Tesla has to repair over 800,000 cars because of a fault in the seat belt function. The reason is that the acoustic reminder to fasten the seat belt fails under certain circumstances. As with most Tesla recalls, the problem will be taken care of via a software update. Recently, Tesla already had to rectify over […] More…
BYD Unveils V2G-Capable Type A Electric School Bus For The US
Thanks to bi-directional charging, the 30-seat vehicle can serve as a power storage resource when it’s not transporting students. More…
Lithium-metal cell packs a punch
With a specific energy of 400 Wh/kg and an energy density of between 700 and 810 Wh/litre, Sion Power’s Licerion-EV rechargeable lithium-metal cells are attracting great interest from EV developers, and the company is in discussion with multiple OEMs to further the development of the technology (writes Peter Donaldson). The company’s senior applications engineer […] More…
Ford Halting Mustang Mach-E Production This Week Amid Chip Crisis
This comes not that long after Ford said it would triple Mustang Mach-E production in Mexico by 2023. More…
Popular e-bike maker reveals data showing electric bikes offer similar exercise benefits to pedal bikes
Belgium-based urban electric bicycle manufacturer Cowboy has shared interesting data gleaned from its ridership, providing insight on how much fitness benefit is offered by electric bikes. More…
2022 Kia EV6 US Specs Compared: Battery, Range, Price And More
Let’s take a deep dive into the numbers. More…
Check Out The 2022 BMW Plug-In Lineup In US, Without i3 And X3 PHEV
There are new all-electric models (i4 and iX), while the plug-in hybrids are now less expensive. More…
Report: Hyundai To Return To Japan, But Only With Electric Cars
Hyundai Ioniq 5 coming to Japan? More…
Watch BMW i4 M50 Range Tested In Cold Weather
Bjørn Nyland reports 385 km (239 miles) at 90 km/h (56 mph). More…
Tesla Model Y Vs Icy Incline: Better Than Jeep Gladiator Rubicon?
In this test, a Tesla Model Y beat a Jeep Gladiator. More…
BMW iX, i4 Come With 2 Years Of Free Charging At Electrify America
2022 model year cars will get two years of 30-minute complimentary charging sessions at all Electrify America public charging stations. More…
Tesla Model 3 At 100,000 Miles And Beyond: Here’s What To Expect
The Model 3 came to market over four years ago, and owners are starting to rack up the miles. Let’s see how this EV is holding up. More…
Tesla Updates Supercharger Map, 35% Growth In 2021
Meanwhile deliveries grew by 87% during the same period. More…
Rivian R1T Vs Toyota Tundra: How Far Can It Tow A Small Trailer?
The Rivian R1T was on track to exceed half of its EPA range rating. More…
UK: Plug-In Electric Car Sales Almost Doubled In January 2022
Rechargeable cars accounted for more than one fifth of the market. More…
Tesla Model Y Heat Pump And Range Test In Extreme Cold
Can the Model Y’s heat pump handle frigid temps in Canada What’s the range loss at -27°C (-16.6°F)? More…
Airstream eStream: Electric travel trailer could boost range or mpg, upgrade the whole experience
Airstream and its parent company Thor Industries surprised and excited RV enthusiasts and EV enthusiasts alike last month with an eStream electric travel trailer concept that might essentially go off the grid for days, boost the range or mpg of the tow vehicle, and potentially maneuver itself into a camping or charging spot. Now the company has… More…
AVTA buys electric vans from Ideanomics’ US Hybrid
US Hybrid, an Ideanomics subsidiary, has announced an order from Antelope Valley Transit Authority (AVTA). The transit agency expects US Hybrid to deliver 19 battery-electric vans for public transportation, but the vehicles must first undergo advanced testing. Said testing at the Altoona test track is required by the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to be eligible […] More…
Scania sets up huge solar charging depot for electric trucks in Sweden
Scania is working with the Swedish company Falkenklev Logistik on “Sweden’s largest charge park” for electric trucks. It is the first time Scania delivers vehicles and delves deeper into the surrounding charging infrastructure and ecosystem. To start with, the deal sees Scania not only delivering five battery-electric trucks but also 1.6 MW charging equipment to […] More…
GM invests in EV battery startup Soelect
General Motors’ investment arm GM Ventures, is among the investors in a US startup developing fast-charging lithium-metal batteries for electric vehicles, the company said Thursday. Soelect raised $11 million from GM Ventures, KTB Network and Lotte Ventures, an affiliate of Korea’s Lotte Chemical. The startup based in North Carolina was founded in 2018 by Jin […] More…
