Driving the Speirling on track is a perception-altering experience that will make you reassess driving. Read more…
IVECO announces new electric cargo van, will it come to US as a Nikola
Best known in the US as the OEM behind Nikola, Italian truck brand IVECO entered the 2.5 to 3.5 ton medium duty commercial van segment at this week’s IAA Transportation conference with this: the eMoovy electric chassis cab. Read more…
Lion Electric delivers the first electric tow truck in North America
The newest edition to the CAA-Quebec roadside fleet is a fully electric Lion5 flatbed – and the CAA says it’s the first 100% electrique tow truck in service in North America. Read more…
Home Hardware adds Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks to its fleet
The Canadian home improvement chain picked up a pair of Volvo VNR Electric semi trucks, and it’s putting them to work on last-mile delivery routes in the Greater Toronto Area. Read more…
Volvo EX60: Everything We Know About The Tesla Model Y Rival
The Swedish automaker hopes to start a whole new chapter in its electrification journey with the EX60 mid-size electric SUV. Read more…
Markus Hackmann from P3 Group: What EV will win the European Charging Index?
For the P3 Charging Index Asia, the Lotus Emeya outperformed all other models. P3 Managing Director Markus Hackmann promises that the management consulting firm will soon publish a new index for Europe and hints at who could take the top spot there. Read more…
Study: Drivers misusing and abusing Tesla Autopilot system
A study found Tesla drivers are distracted while using Autopilot Tesla’s Autopilot is a hands-on driver-assist system, not a hands-off system The study notes more robust safeguards are needed to prevent misuse Driver-assist systems like Tesla Autopilot are meant to reduce the frequency of crashes, but drivers are more likely to become distracted… Read more…
BYD Denza says Z9GT gets over 5,000 orders in 36 hours after launch
Denza said the Z9GT received more than 5,000 firm orders in its first 36 hours on the market, with the 2010 units of limited-edition cars already sold out. Read more…
2024 Cadillac LYRIQ buyers could score $10,500 in discounts
The all-electric Cadillac LYRIQ was an Electrek favorite when it first made its debut two years ago. Now, LYRIQ buyers who have been waiting for a deal can score more than $10,500 in discounts on the Ultium-based Caddy. Read more…
Volvo EX30 Is Crushing It in Europe: Is the U.S. Next?
Can Volvo repeat its success in America next year? Read more…
Mini Cooper SE real world range test
Mini is among the most recognizable automotive lifestyle brands thanks to its long history of making small cars that are proper fun to drive. Of course, evolving the same recognizable and cute design over the years is a key factor that keeps the customers loyal to the brand. For 2024, the classic Mini hatch receives a major redesign, as well… Read more…
Volvo CE rolls out autonomous equipment at Volvo Days 2024 [part 2]
Volvo Days 2024 packed a lot of innovative new products into a few short days, but the company’s autonomous construction robots still managed to stand out. Read more…
This Transforming Chinese EV Pickup Is The Tesla Cybertruck Done Right
The Changan Nevo E07 has earned the nickname “Chinese Cybertruck.” I’d totally buy one. Read more…
JB Hunt launches first electric aftermarket semi truck route in Arizona
Following successful inbound implementations in the Pacific Northwest, North Carolina, and Mexico, Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) is expanding the reach of its electric semi fleet into Arizona with long-time associate JB Hunt. Read more…
This Crossover Will Help You Break A Window If You’re Drowning
The Zeekr 7X comes standard with a mechanical window breaker integrated into driver’s door. Read more…
Six-Year-Old Tesla Model 3 Ownership Costs: $375 To Drive 16,000 Miles
That’s just over 2 cents per mile, which is crazy low. Try matching that with a gas sedan. Read more…
Study: Never mind degradation, batteries will outlast EVs in most cases
A study found the average EV battery degrades 1.8% per year That means EV batteries could last over 20 years, or longer than the EV itself New methods are being found to reduce degradation even further Battery degradation can be a concern for potential electric vehicle owners, but new data indicates most batteries will outlast the EVs they’re… Read more…
Mitsubishi Fuso cleans up, putting 89 electric garbage trucks to work in Greece
The Greek cities of Athens and Thessaloniki are popular tourist spots, and those tourists are about to breathe a little bit easier – literally! – thanks to nearly 90 new electric garbage trucks from Mitsubishi Fuso. Read more…
Daimler Truck selects Munich Electrification as BMS supplier
German supplier Munich Electrification will supply Daimler Truck with battery management systems in future. These will be used in the latter’s electric truck models. Read more…
Canoo gets ready to leave California
Californian EV startup Canoo is getting ready to move its headquarters to the US state of Texas. Its engineering workforce will be moved to the company’s two Oklahoma locations. Read more…