With the striking MG Maze, SAIC Design says it tried to convey the “‘at home’ gaming scenario” in the form of a car. More…
Gaming-Inspired MG Maze Study Aims To Bring Back Driving Fun To EVs
Mercedes-Benz EQS Priced From $102,310 In US
Two versions, three trim-levels and market launch in the Fall 2021. More…
Lawsuits for German carmakers to stop polluting
The environmental organisations Environmental Action Germany (DUH) and Greenpeace have filed lawsuits against BMW, Daimler and VW in order to force the car companies to comply with climate protection targets. According to Environmental Action Germany (DUH) and Greenpeace, the proceedings would be based primarily on the “landmark climate ruling of the Federal Constitutional Court”. In […] More…
Rivian details membership program for electric trucks’ charging access, connectivity
As it begins customer deliveries of the R1T electric pickup truck, Rivian has revealed more details of its subscription program for charging and other ownership perks. Per the company’s website, the Rivian Membership includes unlimited LTE connectivity access, as well as unlimited free charging, including DC fast-charging on what the company calls… More…
How Zero’s electric motorcycle tech is making Polaris’s Electric Ranger better than gas UTVs
Polaris is gearing up to release an all-new Electric Ranger UTV this December, which they confidently claim will be the “best RANGER ever.” The new electric utility vehicle could help Polaris leapfrog several years forward to the top of the electric power-sports market, but it never would have happened without a strategic partnership with Zero Motorcycles. More…
Watch Pikes Peak-Prepped Tesla Model 3 Burn Rubber Doing Donuts
Watch a vehicle modified for maximum grip try to break traction and powerslide. More…
How Does Tesla FSD Beta 10 Handle Broken Down Bus And Tow Truck?
Tesla Autopilot has reportedly slammed into parked vehicles. Does FSD Beta respond differently? More…
$25,000 Tesla Compact Car: Let’s Look At The Competition
Will Tesla’s smallest, cheapest EV have a host of rivals by the time it finally arrives? More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Spy Shots Capture Crossover At The Nurburgring
The lack of camo reveals its sportier appearance. More…
Pininfarina Reimagines Design Of Iconic Autosport Awards Trophy For Motorsport Network’s Autosport Awards
Autosport Awards return as a live event on December 19th with a new look for the award trophies. More…
EGEB: UK, Netherlands call on US, China to ban gas cars by 2035
In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB) More…
Royal Mail trails two new light electric vehicles
Royal Mail is set to trial two types of micro electric vehicles for letter and small parcel deliveries. These are the Paxster Cargo and the Ligier Pulse 4 vehicles. The two light electric vehicles will be assessed in residential areas as a potential lower-carbon alternative to larger vans, which are typically shared by two delivery […] More…
Audi launches Q4 e-tron electric SUV starting at just $36,400 after incentives
Audi has officially launched the Q4 e-tron electric SUV in the US and confirmed a starting price of just $36,400 after incentives More…
Volkswagen ID.4 earns Top Safety Pick+ to pave way for VW’s mass-market EVs
The 2021 Volkswagen ID.4 earned a Top Safety Pick+ from the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, the non-profit safety agency confirmed Tuesday. It’s the highest safety rating awarded by the IIHS and considered to be the most rigorous safety testing in the industry. With the ID.4 lineup awarded that accolade, assuring a robust set of safety… More…
Driivz & Hubject initiate Plug&Charge partnership
Driivz and Hubject are cooperating to drive the roll-out of Plug&Charge. The impetus for this was provided by Mer Group, which is switching to Driivz’s operating system to manage its charging infrastructure in Europe and is expected to be the first to benefit from this cooperation. Through their cooperation, the players want to accelerate the […] More…
GM declares Bolt battery problems solved
The long-running battery problems with the Chevrolet Bolt have finally been resolved, according to General Motors. Production of the batteries has resumed, according to the company. Battery modules to replace defective ones should be available from October. The Chevrolet Bolt’s battery problems, associated with an increased risk of fire, date back to October 2020. Most […] More…
Viggo to add three Toyota Mirai to Oslo taxi fleet
The first hydrogen fuel cell taxis from the Danish taxi company Viggo are in operation in the Norwegian capital Oslo. The three vehicles are Toyota Mirai. By next summer, the company wants to put a total of 100 battery and hydrogen taxis into operation, without giving an exact breakdown. Viggo has an agreement with Hynion […] More…
Hongguang Mini EV to receive major range boost
The Hongguang Mini battery capacity is to increase to 26 kWh (compared to 9 or 14 kWh in the current variants), which should enable an NEDC range of more than 300 km. This would also make the Mini EV eligible for subsidies in China. According to information from the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information […] More…
As Expected, Stellantis Prioritizes An Electric Future
The automaker is investing over $35 billion between now and 2025. More…
Electric Cars In US Listed From Most To Least Efficient
All the currently available all-electric models (and multiple upcoming ones) listed by EPA efficiency rating. More…
