We’re pretty sure an EQE 63 is on the way, but what about an even more extreme Tesla Plaid-rivalling 73 model? More…
Will There Be An Even Hotter Mercedes-AMG EQE 63 Or EQE 73?
Redwood Materials begins collecting and recycling EV batteries from Volvo and Ford in California
Redwood Materials, a startup launched by Tesla co-founder JB Straubel, announced that it is beginning to collect and recycle EV battery packs from Volvo and Ford in California. More…
Top 5 EV Buzzwords & Misconceptions
EV education is key to adoption. More…
Report: Upcoming BYD Seal Might Be A Tesla Model 3 Competitor
It will be powered by the BYD Blade Battery. More…
Ford Patent Suggests “Pet Mode” May Be A Future Feature
It appears Ford filed a patent for “Pet Mode” ahead of the launch of Tesla’s Dog Mode. More…
Watch CNBC Try Tesla Full Self-Driving In Three Different Locations
The news outlet wanted to see how Tesla FSD does in three different environments from different parts of the country. More…
Tesla Is Being Investigated In Korea For “Exaggerated” Range Claims
The Korea Fair Trade Commission could impose sanctions and fines against the automaker. More…
Learn how electric cars actually affect the environment in this free 15-minute webinar
To what extent are electric vehicles better than gas cars for the environment? Experts at the Argonne National Laboratory, a US Department of Energy science and engineering research center in Lemont, Illinois, are inviting the public to listen in as they discuss the best ways to measure greenhouse gas emissions. More…
Tesla launches new automatic electric trunk for Model 3, upgrade available at official service centers
Tesla has launched a new automatic electric trunk for Model 3 as an aftermarket offered directly at service centers. The product is currently only available in China, but like most things Tesla these days, it starts in China and then it is expected to expand to other markets. More…
ARPA-E grants millions in funding to clean energy and mobility projects
The US Department of Energy (DOE) announced $175 million for 68 R&D projects. The projects, selected by DOE’s Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E), include a wide range of clean energy solutions, with this report focussing on electric transportation. Overall, the selectees span 22 states and include renown universities, national laboratories, and private companies, so ARPA-E. […] More…
Tesla Giga Austin Leaked Videos Reveal More Details
Tesla employees and other workers captured videos from inside Giga Texas and posted them online. More…
Canada: Bridgewater Police To Buy A Tesla To Save $5,000 Per Year
More and more Tesla police vehicles pop up around the world. More…
VW ID.4 Getting Plug & Charge, Bidirectional Charging This Summer
VW Group CEO Herbert Diess brought the long-awaited news during his AMA session on Reddit. More…
British eCargo bike maker EAV finds new funding
Electric Assisted Vehicles (EAV) has completed a funding round led by H+ Partners. Based in Oxfordshire, the company is working to produce enclosed delivery electric bikes and says the funding will help to scale up its operations. Other details, most notably the investment value, remain undisclosed. In the news, EAV said the funding would allow […] More…
$2.5 million Rimac Nevera deliveries move closer to reality following final crash test
Electric hypercar manufacturer Rimac Automobili recently completed the final crash test for its upcoming Nevera EV, capping off a four-year process to achieve global approval and market access. With the completion of this final test, Rimac Automobili can move forward toward production and deliveries to those 150 fortunate people who hold reservations. More…
Watch Aptera Motors’ Solar EV Blow Away Tesla Model 3 In Drag Race
The futuristic three-wheeler also comes out ahead of an Audi R8 by a very slim margin. More…
Eve Urban Air to deliver up to 90 eVTOLs to Australia
Electric aerial taxi manufacturer Eve Urban Air Mobility Solutions, a subsidiary of Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer, has received two orders for a total of up to 90 eVTOLs from Australia. Aviair and HeliSpirit are ordering up to 50 electric aircraft from Eve and Microflite up to 40. Both agreements were signed at the Singapore Airshow […] More…
Amprius delivers 450 Wh/kg battery cells
The Californian battery developer Amprius Technologies has delivered cells with an energy density of 450 Wh/kg and 1,150 Wh/l respectively. They will initially be used in satellites. However, the cells with silicon in the form of nanowires as anode material could also be used in electric vehicles in the future. Amprius had only announced the […] More…
Tesla “Phantom Braking” Under NHTSA Investigation
NHTSA has received 354 complaints about Model 3 and Model y phantom braking over the past nine months. More…
Elon Musk Likens NHTSA To The “Fun Police” After Boombox Recall
Is Musk right to make the comparison in this instance? More…
