, Selling For Huge Premium Over New Models
Some Tesla models are selling for $6,000 to $10,000 more than they cost new a few years ago. More…
Volta commercial electric trucks made no design allowance for internal combustion
Sweden-based Volta Trucks on Tuesday unveiled the latest in a series of electric commercial trucks designed with no allowance for internal combustion engines. The new 7.5-tonne and 12-tonne Volta Zero (about 16,500-pound and 26,500-pound) models join a larger 16-tonne (35,000-pound) version that’s currently undergoing “extensive engineering… More…
Ride1Up Cafe Cruiser review: Affordable & stylish 28 MPH electric bike for one or two riders!
It’s a bit ironic that California-based electric bike maker Ride1Up’s name is now antithetical to its newest model, the Cafe Cruiser. Riding two-up is generally motorcycle speak for carrying a passenger on back. And that’s just what the Cafe Cruiser does, in addition to combining some sexy styling with a comfortable cruiser-inspired ride. And to top it all off, the bike has some darn good performance as well. More…
Ford Confirms Another All-Electric Pickup After The F-150 Lightning
It will be produced at a new plant in Tennessee and is expected to enter the market by 2025. More…
Twitter Will Merge With Elon Musk’s “X Holdings” By Oct. 24, 2022
Musk also still owns “x.com,” and he hasn’t publicly announced what he plans to use it for, so we’ll have to wait and see. More…
Tesla Loses $126 Billion In Market Cap As Elon Musk Buys Twitter
Tesla stock dropped more than 12% to $876.42 on April 26 after Musk’s bid to buy Twitter was approved by the social platform’s board. More…
Data Reveals Tremendous Growth In Volumetric Energy Density Of EV Batteries
Since 2008, the amount of energy stored in a volume unit has increased multiple times. More…
Ford starts F-150 Lightning production, confirms second electric pickup model for 2024
Ford on Monday announced the start of “full production of 2022 F-150 Lightning electric pickup trucks at its Rouge Electric Vehicle Center, part of the massive Detroit Rouge Complex that builds non-electric F-150 trucks. Ford said in a press release that it has 200,000 reservations for the Lightning. In response to greater-than-expected demand… More…
Farasis announces new direct Li-Ion recycling process
The Chinese battery manufacturer and Daimler partner Farasis Energy says it has developed and validated a sustainable direct recycling process for lithium-ion batteries. The crystalline structure of the cathode material is to be preserved, which enables a cost- and energy-saving reuse of the material. According to the company, it has now been possible to prove […] More…
