The recent long-distance test of the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) version of the Kia EV6 (with a 77.4 kWh battery) brings an interesting result. According to Bjørn Nyland’s 1,000 km (621 miles) challenge, the car completed the distance, at an average temperature of 3°C, in 10 hours and 10 minutes (after some time deductions). During the challenge, …
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After a stunning year in 2021, global passenger plug-in electric car sales continue to increase in January 2022 at a very high rate. According to EV-Volumes data, shared by Jose Pontes, over 603,000 new passenger plug-in electric cars were registered last month, which is 87% more than a year ago. Not only that, the market …
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The automotive industry in Europe was barely able to recover from lockdowns and the ongoing shortage of semiconductors, while a new, potentially even bigger problem emerged. Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amplifies the parts supply issues and adds some new ones, which forces many car plants to stop production. We already heard that the production of …
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There are some ill-informed opinion pieces suggesting that the more EVs that are put to use, the more we’ll need to tap into dirtier power sources in order to meet demand. But as a recent RMI report suggests, that’s not true—because relatively simple tech like smart charging and time-of-use rates will help smooth loads and …
More EVs likely means less pollution from utilities, not more: Here’s why Read More »
We’ve watched Honda play around with prototype electric motorcycles as well as electric scooters for years. Now we’re finally getting an initial look at the first-production Honda electric motorcycle. But there’s a distinct chance that your kids may be more interested in the Honda CRF-E2 than you. That’s because the new electric Honda dirt bike …
GM announced today the launch of a pilot program with PG&E in California to test the use of electric vehicles for home backup power. The automaker has also teased using the upcoming Chevy Silverado EV electric pickup for the feature, which appears to be essential for upcoming new electric pickup trucks. Bidirectional charging is a …
Volkswagen is finally fully revealing the long awaited ID. Buzz today, after months of teasing, spy photos and glimpses at its features. The German giant is expected to show the Buzz today during livestream set to start at 1:00 PM Eastern Time or if you’ll be watching from Europe, that’s 7:00 PM. In the livestream’s …
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In preparation for the launch of its first-ever fully electric vehicle in 2025, Aston Martin has announced a deal with Britishvolt to develop bespoke high-performance cylindrical battery cell technology. Formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding, the collaboration makes Aston Martin the second high-end maker to announce a partnership with the battery firm, following Lotus’s recent …
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Even though you can’t buy an actual Tesla Cyberquad yet, your kids can already get a half-sized version. Or at least they could have if they were quick, since Tesla and Radio Flyer’s co-developed Cyberquad for Kids only briefly returned to being in stock before immediately selling out again. The refrain “supply chain issues” has …
When I think of Tern and its popular electric cargo e-bikes, I think of two things: Incredible quality and incredibly expensive. But with the launch of its latest model today, the Tern Quick Haul, one of those things is fading away, and it’s not the quality. The new Tern Quick Haul electric bike is the …