It’s the first model based on the Sustainable Electric Architecture (SEA) platform. More…
Geely’s Zeekr 001 Enters Production In China
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…
Volvo XC40 Recharge, Polestar 2 Get Range Assistant App Via OTA
Over-the-air update also increases range through improvements in smart battery management and regeneration performance. More…
Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo: Watch How It Fares In A Moose Test
Porsche is a legend when it comes to handling dynamics, so it should ace this test. More…
Report: Stellantis To Form Battery JV With Samsung SDI
On the table is a new gigafactory investment in North America. More…
First drive review: 2022 Volvo C40 Recharge trades function for style
With the arrival of the 2022 C40 Recharge, Volvo is truly starting to lay the groundwork for a future after internal combustion engines. The C40 Recharge isn’t the automaker’s first electric car, but it’s the first model to be sold solely as an EV. There will be no gas-powered equivalent of the C40 Recharge. And it’ll only… More…
Tesla Model Y True Cost To Charge For One Year: Massive Savings
The Model Y is a $55,000 electric crossover. Can you afford it? More…
