Electric Cars

Felix Stellmaszek is a spur-of-the-moment kind of guy; he says it’s just part of his personality. So when the Harley-Davidson LiveWire electric motorcycle owner was prepping for a cross-country move from Atlanta to California, he went from thinking “maybe I’ll just ride my LiveWire all the way there” to hitting the road just a couple

The PSA Group briefly announced that from 2023 its new cars will be equipped with infotainment systems with Android Automotive OS, Google’s open-source platform for vehicles. As the partnership just begins, PSA will need some time to implement Android on its cars (including Peugeot, Citroën, DS and Opel/Vauxhall brands). The first with on-board Android is

By Joey Klender Posted on August 12, 2020 German automaker Volkswagen has announced that its first EV production facility in the United States will be located in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The facility will be an expansion of the company’s current vehicle production plant located in the landlocked U.S. state. In a press release on August 12,

Tesla has announced a 5 for 1 stock split after market close today – sending its stock (TSLA) jumping as much as 8% in after hours trading. The automaker made the announcement via its investor website on Tuesday: “Tesla, Inc. (“Tesla”) announced today that the Board of Directors has approved and declared a five-for-one split of

Even though individual car reviews are far more common than comparisons (because they are so much more difficult to set up), it’s actually comparos that yield the best information for prospective car buyers. Comparos also pair together vehicles that you may not have thought are cross-shopped, like the plug-in hybrid versions of the DS7 Crossback

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 10, 2020 It appears that Tesla’s expansion into the Chinese EV market is maintaining its momentum, with data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CPCA) revealing that the American electric car maker has sold 11,041 vehicles last month. Such numbers allowed Tesla to become China’s leading electric car

Tesla is considering becoming a “power provider” in Europe, according to a new survey it sent to local owners and is looking into bundling solar, Powerwall, and its EV charger together for some kind of all-in-one home energy package. Over the last few months, Tesla has been making more moves to expand its solar and

Volvo came up with Polestar. GM says it wants Cadillac to sell only electric cars in the future. FCA may turn Maserati into an all-electric brand as well. Hyundai decided to follow this trend, but we did not expect to see that happen with Ioniq. Forget about the car: that is now the name of

By Joey Klender Posted on August 9, 2020 The first renders of Tesla’s electric vehicles for its Driving Visualization feature have been spotted. The improvement in the Driving Visualization feature will accurately depict each Tesla vehicle model, improving from the generic cars that currently appear when using the functionality. Tesla owner/hacker “green” has released the

Tesla has started pushing a new software update to its fleet and it includes interesting new features related to charging using Powerwall, suspension, and more. The automaker has started pushing the software update 2020.32.1 last night. According to the release notes, it includes several interesting updates including interactions with the Powerwall. Tesla called the new

We are accustomed to the fact that Tesla‘s gigafactory projects are massive and get built very fast, but work at the Tesla Giga Austin in Texas might raise the bar even higher. It seems that the company has contracted a high number of people and equipment to clear the plot and prepare the site for

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 7, 2020 The Tesla Cybertruck was met by a wide range of emotions when it was unveiled last November. It was celebrated, it was mocked, it was met with anger, and it was met with enthusiasm. The all-electric pickup is not yet being delivered to customers, but even now,

The US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia ruled yesterday that the Dakota Access Pipeline (DAPL) does not have to be shut and drained, as per a lower court order on July 6. It’s able to keep operating for now. The three-judge panel said they did not have the “findings necessary” to shut

EDMONTON TRANSIT SERVICE UNVEILS FLEET OF RECORD-BREAKING PROTERRA CATALYST® E2 MAX ELECTRIC BUSES AND INNOVATIVE ELECTRIC BUS GARAGES July 23, 2020 EDMONTON, Alberta – July 23, 2020 – Today Edmonton Transit Service (ETS) and Proterra, a leading innovator in heavy-duty electric transportation, unveiled its first 21 Proterra electric buses and brand new, purpose-built electric bus garages. ETS

By Joey Klender Posted on August 5, 2020 The Tesla Model 3’s windshield wiper control has been deemed illegal when adjusted through the vehicle’s touchscreen dash display, a German court ruled. A Tesla vehicle’s windshield wipers are controllable on the dash screen place in the middle of the cockpit. However, a German court has ruled

Renault has helped create the first 100% electric town by giving every household in the town of Appy in the Ariege region of France a New ZOE to experience for three years in a pioneering new scheme to prove electric mobility can be suitable for all. However, it’s not as straightforward as it first appears.

Tesla has made a tiny change to Model Y that will save owners some headaches by helping people get out of the car the right way. On Model 3 and Model Y, Tesla didn’t install regular door handles with latches inside the vehicles. Instead, Tesla installed an electronic button to release the door and manual

According to The South China Morning Post, Xpeng Motors has recently raised an additional $300 million ahead of its New York Stock Exchange initial public offering. The $300 million is on top of the $500 million we reported the startup electric vehicle manufacturer raised last month.  Xpeng has reportedly received the latest round of funds

By Joey Klender Posted on August 3, 2020 Elon Musk and several other notable celebrities and politicians were subjected to a Twitter hacking spree in mid-July, and the suspected perpetrator is in police custody facing 30 felony charges related to the hack. Graham Ivan Clark, a 17-year-old recent high school graduate was arrested at his

VW,s I.D.3 is the start of the Volkswagen Group pure electric offensive, with the underpinning set to spawn a variety of models from within the group.  Most recently used in the SEAT El-Born, shown as a potential electric hot hatch. First announced in May 2019 and reserved by over 30,000 pre-bookers across Europe, the ID.3

This is an ongoing journal of my first few weeks with Model Y. Check Day 1,  Day 2, Day 3 One of the most important jobs for our Model Y is getting the whole family up to our summer/ski condo in Vermont from our home outside of NYC. The trip is around 180 miles. Our

The British division of DPD boasted that it has increased the number of EVs from just over 130 at the start of 2020, to more than 700, smashing its own target by five months. That’s more than 10% of the entire fleet. It makes also DPD UK the biggest electric delivery fleet in the country. The

By Joey Klender Posted on August 1, 2020 The Tesla Model Y is a quick and sleek crossover powered by an all-electric, but that doesn’t mean that the vehicle can’t handle rough and rugged trails in the mountains with the help of a lifted suspension and the company’s “Off-Road Assist” feature. Brian Jenkins of the

Switching to electric vehicles (EV) is one of the ways we can help the UK meet its net zero targets, and as part of the move to decarbonise its fleet in line with the SSE Group’s EV100 commitment, Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) has been trialling the Nissan ENV200 electric van with staff across

General Motors and EVgo announced today that they plan to add more than 2,700 new fast chargers at grocery stores, retail outlets, and entertainment centers in 40 metropolitan areas. The project, which will take five years to complete, is an effort to convince renters and condo dwellers that EVs are practical. The message is to

Kandi America, the U.S. subsidiary of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Kandi Technologies Group, Inc., announced that it’s entering the U.S. market with the most affordable EVs. The live virtual launch event at drivekandi.com is scheduled for August 18 to kick-off pre-sales. The two first models – K27 and K23 will be available for pre-order with a

By Joey Klender Posted on July 30, 2020 Tesla’s 2170 battery cells will increase in energy density by 20% in five years, the head of Panasonic’s U.S. EV battery business said. Panasonic supplies Tesla with the cells for its mass-market Model 3, which was manufactured for the first time in 2017. Additionally, Panasonic will work

Polestar has today delivered the first European Polestar 2 customer car at the company’s iconic global headquarters in Gothenburg, Sweden. The Thunder-coloured fastback is specified with a Charcoal WeaveTech vegan interior. The new owner, Sture Stensson gets a walk through the extensive technology onboard. New owner Sture Stensson commented: “I ordered my Polestar 2 on

GM is slowly releasing and teasing more information about their upcoming first electric pickup, the GMC Hummer EV, and now they’ve announced an unveiling in the fall. As we previously reported, GM is bringing back the Hummer brand starting with the GMC HUMMER EV, an electric pickup truck with 1,000 horsepower, 11,500 lb-ft of torque, and

Having the best ingredients does not always equate to making the perfect meal. Give them to an average Joe and a three-star Michelin chef, and you’ll see what we mean. The same now applies to batteries after Wangda Li  Steven Lee, and Arumugam Manthiram developed a cobalt-free battery. The Cockrell School of Engineering at The