UP Super Board “skateboard chassis” could boost the production of EVs

Imagine how much faster and easier it would be to produce electric cars if you didn’t have to design or build the chassis and drivetrain. That’s the idea behind so-called “skateboard chassis,” such as the soon-to-hit-the-roads UP Super Board.Continue R… Continue reading UP Super Board “skateboard chassis” could boost the production of EVs

US debut for Riley RS3 foldable and compact electric kickscooter

Electric scooters have become a global phenomenon over the past decade, and now, British company Riley Scooters is gearing up to launch its award-winning RS3 e-scooter across the American market this April. Billed as the world’s first high-quality, eas… Continue reading US debut for Riley RS3 foldable and compact electric kickscooter

Disruptive “everything-by-wire” vehicle gets world-first certification

This humble-looking, street-certified electric truck represents a huge milestone in a radical effort to transform the automotive industry. It’s the first vehicle ever certified with no mechanical connection between the controls and the chassis.Continue… Continue reading Disruptive “everything-by-wire” vehicle gets world-first certification

VinFast unveils VF 3 electric mini-SUV and VF Wild electric pickup at CES

Have you always liked the Suzuki Sidekick/Geo Tracker, but wished it was an EV? Well, VinFast’s soon-to-be-available VF 3 may fill that niche for you. The automaker has also unveiled its VF Wild electric pickup truck concept.Continue ReadingCategory: A… Continue reading VinFast unveils VF 3 electric mini-SUV and VF Wild electric pickup at CES

Honda CES EV concepts go full Lambo wedge and panorama-van

Honda has never been what we’d consider a pioneer in the electric vehicle space, but when it does go electric, it goes big. That was previously evidenced by the gorgeously retro Honda e, and it’s now being further evidenced by two very different concep… Continue reading Honda CES EV concepts go full Lambo wedge and panorama-van

Funky Joyce’90 e-moto commuter rides with the heart of an ebike

Back in September 2023, e-mobility startup Tozz Bike – the outfit responsible for 2021’s Pipegun kickbike – partnered with Joyce Technology to co-develop electric vehicles, and the eye-catching Joyce’90 e-moto is the first fruit of that collaboration.C… Continue reading Funky Joyce’90 e-moto commuter rides with the heart of an ebike

Upcoming Taycan becomes fastest Porsche EV at Nürburgring

Porsche has taken a performance prototype of a pre-series Taycan electric sports sedan to the Nürburgring racetrack in Germany, where it shaved a monstrous 26 seconds off the lap time of a previous visitor, a Taycan Turbo S Sport.Continue ReadingCatego… Continue reading Upcoming Taycan becomes fastest Porsche EV at Nürburgring

Smartphone maker Xiaomi confirms entry into electric car segment

China’s Xiaomi is probably best known as one of the world’s top smartphone makers, but the company has a diverse product catalog that includes such things as a robodog and an ebike. Now it’s rolling into the automotive space with the SU7 electric sedan… Continue reading Smartphone maker Xiaomi confirms entry into electric car segment

Review: 2023 Dodge Hornet isn’t what we expected

The 2023 Dodge Hornet looked to be a decent entry into a popular vehicle segment. It’s relatively compact, looks nice and, on paper, has good numbers. But most of my colleagues have not been kind to the Hornet. However, I think they’re wrong.Continue R… Continue reading Review: 2023 Dodge Hornet isn’t what we expected