Uber has launched a new product called “Comfort Electric” to get people to ride in electric vehicles, more specifically the Tesla and Polestar vehicles that the ride-sharing companies have been helping its drivers get. More…
Take A Closer Look At The 2024 Chevrolet Equinox EV’s Dashboard
The sporty Equinox EV RS will be the first to launch in fall 2023. More…
EV Charging Infrastructure Series Episode 5: Volta Charging
We speak with Drew Bennett about this very unique free (for now) charging network. More…
Tesla Giga Shanghai remains on one closed-loop shift, ramp up delayed to next week
Tesla has officially delayed Gigafactory Shanghai’s ramp-up back to pre-shutdown production capacity as it remains on one closed-loop shift for at least another week. This delay will likely result in Tesla missing out on about 10,000 vehicles produced this quarter. More…
Analysis: Amid high gas prices, EV operating cost advantages have grown stronger
With gas prices spiking, the operating cost advantages of EVs have grown, according to new analysis. The Zero Emission Transportation Association (ZETA), an EV advocacy group, published a report Wednesday tracking the cost per mile of EVs and gasoline cars over the past six months. It found that, based on overall operating costs, EVs are much… More…
GM Benchmarking Tesla Model Y As It Aims To Beat Tesla As Top EV Maker
Automakers benchmark rival cars all the time, so this is no surprise. However, GM has made its future intentions crystal clear. More…
This Owner Ran A Tesla Model 3 For One Year Without A Home Charger
Mark Brown from Manchester, UK, says you don’t need a home charger as long as you live in a city with many public charging stations. More…
Romania introduces green numberplates for ZEV
Romania will introduce green number plates for zero-emission cars, the Ministry of Environment announced. The order is for battery and fuel cell electric cars and excludes hybrid vehicles of any form. The joint order was published in the Official Gazette on 29 April, and the introduction will take place 60 days later, in July. Owners […] More…
US: Hyundai Motor Group “Breaks From BEV Pack” In Q1 2022
The South Korean group became the second biggest player in the BEV segment. More…
Mack Trucks sell three electric refuse vehicles in Florida
Mack Trucks today announced that the City of Ocala, Florida, purchased two electric refuse vehicles to add to its solid waste management fleet. Miami-Dade County, also Florida, made the same decision and opted for Mack’s garbage truck of type Mack LR. The Mack LR Electric, introduced in the latest version this March, offers 42 per […] More…
EVgo enters partnership with the City of Portland, Maine
EVgo has signed into a public-private partnership with Portland, Maine’s largest city, to deploy electric vehicle charging stations on city-owned property. Through the partnership, EVgo will install eight DC fast chargers (DCFC) and up to 44 Level 2 chargers across Portland. The fast-chargers will provide up to 100 kW, capable of charging as much as […] More…
Tesla Attempts To Help As Texas’ Power Grid Is In Trouble Yet Again
It seems Texas needs to get its act together and address issues with its failing power grid. Meanwhile, Tesla alerts owners to help. More…
Tesla is now only taking Cybertruck reservations in North America
Tesla has decided to close reservations for the Cybertruck in Europe and Asia, and it is now only taking reservations for the electric pickup truck in North America, where the vehicle is expected to come next year. More…
This Fantastic Solar-Powered Campervan Is A Glimpse Into The Future
Its big pop-out solar array can produce up to 4 kW of electricity on a sunny day, granting up to 124 miles / 200 km extra range. More…
ElectReon scores second wireless charging deal in Israel
Israel’s inductive charging company ElectReon has gained another contract at home. Public transport operator Electra Afikim in the Israeli city of Rosh Haayin wants to charge 30 electric buses wirelessly and simultaneously around the clock. This is the second deal from Israel for ElectReon, where the company is also working with Dan Bus Company as […] More…
More Tesla Supercharger Cable-Cutting Exposed: Why Are People Doing It?
Tesla and its owners have been subject to plenty of vandalism over the years, and the reason behind the issues is unknown. More…
Specialized Launches Globe, A New Utility E-Bike Brand
The famed cycling brand is venturing into more affordable, utilitarian e-bike initiatives. More…
Arcimoto’s fun 75 mph electric three-wheelers are NYC’s newest little right-sized delivery vehicles
Arcimoto’s Fun Utility Vehicles (FUVs) have proven to be a versatile three-wheeled electric vehicle platform for all sorts of interesting variations. From camera cars to ambulance trikes, an FUV can be just about anything. And thanks to a new partnership with urban e-bike delivery company JOCO, New York City is about to get a fleet of delivery EVs built on Arcimoto’s ultra-versatile platform. More…
Go Sharing releases 5,000 e-mopeds developed in-house
Dutch shared mobility provider Go Sharing announced 5,000 new e-mopeds ready to hit the road today. The new scooters look familiar but have been redeveloped by Go Sharing’s R&D department and come equipped with improvements in usability. Go Sharing points to a new kickstand, passenger footrests, and a new helmet top box and undetachable mirrors. […] More…
Exro signs drive supply deal with evTS
Exro Technologies, a Canadian company that has developed a new class of power electronics for electric motors and batteries, has signed an agreement with Boston-based ev Transportation Services (evTS) to supply an initial quantity of 1,000 units of its 100V Coil Drive System for use in evTS’s 2023 FireFly vehicles. The agreement commences with an […] More…
