Motional, alongside Hyundai Motor Group, has shared the first image of its next-generation robotaxi based around the Ioniq 5 EV. The Ioniq 5 robotaxi, as it is being called, will be used in completely driverless public ride services beginning in 2023. More…
Fully Electric Ford E-Transit Van: Walkaround And Test Ride
Ford is really on a roll with its electrification efforts. More…
Lotus announces 4 new electric vehicles, including 2 SUVs
Lotus has announced a significant update to its business. The automaker known for its sports cars is now only going electric with four new models, and two of them are electric SUVs More…
Ampcontrol & PPK develop electric underground mining vehicles
A new collaboration between the two Australian manufacturing and technology companies Ampcontrol and PPK Mining Equipment is set to deliver a range of new battery-electric vehicle solutions for underground mining applications. The two will install Ampcontrol’s electric drive systems into PPK personnel carriers. The partnership will also include retrofitting diesel drive trains in a range […] More…
Learn More About Tesla’s Environmental Footprint
Just how eco-friendly is Tesla’s business model? More…
Jay Leno Spends A Week With 2022 Mercedes EQS Electric Sedan
How does it compare to the Tesla Model S Plaid? More…
Ford E-Transit Priced From £42,000 In The UK, More Info Released
The E-Transit will make its European debut at the CV Show 2021 in Birmingham (September 7–9). More…
Japan: High Number Of EV Chargers Did Not Jump Start The Market
Recently, the number of charging points declined as many were rarely used. More…
Report: BYD To Launch A New Premium EV Brand
It might start with a new high-end model. More…
Bosch electric bikes to get (much) smarter and travel farther with new MY2022 updates
Bosch has just announced one of the biggest updates in years to its electric bicycle drive unit lines, including some smart new tech and a new larger battery More…
Upcoming electric trucks: Cybertruck, F-150 Lightning, Hummer EV compared
As we sit in the midst of 2021, electric vehicles remain a major storyline. Even long-established, legacy automakers (some with over 100 years of experience) have finally wisened up and pivoted toward EVs to remain competitive. In the next couple years, three major automotive brands, old and new, will release three highly anticipated electric trucks. This includes the Tesla Cybertruck, the Ford F-150 Lightning, and GMC’s modern spin on a gas-guzzling behemoth with the Hummer EV More…
Karma goes after fleet market with plans to electrify commercial trucks
Karma Automotive is looking to make the improbable leap from luxury cars to commercial trucks. The California-based company announced Monday that it will offer engineering and contract-manufacturing services to fleet customers under the “Powered by Karma” banner. The plan is to offer modular electrified powertrains for a variety of applications… More…
Rumor Says Dodge Hornet PHEV Won’t Share Engine With Alfa Tonale
It will more likely get a variation of the PHEV powertrain that can be found in the new Jeep Wrangler 4xe. More…
Optima showcases machine solution for fuel cells
The Optima Group has developed machine solutions to increase the throughput of fuel cells. The process steps required in production, namely coating, cutting, joining the individual layers and stacking, are automated by machine. According to the family-owned company from Schwäbisch Hall, the system is now available worldwide. It is a complete solution for fuel cell […] More…
Tesla adds more jobs to build its humanoid robot, hints at production in Texas
Tesla is adding more job postings related to building its humanoid robot: Tesla Bot More…
BYD Introduces Yuan Plus At The Chengdu Auto Show
It’s the second new model, based on the BYD e-platform 3.0. More…
Schaeffler announces chainless e-bike drive
Schaeffler will present the new “Free Drive” chainless electric drive system for bicycles at Eurobike 2021 in Friedrichshafen. The ‘Bike-by-Wire’ system is a joint development with the two-wheel electric drive specialist Heinzmann and does without a mechanical connection between generator and motor. The system is a serial hybrid: a generator developed by Schaeffler on the […] More…
Owner Takes Ford Mach-E GT Performance Edition To The Drag Strip
The Mach-E GT Performance Edition covered the quarter-mile in 12.657 seconds at 100.02 mph. More…
Futuricum electric truck sets new range record
The electric truck brand Futuricum has set a new world record together with its partners DPD and Continental: The electric truck covered 1,099 kilometres in 23 hours without intermediate charging. The record drive, which was recognised by Guinness World Records, took place on Continental’s test track ‘Contidrom’ near Hanover. The aim of the project was […] More…
Sweden & Netherlands EV subsidies on hold
In Sweden, the budget for government subsidies for new electric cars and plug-in hybrids is almost exhausted for this year. The situation is similar in the Netherlands, where only subsidies for used electric cars are affected. Therefore, a subsidy freeze is currently in effect in both countries. In Sweden, the Swedish Transport Agency has stopped […] More…
