General Motors on Wednesday teased that its Chevrolet Blazer electric crossover, due to arrive starting in spring 2023 and debut later this year, will be the first from the brand to be offered in an “SS” performance model. The SS badge, for Super Sport, has been a Chevy mainstay since the leading edge of the muscle-car era, typically… More…
Ford & UMich Study: Electric Trucks Are Key To Reducing Emissions
Electrifying pickup trucks will provide a more notable decrease in greenhouse gas emissions than other light-duty EVs. More…
Watch Tesla’s Active Safety System Get Tested: Will A Tesla Hit A Cat?
Will it hit another car, a pedestrian like Elon Musk, or a cat? More…
Swobbee micromobility battery-swapping stations financed for expansion in Europe
The Berlin-based battery swapping station company Swobbee has raised 5.9 million euros in its Series A financing round. The financing round was led by the organisation EIT InnoEnergy that has joined Swobbee as a strategic investor. EIT InnoEnergy and an existing investor have invested just under three million euros each. With the total of 6.5 […] More…
Tesla Reportedly Sees 100% Increase In Orders In Some Areas Of US
We predicted there would be a huge surge in EV sales as gas prices soar, and it appears to have already begun. More…
World’s fastest electric surfboard maker releases new Awake VINGA electric hydrofoil board
The Swedish electric surfboard company Awake is best known for its high-speed boards that can surpass 57 km/h (35 mph). But now the company is reaching new heights as it rises out of the water on its latest product: the Awake VINGA electric hydrofoil board. More…
Lion Electric announces partnerships to specialize truck development
Lion Electric announced several key partnerships with truck upfitters to provide new fully electrified refrigerated, dry freight and aluminium stake body options for its Lion6 electric urban truck. The new partnerships include equipment upfit options from Morgan Truck Body, Thermo King, Knapheide and CM Truck Beds. While the truck base was developed some time ago, […] More…
Electreon signs cooperation deals in Finland & the USA
The Israeli company Electreon, which specialises in inductive charging of electric vehicles, wants to enter the Finnish market through a cooperation with the infrastructure service provider Destia. In addition, another test project is to be launched in the US state of Utah in the summer. The aim of the cooperation in Finland is to develop […] More…
Ethanol producers, states join opposition to stricter Biden emissions and mpg standards
A coalition of ethanol producers have joined a group of 16 states challenging tougher vehicle emissions standards for model years 2023 through 2026, Automotive News reported last week. Under the Biden administration, the EPA has proposed rules that will support a fleet mix of about 40% EVs by 2030 and arrive at a slightly tighter level by… More…
Gas Prices Reach Record Highs, What Does This Mean for EVs?
Gas prices are rising, as are EV sales. Will a potential EV sales surge continue even after gas prices fall? More…
American Battery Factory to launch LFP production in the US
A new company called American Battery Factory (ABF) has announced plans to build a network of LFP battery factories in the US. ABF plans to announce partnerships and its first production facility in the coming months. ABF was founded by Lion Energy, a supplier of batteries and solar products. According to the announcement, ABF plans […] More…
Fiido’s powerful Beast sit-or-stand electric scooter is somehow also a 2-wheeled electric go-kart
The Fiido Beast is preparing for its big unveiling, where it will be one of the first of its kind electric scooters. In addition to dual motors, dual suspension, and a giant battery, this electric scooter packs another big surprise: You can sit down on it and ride it like a two-wheeled go-kart.. More…
GM To Test Bidirectional Charging Tech With PG&E In California
Multiple GM electric vehicles will bring on-demand power to the homes of PG&E customers later this year. More…
Elon Musk Sends Tesla Powerwalls, More Starlink Terminals To Ukraine
Tesla also told Ukrainians that if they have to fight for their country, they will receive pay for at least three months. More…
Half Of UK Drivers Concerned About Safety Of EVs After Battery Replacements
New survey shows drivers worry about the safety of electric car battery replacements after accidents. More…
Tesla Giga Texas: Model Y Stock Doubled To Over 400
More Supercharging stalls are being installed too. More…
BMW is winter testing the iX5 in Sweden
BMW has begun winter testing the iX5 Hydrogen in Sweden before going into small series production later this year. The focus is particularly on the performance at temperatures below freezing. Before entering a possible large-scale production, however, BMW has called for support from politicians; especially in terms of infrastructure. Preparations for small-scale production of the […] More…
Fuel Cell BMW iX5 Hydrogen Goes Sideways In The Arctic
BMW is testing the hydrogen-powered iX5 for cold weather testing… and a bit of fun near the Arctic Circle. More…
Analysts: Raw material price surge will put EV battery affordability gains on hold until 2024
A surge in raw material prices could cause EV battery prices to rise, according to a recent Reuters report. Battery prices have declined consistently over the past few years, but rising prices of nickel, lithium, and other materials—exasperated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine—could halt or even reverse that trend, according to the… More…
Tesla (TSLA) order rate is surging in the US as gas prices are turning people toward electric cars
Tesla is seeing its order rate surging in the US, according to sources familiar with the matter, as the record gas prices are turning more people toward electric vehicles. More…
