Electric Cars

Europe’s second-largest commercial truck maker is going to build 200 hydrogen-powered semi trucks, but remains skeptical about the viability of hydrogen as a transport fuel. It’s a strange announcement, as far as these things go. MAN even went so far as to reiterate its commitment to battery-electric vehicles for “most” applications, strange for an announcement

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 11, 2024 Tesla CEO Elon Musk appears to have given a subtle nod to the idea of more affordable Full Self-Driving (FSD) monthly subscriptions. A cheaper monthly rate for FSD would likely increase the take rate for the advanced driver-assist system’s subscription service.  Musk’s apparent nod to a cheaper

Tesla has unveiled new Sport Seats for the Model S Plaid to absorb the electric supercar’s insane power better. While it’s in the form of a family sedan, the Model S Plaid could easily pass as an electric supercar with its 1.99-second 0 to 60 mph acceleration. That’s more power than anyone would need, but

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 10, 2024 Ford has reportedly implemented a round of price cuts to several trims of the 2024 F-150 Lightning. The recent price adjustments were focused primarily on the all-electric pickup truck’s mid-level variants.  Citing a bulletin that Ford reportedly sent to its dealer network, CarsDirect reported that the F-150

Photo courtesy of Tom Brewster/BLM California Avangrid (NYSE: AGR), one of the US’s largest clean energy operators, has begun construction on its first solar farm in California. Avangrid, which already has 8.7 GW of installed capacity of renewables in the US, is building the 57-megawatt (MW) Camino Solar Project in Kern County, California. The company already

By Maria Merano Posted on April 9, 2024 A UBS survey on Tesla led the firm to predict more headwinds for the electric vehicle (EV) company in 2024. According to a note released on Tuesday, UBS believes slowing EV demand and rising competition from China would impact Tesla’s near-to-mid-term growth. “Given the survey results show

Hyundai’s first three-row electric SUV is approaching its debut after the EV was spotted testing in the US. The Hyundai IONIQ 9 appears even bigger on the streets of California as it flaunts sleek new production lights. After setting a first-quarter sales record in 2024, Hyundai is doubling down on the US market. Hyundai is

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 8, 2024 Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) makes driving a lot more convenient, and when it gets fully refined, it will have the potential to make roads a lot safer. But FSD’s advantages don’t end there. As highlighted by Tesla recently in social media, FSD also has the capability to

Just weeks after teasing the launch of its fourth all-electric model and promising some impressive specs, China’s IM Motors has officially opened pre-orders for its L6 Sedan. The automaker confirmed earlier today that the L6 will be powered by semi-solid-state batteries, offer a range of over 1,000km (620 miles), and deliver unique maneuvers like crabwalk

By Simon Alvarez Posted on April 7, 2024 It takes some serious investment to pursue self-driving. This was highlighted by Elon Musk in a recent post on social media platform X, when he stated that Tesla’s cumulative investment in its self-driving program would be well over $10 billion this year.  Musk’s comment on Tesla’s cumulative

They say there’s no better test of a relationship than riding a tandem bike with your partner. But I propose that whoever penned that axiom never tried the go-kart equivalent. Who’s ready to step right up and pop a squat into this dual-steering wheel go-kart for some around-the-track fun with your better half?! This fun

If you’ve been following the automotive industry for the past 5 years, then you have probably developed a strong opinion about Tesla’s Cybertruck. In fact, there’s a good chance that your family, friends and acquaintances have all developed strong opinions about it. For most people, their opinions on Tesla’s newest model have been either incredibly

By Richard Angle Posted on April 5, 2024 SpaceX sent another 23 V2 mini Starlinks to orbit early this morning from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Launching just before dawn, the Falcon 9 roared to life, sending an early wake-up call to residents across the Space Coast. Liftoff!

A photo of a large and conspicuously triangle-shaped vehicle in Munich, near BMW’s Research and Innovation Center, has surfaced on the internet, suggesting the German automaker is doing a teardown of the newly-released Tesla Cybertruck. Now that the Cybertruck is out, sightings aren’t all that uncommon, especially in California and Texas where most of the

Nissan is a pioneer of electric vehicles, but it lost the early lead it achieved with its Leaf, and now it’s struggling to catch up to newer EV players such as Tesla or Hyundai-Kia. One way it plans to make its future EVs more popular is to sell them for less, and a company official

By Maria Merano Posted on April 4, 2024 BYD plans to launch an electric pickup truck to compete against the likes of the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning.  According to the Chinese company’s announcement, it has developed a midsize-to-large pickup truck for the global market. BYD revealed photos of its first electric pickup

Tesla (TSLA) is turning to deep discounts on new vehicles early in a new quarter as inventory is piling up. Earlier this week, Tesla reported its Q1 delivery and production results, and it delivered far fewer vehicles than anyone expected. The automaker added over 46,000 vehicles to its global inventory. Generally, the automaker introduces incentives and

Ford slashed Mustang Mach-E prices after the electric crossover lost eligibility for the federal tax credit at the start of the year. Some Mach-E trims, including the extended range Premium RWD and AWD, received heavy discounts of $8,100. Ford is now reaping the rewards from the price cuts as Mach-E inventory levels have started to

By Maria Merano Posted on April 2, 2024 Xiaomi aims to increase SU7 production to meet demand. According to local media reports, the Chinese company is asking its suppliers to boost their production capacity to 10,000 SU7 units per month. Xiaomi is collaborating with state-owned BAIC for SU7 production.  Initially, it aimed to produce 3,000

Your outdoor adventures – no matter how rugged, rough, wet, or muddy – are in capable hands with the latest innovation of power products provider BLUETTI: the BLUETTI AC240 Weatherproof Portable Power Station. The first of its kind to feature a truly systemwide IP65 rating for water and dust resistance, this durable power station can

Battery electric vehicle sales are starting to pick up in many parts of the world, and in Q4 2023, they reached or surpassed 5% of total sales in 31 countries. This is seen by analysts as a “tipping point” where EV sales could quickly shoot up to 25%. The world’s largest car markets—China, the United

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 31, 2024 A Tesla Cybertruck Lead Engineer has defended the all-electric pickup truck’s steer-by-wire system, which has so far been received warmly by reviewers but also criticized by more traditional auto fans.  The Tesla Cybertruck is starting to be delivered to more and more customers. And with the increasing

A Tesla engineer has given a rare update on the Tesla Semi electric truck program amid new EPA rules that should give it a boost. Tesla Semi is currently only in low-volume production at a facility outside Gigafactory Nevada. In January 2023,  Tesla announced a massive expansion of Gigafactory Nevada to add production of Tesla Semi

Top Gear recently sent the new Volvo EX30 to duke it out with every other ~£35,000 ($44,200) electric crossover available in the UK. With comparisons aimed squarely at young couples or small families, this head-to-head competition focuses primarily on comfort, ergonomic design, interior space and ride quality.  The Volvo EX30 immediately stands out from the pack

By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 30, 2024 The Tesla Cybertruck is already an insane vehicle, and it is arguably one of the most abused trucks on the road today. It’s been shot at, its windows have been hit with steel balls, and it’s just gotten punished by several owners and influencers since it started

Vietnam has millions of e-scooters and an unstable power supply. One might think that these two things signal trouble when put together, but here’s how some Vietnamese are using their e-scooters to improve stability of the electrical grid and help small businesses avoid blackouts. In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s most populous city, power outages

For about a decade now, Tesla has led the automotive industry in the rollout of North American fast-charging infrastructure. While most automakers chose to rely on third-party networks like EVgo or Chargepoint for CHAdeMO and CCS infrastructure, Tesla instead chose to build out their own exclusive charging network. They did so using a custom charge

By Richard Angle Posted on March 28, 2024 Boeing and NASA have once again delayed Starliner’s Crewed Flight Test to no earlier than May 1st, 2024. The launch was originally targeted for mid-April, but this time, scheduling at the International Space Station is the reason for the delay, as the orbiting outpost is fairly busy

Velotric has been on a winning streak lately, spending the last year or more rolling out a series of impressive new reasonably-priced electric bike models with features and performance that handily beat the competition in several key categories. And by all indications, the company has no plans to slow down. The latest new update to

The Xiaomi SU7 was officially launched today, putting Tesla, and any other EV manufacturer on notice. Made by the Chinese smartphone giant that’s a rival to Apple and Samsung, the SU7 undercuts the Tesla Model 3 in price and amassed a whopping 50,000 preorders in 27 minutes. Ten thousand of those preorders came within the