Bolt Mobility, the Miami-based micromobility startup co-founded by Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt, appears to have vanished without a trace from several of its U.S. markets. In some cases, the departure has been abrupt, leaving cities with abandoned equipment, unanswered calls and emails and lots of questions. Bolt has stopped operating in at least five… Continue reading Bolt Mobility has vanished, leaving e-bikes, unanswered calls behind in several US cities
Tag: Electric vehicles
China’s car market sees V-shaped rebound on policy boost: Fitch
BYD’s electric models attract visitors at a new energy auto expo in Beijing. [PhotoA QING / FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING – China’s passenger vehicle market saw a sharp recovery in June, buoyed by the country’s robust consumer stimulus packages, according to a report from Fitch Ratings. “The strong recovery is likely to continue into the… Continue reading China’s car market sees V-shaped rebound on policy boost: Fitch
More women driving in China
Ora launches the Ballet Cat in Changsha, Hunan province, on July 12. CHINA DAILY As female consumption capacity grows, carmakers are starting to focus on women’s demands and launch exclusively-for-women models, aiming to grasp a fiercely competitive market segment. Earlier this month, Great Wall Motors’ electric brand Ora launched the Ballet Cat, which is designed from… Continue reading More women driving in China
Hyundai shown in high-profile location
South Korean carmaker Hyundai opened its first downtown showroom in China in the Wangfujing commercial zone of Beijing on Wednesday. It exhibits Hyundai’s imported vehicles, high-performance N brand cars and hydrogen-related technologies. Hyundai will celebrate its 20th anniversary in China this year. It established the first automotive joint venture with BAIC Group in 2002. Earlier… Continue reading Hyundai shown in high-profile location
Best Gaming Laptops Under $1,000 in 2022
Playing modern PC games used to require a desktop machine worth thousands of dollars, but the gaming laptops under $1,000 offer similar performance for a lot less. Yes, desktop PCs still have an advantage over portables because they don’t have to balance power consumption with battery life, but laptops win on portability. A gaming laptop… Continue reading Best Gaming Laptops Under $1,000 in 2022
BMW recalls 83 iX and i4 EVs over battery fire concerns
BMW is recalling 83 iX and i4 vehicles after investigating multiple battery fire incidents involving the two EVs. In an advisory spotted by Autoblog, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns owners of select iX xDrive 50, iX M60, i4 eDrive40 and i4 M50 vehicles not to drive their cars, charge them or park them… Continue reading BMW recalls 83 iX and i4 EVs over battery fire concerns
Rhineland-Palatinate: Aral opens 300 kW charging station for electric trucks
Aral has opened two 300 kW charging stations in Rhineland-Palatinate intended for electric trucks. (truck, electric car) Go to Source
Electric vehicle sales need to go up to achieve 2030 target: Report
MUMBAI: There’s a need to accelerate electric vehicle (EV) sales in Mumbai and across India, and also to set up more charging stations, else India will fall short of 40% of its 2030 sales projection, said a latest analysis report on Friday. The report released by Climate Trends and JMK Research, showed that under the… Continue reading Electric vehicle sales need to go up to achieve 2030 target: Report
Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y & Model X Are 1st Electric Vehicles To Reach Mt. Everest Base Camp (Video)002141
Even 5 years back, no one would’ve imagined an electric vehicle reaching anywhere near the world’s tallest peak, Mount Everest (Mount Qomolangma in Chinese). But the ever-expanding network of Tesla Superchargers has made it possible. A Tesla Model X and a Tesla Model Y have reached the Mt. Everest Base Camp. The incredible journey was… Continue reading Clean Technica: Tesla Model Y & Model X Are 1st Electric Vehicles To Reach Mt. Everest Base Camp (Video)002141
Living and commuting with a big EV
Drivers you meet at EV chargers are generally a friendly bunch and happy to spend time chatting – usually to bemoan the state of the UK’s charging infrastructure. Once that’s out of their system, such chats often break into an impromptu, good-natured game of Top Trumps. Drivers of Jaguar, Kia, Polestar and Tesla EVs will… Continue reading Living and commuting with a big EV