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Vulog begins own car-sharing testbed in Lyon
Software provider Vulog is launching an electrified free-floating car-sharing service in the Lyon metropolitan area that will serve as a testing ground for new technological features. The service, called Leo&Go will use 100 of the fully-electric 100 Peugeot e-208s and 200 Toyota Yaris Hybrids. This is Vulog‘s first foray into car-sharing. Until now, the software […] More…
NASA to measure noise footprint of Joby’s all-electric air taxis
Joby Aviation and NASA are kicking off a two-week test campaign to study the acoustic signature of Joby’s all-electric passenger aircraft. These tests come as part of a nationwide campaign launched by NASA to promote public confidence in emerging aviation markets including passenger air taxis More…
New Renault Megane Electric Spied Testing Alongside VW ID.4
It will be fully revealed in a few days’ time at IAA 2021. More…
VIA Motors Is Back In The Game Through Acquisition By Ideanomics
The company plans to launch all-electric Class 2, 3, 4 and 5 commercial vehicles (vans, trucks and buses). More…
ElectraMeccanica unveils ‘Cargo’ version of its SOLO EV
During this year’s ACT Expo in Long Beach, California, ElectraMeccanica debuted a “Cargo” version of its flagship three-wheeled EV, the SOLO. The new version, the “SOLO Cargo EV,” was designed with an expanded cargo box specifically for light commercial fleets for operations like deliveries. As a sponsor of the “ACT Ride and Drive” event today, the public can also test drive the SOLO EV outside the expo center. More…
Subaru unveils new pictures and details of its first electric vehicle: the Solterra
Subaru has released today new pictures and details of its first electric vehicle, the Solterra, which is coming to market next year More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N Spied For The First Time
There are a few telltale signs that this is indeed the N model. More…
Bosch enables ebikes to go further and smarter
Bosch has presented its innovations for the upcoming e-bike season including a smart system and a new app for more connectivity. The German engineering and technology company has also revealed a new battery – its largest e-bike battery to date – with a capacity of 750 Wh. According to Bosch eBike Systems, the smart system […] More…
Most expensive electric vehicles on the road in 2021
Electric vehicles are booming. Shortened supply chains, making parts in-house, and advanced battery technologies have significantly helped manufacturers lower the costs of their electric vehicles. Consumers may soon see multiple EVs for sale under $30,000, which is exciting. But let’s forget about all of that promise right now, and visit the other end of the spectrum. What are some of the most expensive electric vehicles you can buy? Below is a list of what’s currently out there, and what EVs will soon be available for big bucks More…
CAKE releases ‘traffic crushing’ electric mopeds as brand’s lowest-cost motorbikes yet
CAKE has just unveiled two interesting electric mopeds (or electric scooters, for the pedants among us) designed for extreme utility and customization. The new Makka electric moped line is innovative for more than just its features. The new models also debut as CAKE’s lowest-priced bikes yet More…
Sleepy Golden Retriever Seen Testing Tesla Model X Plaid Dog Mode
The dog was napping in the driver’s seat, awaiting his or her owner’s return. More…
Vehicle of choice for eSkootr Championship revealed
The vehicle of choice for the announced electric scooter racing series eSkootr Championship (eSC) has now been presented. The electric kick-scooter called eSC S1-X has been developed by YCOM. First announced in 2020, the eSkootr Championship (eSC) is the world’s first micromobility racing series. Presumably because of the corona pandemic, the start of the premiere […] More…
StoreDot unveils Tesla-like 4680 battery cells they claim can charge in 10 minutes
StoreDot, an Israel-based battery startup, announced today that it produced the first 4680 cylindrical cell, like the ones unveiled by Tesla at Battery Day last year, that can charge in just 10 minutes More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric robotaxi revealed with Motional autonomous-driving venture
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 will be used as an autonomous “robotaxi” beginning in 2023 as part of an ongoing autonomous-driving venture, the automaker announced Tuesday in a press release. The project is under the auspices of Motional, the joint venture launched by Hyundai and automotive supplier Aptiv last year. Motional will in turn partner with Lyft on… More…
Electrify America & NFI Industries plan trucking infrastructure
In the USA, Volkswagen subsidiary Electrify America and NFI Industries are planning the largest charging infrastructure project in the country to support heavy-duty electric trucks. A total of 34 HPC chargers for electric trucks are to be installed by the end of 2023. The focus of the joint project is the greater Los Angeles area […] More…
Opel to release the Astra as a BEV
Opel will also offer the new Astra as a purely electric model from 2023. The manufacturer has now announced this at the official presentation of the sixth generation of the model. Before the launch as a BEV, plug-in hybrids in two performance levels are available for the new Astra. The Opel Astra already had its […] More…
16 electric Volvo Trucks for USA Performance Team
Volvo Trucks has just announced its largest-ever order for electric trucks in North America. Warehousing and distribution company Performance Team has placed an order for 16 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks. The 16 electric trucks will transport regional loads to Performance Team customers throughout Southern California on a daily basis starting later this year. […] More…
BYD presents heavy-duty electric trucks
BYD North America has unveiled two next-generation battery-electric heavy-duty trucks; the ‘Gen3 8TT’ and ‘6F’. The truck cabs were designed by Wolfgang Josef Egger, former Audi chief designer, and have up to 185kW CCS1 charging capability. The extended-range version of the 8TT and 6F offer a range of up to 200 miles on a charge. […] More…
Nissan Ariya Soon Will Be Available For Pre-Order In Norway
The pre-orders book to be opened in Norway on the world EV day, on the 9th of September. More…
