Motiv’s Argo Series trucks designed to electrify medium-duty hauling

Motiv Power Systems has announced a new Class 4-6 electric truck series that features a “futuristic cab” purpose built for EV trucking. The Argo models will drive on the company’s next-generation powertrain, and are expected to hit the road by the end … Continue reading Motiv’s Argo Series trucks designed to electrify medium-duty hauling

Pininfarina Pura Vision tests the limits of the SUV-coupe craze

Electric vehicle engineering has really emboldened car designers, the compact, decentralized powertrains inspiring new vehicle shapes and packages. The SUV coupe has been one of the more ambitious recurring themes, as designers attempt to meld the spor… Continue reading Pininfarina Pura Vision tests the limits of the SUV-coupe craze

Startup motors out with low-riding, long-range, dual-motor e-trike

Middletown-based startup Vook Bike has spent the last couple of years working on an e-trike capable of up to 110 miles of per-charge range and packing dual 3-kW hub motors. A funding campaign has now launched on Indiegogo to bring the funky low-rider t… Continue reading Startup motors out with low-riding, long-range, dual-motor e-trike

Texan startup aims to fill a small gap in electric utility truck market

While a bunch of manufacturers focus on the larger end of electric trucking, some startups are aiming to fill a void at the micro end. Last month we introduced the Telo Truck, an electric pickup about the size of a Mini Cooper SE. Now Ayro is about to … Continue reading Texan startup aims to fill a small gap in electric utility truck market

Electric Super Hub taps solar and battery power to keep EVs moving

UK sustainable energy company GridServe has partnered with Cornwall Services to install an Electric Super Hub in the heart of the popular tourist destination, which includes a solar canopy and a huge battery to support the grid supply to a dozen EV cha… Continue reading Electric Super Hub taps solar and battery power to keep EVs moving

Three-wheel urban electric scooter carves the curves

California-based startup X-oto has launched a three-wheeled electric seated scooter aimed at urban riders and delivery services that leans into corners, and could even see folks zipping around town without needing a moto license.Continue ReadingCategor… Continue reading Three-wheel urban electric scooter carves the curves

Face-forward 24-mph Taur e-scoot rides into second generation

Back in 2020, a London startup launched an electric road scooter on Kickstarter that did away with the usual deck in favor of foot platforms on either side of a tubular folding frame for a face-forward riding stance. Now the second-generation Taur has … Continue reading Face-forward 24-mph Taur e-scoot rides into second generation

Review: 2023 Mercedes EQS SUV brings electric utility to the EQ Series

What a difference a couple of letters can make. The EQS is a top-end, well-made sedan that hit the luxury market as a fully-electric offering in 2022. The platform under the EQS entered two more models for the EQ Series of 2022-23. But Mercedes promise… Continue reading Review: 2023 Mercedes EQS SUV brings electric utility to the EQ Series

Goodwood world premiere for track-focused Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric

Hyundai has motored into the Goodwood Festival of Speed this week to debut the first electric vehicle to get a N-brand high-performance makeover. The dual-motor Ioniq 5 N is a faster sprinter, comes with a simulated eight-speed transmission and carries… Continue reading Goodwood world premiere for track-focused Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric