BMW appears highly confident about its latest generation of battery cells as it claims that “Tesla needs to close the gap” with them. The electric vehicle revolution starts with batteries, and Tesla has been regarded as having an edge on that front thanks to its early investments into battery production with Panasonic. However, some other… Continue reading ‘Tesla needs to close the gap with us,’ says BMW about batteries
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Honda’s new electric scooter and e-bike show it’s serious about electric two-wheelers
Honda has been on a roll lately, pumping out interesting and innovative electric two-wheelers including scooters and bicycles. Could the Japanese automaker suddenly be taking the segment more seriously? Honda is a veritable powerhouse in the automotive and motorcycle markets. But it’s no secret that the company has lagged behind many other major manufacturers when… Continue reading Honda’s new electric scooter and e-bike show it’s serious about electric two-wheelers
GM’s next-gen Bolt EV is expected to be part of UAW agreement
GM’s Bolt EV is being phased out at the end of the year, but it’s expected to be revived as an even better, lower-cost EV soon. Many were disappointed to learn GM’s Bolt EV, one of the most affordable electric cars in the US, would end production at the end of the year. GM’s CEO… Continue reading GM’s next-gen Bolt EV is expected to be part of UAW agreement
Tesla plans to build its $25,000 electric car at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla has reportedly confirmed that it plans to build its upcoming $25,000 electric car at Gigafactory Berlin. It’s a rare new model to be confirmed for the factory that currently only produces the Model Y. At Tesla’s 2023 Investor Day in March, the automaker unveiled a new car manufacturing system, which CEO Elon Musk claimed would be… Continue reading Tesla plans to build its $25,000 electric car at Gigafactory Berlin
Tesla to integrate Elon Musk’s new AI assistant in its vehicles
Tesla is going to integrate Elon Musk’s newly launched Grok AI assistant in its electric vehicles, according to the CEO. Earlier this year, Musk launched a new AI startup, xAI, and said that it will work closely with Tesla. The company’s mission is “to understand the true nature of the universe”, but in practice, its… Continue reading Tesla to integrate Elon Musk’s new AI assistant in its vehicles
Tesla Cybertruck spotted in matte black for first time – wraps incoming?
Tesla’s Cybertruck is finally hitting the road at the end of this month, but it was spotted today in a special color – matte black, the first time we’ve seen the Cybertruck in anything other than basic unpainted stainless steel. We’ve technically seen the Cybertruck with other wraps, but those were mostly camouflage or jokes… Continue reading Tesla Cybertruck spotted in matte black for first time – wraps incoming?
Honda shows off its first electric bicycle
Honda is taking a page out of just about every other major automotive manufacturer’s playbook by debuting its first electric bicycle, the Honda e-MTB Concept. The bike was just shown off at the Japan Mobility Show in Tokyo, where it joined several other futuristic and/or brand-widening debuts from other leading Japanese motorcycle companies and automakers.… Continue reading Honda shows off its first electric bicycle
You could win $3,000 if you make a cool video about your EV for the EPA
Get your creative juices flowing, EV fans: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched a contest in which you can win a cash prize for making a short video about your EV. The contest, which runs until January 23, 2024, is called “My Electric Ride: An EV Transportation Video Challenge,” and the prizes are up… Continue reading You could win $3,000 if you make a cool video about your EV for the EPA
Toyota to test new electric pickup as it looks to fend off BYD’s surge in Thailand
As Chinese automakers like BYD steal Toyota’s limelight in Thailand, the automaker is planning a counteroffensive. Toyota is set to test a new electric pickup to fend off the incoming competition. Toyota unveiled its first electric pickup, the HiLux BEV, nearly a year ago for its 60th anniversary in Thailand. Pickups are a critical part… Continue reading Toyota to test new electric pickup as it looks to fend off BYD’s surge in Thailand
ZEEKR 001 and 009 first drives: Quality EVs offering proof this automaker is just getting started
After over two years of consistent coverage of Geely’s young, all-electric ZEEKR brand, I finally got the opportunity to see its first two EV models up close and take them both for a spin. As a bonus, ZEEKR also had its purpose-built EV designed for Waymo on display before first deliveries to the robotaxi startup… Continue reading ZEEKR 001 and 009 first drives: Quality EVs offering proof this automaker is just getting started