The electric car rental company UFODrive has raised 19 million US dollars in its Series A funding round. The main investors are car rental company Hertz and the private equity firm Certares. Hertz plans to use UFODrive’s digital rental and fleet management technology to operate its global electric car fleet. For its part, the European […] More…
Hyundai Ioniq 5 Review: Inside And Out, Range And Acceleration
The Ioniq 5 is unique, innovative, and full of surprises. More…
Quantron introduces ‘Cizaris’ electric bus
Quantron has unveiled its first own all-electric city bus, the Cizaris 12 EV. The vehicle is also the first in the company’s new design. Designed for urban transport, the Cizaris is equipped with lithium iron phosphate batteries from CATL and a central synchronous motor from Dana. The bus is said to have a range of […] More…
See How Rivian’s Gear Guard Tech Helps Keep The R1T Safe
Like Tesla’s Sentry Mode, Gear Guard uses the vehicle’s cameras to record a 360-degree view of the R1T when the owner is away. More…
Tritium chargers to be installed across Florida with Wise EV
In the USA, Tritium has announced a partnership with US firm Wise EV to provide fast chargers for a new national EV charging network. The charging network will start with 25 locations across Florida, with DC fast chargers at major gas stations through one of Wise EV’s gas station operation partners. Renewable energy service provider […] More…
Jaguar will use NVIDIA AI for self-driving in future vehicles starting 2025
Jaguar Land Rover is partnering with NVIDIA to use their DRIVE Hyperion 8 platform for future vehicles. NVIDIA’s system will power autonomous and driver assistance systems and will render visualization of the vehicle’s environment. More…
Watch the first flight of Candela’s upcoming C-8 flying electric boat ahead of full-scale production
Swedish electric boat manufacturer Candela is no stranger to taking flight in its hydrofoil electric boats. But today’s announcement marks new ground as the company’s upcoming Candela C-8 takes its maiden voyage before serial production begins later this year. More…
Polestar 5 to use bonded alumium chassis
Polestar will use a new chassis made of bonded aluminium in the Polestar 5 announced for 2024. With a specially developed manufacturing process, the Swedish brand aims to avoid the previous disadvantages. Among the advantages of bonded aluminium, Polestar cites “outstanding” performance and environmental benefits, as it is lightweight yet robust. However, the processing is […] More…
2022 BMW iX xDrive50 EPA Range And Efficiency Officially Listed
The BMW iX impresses with range and efficiency. More…
Almost Half Of UK Drivers Would Sign Up For Electric Car Lessons
The AA says the Highway Code should include more information on electric vehicles (EVs). More…
Jeep Grand Cherokee 4xe Gets EPA Range Rating
It should be able to drive about 25 miles (40 km) in all-electric mode. More…
Tesla Semi: What’s The Current Status Of Tesla’s Electric Hauler?
Tesla’s not yet cranking out Semis, but progress is clear. Tesla Semi production is slow and calculated for now. More…
Tesla (TSLA) secures lithium supply from upcoming mine in Australia
Tesla (TSLA) has signed a contract to secure lithium supply from an upcoming mine in Australia developed by Liontown. More…
Fisker is taking reservations for $29,900 Ohio-built Pear urban EV it hasn’t shown yet
Fisker on Tuesday announced that it is accepting reservations for its Pear electric car, despite not having actually shown said car yet. The company said this five-passenger “agile urban EV” will have a $29,900 starting price, with deliveries scheduled to start in 2024. Customers can pay $250 now for one reservation, and $100 for each additional… More…
EVs May Hold Key To Australian Automotive Manufacturing Revival
Australia used to also make its own cars, now it just imports them. More…
MG5 Electric to release in Europe in March
The British SAIC brand MG Motor has announced the market launch of its MG5 Electric station wagon in continental Europe in March. While UK prices are yet unknown, German prices will start at 38,490 euros. A cheaper base model is to follow later. The SAIC brand had already presented some of the MG5 Electric’s technical […] More…
BYD-ADL delivers 29 double-decker e-buses in London
In the UK, electric bus manufacturer BYD-ADL has supplied 29 BYD ADL Enviro400EV to Abellio London for use on Transport for London (TfL) route 63 between King’s Cross and Honor Oak. The manufacturer’s electric double-decker Enviro400EV is well known to London streets. BYD-ADL notes that the zero-emission double-decker buses have features that are tailor-made for […] More…
Owner Is Honest About His Tesla Plaid After Five Months Ownership
The Model S Plaid does acceleration better than any normal car on the road, but what about actually being a good daily? More…
Tesla Now Third Most Considered Luxury Brand, KBB Finds
Tesla continues to climb the luxury car buyer brand consideration ladder; it’s currently still behind Lexus and BMW. More…
Tesla signs lithium supply deal with Liontown
Tesla has signed another offtake agreement for lithium. Australia-based Liontown Resources says it has signed a five-year agreement with Tesla to supply lithium-spodumene concentrate from its Kathleen Valley project in Western Australia. Liontown said the supply is expected to begin in 2024. According to the agreement, 100,000 tons of the concentrate will be delivered in […] More…
