Liebherr, a German-Swiss equipment manufacturer based in Bulle, Switzerland has introduced a new permanent magnet electric motor specifically for use in off-highway equipment. The motor offers the same power density as a hydraulic version, but the use of a permanent magnet electric motor will eliminate the need for the installation and maintenance of multiple hoses… Read more…
Upfit UTV and OMI unveil Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain for off-road vehicles
Upfit UTV, a Fox Factory subsidiary that produces purpose-built custom vehicles, and OMI, a specialist in electric powertrain engineering, have partnered to introduce off-highway vehicles with OMI’s Fusion-Drive hybrid powertrain. This collaboration combines Upfit UTV’s distribution network with OMI’s three decades of expertise in automotive electromechanical innovation. “OMI Fusion-Drive pairs the power and range of… Read more…
The 2026 Kia EV4 Gets One Thing Very Right About EV Charging
It’s time to say goodbye to one of the more annoying features found on electric vehicles, and I hope the Kia EV4 can lead the way here. Read more…
Tesla offers deep discounts and perks to move Cybertruck inventory
Tesla is rolling out significant discounts and added benefits on its Cybertruck in both the United States and Canada. This comes as the company faces the huge challenge of clearing existing inventory. American customers can now find discounts of up to €10,810 on select 2024 Cybertruck models. Yes – Tesla still has unsold Cybertruck units from last year. Some of… Read more…
Volkswagen Is Plotting A High-Tech Comeback In China
The automaker plans to launch an AI-powered advanced driver assistance platform in China soon. The first car using that technology will launch later this year.
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Driving The Zeekr 7X In Europe Shows Things Will Never Be The Same Again
We’re past the point where Western manufacturers were global leaders in everything automotive, and the 7X proves it. Read more…
The Kia EV3 Has Been Named 2025 World Car Of The Year
Electric and hybrid cars swept the World Car Of The Year Awards in New York this year, with two Hyundai Motor Group EVs winning accolades. Read more…
BYD Denza to unveil concept supercar at next week’s Shanghai auto show
The concept supercar car has the ultimate pure styling and world-leading technologies, said the head of Denza.
Previously reports said the car was originally a production version of Fang Cheng Bao’s Super 9 concept.
Subaru Finally Gets Serious About EVs
On this week’s podcast, we chat about Subaru’s EV comeback, the Lucid Gravity, and a new Senate bill that could ban Chinese cars. Read more…
VW Won’t Bring Small EVs To The U.S. But It’s Mulling An Electric Pickup
America already has plenty of large, electron-guzzling vehicles, yet manufacturers don’t want to bring cheaper EVs to the States. Read more…
The new Aventon Pace 4 is getting closer to a theft-proof electric bike
Aventon has officially announced its latest electric bicycle, the Pace 4, adding advanced smart bike technology and enhanced rider comfort to its popular line of urban-friendly e-bikes. The Pace 4 builds upon Aventon’s successful formula of accessibility and ease of use, now augmented with new connectivity and security features that make it harder to steal and easier to get back. Read more…
Past classic that deserves the electric restomod treatment: Ford Taurus
The current EV era is ripe with revered classic car designs and nameplates that are being reborn as battery-powered rides – and the success of cars the Renault 5 proves it can be a winning formula. Today, I’m suggesting another classic that deserves a modern electric update: the OG Ford Taurus. Read more…
E-quipment highlight: Sandvik QH443E electric cone plant
The new flagship Q-Range electric drive cone plant from the quarry experts at Sandvik is engineered to be safe, quiet, and tough enough to operate in the most hostile environments the mining and quarrying industries can put it in. Read more…
Tesla (TSLA) brand damage is destroying used car value: ‘People don’t want them anymore’
Tesla’s brand damage is eroding the value of used Tesla vehicles at a rapid rate, as owners rush to sell theirs.. Read more…
BYD Sealion 06 electric SUV revealed
Chinese electric car giant BYD is expanding its popular Sealion family with the upcoming Sealion 06, a new electric SUV. Regulatory filings indicate that this latest addition will offer both fully electric and plug-in hybrid versions. The Sealion 06 has appeared in a catalog released by China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), a regulatory step before any vehicle… Read more…
Air Taxi Startup Wants To Fly People … To The Airport
Archer Aviation says it would take less than 15 minutes to get passengers from various locations in Manhattan to the neighboring airports. Read more…
Leapmotor, Stellantis to start production in Malaysia by end of 2025
Leapmotor and Stellantis plan to start production of the Leapmotor C10 SUV in Malaysia by the end of 2025.
The project will be based on Stellantis’ existing Malaysian plant, with an initial investment of 5 million euros.
Leapmotor, Stellantis to start production in Malaysia by end of 2025
Leapmotor and Stellantis plan to start production of the Leapmotor C10 SUV in Malaysia by the end of 2025.
The project will be based on Stellantis’ existing Malaysian plant, with an initial investment of 5 million euros.
Nio Firefly uses Horizon Robotics’ chips to power its driver assist system
Firefly represents the first model to come out of the partnership between Horizon Robotics and Nio.
Nio-branded models will switch to its in-house Shenji chip, while the Onvo L60 uses the Nvidia Orin X.
Hyundai To Pause EV Production At Home Due To Slow Demand: Report
The Ulsan complex manufactures the Ioniq 5 and Kona EVs. Read more…
