Electric Cars

The New York Times published a pair of articles this weekend highlighting the rising number of deaths of cyclists riding electric bikes. However, in one of the most impressive feats of victim-blaming I’ve seen from the publication in some time, the NYT lays the onus on e-bikes instead of on the things killing their riders:

With the global semiconductor shortage seemingly over and interest rates rising, new car demand is beginning to fall. Hence dealers are beginning to sell plenty of models at or below MSRP. A new study by iSeeCars has revealed that the average price of a new car is 8.5 percent above MSRP, versus 10.2 percent in July

By Joey Klender Posted on July 28, 2023 Tesla has introduced a new way to earn credits through its Referral Program that does not necessitate the referred person to buy a car. Tesla has added Demo Drives in the U.S. for people to earn credits for simply getting a non-Tesla owner to take a test

Tesla has started a new email campaign to encourage Tesla owners with the Full Self-Driving (FSD) package to upgrade to a new car and transfer the FSD package. The terms of the transfer and the email campaign make it clear that what CEO Elon Musk presented as an “offer of amnesty” is nothing more than

The Model 3 is Tesla’s second best-selling electric vehicle across the globe. There are several reasons why it’s so popular, one of which is reliability, indicates a new poll. The Bloomberg survey, which includes a pool of 5,000 verified Tesla Model 3 owners, revealed that customers vouched for their EV’s reliability. The sedan scored well in

By Maria Merano Posted on July 27, 2023 Lucid teased the start of production for the Lucid Air Sapphire recently. The Lucid Air Sapphire is meant to be the world’s first fully electric luxury super-sports sedan. “Lucid Air Sapphire release candidate cars on the line I Casa Granda, AZ. The world’s first luxury electric super-sports

California-based EV maker Lucid Motors says its ultrahigh-performance EV, the Lucid Air Sapphire, will be available soon. With over 1,200 horsepower, the Sapphire can keep up with the best, even topping Tesla’s Model S Plaid. Lucid Air Sapphire will be available soon Lucid teased fans with a tri-motor version of its electric Air sedan for

Audi global car sales during the second quarter of 2023 increased by 23 percent year-over-year to 491,400. During the first half of the year, sales amounted to 907,100 (up 15.5 percent year-over-year). These positive results are accompanied by pretty strong all-electric car sales, achieved by Audi in Q2. The German brand sold roughly 41,100 BEVs

By Joey Klender Posted on July 25, 2023 Tesla outsold Toyota in California in the second quarter of 2023 by nearly 2,000 units, overtaking the automaker in terms of total registrations. The dominance was driven by the Model 3 and Model Y. Tesla registered 69,212 cars throughout the second quarter of the year, while Toyota

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Toyota is facing severe challenges in China. A recent report states that the Japanese automaker prematurely terminated the contracts for 1,000 workers in the world’s largest car market. The brand’s joint venture in China, with state-owned Guangzhou Automobile Group (GAC), laid off workers over the weekend and offered them compensation, according to Reuters. The publication

By Richard Angle Posted on July 24, 2023 Originally intending to launch the day before but delayed due to thunderstorms, the Falcon 9 lifted off from Space Launch Complex 40 at 8:50 p.m. last night, marking the 6th launch of the month so far. The 22 V2 mini Starlink satellites were deployed just over an

Japan’s largest automaker, Toyota Motor, is laying off workers in China as the company struggles to keep up in the world’s biggest EV market. Toyota lays off workers amid China’s EV transition Japanese automakers are stumbling in China’s evolving auto landscape. According to a new report from Reuters, Toyota’s joint venture with China’s Guangzhou Automobile

Electrify America sent out an email this week to inform its customers that significant billing changes will go into effect across the network on August 17th of this year. We reached out to the company to get clarity on some of the new rules before reporting on this important topic.  Whether you are an occasional

By Richard Angle Posted on July 22, 2023 SpaceX is currently targeting 7:34 p.m. ET (23:34 UTC) today, July 22nd, for the launch of 22 V2 mini Starlink satellites from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida. Keeping up an incredible pace, SpaceX is set for its 6th mission of

Mazda’s “vision study” concept Mazda has confirmed that the next-generation MX-5 Miata will come in 2026 and will be “electrified.” Though the automaker stopped short of saying what level of electrification that will entail – hybrid, plug-in hybrid, or full electric. The confirmation is light on details, though Mazda said it would work with Rohm

The new Vauxhall Corsa Electric will start at £32,445 ($41,683) in the UK, it has been revealed. The electric hatchback, which is branded as an Opel throughout the rest of Europe, will arrive in dealerships this fall. A direct competitor to the Renault Zoe and Mini Electric, the Corsa is powered by a 51-kilowatt-hour battery pack. The

By Richard Angle Posted on July 20, 2023 Launching at 09:05 UTC July 14th from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, India, the Launch Vehicle Mark-3 (LVM3) sending the Chandrayaan-3 lunar lander on its way to the Moon’s Southern hemisphere. LVM3 M4/Chandrayaan-3:Lift-off, tracking and onboard views pic.twitter.com/eUAFShS1jA — ISRO (@isro) July 14, 2023 The

A Tesla Cybertruck with a new darker camouflage wrap has been spotted and it gives the electric pickup truck an interesting look. Last month, a Tesla Cybertruck was spotted with a camouflage wrap for the first time, and it started some rumors. Automakers often camouflage their vehicles ahead of them entering production. Historically, Tesla hasn’t

Tesla’s Optimus humanoid robot was first announced by the EV maker at the AI Day event in August 2021, which means it will soon be two years old. So when will it be available to buy? Well, it’s still too soon to talk about that, as development of the robot is still in the early

By Maria Merano Posted on July 19, 2023 Tesla finally relented and will allow owners to transfer Full Self-Driving (FSD) from one car to another starting in the third quarter of this year. During Tesla’s Q2 2023 earnings call, company executives were once again asked about the ability to transfer Full Self-Driving purchases.  “Have you

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Belgian e-bike specialist Cowboy has an interesting and intuitive way of tailoring its bikes to suit a wide range of applications. By leveraging on a single frame design and tweaking ergonomics with varying handlebars and accessories Cowboy is able to come up with multiple models for all sorts of riders. Thanks to this simple yet

By Joey Klender Posted on July 17, 2023 Tesla is involved in a new lawsuit, but this time as the plaintiff against a supercapacitor company, as the automaker claims it infringed on two U.S. patents owned by Maxwell Technologies. The same company Tesla is suing has a lawsuit open against Maxwell, which is a subsidiary

After seven years of research and development, Slovenian shipyard EJET has achieved one of the first goals the company was founded upon – create an electric jet tender that outperforms its combustion-dependent competitors. Today, EJET has brought its 4X high performance electric jet tender to market as it puts the finishing touches on its next

One of the Tesla Semis was recently spotted driving Donner Pass in California, effortlessly outpacing other class 8 semi-trucks. It’s not the first sighting of this type, as Tesla already teased the Semi capabilities during the launch of the vehicle, which was called “a beast.” Twitter user Zanegler (@HinrichsZane), who shared new videos, explains that

By Maria Merano Posted on July 16, 2023 General Motors (GM) incoming President of North America, Rory Harvey, stated that the 2024 Silverado EV received a higher EPA range estimate than previously expected.  Chevrolet’s dedicated Silverado EV website stated that the all-electric pickup truck has a GM-estimated range of 400 miles on a single full

Electric boating is nothing new, but for a long time it has been outside the limits of most recreational boaters’ wallets. That’s not true anymore, though, as several new low-cost electric boats are starting to enter the US market. Here’s a collection of some of the most interesting and affordable electric boats for rest of

Kia reports that its global vehicle sales in June increased by 7.2 percent year-over-year to 278,256 units. During the first six months of 2023, the company sold 1,575,920 vehicles (up 11 percent year-over-year). There is positive news also related to the all-electric car sales, as the company recently launched the Kia EV9 model in South

By Joey Klender Posted on July 14, 2023 A leaked Tesla Cybertruck frame image shows a disappointing design detail that many owners hoped to have, as there is no cargo tunnel into the vault that would extend the hauling length allowing for long materials to extend from the bed into the cabin. A photo of