Ford tunes Mustang Mach-E into production-bound electric rally machine

It shouldn’t be long before young kids start longing to be a Ford engineer when they grow up, instead of a race car driver or ball player. Besides working on some of America’s most popular everyday vehicles, these engineers get to team on a seemingly n… Continue reading Ford tunes Mustang Mach-E into production-bound electric rally machine

Mahle combines two innovative concepts to field the “perfect motor”

One of the world’s largest tier-one auto parts suppliers claims it’s created the “perfect motor.” The compact Mahle motor uses no rare earth magnets, transmits power without contact or wear, and can run at high power indefinitely without overheating.Co… Continue reading Mahle combines two innovative concepts to field the “perfect motor”

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