XL Fleet Turns Ford F-150 Into Plug-In Hybrid For $9,000

The 15 kWh battery pack goes in the bed of the truck. After we told you about Ecotuned, we have found out another company that tries to make the Ford F-150 be more friendly to the environment and to the pocket of the pickup truck owners. It comes from XL Fleet and, although the company… Continue reading XL Fleet Turns Ford F-150 Into Plug-In Hybrid For $9,000

Electric Pickup Truck Not Likely From Ford & Rivian Tie Up

But a large electric SUV probably is. Ford CEO Jim Hackett talks about the automaker’s tie-up with Rivian and suggests an electric pickup truck is unlikely, but a large electric SUV might be in the works. It was back in April of this year when Ford announced a $500 million investment into electric adventure vehicle maker… Continue reading Electric Pickup Truck Not Likely From Ford & Rivian Tie Up

Daimler Builds First Two Electric Freightliner eCascadia For Customers

The first two Freightliner eCascadias are ready. More to come later this year. Series production planned for late 2021. Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that the first two all-electric Class 8 trucks Freightliner eCascadia were built for customers. The pilot program is delayed compared to the initial plan of delivering vehicles in 2018 but finally… Continue reading Daimler Builds First Two Electric Freightliner eCascadia For Customers

All-New Renault ZOE Z.E. 50 In The Lens Of Fully Charged: Video

The new Renault ZOE is ready to compete with new contenders like the Peugeot e-208 and its Opel/Vauxhall Corsa-e derivatives, as well as some VWs. Fully Charged was present at the unveiling of the third-generation Renault ZOE Z.E. 50 in France in June, but as it sometimes happens, it took some time to edit and… Continue reading All-New Renault ZOE Z.E. 50 In The Lens Of Fully Charged: Video

Chevy Bolt EUV Revealed As Chevrolet Menlo EV In China

The new EV crossover will be officially presented at the Chengdu Auto Show in September. The Chevrolet Bolt SUV is currently still under development, but that does not prevent GM from having other electric crossovers to play with. At least in China. While the Bolt EUV has not yet shown up for American customers, perhaps… Continue reading Chevy Bolt EUV Revealed As Chevrolet Menlo EV In China

Opel Corsa-e Exterior And Interior Walkthrough By Autogefühl: Video

Interested in the Opel Corsa-e (Vauxhall Corsa-e in UK)? This static review might be helpful. The all-new Opel Corsa-e (also to be sold as the Vauxhall Corsa-e in the UK) is a derivative of the Peugeot e-208 and is scheduled for customer deliveries in Spring 2020. Here we attached one of the most informative static overviews… Continue reading Opel Corsa-e Exterior And Interior Walkthrough By Autogefühl: Video

Tesla Gigafactory 3 After The Lichma Typhoon: Video

The outer wall around the plot was blown away. Minor damages to the construction zone are very likely, but hopefully, it’s nothing serious. Today we already saw the Tesla Gigafactory 3 video report, but it was dated August 8. This new video is from 烏瓦, who checked the site after the Lichma typhoon which hit the… Continue reading Tesla Gigafactory 3 After The Lichma Typhoon: Video

Elon Musk: No Plans For Air Suspension For Tesla Model 3

It was expected, it was announced, but it’s not planned anymore. At least not in the short term. The air suspension for the Tesla Model 3 was one of the features expected since 2016, and Elon Musk even said two years ago (in August 2017) that it’s coming in 6-months as an option for all-wheel-drive… Continue reading Elon Musk: No Plans For Air Suspension For Tesla Model 3

275-Mile Polestar 2 Makes U.S. Public Debut In San Francisco

It’s a stunning electric car. Polestar, the electric performance brand from the Volvo and Geely Groups, is moving forward with its North American debut of the Polestar 2. The Polestar 2 is the first fully electric vehicle from Polestar cars. With ongoing launch events in the first seven North American cities that Polestar vehicles will… Continue reading 275-Mile Polestar 2 Makes U.S. Public Debut In San Francisco

Porsche Is Reinventing Its Main Plant To Handle Taycan Production

Porsche Taycan to be produced on multiple floors and in different building complexes using a flexi-line with driverless transport systems that move automatically from station to station. The introduction of the all-electric Porsche Taycan turns out to be an unprecedented challenge for the German manufacturer. Porsche is investing roughly €1 billion in its main production… Continue reading Porsche Is Reinventing Its Main Plant To Handle Taycan Production