Review: Mercedes-Benz EQ Series brings German electrification

Mercedes began introducing its EQ line of electric vehicles with the EQS sedan, which was followed quickly by the smaller EQE sedan and the EQB small crossover. All three share a common platform and Mercedes-Benz says there are more models to come. We’… Continue reading Review: Mercedes-Benz EQ Series brings German electrification

Audi Activesphere e-SUV concept hides a pickup bed below its sportback

Taking a break from the mundane, cookie-cutter electric crossovers that have been filling the market, Audi is exploring a more rugged, adventure-ready breed of electric utility vehicle. The Activesphere concept closes out the automaker’s “Sphere” EV co… Continue reading Audi Activesphere e-SUV concept hides a pickup bed below its sportback

2024 Polestar 2 spits out some teeth and jumps to 300 miles of range

It’s been a full four years since Polestar first revealed the Tesla-3-battling Polestar 2 sedan, its first high-volume production car. The sedan has been itching for an update, and Polestar has delivered with more of virtually everything buyers want – … Continue reading 2024 Polestar 2 spits out some teeth and jumps to 300 miles of range

World’s first ID. Buzz electric camper opens new era of VW van life

At the same time Winnebago was showing one of the first potential all-electric American camper vans, German brand Alpincamper was showing the first fully converted Volkswagen ID. Buzz electric camper van in the world. It happened at the same CMT show t… Continue reading World’s first ID. Buzz electric camper opens new era of VW van life

Fortescue looks toward greener mining with 240-tonne electric truck

Australian mining company Fortescue has taken delivery of a 1.4-MWh prototype battery that’s heading for a 240-tonne electric mining haul truck developed in partnership with Liebherr, and will begin testing later in the year.Continue ReadingCategory: T… Continue reading Fortescue looks toward greener mining with 240-tonne electric truck

JetX and Node Air partner on a modular air/ground transport system

The means of carriage needn’t be the means of locomotion, says Node Air, and logistics for passengers and cargo will work better with detachable pods that can connect to air or ground vehicles as needed. It’s teamed up with JetX to pursue its vision.Co… Continue reading JetX and Node Air partner on a modular air/ground transport system

Lightyear previews $40K everyman solar EV with 500 miles of range

Boasting an ultra-efficient design worth nearly 400 miles (644 km) of range, an integrated solar array large enough to charge in over 40 miles (64 km) a day, and the lowest drag coefficient out there, the Lightyear 0 might just be the world’s most impr… Continue reading Lightyear previews $40K everyman solar EV with 500 miles of range

Pininfarina-designed Holon “people-mover” EV set to enter service

Italian design house Pininfarina is usually associated with supercars such as Ferraris. Now, however, the company has teamed up with Austrian mobility firm Benteler to produce an autonomous electric shuttle known as the Holon.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Pininfarina-designed Holon “people-mover” EV set to enter service

Pininfarina-designed Holon “people-mover” EV set to enter service

Italian design house Pininfarina is usually associated with supercars such as Ferraris. Now, however, the company has teamed up with Austrian mobility firm Benteler to produce an autonomous electric shuttle known as the Holon.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Pininfarina-designed Holon “people-mover” EV set to enter service