The sleek, flush door handles have quickly become a signature feature on many new electric cars. They are a symbol of futuristic design. They promise better aerodynamics and a clean look, but regulators in China want to bring this design trend to an end, blaming a growing list of safety failures and functional issues that far outweigh their benefits. This… Read more…
All Current And Upcoming EVs With Solid-State Batteries
“Holy grail” solid-state batteries may hit the road by the end of the decade. These EVs could be among the first powered by them. Lire la suite…
Volkswagen ID. Cross Concept: A Future EV That’s Affordable, Normal And ‘Likable’
Volkswagen’s next EV act has actual buttons, improved batteries and software, and doesn’t look like a spaceship. Lire la suite…
IAA premiere of the ID. Cross Concept: VW previews electric T-Cross
It has long been clear that VW would flank its new small electric car with an SUV. With the ID. Cross Concept, Volkswagen has unveiled a near-production study ahead of the IAA. The world premiere is scheduled for summer 2026, shortly after that of the ID. Polo. VW appears to be preparing a double strike in the small EV segment. Read more…
U.K. Man Buys Polestar 2 EV. Then He Calculates How Much It Cost To Go 8,959 Miles From Public Charging
Costs can add up if you’re relying entirely on public charging infrastructure Lire la suite…
The new BMW iX3 gets L2+ autonomous driving powered by Qualcomm
The fresh design and electric powertrain of the all-new BMW iX3 are big news, but a really important story is tucked away under the sheet metal. The new iX3 is the debut vehicle for a brand-new automated driving system born from a three-year collaboration between BMW and the chip-making giant Qualcomm. Both companies claim that this new tech could fundamentally… Read more…
MINI x Deus Ex Machina Skeg electric concept lightens the mood
MINI has partnered with lifestyle brand, Deus Ex Machina, to develop this. It’s called the Skeg, and it’s a high-performance, racing-inspired electric concept car that’s sure to lighten the mood – by shedding fully 15% of its mass in the quest for speed. Read more…
OMI and Upfit UTV unveil Fusion-Drive hybrid system for off-road vehicles on Polaris Ranger 1500 platform
Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary focused on customized off-road vehicles, has announced a collaboration with OMI, a global electric powertrain engineering company, to integrate the OMI Fusion-Drive hybrid system into the Polaris Ranger XD 1500 platform. The companies say this new system will bring significant advancements in hybrid heavy-duty utility terrain vehicles (UTVs), with… Read more…
E-quipment highlight: John Deere TE 4×2 Electric Gator UTV
For more than 30 years, John Deere’s go-anywhere Gator has been a trusted tool for ranchers, landscapers, and hobby farmers. But the all-electric TE 4×2 version of Big Green’s little truckster rarely gets to steal the spotlight from its ICE-powered 6×4 cousins. Read more…
2026 Mercedes-Benz GLC EV exterior leaks ahead of schedule
That didn’t take long! Just a few hours after Mercedes revealed the screen-heavy interior of its upcoming 2026 GLC EV, photos of the new crossover’s exterior – and that controversial grille! – leaked on Instagram and Reddit. We’ve got them here. Read more…
Volvo Penta teams up with e-power to equip Boels with next-gen Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)
Veteran marine and industrial power solutions company Volvo Penta has joined forces with energy solutions provider e-power to build battery energy storage systems (BESS). Volvo Penta’s battery systems for energy storage will power BESS units built by e-power that can be catered to a range of applications, most notably construction rental clients like Boels Rentals in Europe. Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning Three-Year Review: How Does The Battery Hold Up?
YouTuber Tom Moloughney’s Ford F-150 Lightning is still in great shape after three years and 38,000 miles. Lire la suite…
California Amazon Driver Clocks In. Then He Shows Off The EV Truck He’s Making Deliveries In
A TikToker shows off what appears to be a Chevrolet BrightDrop Zevo 600 Lire la suite…
WM Motor’s new owner announces EV maker’s comeback, set to resume production this month
The restructured WM Motor aims to produce and sell 10,000 to 20,000 vehicles this year, with projected revenue ranging from RMB 1 billion ($140 million) to RMB 2 billion.
It plans to launch over 10 new products within the next five years and expand into overseas markets.
This Chinese Brand Just Resurrected Its Most Infamous Car As An EV
The Chery QQ3 may have started out as a cloned Daewoo, but it’s now a modern, software-defined EV. Lire la suite…
Alibaba delivers again with this crazy octuple (8x) suspension e-bike for $350
I’m going to start this off by immediately begging you not to buy this ridiculous contraption you’ll see in the article below. You’ve been warned. Ok, now feast your eyes on this monstrosity! A $350 e-bike from Alibaba that comes with not just a suspension fork, not just full-suspension, but at least five more shocks than any bike should ever conceivably possess, seemingly randomly sprinkled around the bike’s frame. Read more…
Mercedes GLC EV gets a single screen that stretches across the entire dashboard
Mercedes-Benz pulled back the curtain on the interior of its electric GLC with a stunning, and slightly intimidating, screen that redefines the driver’s environment. Mercedes has revealed that its new electric GLC will feature a next-generation MBUX Hyperscreen. While the name might sound familiar to fans of the brand’s other EVs, this one comes with a big update. Previous Hyperscreens,… Read more…
BMW Group crosses 5,000 electric car deliveries in India
BMW Group has announced that its electric car deliveries in India have surpassed 5,000 units. The German automaker is the first luxury car company in the country to achieve this sales milestone. Read more…
Minnesota Driver Gets Ticketed For Exhaust Noise. But His Dodge Charger Daytona EV Doesn’t Have An Exhaust
“Are you aware electric cars don’t have mufflers?” Lire la suite…
BALIS project breaks one-megawatt mark with fuel cell system
In the BALIS project, the German Aerospace Centre (DLR) is establishing a test field for fuel cell-based electric drives expected to deliver up to 1.5 megawatts, with potential applications in aircraft or ships. The project has now reached a major milestone. Read more…
