If you asked a Hyundai executive to describe their relationship status with hydrogen these days, they’d probably tell you, “it’s complicated”. Indeed, the news regarding the Korean carmaker’s various hydrogen programs seems – well, if not contradictory, at least confusing – with the company’s announcement that its hydrogen fuel-cell (HFC) powered Nexo crossover had broken some key, extreme-weather endurance records in Europe arriving almost lock-step with news that Hyundai had paused development of its HFC Genesis. More…
Tesla (TSLA) becomes best-selling brand in Norway as the country hits new electric vehicle records
Tesla has become the best-selling brand in Norway for the whole year of 2021 despite having only two models available on the market, which helped the country hit again new electric vehicle records. More…
Daring 60 MPH electric scooter racing league to begin drafting male and female riders
We’ve followed the development of the eSkootr Championship (eSC) since its inception in mid-2020. There’s just something about racers on 60 mph (100 km/h) electric scooters speeding around a track while standing up that boggles the mind.. More…
Zeekr & Waymo to develop autonomous ride-hailing van
Zeekr and Waymo are working together on a purely electric and fully autonomous ride-hailing vehicle. This will be an electric minivan that will be used primarily in the USA. According to the Geely brand and the autonomous vehicle development subsidiary of Google’s parent company Alphabet, the minivan-style electric car is being developed for use in […] More…
Ford Has A Secret Weapon To Battle Tesla, And It’s Michigan
Hardcore Ford owners with ties to Detroit are buying the Mustang Mach-E like crazy. More…
EV Startup Indigo Unveils Designs For Flow Commercial EVs At CES
Flow ride-sharing vehicle and Flow Plus delivery van will feature robotic wheels with integrated electric suspension and propulsion. More…
Tesla Model 3 W/Nokian All Seasons: Do You Even Need Snow Tires?
It’s time for many drivers to put their snow tires on, though some all-season tires are quite impressive. More…
Ionity reaches goal of 400 charging parks a year later
Ionity has now reached its target of 400 charging parks in Europe, originally planned for the end of 2020, with a delay of around a year. According to Ionity’s website, 401 sites are now in operation. The fast-charging joint venture launched its first German HPC site at the Brohltal Ost service area on the A61 […] More…
NYC fleet to gain 184 Mach-e GTs and 250 Teslas
The New York Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS) has ordered 184 all-electric Ford Mustang Mach-E GTs for the police and other agencies in New York City. DCAS also aims to purchase 250 Tesla Model 3s whereby the contract is still being finalised. Ford’s new electric SUVs are scheduled to arrive at the city by […] More…
See Rivian R1T Effortlessly Float Up This Snowy Mountain Road
A perfect adventure for Rivian’s adventure-oriented electric vehicles. More…
EVs Dominate Car Of Year Awards: Here Are The 2021 Doug Awards
How long might it be before gas cars cease to win any awards over electric cars? More…
Global Plug-In Car Sales November 2021: Massive Record Over 720,000
Plug-ins are leaving non-rechargeable hybrids in the dust. More…
Nidec’s First In-Wheel EV Motor Will Be Used In Yadea Scooters
The 2.8 kW motor has been selected by the China’s largest electric two-wheel vehicle manufacturer. More…
Why Is China So Important For Elon Musk And Tesla
Local EV makers have been thriving in China since Tesla moved in. More…
RWE commissions second life energy storage system in Germany
RWE has commissioned an energy storage system in Herdecke, North Rhine-Westphalia, which runs on used lithium-ion batteries from Audi electric cars. With this project, the energy company wants to gain knowledge in order to implement even larger storage systems in the future. With the help of 60 battery systems, the new type of storage facility […] More…
Propella Mini review: Just might be the best electric bike for city riders for under $1,000
As more e-bikes cram in extra features and components, they also start packing on the pounds. But what if you’re just looking for a lightweight, simple e-bike to get you where you’re going quickly and easily? That’s where Propella comes in. And the Propella Mini may be the best lightweight electric bike yet for urban residents. More…
Tesla Model 3 And Model S Recalls Extend To 200,000 Cars In China
Tesla is recalling 19,697 imported Model S sedans, 35,836 imported Model 3s, and 144,208 China-made Model 3s for collision risks. More…
Tesla asks employees to fight back against new proposal that could destroy its biggest solar market
Tesla is rallying its employees to fight back against California’s NEM 3.0 proposal that could potentially make its biggest solar market not viable. More…
CALB to build battery plant in Europe
The Chinese battery manufacturer CALB (China Lithium Battery Technology) is now also planning a factory in Europe. An annual capacity of 20 GWh is planned. There is no further information on the location and timetable so far – but Germany seems to be in the running. For the construction of the battery factory, the Chinese […] More…
Samsung establishes ‘PRiMX’ subsidiary for EV batteries
Samsung SDI is marketing its current and future batteries for electric vehicles, among others, under the new brand ‘PRiMX’. The brand registration for PRiMX has been completed in South Korea and Europe and is expected to be completed in the USA shortly. ‘PRiMX’ stands for “Prime Battery for Maximum Experience”, according to the company. All […] More…
