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…
Vessev’s electric hydrofoil arrives in Europe
New Zealand-based company Vessev has announced its first European customer for the VS-9 electric hydrofoil. The luxury hotel Finn Lough in Northern Ireland will use the craft for guest tours starting next year. Read more…
Tesla will open an R&D center in Berlin, Germany
Tesla is going to open a “European development center” in Berlin, Germany, next year. Up to 250 engineers and technicians will work there on development of new models, batteries, and charging infrastructure. The move was announced by Lars Moravy, Tesla’s Vice President and Chief Developer, at a press conference. The exact location of the future R&D center hasn’t been revealed… Read more…
Tesla changes meaning of ‘Full Self-Driving’, gives up on promise of autonomy
Tesla has changed the meaning of “Full Self-Driving”, also known as “FSD”, to give up on its original promise of delivering unsupervised autonomy. Read more…
Yes, an EV really CAN power your home – if it’s one of these (*)
Can an EV really help power your home when the power goes out? It’s one of the biggest FAQs people have about electric cars — but the answer can be a bit confusing. It’s either a yes, with a but – or a no, with an unless. To find out which EVs can offer vehicle-to-home (V2H) tech to keep the lights on or even lower your energy bills, keep on reading. Read more…
Hyundai Responds To Massive ICE Raid On Georgia EV Metaplant
The automaker said none of the reportedly 475 workers detained are directly employed by Hyundai Motor Company. Lire la suite…
Porsche and Audi EVs in the US gain access to Tesla Supercharger network
Following a lot of other brands, today both Porsche and Audi have announced that their EVs in the US are finally gaining access to Tesla’s Supercharger network, comprising over 23,500 chargers across North America. This will occur on September 9 for Porsche EVs and “in September” for “most model year 2025 new e-tron model purchases”, Audi says. Of course, you… Read more…
