The coupe-like VW ID.4 still looks out of place on a track, even in sporty GTX trim. More…
Volkswagen ID.5 GTX Spied Taking On The Nurburgring
First fully operational bus running on Smartroad Gotland
ElectrReon announced the launch of the first fully operational e-bus utilising the company’s wireless charging infrastructure in the city of Visby, Sweden. The Smartroad Gotland project started in 2020 and is one of four Electric Road demonstrators in Sweden. The Swedish transport authority Trafikverket has been involved since the partners began installing the in-road wireless […] More…
VW shows why you’d be dumb to buy one of its ICE cars now
VW, the world’s largest producer of fossil-powered vehicles (by revenue), has produced a graphic comparing its diesel offerings to its electric ones, showing how across several model lines, the electric models come out way ahead in terms of total cost savings. More…
Super73 launches 2,000W off-road racing e-bike with eye-catching design
Super73 is known for collaborations that have seen its popular electric bikes take design cues from famous brands, sports teams and other cultural icons. After showing off a beautiful concept bike last year designed under a collaboration with Roland Sands Design, the company has now decided to create a limited edition production version of the eye-catching electric bike. More…
Is the first fossil-free jet fuel made from CO2 viable? The US Air Force thinks so
Berkeley, California-based carbon transformation company Twelve and Tulsa-based Emerging Fuels Technology (EFT) today announced that they have produced the first fossil-free jet fuel from carbon dioxide using an electrochemical process. The project received funding from the US Air Force. More…
Geely’s Zeekr 001 Enters Production In China
It’s the first model based on the Sustainable Electric Architecture (SEA) platform. More…
Nikola holds on to its lawsuit against Tesla because that’s all it’s got
Nikola managed to barely hold on to its $2 billion lawsuit against Tesla over the design of its electric truck. The company’s stock went up 5% on the news as Nikola’s prospects are more and more limited following several controversies. More…
ZEEKR’s first 001 EVs roll off assembly line ahead of deliveries this weekend
Infant luxury EV brand ZEEKR has officially begun rolling the first production models of its flagship 001 sedan off its assembly line in China. The brand exists under the Geely Holding Group umbrella, and will now begin the first deliveries of its first luxury EV to customers in China this weekend.. More…
Volvo’s latest OTA update will maximize EV range using new Range Assistant app
Swedish automaker Volvo is rolling out its latest over-the-air (OTA) software update to its all-electric vehicles to help improve range and efficiency in multiple ways. This includes smart battery management, a preconditioning timer, and a new Range Assistant app to offer drivers advice and assistance in achieving max battery efficiency. Volvo Group Subsidiary Polestar is rolling out a similar OTA update to its EVs, including the Range Assistant app. More…
Tesla CCS1 Adapter: ‘Available In North America Soon’
It’s now officially launched in South Korea and offers up to 150 kW output. More…
Tesla Cybertruck Testing With Side Mirrors & ‘Rear-Wheel Steering’
It seems Tesla is definitely working on updating the Cybertruck prototype. More…
US coal-powered electricity will grow in 2021, but don’t panic. Here’s why
The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) is projecting that there will be 22% more coal-fired electricity generation in the US in 2021 than in 2020 due to higher natural gas prices – but the coal spike won’t last. More…
XPeng’s HT Aero raises $500 million in funding, hints at actual flying car coming in 2024
HT Aero, an urban air mobility (UAM) company affiliated with XPeng Motors, announced that it has received $500 million in Series A capital funding for electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) vehicles. According to the companies involved, this will be the largest single sum of fundraising in Asia’s low-altitude flying vehicle sector to date. Furthermore, HT Aero might also soon a deliver a vehicle that can actually fly and drive. More…
Daymak Spiritus prototype unveiled as $19,995 electric ‘car’ with 180 mile range
Toronto-based Daymak is showing off its initial prototype of the Daymak Spiritus today. The three-wheeled electric vehicle is one of the first models in the company’s premium Avvenire EV line. More…
A Chinese smartphone giant will launch its first electric car in 2024
Chinese smartphone company Xiaomi today announced that it plans to launch its first electric car in the first half of 2024, and then a new car in each of the following three years. It’s aiming for total sales of 900,000 electric cars in those three years. More…
Tackling The Hidden Weakness Of Hybrid Powertrains With Liqui Moly
While many voices in the automotive world may be screaming that the future of motoring and motorsport lies with electric cars, there’s a counter argument that hybrids could well be the way forward. More…
Watch the latest Lightyear One prototype endure durability testing
EV startup Lightyear has shared the progress of its upcoming Lightyear One solar electric vehicle (SEV) in the form of durability testing with its latest prototype. The video footage shows the Lightyear One prototype navigating a proving grounds track and taxing terrain to ensure the SEV is top quality when it reaches its limited series production next year. More…
NIO ES8 Beats Audi e-tron In Bjørn Nyland’s Range Test
But it falls behind the Tesla Model X and its own WLTP rating. More…
New Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with mirrors, possible rear wheel steering
A new video of a Tesla Cybertruck prototype has surfaced, and it appears to show a new prototype with side mirrors. More…
New Tesla Cybertruck prototype spotted with mirrors, testing turn radius
A new video of a Tesla Cybertruck prototype has surfaced, and it appears to show a new prototype with side mirrors. More…
