Following the news of the UK’s plan to ban the sale of all new petrol, diesel, and hybrid cars by 2035, electric conversion specialists Lunaz have announced that it will be doubling its workforce. The Silverstone-based company, founded in 2018, as quickly established itself as a leader in the emerging classic car electric conversion market,… Continue reading Demand For Electric Classics Surge: Lunaz Doubles Workforce
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Are Others Finally Catching Up With The Tesla Supercharger Network?
Range anxiety and the lack of adequate charging infrastructure is something that has plagued the EV segment since the beginning. Tesla has had an edge for some time due to its exclusive and proprietary Supercharger Network. Now, with more compelling electric vehicles coming to market, companies are jumping onto the charging infrastructure bandwagon. Will Tesla’s network… Continue reading Are Others Finally Catching Up With The Tesla Supercharger Network?
BMW Accelerates Expansion Of EV Motor And Battery Module Production
BMW Group announced an expansion of production capacity at the Competence Centre for E-Drive Production in Dingolfing, Germany faster than originally planned as demand for electrified cars requires quick action. The company has produced battery modules and electric motors since 2013 when the BMW i3 hit the market. This year, the production of battery modules… Continue reading BMW Accelerates Expansion Of EV Motor And Battery Module Production
Rivian Episode One Gives Us Back Story And New Details
Here’s another reason why we love Rivian. While we anxiously await its first serial production R1T pickup truck to roll from the factory floor sometime later this year, it keeps giving us – and its other fans – things to chew on. In this case, the adventure electric vehicle startup has just dropped a video (above) called “Episode… Continue reading Rivian Episode One Gives Us Back Story And New Details
Toyota To Introduce Tiny EV With Standardized Reusable Battery
According to the Japanese media, Toyota will unveil later this year a new ultra-compact electric vehicle, probably a single- or two-seater. The key feature for the new model is expected to be a standardized battery pack, envisioned for second-life as a home energy storage. We don’t know details yet, but it seems that once the… Continue reading Toyota To Introduce Tiny EV With Standardized Reusable Battery
BMW’s Aerodynamic Wheels To Improve EV Efficiency By 2%
BMW announced new, highly efficient Aerodynamic Wheels for its new all-electric car models, starting with BMW iX3 (scheduled for 2020) and BMW i4, BMW iNEXT (both in 2021). The German manufacturer notes that “the wheels and their aerodynamic flow influence the overall vehicle efficiency by up to 30%“. Because all-electric vehicles are the most efficient… Continue reading BMW’s Aerodynamic Wheels To Improve EV Efficiency By 2%
Tesla Model Y Performance Gets Official 315-Mile EPA Range Rating
The EPA has just released official range figures for the Tesla Model Y. The Performance variant gets an impressive 315-mile rating. Currently, the EPA doesn’t list which wheel size it posted results for in regards to the Model Y, but we’re guessing it’s the smaller 19-inch choice (we’ll point out that the Performance variant lists… Continue reading Tesla Model Y Performance Gets Official 315-Mile EPA Range Rating
Tata Motors Sierra EV Concept Has Moss-Covered Dashboard
Tata Motors has unveiled what it calls its Sierra for a new era, an all-electric crossover concept, at the New Delhi Auto Expo 2020, in India. It’s the company’s idea of where the Sierra nameplate (in production between 1991 and 2000) could go with a fresh take. It’s a concept, not a production preview, and… Continue reading Tata Motors Sierra EV Concept Has Moss-Covered Dashboard
Ariel May Unveil Range Extender Hypercar In 2020
U.K.-based Ariel is a sports car builder best known for the Atom, a model that redefines most people’s understanding of lightweight construction. After launching the off-road-ready Nomad and the Ace motorbike, the manufacturer has even bigger plans in store. It intends to launch an electric hypercar (which it simply calls Ariel Hipercar) with up to… Continue reading Ariel May Unveil Range Extender Hypercar In 2020
Germany Gets €300 Million Boost For Electric Bus Sales
The European Commission recently approved €300 million ($332 million) of additional state funding in Germany, which combined with previous state funding brings the total amount to €650 million ($719 million). Germany intends to use the funds to incentivize electric bus orders within two years (by the end of 2021): “The German aid scheme will apply… Continue reading Germany Gets €300 Million Boost For Electric Bus Sales