Kyle Conner checks out the R1T at a roadshow event before heading off to take it for a drive for the first time. More…
Rivian R1T ‘Out of Spec’ First Drive, Plus First-Mile Event Tour
Hyundai Unveils ‘Seven’ SUEV Concept And Reveals Target Range
The Hyundai Seven Concept previews the Hyundai Ioniq 7 SUV. More…
Preview: 2023 Fisker Ocean EV starts at $37,499, goes up to 350 miles, offers solar roof
Fisker Inc. on Wednesday officially introduced its Ocean electric crossover, in production-bound prototype form—with a series of innovations that includes a solar roof, power-out capability for charging other EVs or home backup, and an infotainment screen that can rotate from portrait to landscape with the push of a button. The LA auto show… More…
EV dynamics
How a car moves in response to the forces acting on it is a fundamental determinant of safety, comfort, energy efficiency and driver engagement, and electrification of the powertrain profoundly affects that dynamic behaviour. This influence results from differences in the vehicle’s overall mass and its distribution, when compared with IC-engined vehicles, along with the speed and precision of response inherent in electrical machines. More…
Bosch expands hydrogen component portfolio
Bosch is expanding its product portfolio for mobile hydrogen applications to include components for H2 tank systems such as tank valves or pressure regulators. To this end, the German technology group is cooperating with the northern Italian specialist OMB Saleri. Within the development partnership with the Italians, Bosch wants to make the H2 tank components […] More…
Kollter ES1 review: I tested North America’s first affordable highway-capable electric motorcycle
I’m a huge proponent of electric motorcycles, which offer all the thrill of gas bikes yet without the emissions, maintenance, or generally associated ownership headaches. The only problem is that they’re traditionally much more expensive than gas bikes. Or at least they were, until the Kollter ES1 rolled into North America. More…
Virgin Media O2 orders 280 Vauxhall e-Vivaros
The British mass media and telecommunications company Virgin Media O2 has ordered 280 Vauxhall e-Vivaros. This is the first step towards the company commitment to transition its entire 4,300-strong fleet off fossil fuels by 2030. Drivers will also be offered charging points in their own homes as part of the move. The British company says […] More…
Anadolu Isuzu orders battery systems from Proterra
Proterra has received an order for its battery systems from the Turkish commercial vehicle manufacturer Anadolu Isuzu. The latter wants to integrate Proterra’s batteries into its new 12-metre and 18-metre Citi Volt electric bus models. The energy content of the battery systems per vehicle and also the total scope of the order are not mentioned […] More…
Tesla Model S Plaid Vs McLaren 720S: 1,000-Horsepower Battle
Let’s watch these two 1,000-horsepower beasts face off in another epic round of drag races. More…
California charges ahead with $1.4 billion plan
The California Energy Commission (CEC) has approved a three-year $1.4 billion plan so the state can achieve its 2025 electric vehicle charging and hydrogen refuelling goals. The plan should enable the state’s zero-emission vehicle infrastructure build-out so that the targets set in Governor Gavin Newsom’s executive order for phasing out the sale of new fossil-fuelled […] More…
Lucid Tops Ford’s Market Cap, CEO Hoping For Tesla-Like Valuation
Rawlinson believes Lucid’s rise proves it is now being valued more like Tesla and less like a conventional carmaker. More…
Electric scooter-maker NIU teases new electric vehicle announcement next week
Does NIU have a new electric vehicle in the works? It certainly sounds like we may have a new NIU on our hands next week, based on a teaser sent out by the Beijing-based e-mobility brand.. More…
Nissan launches Ariya electric crossover for $46K in the US
Nissan launched the Ariya electric crossover in the US today and opened reservations.. More…
Why Saudi Arabia Is Investing So Heavily In Motorsport
Arguably no country in the world is investing more in motorsport currently than Saudi Arabia. Their efforts will be projected onto a world stage in December as the F1 season reaches a thrilling climax and one of the venues playing host is a new street circuit in Jeddah. F1 has signed a long-term contract with Saudi Arabia to host F1 and ultimately the race will run on a new purpose-built circuit that is being developed in Qiddiya. They also have the Dakar rally, Formula E, and Extreme E events. More…
Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE Vs VW ID.4, Ford Mach-E and Tesla Model Y
Is the Nissan Ariya competitive in the all-wheel-drive electric crossover/SUV segment? More…
Tesla Tops List Of World’s Most In-Demand Car Brands
According to Tesla CEO Elon Musk, this has probably been true for some time, and it’s not letting up. More…
Special forces testing Black Hawk helicopter with side-mounted electric motorcycles
Electric two-wheelers have become an area of intense research and testing for special operations forces around the world. The latest example we’re seeing is a novel application of a helicopter outfitted with a pair of electric motorcycles for stealthy insertion. More…
Tesla Updates Per-Minute Supercharger Pricing, And It’s A Win
Tesla has provided newly expanded tiers for per-minute Supercharger pricing. More…
NTSB Drops Probe Into Fatal 2020 Crash Involving Tesla Model 3
The safety board concluded that the August 2020 fatal crash in Saratoga (CA) was caused by driver error, not Autopilot. More…
Connected Energy to give old Forsee batteries a 2nd Life
The French battery manufacturer Forsee Power is cooperating with Connected Energy, a company that builds stationary energy storage systems based on spent electric vehicle batteries. The aim is to recycle Forsee batteries after they have been used in electric buses. A first joint project with a volume of around 3.5 MWh is planned for the […] More…
