The first electric vehicles based on General Motors’ Ultium architecture are headed to customers. GM on Friday confirmed that the first customer 2022 GMC Hummer EV had been completed, as well as delivery of the first BrightDrop EV600 vans to customer FedEx. In both cases, GM met its previously announced timelines to launch these vehicles by the… More…
Vertical Aerospace shares take-off since listing on NYSE
Britain’s electric air taxi startup Vertical Aerospace made its debut on the New York Stock Exchange on Friday after a blank-check SPAC deal valued at $2.2 billion got the go-ahead. It injects the company with 300 million in cash and has Vertical Aerospace looking to set up shop, perhaps in Ireland. However, first to the […] More…
Joyzis 300Wh portable backup battery review: Extra power at half the cost!
I recently had the chance to test out a new portable backup battery from a company I hadn’t heard of before: Joyzis. The company sent me its BR300 model to test out for my daily use needs. While I never know what to expect the first time I test a product from a new (to me) company, the Joyzis 300Wh power station actually blew me away with the features and price. More…
Canoo To Build First EV In 2022 In Arkansas, Not The Netherlands
EV startup has backed out of the contract manufacturing deal with Dutch company VDL Nedcar for the electric compact minivan. More…
GM starts delivering first electric vehicles on Ultium platform
General Motors announced deliveries of its first electric vehicles utilising the dedicated EV architecture Ultium. The US carmaker has handed over a GMC Hummer EV electric pickup truck and the first EV600 van from GM’s BrightDrop brand. FedEx is holding 500 of these vans on order. Both the pick-up truck and Brightdrop EV600 utilise GM’s […] More…
Volvo Penta in electric tractor tie-up with TICO
Volvo Penta has delivered and integrated its electric driveline into the first of a series of prototype fully electric terminal tractors for US customer TICO, who will be testing the prototypes with various fleet partners.
The driveline is based on proven Volvo Group technology tailored to TICO’s application in terms of performance and energy needs. Volvo Penta’s approach of handling the development and installation of the complete electric driveline and its integration into the vehicle has allowed TICO to focus on improving the vehicle’s functionality.
Ports and distribution hubs have highly organised fleets and operations with favourable environments for developing charging infrastructures, as they have well-defined duty cycles. Volvo Penta analysed customer operations and based its electric system on that data and simulations. More…
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 7 Stays True To Seven Concept In This Rendering
The Ioniq 7 midsize three-row electric SUV should be heavily inspired by Hyundai’s Seven Concept, at least on the outside. More…
Tesla releases new Full Self-Driving Beta update (10.7) with improved phantom braking and efficiency
Tesla has started to release a new Full Self-Driving Beta software update (10.7) that improves the situation with “phantom braking” and even helps the FSD beta be more energy efficient. More…
GMC Hummer EV Spoofs Tesla Cybertruck With Amusing Easter Egg
The Hummer EV literally climbs over the Cybertruck in this one. More…
GMC Hummer EV Spoofs Tesla Cybetruck With Amusing Easter Egg
The Hummer EV literally climbs over the Cybertruck in this one. More…
Watch BMW X5 PHEV Rescue Stranded Tesla Model 3 By Tow Charging It
The EV had reached a defective charger in a cold, remote place with 0% SoC, so tow charging was the only option. More…
Nikola Delivers First Nikola Tre Battery-Electric Trucks
They will be used at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach. More…
Volvo, Daimler And Traton Agree On JV Charging Network For Trucks
They will install in Europe at least 1,700 charging points within 5 years. More…
Holiday Season: Tesla Offers Free Off‑Peak Supercharging
Tesla users will be able to enjoy free Supercharging along select travel routes during off-peak hours in 11 states. More…
Which Tesla Should You Buy In 2022? Is There A Wrong Answer?
The new year is right around the corner, and it’s high time for the 2022 Tesla Buying Guide. More…
Rivian R1T Review And Buyer’s Guide: MotorTrend Truck Of The Year
Should you buy the Rivian R1T? More…
Le Mans Virtual Series: Rebellion GPX And BMW Team Redline Win Sebring
The 500 Miles of Sebring, part of the Le Mans Virtual Series, has been won by Rebellion GPX Esports in LMP thanks to Agustin Canapino, Nikodem Wisniewski and Kuba Brzezinski. The GTE category was taken once again by BMW Team Redline thanks to Rudy van Buren, Kevin Siggy, and Enzo Bonito. More…
The Ford Mustang Mach-E Is KBB’s ‘EV Best Buy Of 2022’
Kelly Blue Book picked the Mach-E as its EV Best Buy for the coming year, labeling it the “Sports Car Of SUVs.” More…
NIO ET5 Is A Tesla Model 3 Rival With 620 Miles Of Range
Keep in mind this range is calculated on the more optimistic CLTC test cycle. More…
Is The Kia EV6 Charging Port Location Flawed?
It appears to be within the dirtiest area of the car. More…
