ZF formulates world’s most compact magnet-free EV motor

Several companies around the globe have been hard at work innovating and refining magnet-free electric motors to make them a more viable option for the fast-growing EV industry. ZF Friedrichshafen has taken a similar wireless inductive path to fellow G… Continue reading ZF formulates world’s most compact magnet-free EV motor

China’s #1 oil company says peak gasoline demand has already passed

China’s extremely rapid adoption of EVs has forced oil giant Sinopec to adjust its forecasts, saying peak domestic gasoline demand has already passed and it’s all downhill from here. The repercussions will be global; China has been the biggest growth m… Continue reading China’s #1 oil company says peak gasoline demand has already passed

Review: 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge offers affordable electrified luxury

The XC40 Recharge is an all-electric subcompact crossover based on the internal combustion version of the XC40 compact utility. At launch in 2019, it was Volvo’s first battery electric model but the Swedish carmaker’s electric offerings have expanded s… Continue reading Review: 2023 Volvo XC40 Recharge offers affordable electrified luxury

InMotion unleashes powerful hill-climbing off-road electric unicycle

China’s e-mobility specialist InMotion has unveiled a new electric unicycle that’s been designed “to push the boundaries of exploration.” The Adventure model boasts a frighteningly powerful motor, 120-km battery, and tunable suspension.Continue Reading… Continue reading InMotion unleashes powerful hill-climbing off-road electric unicycle

33 Stradale is the luscious electric supercar only Alfa Romeo could make

Alfa Romeo continually builds some of the most beautiful cars in the world. If you ask us, its average crossover or sedan looks better than most exotic supercars these days. Believe it or not, though, it’s been nearly two decades since the Italian marq… Continue reading 33 Stradale is the luscious electric supercar only Alfa Romeo could make

ZEV debuts an affordable ride-in nano-van for wheelchair users

Plucky West Virginian EV company ZEV has announced what it claims is a radically more affordable ride-in vehicle for wheelchair users than anything else on the market. This US$9,900 ZEV 511 is a fully-enclosed urban getabout with a practical range.Cont… Continue reading ZEV debuts an affordable ride-in nano-van for wheelchair users

Nissan revamps world’s first electric camper van with pop-and-play kit

With a new generation of all-electric vans, like the Ford E-Transit, Volkswagen ID. Buzz and Mercedes EQV, taking root in the e-camper van market, Nissan’s electric small vans have gotten lost in the background. But the e-NV200 was the world’s first el… Continue reading Nissan revamps world’s first electric camper van with pop-and-play kit

Raleigh rolls into town with cargo e-trike car replacement

Iconic Brit cycling brand Raleigh has announced the Stride 3 cargo e-trike, which is pitched as “an elegant, eco-friendly alternative” to the family car for shopping trips and school runs, and has room in the front box for up to four young kids.Continu… Continue reading Raleigh rolls into town with cargo e-trike car replacement

Lanzador concept provides a peek at Lamborghini’s all-electric future

Lamborghini has dabbled in gas/electric hybrids in the past, but its all-electric offerings have been few and far between. The Italian automaker unveiled one such vehicle late last week, however, in the form of the Lanzador concept.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Lanzador concept provides a peek at Lamborghini’s all-electric future