Toyota Motor and Revel, an operator of an EV taxi service and a network of high-speed charging stations, have signed an agreement that will give owners of Toyota and Lexus EVs complimentary access to Revel’s DC fast charging network in New York City. The agreement runs through October 14, 2027. Revel, which began life as… Read more…
Pedego and Electric Bike Company partner up for made-in-USA e-bikes
Pedego, one of the earliest entrants into the US electric bicycle market and home to over 200 brick-and-mortar e-bikes stores, will collaborate with Newport Beach, California-based Electric Bike Company, bringing highly customized US-made electric bikes into Pedego’s lineup. Read more…
Kia EV4 flaunts its sculpted silhouette in new sighting
Kia’s new entry-level electric sedan, the Kia EV4, is coming soon. It was spotted showing off its unique silhouette ahead of its official debut. Read more…
Tesla Full Self-Driving is getting more dangerous as it get better
I just came back from driving about 200 miles (350 km) using Tesla’s (Supervised) Full Self-Driving, and the system is getting better, but it’s also getting more dangerous as it gets better. Read more…
Renewables now make up 30% of US utility-scale generating capacity
Renewables now claim a 30.1% share of total US utility-scale electrical generating capacity, according to new Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) data. Read more…
This Test Proves That The Porsche Taycan Is The Best Road-Trip EV
You may think that the best EV for a road trip is the one with the longest range. But it’s not that simple, as this new test shows. Read more…
Qualcomm introduces the Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Ride Elite for vehicles
During this year’s Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm introduced two new high-end chips for the automotive industry – Snapdragon Cockpit Elite and Snapdragon Ride Elite. The two chips are part of the company’s Snapdragon Digital Chassis portfolio and use Qualcomm’s brand new Oryon CPU. As the names imply, the Cockpit Elite is responsible for the infotainment system inside the cabin, while the… Read more…
Audi’s Electric A2 Restomod Makes More Sense Than You Think
There are good reasons why the Audi A2s is an appealing candidate for an electric conversion. Read more…
Volt Carbon Technologies develops lithium battery functional to -80° C
Canadian battery raw material and technology developer Volt Carbon Technologies has designed a high-entropy electrolyte to improve battery performance at low temperatures, which has demonstrated functionality at temperatures as low as -80° C in testing. Solid UltraBattery, a Volt subsidiary, in collaboration with Volt Board Member, Dr. Aiping Yu, Professor and Director of the Carbon… Read more…
ProLogium and FEV Group showcase silicon composite anode for EVs
Lithium ceramic battery (LCB) developer ProLogium Technology has introduced a new silicon composite anode battery, which Germany’s FEV Group is using to develop a next-generation battery pack. According to the companies, the new battery system can reduce vehicle weight, increase energy efficiency, and improve charging speed. The system offers energy density of 749 Wh/L, and… Read more…
BMW iX xDrive50 Long-Term Review: Hauling Cargo
With over 1,000 pounds of payload capacity and a huge hold, the posh BMW iX is surprisingly practical. Read more…
Can Royal Enfield succeed where Can-Am and Kawasaki stumbled with electric motorcycles?
Legacy motorcycle brands are taking bold steps into the electric future, but not all attempts have hit the mark. Can-Am and Kawasaki, both respected for their performance and unique legacies in the gasoline-powered world, have since entered the commuter e-motorcycle market with varying degrees of success, to put it kindly. But now with storied motorcycle brand Royal Enfield set to join the e-motorcycle market, can the much adored brand finally succeed where others have failed. Read more…
These solar-roofed electric school buses are V2X
Student transport company First Student and utility Con Edison have launched a vehicle-to-everything (V2X) hub with 12 solar-roofed electric school buses in Brooklyn. Read more…
The $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV is finally here
The “most affordable EV in the US with 315+ miles range” is officially here. GM confirmed the long-awaited $35,000 Chevy Equinox EV LT is now available to order. Read more…
Arkup unveils its latest solar-electric modular houseboat, complete with Starlink
Arkup, a sustainable and liveable marine vessel developer, has unveiled its latest solar-electric houseboat before it will be on display at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show this month. This modular solar yacht can be configured to house up to two bedrooms and baths and can sit stationary or traverse the waters, all without any emissions. Oh, and it has Starlink internet. Read more…
Tesla Just Released Autopilot Crash Data. We Have Doubts
The automaker has been releasing Autopilot safety data for years. Still, it fails to answer critical questions. Read more…
GM CEO says company still committed to ditching tailpipes by 2035
GM still plans to only sell EVs for its light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035 The automaker’s backed off its current EV sales targets GM expects to be the first U.S. automaker outside of Tesla to turn a profit on EVs General Motors still aims to eliminate tailpipes from its light-duty passenger vehicles by 2035, CEO Mary Barra said in an interview… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender delayed again and now with less range
Tesla Cybertruck, the electric pickup truck that has been the subject of never-ending controversy, has hit yet another snag. The optional range extender, which was supposed to significantly increase the truck’s driving distance, has been delayed and will now offer less range than originally promised. When Tesla first unveiled the Cybertruck in 2019, it touted a tri-motor version with a… Read more…
Tesla under NHTSA scrutiny after fatal crash
The US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has commenced an investigation on 2.4 million Tesla vehicles running on Full Self-Driving (FSD) software after reported cases of collisions, including a fatal crash in 2023. Read more…
Renault and The Mobility House launch V2G project in France
With the help of Munich-based technology company The Mobility House, Renault is now enabling V2G charging in France with the Renault 5. The function is due to be introduced in the UK in 2025. In Germany, the implementation is proving difficult, but according to The Mobility House, a breakthrough will also take place there in 2025. Read more…
