Tag: Electric vehicles

ChinaChina set to sell 1.7 million NEVs between Jan-Aug, nearly tripling on-year4:22 AM UTC

Nio electric cars are displayed at a Nio office in Shanghai, China, March 24, 2021. REUTERS/Aly Song BEIJING, Sept 4 (Reuters) – China, the world’s biggest vehicle market, is expected to sell 1.7 million new energy vehicles (NEV) in the first eight months of this year, up from 600,000 units in the same period last… Continue reading ChinaChina set to sell 1.7 million NEVs between Jan-Aug, nearly tripling on-year4:22 AM UTC

BYD reveals new electric trucks at ACT Expo in California

BYD has unveiled two battery-electric heavy-duty trucks – the Gen3 8TT and 6F – vehicles at the ACT Expo in Long Beach, California. The Gen 3 8TT and 6F feature cabs styled by Wolfgang Josef Egger, the renowned former Audi chief designer. The cabs offer improved aerodynamics and energy efficiency. The trucks come standard with… Continue reading BYD reveals new electric trucks at ACT Expo in California

Sales of electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles are up 38.4% in August

In August, 20,032 units of vehicles of this type were registered Plug-in hybrid vehicles doubled their deliveries compared to the same month last year and added a 4.7% market share in August Madrid, September 1, 2021.- The registrations of electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles (cars, quadricycles, commercial and industrial vehicles and buses) increased their sales… Continue reading Sales of electrified, hybrid and gas vehicles are up 38.4% in August

Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV officially have over 300 miles of range

In a few short weeks, Rivian will start shipping its first R1T pickup and R1S SUV “Launch Edition” models to consumers. If you’ve been thinking about preordering one of the vehicles, you’ve had to base your decision on internal estimates from the company. No more. The Environmental Protection Agency has published its official range guidelines… Continue reading Rivian’s electric pickup and SUV officially have over 300 miles of range

BMW’s latest concept EV is a modern mini-bike for beginners

BMW’s Motorrad division has been on something of a roll in recent years, delivering fun and futuristic concept vehicles. Take the CE 04 electric scooter as an example. It looks like the company’s design team pulled the idea straight from Akira or Ghost in the Shell. Its latest project is no different. Spotted by The… Continue reading BMW’s latest concept EV is a modern mini-bike for beginners

World NM: Hyundai Genesis to go all-electric by 2025001548

Genesis, the luxury brand of South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor, announced it will not release new internal combustion models after 2025. The transition toward electric models is in line with that of global players like Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and General Motors. Observers pointed out that Hyundai is attempting to elevate its Genesis brand by releasing electric… Continue reading World NM: Hyundai Genesis to go all-electric by 2025001548

Victim of Tesla crash in Texas had alcohol level exceeding legal limit

The logo of Tesla cars logo is seen during the presentation of the new charge system in the EUREF campus in Berlin, Germany September 10, 2020. REUTERS/Michele Tantussi SAN FRANCISCO, Sept 3 (Reuters) – One of the two victims of a fatal crash involving a Tesla car in Texas had a blood-alcohol level that exceeded… Continue reading Victim of Tesla crash in Texas had alcohol level exceeding legal limit

Rivian’s electric R1T pickup truck, R1S SUV get their official EPA ranges

Rivian announced Friday that the first edition version of its all-electric R1T pickup truck has an official EPA range of 314 miles, while its R1T SUV comes in a skosh higher at 316 miles. The official range and fuel economy values have been posted on the U.S. EPA website. The official numbers align with Rivian’s… Continue reading Rivian’s electric R1T pickup truck, R1S SUV get their official EPA ranges