Lexus International president Koji Sato says the electric crossover SUV will be fully unveiled this spring. More…
Electric Lexus RZ 450e Shows More Of Its Sleek Body In New Photos
Tesla launches new ‘Charge Stats’ feature to give owners more access to their charging info and savings
Tesla has launched a new ‘Charge Stats’ feature in its mobile app that gives owners more access to their charging information than ever and a clearer idea of savings compared to gas. More…
NIO Reports 9,652 EV Sales In January 2022
No five-digit result this time. More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Steering Yoke Reinforces NHTSA Recommendation
Tesla emphasizes its focus on safety, and in this case, it’s following NHTSA’s lead to keep people from getting injured. More…
Watch Tesla’s FSD Beta Pull Off A Crazy And Assertive Maneuver
Tesla FSD Beta testers have noted that the technology is becoming much more aggressive, and here’s a perfect example. More…
An Arizona utility just lost in appeals court for price gouging rooftop solar customers
A federal appeals court yesterday ruled that Arizona utility Salt River Project, which services most of the Phoenix metropolitan area, can be held liable for violating antitrust laws because it charged customers who own rooftop solar panels higher electricity rates. More…
Student Turns Down $5K From Elon Musk To Stop Tracking His Jet
Musk reportedly sent him private Twitter messages complaining that he doesn’t love “the idea of being shot by a nutcase.” More…
Tesla launches color customization in vehicle software for people wrapping their cars
Tesla has launched a new software update that lets owners customize the color of their vehicle in the user interface, allowing customers with after-market wraps or new paint jobs to color match their vehicle. More…
Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 80+ mph, with just 60 kwh?
The Lightyear One solar-assisted electric car will achieve impressive range without a massive battery pack, its maker claims. In a recent video showing high-speed testing of the One’s bespoke Bridgestone tires, Lightyear said the car achieved energy consumption “as low as” 141 watt-hours per kilometer at 130 kph (81 mph). That’s equivalent to more… More…
Lightyear shows importance of aero: 250-mile range at 85+ mph, with just 60 kwh?
The Lightyear One solar-assisted electric car will achieve impressive range without a massive battery pack, its maker claims. In a recent video showing high-speed testing of the One’s bespoke Bridgestone tires, Lightyear said the car achieved energy consumption “as low as” 141 watt-hours per kilometer at 130 kph (86 mph). That’s equivalent to more… More…
Tesla Recall Announced For FSD Not Stopping At Stop Signs
It will be remedied via an over-the-air update, but it has not been confirmed when. More…
Koenigsegg presents 250 kW electric drive
The Swedish sports car manufacturer Koenigsegg has presented a self-developed electric motor as well as an electric drive unit. The electric motor, named Quark, generates 250 kW and up to 600 Nm of torque – at a weight of only 30 kilograms. Koenigsegg describes the layout of the electric drive system as ‘Raxial Flux’ technology, […] More…
Tesla Model 3 Vs BMW i4: Can BMW Gain Some EV Market Share?
While the Model 3 is a dedicated electric car, the i4 is essentially an electrified 4 Series. Each may appeal to different shoppers. More…
Leclanché supplies batteries for hybrid ship ‘MS Jungfrau’
The MS Jungfrau, the flagship of the BLS tourist fleet, has been converted into a hybrid ship. The battery system with 168 kWh was supplied by the Swiss manufacturer Leclanché. It allows 30 minutes of pure electric operation as well as recharging on the job or at the port. The battery is a lithium-ion battery […] More…
Electrify America tops other EV charging networks in study of user experience
Electrify America topped all EV charging networks in user experience in a recent study by the Accenture-owned engineering services firm Umlaut. The study, released in conjunction with Charged EVs, looked at the entire user experience for the largest DC fast-charging networks in the United States, including app/website usability, charging… More…
Quantumscape solid-state battery holds 400 charging cycles
Solid-state battery specialist and Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has published data showing that its lithium metal solid-state battery cells retained more than 80 per cent of their initial energy after 400 cycles of 15-minute fast charging. According to the release, this was not a full cycle, but rather the range between ten and 80 per cent […] More…
Quantumscape’s solid-state batteries holds 400 at charging cycles
Solid-state battery specialist and Volkswagen partner QuantumScape has published data showing that its lithium metal solid-state battery cells retained more than 80 per cent of their initial energy after 400 cycles of 15-minute fast charging. According to the release, this was not a full cycle, but rather the range between ten and 80 per cent […] More…
China: Magna’s JV Starts Production Of eDrives For Volkswagen’s MEB
The company will supply 80 kW front drive units for the Volkswagen ID.4. More…
NOAM: Daimler Trucks to form electric truck charging JV
Daimler Truck North America, NextEra Energy Resources and BlackRock have agreed to form a joint venture to build and operate high-performance energy infrastructure for battery electric and fuel cell commercial vehicles in the USA. It will likely become a megawatt-charger network. The partners plan to start the joint activities this year and build the first […] More…
Which Automaker Will Become The EV Leader Among Legacy Brands?
There are a few brands that stand out, but arguably only one that has come so far so fast. More…
