The electric version of the 4 Series Gran Coupe was let down by its safety and assistance systems which could have been better.More…
BMW i4 Only Gets An Uninspiring Four EuroNCAP Safety Stars
BP & BOC explore H2 networks for HGV transport
In the UK, BP and BOC, a Linde hydrogen production company, have just completed a joint feasibility study exploring optimised designs for a potential hydrogen distribution and supply network for heavy duty transportation. The two companies say that the nine-month study has provided them with “important technical insights into requirements and options for hydrogen distribution, […] More…
Ford F-150 Lightning Owner Review: One Month, 5,000 Miles
What’s to love and not to love about the F-150 Lightning electric truck after 5,000 miles?More…
China’s GAC reveals “super iron” LFP battery with 20% boost in energy density by volume
While other companies look to experimental solid-state batteries to boost energy density, Chinese automaker GAC is finding ways to improve existing lithium iron phosphate (LFP) chemistry. GAC recently unveiled a “super iron” LFP battery, with a claim of 20% greater energy density by volume compared to conventional LFP cells, via microcrystalline… More…
The new European-made Äike T may just be the best designed electric scooter in the world
I recently had the chance to see and test the new Äike T in its native European capital of Tallin, Estonia. Having ridden the scooter, met the team that designed it and toured the facility where it is built, I can tell you that this is one of the best designed electric scooters I’ve laid eyes on, and here’s why. More…
Tesla’s Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot Program To Open In US In 2022
Tesla’s Supercharger network is available to non-Tesla EVs in much of Europe, and a Biden fact sheet says it’s coming to the US soon.More…
Project Flow begins researching solutions for integrated charging systems in Europe
The EU-funded Flow project has just kicked off in Barcelona. Among other things, the initiative aims to test, validate and improve vehicle-to-X for exchanging energy between vehicles, buildings and the grid to inform wider European application. The project aims to promote a suitable electric mobility concept for end users and generally bring benefits to the […] More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Is A Safety Star, Becomes An IIHS Top Safety Pick+
This very popular electric model should find buyers even more easily now that it has this reassuring safety rating.More…
Rivian R1S review and 1st drive: The best SUV ever made?
One simple fact is going to tell you more than all of the Rivian R1S Review words, images, and video below: I’m in line to buy a Rivian R1S, and after a few days on and off the roads of upstate NY, I’m more excited than ever to get my hands on it.. More…
2022 Rivian R1S First Drive Review: An Electric SUV To Rule Them All
In the world of SUVs, the electric R1S is the new king.More…
Is Envision Incorporated’s Streek The Ultimate Cargo E-Bike?
This electric three-wheeler can haul a surprisingly large load.More…
Global Plug-In Electric Car Sales Increased 55% In May 2022
Almost 700,000 units registered last month indicates strong momentum despite challenges.More…
VinFast invests in solid-state battery specialist ProLogium
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast has invested millions in the Taiwanese solid-state battery cell manufacturer ProLogium. In addition, ProLogium is to supply solid-state battery cells to VinFast from 2024. The exact amount of the investment is not clear, however, as the press releases differ here. The German press release, which electrive received by email, […] More…
Watch Tesla Model Y 4680 Structural Pack Get Removed With Seats Attached
Munro Live begins its teardown of the Made-in-Texas (MIT) Tesla Model Y.More…
Report: Jaguar shift upmarket will start with trio of electric crossovers
Jaguar will revamp its lineup with a trio of electric crossovers scheduled to launch in 2025, according to a new Autocar report. The three new crossovers will use a common platform called Panthera, which was first mentioned by Jaguar Land Rover CEO Thierry Bolloré in an interview with the same publication earlier this year. With these new… More…
Honda to release limited edition Honda e in Europe
Honda has unveiled a new Limited Edition for its all-electric urban EV Honda e, which will be released with only 50 units across Europe. With prices in the UK starting from £38,120, the Honda e Limited Edition is based on the Advance Grade. While the limited-edition vehicle based on the popular BEV released in 2019 […] More…
BYD finds sales partner for the Netherlands
BYD is tackling the next country after Norway in the sale of its electric cars in Europe: In the Netherlands, the Chinese manufacturer has selected the car dealer group Louwman as its national sales partner. The company will offer BYD customers in the Netherlands online and offline sales as well as after-sales services. Louwman will […] More…
Did China’s BYD Sell More BEVs Than Tesla In H1 2022? Not Really
BYD sold 641,350 electrified vehicles in the first six months of 2022, only half of which were all-electric; Tesla sold 564,743 BEVs.More…
Tesla is still the world’s largest electric car producer despite what you are hearing
“Tesla is no longer the world’s largest electric car producer” is the take that the media is parroting this week, but it stems from adding plug-in hybrids into the mix while everyone agrees that all-electric vehicles are the future of the industry. More…
Renault is expanding electric drive production in Cléon
Renault has commissioned a new production line for electric motors at its Cléon plant. Initially, the ‘ePT-160kW’ will be produced here, which will be used in the Megane E-Tech Electric and will also power a future Renault C-segment model. Production capacity is initially 120,000 motors per year and could be doubled to 240,000 units in […] More…
