Tag: Electric vehicles

Tesla applies to add short-range interactive motion-sensing device inside cars

Tesla has applied to add a motion sensor inside its vehicles that would help detect if a child is left behind in a hot car. Back in 2018, Tesla launched a new ‘Enhanced Anti-theft’ sensor as aftermarket product that included a motion sensor for Model S and Model X. But the goal of that device… Continue reading Tesla applies to add short-range interactive motion-sensing device inside cars

Electrified classic car firm Lunaz reveals two Rolls-Royce EVs

Classic car electrification firm Lunaz has revealed two new models for its burgeoning line-up of converted historics: zero-emissions versions of the 1961 Rolls-Royce Phantom V and Silver Cloud. Just 30 build slots will be made available in a selection of bodystyles that include four-door limousine, two-door coupé and drop-head coupé. Prices for a Silver Cloud begin at… Continue reading Electrified classic car firm Lunaz reveals two Rolls-Royce EVs

Chinese Tesla rival Nio wants to lower the price of owning an EV by selling cars and leasing their batteries

On Thursday, Chinese electric vehicle maker Nio announced plans for a “battery as a service” option with its cars.  The company will let buyers lease their batteries for about $150 per month, lowering the purchase price of the car.  Customers will have access to battery-swap locations and chargers throughout China, Nio said.  Visit Business Insider’s… Continue reading Chinese Tesla rival Nio wants to lower the price of owning an EV by selling cars and leasing their batteries

Chinese electric car brand NIO may export a battery-swapping service

Beijing – Chinese electric car brand NIO plans to start expanding to Western markets next year and might export a battery-swapping service that could help it compete with rival Tesla, the company’s chairman said Thursday. NIO, founded in 2014, pushed back foreign plans due to the coronavirus pandemic, William Li told reporters. He said the company… Continue reading Chinese electric car brand NIO may export a battery-swapping service

@VW Group: The Electric Vehicle Module Volkswagen’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB), currently under development, is a modular system fo…

Volkswagen’s Modular Electrification Toolkit (MEB), currently under development, is a modular system for manufacturing electric vehicles. But exactly how will the MEB work and what do we need it for? We answer ten important questions. TextJoachim Hentschel PhotosVolkswagen AG Go to Source

@VW Group: Volkswagen steps up electric offensive: Series production of ID.4 begins in Zwickau

Following the ID.3, the second model in the ID. family goes into series production Carbon-neutral production of Volkswagen’s first all-electric SUV in Zwickau Ralf Brandstätter, Volkswagen brand CEO: “With the ID.4, Volkswagen is adding an all-electric vehicle to its offering in the compact SUV class, the world’s largest growth segment.” Volkswagen’s electric offensive continues to… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen steps up electric offensive: Series production of ID.4 begins in Zwickau

Introducing TerraVis™: The Solar Panel Tonneau Cover

The Concept – TerraVis™ was conceptualized with the goal of elevating today’s pick-up trucks and creating more intelligent accessories. The platform takes advantage of a standard pick-up truck’s practical capabilities, while utilizing the power of sustainable and renewable energy. Solar panels built into the rugged tonneau cover, which Worksport™ has become widely known for, will collect… Continue reading Introducing TerraVis™: The Solar Panel Tonneau Cover

China’s budget EV maker Kandi eyes setting up North American manufacturing plant

(Reuters) – Chinese battery and electric car maker Kandi Technologies Group Inc said on Thursday it is actively exploring setting up an electric and off-road vehicle manufacturing plant in North America. The U.S.-listed company said it is in the early stages of discussions with various partners, including local government agencies from the U.S.-Mexico border, but… Continue reading China’s budget EV maker Kandi eyes setting up North American manufacturing plant

VW kicks off production of its all-electric SUV, the ID. 4

Volkswagen has started series production of the ID. 4, an all-electric SUV and the first under the automaker’s new ID label to be headed to the United States. Series production of the ID.4 kicked off Thursday at the company’s Zwickau factory in Germany ahead of the vehicle’s world premiere that is scheduled for September. The… Continue reading VW kicks off production of its all-electric SUV, the ID. 4