Tesla’s Shanghai factory took 32 months to produce its first one million vehicles, and just 13 months to get from its two millionth to the three millionth vehicle. Read more…
Rosenbauer opens order books for Panther 6×6
Emergency response organisations can now order the new aircraft rescue and firefighting (ARFF) vehicle, the Panther 6×6 electric. The Austrian manufacturer, Rosenbauer, says the Panther is capable of faster acceleration and top speed than a corresponding fossil-fuelled vehicle. Read more…
Nissan announces bidirectional onboard charger for 2026
Japanese car manufacturer Nissan wants to offer bidirectional charging in selected electric vehicles starting in 2026. The system will work with both alternating and direct current – and will also be “affordable.” Read more…
Leapmotor announces two more electric cars for Europe
Chinese car manufacturer Leapmotor, which has just expanded into Europe with the help of Stellantis, will present two more models at the Paris Motor Show next week. The new B10 will celebrate its world premiere, and the C16 will make its European debut. Read more…
E-bike maker Juiced Bikes appears to collapse amid silence from owners
An early pioneer in the North American electric bicycle market, Juiced Bikes appears to be in collapse. According to many customers, the San Diego-based e-bike company has largely ghosted them and failed to respond to repeated customer service inquiries. At the same time, the company’s website is out of stock on all products and its assets appear headed for auction. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab unveiled – a $30,000 robotaxi to come out in two years
Tesla unveiled the Cybercab at a special event at the Warner Bros. film lot in California, which included demonstrations and a lengthy segment from CEO Elon Musk. During the event, Musk referred to the new EV as the Cybercab and the Robotaxi, which is what Tesla’s sparse product page calls it. The Cybercab is a self-driving robotaxi with two seats,… Read more…
Renault brings the 90s Twingo into the electric era
Renault will give a sneak preview of its new Renault Twingo E-Tech at the Paris Motor Show – in the form of a show car. The French continue to ride the nostalgia wave, turning the small electric car into a tribute to the first Twingo generation from the early 1990s. Read more…
Stellantis will not extend CEO Tavares’ contract
The global multi-brand group Stellantis has announced some changes to its management structure. It almost casually confirmed that CEO Carlos Tavares will retire at the beginning of 2026 – the search for a successor is already underway. Read more…
Nio reaches 600,000th car delivery milestone
Nio today delivered its 600,000th production vehicle in Shanghai, about four months after delivering its 500,000th vehicle. Read more…
Tesla Cybercab to debut in 2026
In Los Angeles, Tesla unveiled its long-awaited robotaxi – or two of them. In addition to a coupé with gullwing doors, Elon Musk also presented an autonomous van for 20 passengers. The Cybercab is expected to launch in 2026 – even if Musk himself expresses slight doubts about this. Read more…
Tesla unveils Cybercab: a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years
Tesla has unveiled a new vehicle called Cybercab; a $30,000 electric robotaxi coming in the next 2 years. Read more…
Tesla unveils Robovan, a 20-seat autonomous passenger/cargo van
Tesla held its Robotaxi event tonight to introduce a whole new vehicle that will function exclusively as a driverless vehicle. But in addition to the Robotaxi, it also unveiled another robo-vehicle – an autonomous van that can be used for either 20-person mass transit or for cargo hauling tasks. Read more…
The Tesla Robotaxi Doesn’t Have A Charge Port
“The Robotaxi has no plug,” Elon Musk said during last night’s reveal. Read more…
Honda’s 1st NEV plant globally goes into production in China
Dongfeng Honda’s NEV plant went into production today with a capacity of 120,000 vehicles per year, after Honda saw eight consecutive months of year-on-year sales declines in China. Read more…
$30,000 Tesla Cybercab due “before 2027,” Robovan concept seats 20
Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Thursday night introduced the Cybercab, an autonomous electric vehicle so fully focused around the evolution of Tesla’s so-called full self-driving system that it doesn’t have a steering wheel or any pedals. Tesla may have gotten some pushback about omitting the turn signal stalk and shift lever in some of its… Read more…
Watch Tesla’s Cybercab and Robovan unveiling full replay here
You can almost feel the electricity in the air as Tesla prepared to unveil its highly anticipated Robotaxi. Elon Musk, Tesla’s CEO, has consistently pushed the boundaries of technology and people’s patience. His claims about a fully autonomous future have fueled excitement and controversy in equal measure. But did Tesla really deliver on its promise of a driverless revolution? The… Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi To Cost Under $30,000: Elon Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk said the Cybercab will be available for purchase before 2027. Read more…
Tesla Robovan: This Is It
Tesla shocked the crowd at its robotaxi event when it revealed the concept for an electric, autonomous bus. Read more…
Electric school bus charging for everyone, and someone who wants to pay for it
On today’s highly educational episode of Quick Charge, we talk about some of the impacts that the EPA’s multi-billion dollar electric school bus programs are having on schools around the country and explore some innovative ways to help school districts pay for them. Read more…
Tesla Robotaxi: This Is It
It’s finally here. Tesla The automaker unveiled the vehicle at a splashy event in Los Angeles, but can it deliver on so many promises? Read more…