The UK firm Lunaz claims to have revealed what it calls the world’s most advanced upcycled electric vehicle—a recycled vehicle that does the recycling with a much lighter carbon footprint. Lunaz, whose investors include soccer legend David Beckham, says that the result—starting with end-of-life Mercedes-Benz Econic garbage… More…
Elon Musk And Alphabet Just A Few Investing $2 Billion In Carbon Removal
Experts believe that to fully compensate for the damage to the planet, we need to completely remove the CO₂ from the atmosphere. More…
How WLTP range is really calculated
Who offers more range? Renault says the Zoe has a range of 395 kilometres. The Volkswagen ID.4 manages 517 kilometres. And Tesla claims 602 kilometres for the Model 3 Long Range. We know that these distances are possible in favourable conditions. Nevertheless, car manufacturers remain cautious and give guidelines. * * * We spoke to […] More…
Blue Bird expands into class 5-6 commercial vehicles
The US bus maker Blue Bird is expanding its range of electric vehicles to serve the commercial vehicle market. At the Advanced Clean Transportation expo (ACT) the company unveiled an electric Class 5-6 custom chassis developed in cooperation with Lightning eMotors. The fully-electric commercial vehicle chassis should enable a range of different fully-electric vehicles including […] More…
BYD launches presales for the Seal in China
BYD has started pre-selling its Seal electric sedan in China. This means that the prices and technical data of the eagerly awaited electric car, which is intended to compete with the Tesla Model 3, are now known. The BYD Seal is available in four versions with ranges between 550 and 700 kilometres according to Chinese […] More…
Siemens sells Commercial Vehicle business to Meritor
Siemens is selling its Commercial Vehicles business with electric drive systems for commercial vehicles such as buses and trucks, construction and off-road vehicles to US vehicle supplier Meritor for 190 million euros. The purchase price is approximately 190 million euros, subject to working capital adjustments. The transaction is expected to close by the end of […] More…
Tesla Model Y caught on fire while driving; driver claimed to have to break window to get out
An almost brand-new Tesla Model Y caught on fire after powering down while driving. The driver claimed to be stuck inside the car and had to break the window to get out. More…
Hyundai to build vehicle factory in the state of Georgia
Hyundai Motor Group has reached an agreement with the state of Georgia to build its first all-electric vehicle and battery manufacturing facility in the US. This will be located in Bryan County and is expected to start production in H1 2025 with an annual capacity of 300,000 electric cars. The group plans to produce a […] More…
Holding electronics together under high voltages and temperatures
While EVs may have much in common with consumer electronics, the combination of high voltages and powers, and the safety-critical nature of many of their systems, is providing some major headaches for printed circuit board assembly (PCBA) contractors and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) providers – headaches that vehicle OEMs won’t be able to cure with […] More…
Schwinn Coston CE electric bike review: Why don’t more e-bikes have these awesome frame lights?
Schwinn’s electric bicycle line has significantly expanded over the last couple years. When I first started riding electric Schwinns, I was largely limited to cruiser e-bikes. But with several new commuter-specific e-bikes like the Schwinn Coston CE that I recently tested, this household bicycle name is making a big move on the wider e-bike market. More…
Germany: Volkswagen Starts Production Of ID.4 In Emden
It’s the second ID.4 production site in Germany, and fourth globally, which in the fall will be joined by the fifth one (US). More…
“There Will Be Blood” – Elon Musk Announces Litigation Department Amidst Allegations
Tesla’s CEO wants his firm to lawyer up. More…
Tesla Model Y Average Annual Mileage Is Higher Than US Vehicle Average
Tesla explains that customers are using their Tesla EVs as their main cars. More…
Environmentalists Are Trying To Stop Tesla’s Giga Texas Expansion
Several groups are calling on Austin’s mayor to withhold permits for the automaker’s battery cathode facility. More…
Elon Musk says Tesla will have self-driving cars without the need for human drivers this time next year
Elon Musk told reporters in Brazil that Tesla will have self-driving cars without the need for human drivers behind the wheel for supervision (or at all really) around this time next year. More…
Elon Musk says Tesla will have self-driving cars without need for human driver this time next year
Elon Musk told reporters in Brazil that Tesla will have self-driving cars without the need for human drivers behind the wheel for supervision or at all really around this time next year. More…
Former Tesla Owner: Here’s Why I Switched To A Lucid Air
A former Tesla owner explains why he swapped his Model S for an Air. More…
The Rivian R1T Has Arrived, And This Family Already Has Plenty To Share
Check out the R1T delivery, first impressions, fast-charging at Electrify America, and towing. More…
How Long Does It Take To Charge The Rivian R1T: We Find Out
We see over 200 kW of maximum charging power. More…
Tesla Model 3 True Cost After A Full Year: Is It A Good Buy?
The Model 3 is Tesla’s least expensive EV, but it’s still pricey. Are the savings over a gas car enough? More…
