Electric Cars

Despite mainly covering electric two-wheelers and other non-car electric vehicles, I’m still pretty pro electric car. The problem is that even though they are greener than gas cars, those 4,000 lb tanks all seem like so much more vehicle than I need for my typical urban lifestyle. Or at least until I found this tiny

The Ford Mustang Mach-E is expected to get a major over-the-air software update related to its fast charging capability as soon as this Winter. Darren Palmer, Ford General Manager Electric Vehicles, revealed a few interesting details during today’s InsideEVs Podcast when he was asked by about the Mach-E issues and specific charging curve (see our analysis

By Joey Klender Posted on September 17, 2021 Tesla’s (NASDAQ: TSLA) delivery forecast is set to surge by one-third in 2022 from 2021, according to a new investor note from Wedbush analyst Dan Ives. Ives, a Tesla bull, believes the company’s delivery numbers could grow by as much as 300,000 vehicles in the next year,

It really isn’t much fun being a non-German brand at a German motor show. While Mercedes, Audi, Porsche, and co. drew all the headlines with their enormous and elaborate display stands, poor Renault was tucked away in an easily missable corner of a much quieter hall of the Munich expo center. [This is part of

While the XPeng P7 may appeal to me as a driving enthusiast, being a vehicle designed for people who enjoy sports cars, such people don’t really consist a majority among the sedan-buying public. Most sedan buyers (electric or otherwise) these days want comfort, space, and tech, and the new XPeng P5 delivers in all those

By Joey Klender Posted on September 15, 2021 Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID) is being compared to EV leader Tesla and legendary Italian performance vehicle company Ferrari by Bank of America, which initiated coverage on the electric car company’s stock today. Bank of America’s coverage predicts Lucid stock will jump by 50% in the coming years

It is fair to say that Tesla (TSLA) is the electric vehicle market in the US as new registration data shows more than two-thirds of new electric cars are coming from Tesla. How will it change with new incentives? For years now, Tesla has been dominating the electric auto market in its home country. It

Right to repair is so important for cases like this. Aside from range, the lack of charging infrastructure in many areas, and the high upfront cost, many people are concerned about buying an EV due to battery degradation or battery-related issues. Folks know that batteries can have problems and will eventually degrade, and they also know

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 13, 2021 Tesla CEO Elon Musk has shared a brutally honest take on the US Democrats’ revised EV tax credit proposal, which happens to be heavily pro-union. Musk did not hold back on his criticism, stating that the revisions were likely written by lobbyists who do not have American

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The Made-in-China (MIC) Tesla Model Y Performance version has just become a little bit more expensive for new orders in China. The manufacturer has adjusted the price up by 10,000 CNY ($1,550) or 2.6%, from 377,900 CNY to 387,900 CNY ($60,192) due to higher manufacturing costs, according to Chinese media. The prices of the two

By Joey Klender Posted on September 11, 2021 This is a preview from our weekly newsletter. Each week I go ‘Beyond the News’ and handcraft a special edition that includes my thoughts on the biggest stories, why it matters, and how it could impact the future.  Tesla vehicle reviews are probably one of the most

In today’s Electrek Green Energy Brief (EGEB): US airlines boost their 2030 SAF target from 2 billion to 3 billion gallons. Clean energy has a diversity problem, a new study confirms. UnderstandSolar is a free service that links you to top-rated solar installers in your region for personalized solar estimates. Tesla now offers price matching,

Finally, the production version of the Tesla Model S Plaid (unmodified) set on September 9, 2021 a new record for production electric cars on the Nürburgring Nordschleife track (the 20.6-kilometer course) in Germany. Plaid’s best result is 7 minutes and 30.909 seconds and an average speed of 166.320 km/h (103 mph). The other time set today is

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 9, 2021 Tesla may be operating a wholly-owned factory in China, but the company became the most heavily subsidized electric vehicle maker in the country in 2020 nonetheless. Last year, Tesla China received CNY 2.1 billion ($325 million) in government subsidies for new energy vehicles, the highest amount granted

Tesla produced a record number of electric vehicles out of Gigafactory Shanghai last month. Interestingly, they were again mostly for exportation outside of China. As we reported last month, Tesla turned Gigafactory Shanghai into its new “export hub,” which was previously Fremont Factory. Now, the automaker is exporting Model 3 and Model Y vehicles to

The 2022 Audi RS E-Tron GT is an impressive EV on the road, but can it perform as well as Audi says it can where it counts? We put the RS E-Tron GT through our 70-mph highway range test in the 100-degree California desert weather. We then hook it up to a 350-kW charging station

By Maria Merano Posted on September 7, 2021 Recently, the Slidell Police Department in Louisiana arrested a man who falsely claimed that he was hit by a Tesla Model 3 in a gas station. Forty-seven-year-old Arthur Bates Jr. called 911 to report an injury after a Tesla Model 3 allegedly hit him. The Slidell Police

BMW has taken to the IAA Mobility show in Munich, Germany, to unveil two new electric motorbikes with interesting specs for their categories. Both have the same performance figures, making for a high-speed electric bicycle and a low-speed electric motorbike. The two models were technically unveiled by different divisions of BMW. BMW unveiled the i

In recent days, Bjørn Nyland was able to complete a comprehensive set of tests of the Made-in-China (MIC) Tesla Model Y Long Range All-Wheel Drive, which storms into Europe now. The range was measured for two different wheel sets (18″ and 19″), which makes the tests even more interesting. However, we will start with a

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 5, 2021 Facing a flash flood is a terrifying experience that any decent person would not wish upon their worst enemy. The panic that one feels as the floodwaters rapidly rise and the sensation of being submerged in a thick current of filthy liquid is enough to give full-grown

There’s no denying that a pickup truck offers serious utility. Who wouldn’t want a cargo bed that you can chuck a 2×4 into from across the yard? But not everyone needs the excessive size of a typical truck, and thus I can appreciate the beauty of the good ol’ Chevy El Camino and Ford Ranchero.

We got our hands on an early build of the Grizzl-E Smart and tested it out for a few weeks before putting together our full charging stating review. The Grizzl-E Smart is a 40-amp WiFi-connected smart charger from United Chargers and is now available for purchase for $539.00.  We found the Grizzl-E Smart to be

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 3, 2021 Tesla may already have a lot of projects on its plate, but the company still appears to be exploring other projects for its product lineup in the future. Among these is a “Robo Van” that’s optimized to transport people with disabilities, among others.   References to the Tesla

German automaker BMW has announced an updated timeline to reduce carbon emissions throughout the entire life cycle of its internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, including the entire production process. In an announcement ahead of next week’s IAA Mobility conference in Munich, the local automaker announced its new goal of a 40% reduction of 2019 CO2

Genesis, Hyundai Motor Group’s luxury brand, announced its electrification plan towards zero-emissions. The company intends to focus on two types of vehicles – battery electric (BEV) and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles (FCV), while there is no word about conventional hybrids or plug-in hybrids. All new Genesis car models, launched from 2025 will be zero-emissions and as

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 1, 2021 Tesla has started rolling out its camera-based driver monitoring system to its radar-equipped vehicles as part of software update 2021.32.5. The new function effectively adds another layer of safety for the company’s vehicles, particularly when drivers are using Autopilot and Full Self-Driving suite features.  Tesla has been

Bosch has just announced one of the biggest updates in years to its electric bicycle drive unit lines, including some smart new tech and a new larger battery. The new updates are included in Bosch’s MY2022 announcement being made today. On the hardware side, Bosch is unveiling a new PowerTube 750 Wh battery that should

Kia America announced today the 2022 model year Kia Niro EV, which was slightly refreshed and better equipped as standard. On the outside, the Niro EV now has the new Kia badging on the front grille, the tailgate, steering wheel hub and wheel center caps. The biggest change is probably that the 10.25-inch touchscreen is

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 30, 2021 Elon Musk recently shared a rather interesting update on Twitter — his companies now employ about 110,000 people worldwide. This is quite impressive considering that in the grand scheme of things, Tesla, SpaceX, and Musk’s other ventures are still just getting started.  Musk’s update came as a