Silence S04 electric nanocar makes international debut in Milan

Spanish electric scooter maker Silence has pulled the cover off a new electric nanocar called the S04 at EICMA in Milan, Italy. Coming to Europe next year, the vehicle will be available in two versions – one of which only requires a moped license to dr… Continue reading Silence S04 electric nanocar makes international debut in Milan

First Eli Zero Neighborhood Electric Vehicles go into production

Back in 2018, Los Angeles-based startup Eli Electric Vehicles announced an electric microcar called the Zero for relatively short, low-speed jaunts around town. Now the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle has entered an initial production run.Continue Readin… Continue reading First Eli Zero Neighborhood Electric Vehicles go into production

Micro drives into Munich with series Microlino electric bubble car

Micro Mobility Systems AG first revealed plans for a battery-electric reworking of the BMW Isetta bubble car at the Geneva Motor Show in 2016. We’ve been following the progress ever since, and now the company has returned to the auto show floor – albei… Continue reading Micro drives into Munich with series Microlino electric bubble car

Opel drives between motorscooter and small car with Rocks-e urban microEV

German auto maker Opel has launched what it’s calling a Sustainable Urban Mobility vehicle that’s designed to sit somewhere between an electric scoot and a small passenger car. The familiar-looking Rocks-e has a top speed of just 45 km/h, and a per-cha… Continue reading Opel drives between motorscooter and small car with Rocks-e urban microEV

Microlino electric microcar moves into pre-series development phase

In development for over five years, and originally due for production in 2019 before a complete redesign put the brakes on that timeline, the third prototype of the Microlino electric bubblecar from Micro Mobility Systems AG has now been completed.Cont… Continue reading Microlino electric microcar moves into pre-series development phase

London startup adds classic Mini to range of electric conversions

Startup London Electric Cars is making use of old Nissan Leaf powertrains to give a new lease of life to a British icon, offering to bring classic Minis into our upcoming all-electric transport future.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, TransportTags… Continue reading London startup adds classic Mini to range of electric conversions

Citroën puts tiny electric pod to work with My Ami Cargo edition

Back in early 2019, Citroën shared a vision for inner city micromobility with the very boxy Ami One electric concept. The tiny two-seater was launched in Europe last year and now it’s being joined by the My Ami Cargo, an electric microvan for small bus… Continue reading Citroën puts tiny electric pod to work with My Ami Cargo edition

First prototype of Microlino 2.0 electric microcar built and tested

We first heard of plans for an electric version of the BMW Isetta bubble car back in 2016. Production of the Microlino was pegged for 2019, but underwent a design overhaul instead. The team revealed that it was building a new prototype in December of l… Continue reading First prototype of Microlino 2.0 electric microcar built and tested

Triggo tilting electric quadricycle pulls its wheels in for parking

It looks a bit like it’s a Twizy family member, but Poland’s Triggo EV has a few neat tricks that Renault’s city roller doesn’t. It leans into the corners, at higher speeds its front wheels are spread out for stability, but slow down and they can be pu… Continue reading Triggo tilting electric quadricycle pulls its wheels in for parking

Sono Motors drives latest Sion solar EV prototype into CES 2021

German startup Sono Motors has shown of its latest vehicle prototype at the online-only CES 2021 expo. The second-gen Sion features 248 photovoltaic panels integrated into the vehicle’s body that will top up its battery pack during daylight hours, for … Continue reading Sono Motors drives latest Sion solar EV prototype into CES 2021