Toyota has provided a first look at the first Lexus electric vehicle to be sold in the U.S.—a crossover called the RZ, leading a new brand of “Lexus electrified” vehicles to be designated by the letter Z. The RZ’s debut, albeit in a camo suit to help disguise up-close details, was part of a larger overview of EV strategy… More…
New Stark Varg revolutionizes electric dirt bikes with specs that crush gas bikes
A new Swedish electric dirt bike company known as Stark Future has just unveiled the most groundbreaking electric dirt bike to shake up the industry in years. The Stark Varg combines extreme power and torque with a design that should have it competing with and beating gas-powered bikes on just about everything but price. More…
Introducing Motorsport Watches, Passion And Performance When Every Second Counts
These watches are meticulously built to provide a genuine appreciation for racing that anyone can be a part of. More…
The ‘Cheap’ Hyundai Ioniq 5 Undercuts Almost All EV Crossovers/SUVs
Including the federal tax credit, it’s cheaper even than the Chevrolet Bolt EUV. More…
Jim Farley Confirms Doubling Of Ford F-150 Lightning Production Target
The Ford Rouge Electric Vehicle Center was envisioned for “only” about 80,000, “so we’ll have to double that” – to 160,000 or so. More…
Polestar: The Past, The Present, The Future?
Everything you need to know about Polestar. More…
Tritium to supply Shell DC charging stations
Australian charging station manufacturer Tritium has signed a new global framework agreement with Shell to supply DC charging stations. Tritium has been supplying Shell with fast charging stations since 2020 and has now also been selected in Shell’s latest tender. Neither company has disclosed the scope of the order. Tritium simply says: “This agreement is […] More…
Scientists have developed biodegradable printed paper batteries
Scientists at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have developed paper-thin biodegradable zinc batteries. Once the batteries are expended, they break down in soil within weeks. More…
Porsche Macan EV Prototype Breaks Down, Spies Snap Its Interior
This is our best look so far at the upcoming battery-powered Porsche Macan, sister model to the Audi Q6 e-tron. More…
UK lowers EV subsidies again
The British government has again adjusted its electric car subsidy downwards. Both the subsidy rate and the price cap for eligible electric cars have been slightly reduced. There are also new subsidy rules for other electric vehicle types such as vans, motorbikes and mopeds. After the subsidy for the purchase of electric cars was already […] More…
Einride orders 120 eActros
Following the start of production of the eActros in October, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has now booked its first major order. The Swedish technology company Einride has ordered 120 eActros to support their customers in European markets. Einride is best known to us as the developer of the autonomous electric truck T-Pod, which no longer even has […] More…
Proterra is building a battery assembly plant in South Carolina
Proterra is building another production facility for battery systems for use in electric vehicles. The new plant is being built in Greer, South Carolina, near Proterra’s electric bus manufacturing facility in Greenville, and is expected to be operational in the second half of 2022. Proterra manufactures both electric utility vehicles and battery systems for itself […] More…
2022 Vanderhall Brawley Electric UTV Starts At $35K, Preorders Open
All-electric off-roader boasts up to 404 hp from a quad-motor powertrain and offers 200 miles of range. More…
Toyota electric FJ Cruiser revival, compact electric pickup among fresh EV concepts
Among the dozen EV concepts Toyota unveiled Tuesday were two that emphasized ruggedness and off-road capability. The Compact Cruiser EV and Toyota Pickup EV preview two possibilities for the 30 electric models Toyota plans to launch by 2030. Among 15 concepts shown Tuesday—most of them production-bound, according to Toyota—these two… More…
ZeroAvia raises $35 million with United Airlines
ZeroAvia, a company specialising in electric aircraft propulsion, has raised another $35 million from investors. ZeroAvia also announced several new collaborations, most notably with United Airlines. With the new round of funding, ZeroAvia is pushing its total revenue from investors to $115 million. The US$35 million (about 31 million euros) now raised has come together […] More…
More On New Rating System For EV Energy Use: Tesla Model 3 Tops
We already knew the Model 3 was highly efficient, but it’s nice to see how energy use compares among EVs. More…
Tesla Model X Not On Autopilot Violently Crashes On The Autobahn
The driver reacted too late to a truck’s lane change, lost control of the Model X, which crashed into the trailer in front. More…
Nissan UK Opens Order For £42k Electric Ariya SUV
The electric SUV will offer up to 310 miles of range from a single charge. More…
China: BYD Sold 90,000 Plug-In Electric Cars In November 2021
The volume is growing by 10,000/month, every month since June. More…
Ford Mustang Mach-E At GM Proving Grounds For Benchmarking
This comes as no surprise, but it’s still interesting to see that GM chose the Ford electric crossover. More…
