Lordstown Motors has begun production of its Endurance electric pickup truck. The U.S. electric car startup is having the electric truck built by contract manufacturer Foxconn, which bought the Lordstown car plant in the U.S. state of Ohio with this in mind. However, production volume will be slow to increase due to supply chain constraints: […] More…
Shell and Tesco team up for EV charging in Hungary
Shell will install charging stations for electric cars at more than 100 Tesco stores in Hungary by 2025. In the first phase of the partnership, existing charge points already established by the supermarket chain will become part of the Shell Recharge network. Subsequently, Shell will equip more than 100 Tesco locations across Hungary with charging […] More…
New York to introduce EV sales quotas in 2026
In New York State, only zero-emission cars and light commercial vehicles may be sold from 2035. Governor Kathy Hochul has now outlined a strategy to systematically reduce the sale of internal combustion vehicles by then. New York is taking its cue from California. Simply put, New York State is adopting the interim targets recently defined […] More…
Geely joins Aston Martin
Chinese company Geely has taken a stake in Aston Martin. Their investment is part of a £654 million capital raise for the British premium car brand. According to a terse statement from Aston Martin, Geely joins existing investors such as Mercedes-Benz in the Public Investment Fund. The fund has become a new anchor shareholder with […] More…
Tesla Solar Roof And Submerged Powerwalls Survived Hurricane Ian
Hurricane Ian devastated Florida, and many people are without homes. Meanwhile, Tesla’s products proved durable and reliable. More…
Tesla unveils the hands of its humanoid robot ahead of full unveil today
Tesla is teasing the hands of its humanoid Optimus robot that is going to be fully unveiled at its AI Day event later today. More…
Base Nissan Ariya Easily Exceeds Range Of 200 Miles At 56 MPH
It almost matches the Nissan LEAF (62 kWh version), thanks to a slightly bigger battery. More…
Toyota still hasn’t received the EV memo, sticks to hybrid strategy going forward
It looks like Toyota is still not getting the message: people want electric vehicles, not hybrids. Despite all the evidence pointing to the inevitable growth of EVs in the auto industry, Toyota insists on sticking with hybrids, claiming, “That’s our strategy, and we’re sticking to it.” Well, Toyota, you may end up being left behind as nearly every other automaker, nation, and organization is moving toward sustainable, fully-electric vehicles.. More…
Opel Astra GSe 225 HP Warm Hatch And Wagon PHEVs Debut In Europe
Their plug-in hybrid powertrain is shared with other Stellantis group offerings with which the Astra is related. More…
Varta founds V4Drive SE to target global EV battery market
Varta has announced bundling the e-mobility and battery businesses into a separate company, confirming rumours from earlier this year. The new V4Drive SE will target the fast-growing market for large-format lithium-ion cells, says Varta. The independent company bears the name of Varta’s new battery cell V4Drive, which Varta presented in April 2021, initially as a […] More…
Review: 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV comforts the budding three-row electric class
The 2023 Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV joins the Tesla Model X and Rivian R1S as the only practical (but impractically expensive) battery electric crossover SUVs that can seat up to seven. The latest three-row electric crossover comes from an automaker that helped launch the internal combustion engine revolution, instead of just accelerating its demise… More…
2023 Peugeot e-208 Adds Power, Range Courtesy Of e-308 Powertrain
The subcompact electric hatchback is now able to cover 248 miles (WLTP) thanks to a new 48.1 kWh battery pack. More…
Charge Mustang EV Restomod Coming To California Next Month
This mad modified Mustang has four individual motors that give it a combined torque outout of 1,120 pound-feet or 1,520 Nm. More…
Tesla Stock Upgraded By Needham As More Bears Change Course
As Tesla continues to beat the odds and prove notable success with deliveries and its finances, some bears are becoming bulls. More…
Fisker, Faraday Future, Solar Trees And $1.5B: Top EV News Sep 30, 2022
It’s time to reflect on some key EV stories ahead of the weekend. Let’s work together to share the good news and promote EV adoption. More…
2022 Audi Q4 E-Tron First Drive: Sophisticated, Stylish, And Serene
Audi’s first MEB-based electric offering for North America hits all the marks. More…
Review: 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron SUV and Sportback go for practicality more than punch
The 2023 Audi Q4 E-Tron gives the German luxury brand an all-electric entry in the popular compact crossover segment, making EV Audis accessible at prices of $50,000 and up. The brand’s large E-Tron SUVs and E-Tron GT sedan started at more than $70,000 and $105,000 respectively, and have sold in relatively modest numbers, so this is… More…
Towing With Ford F-150 Lightning A “Huge Success,” Owner Finds
Wait a minute, didn’t we just tell you about an owner with a towing disaster? There are plenty of lessons to be learned here. More…
Segway-Ninebot Has Sold More Than One Million E-Scooters In China
The brand continues to leverage on the popularity of LEVs in China, as well as expand its reach in western markets. More…
Hongqi E-HS9 Completed Bjørn’s 1,000 Km Challenge In 11 Hours
Despite outstanding ride comfort, the drawback was the necessity to stop seven times for charging. More…
