Air New Zealand eyes Alice electric plane for regional travel

The world of electric aviation is full of possibility, but one area where these next-gen aircraft could have a near-term impact is in regional travel. Covering short distances with zero emissions is the modus operandi for fledgling startups like Eviati… Continue reading Air New Zealand eyes Alice electric plane for regional travel

Arcimoto’s electric FUV goes to work as a storytelling tour guide

Oregon’s Arcimoto has agreed to supply tourism company GoCar with 310 electric Fun Utility Vehicles that will include autonomous driving technologies developed by Faction. The first vehicles will launch a pilot program in Las Vegas next year.Continue R… Continue reading Arcimoto’s electric FUV goes to work as a storytelling tour guide

Solid-state EV battery stays in shape to hint at huge range extensions

Solid-state batteries, where the electrolyte consists of a solid material rather than a liquid one, hold massive potential for future energy storage applications, but have been plagued by stability issues that impact their longevity. A new design point… Continue reading Solid-state EV battery stays in shape to hint at huge range extensions

The 10 most tantalizing electric water toys of 2022

Battery power is finding its way into all forms of transportation, even those meant purely for recreation and thrills. This year, all-electric water toys took on many shapes and styles, from powerful add-on e-drives, to over/underwater submersible hydr… Continue reading The 10 most tantalizing electric water toys of 2022

Rad Power Bikes brings a third wheel to powered mobility lineup

Looking to expand on its range of climate-friendly mobility options, Rad Power Bikes has launched an electric tricycle that’s designed to sit somewhere between an ebike and light EV. The company reckons that the RadTrike has been its most-requested bui… Continue reading Rad Power Bikes brings a third wheel to powered mobility lineup

Awesome-looking SUV cleverly sidesteps hydrogen’s biggest problem

It looks like the world won’t be able to produce enough lithium to feed the accelerating EV revolution. Not by a long way. And while we see all manner of alternative battery technologies in our line of work, it’s not clear that within the next 5-10 yea… Continue reading Awesome-looking SUV cleverly sidesteps hydrogen’s biggest problem

Brutish electric 4×4 descends the Highlands with old-school 4WD guts

Scottish automotive startup Munro Vehicles today revealed its rugged all-electric 4×4. Cut from the same cloth as the Bollinger B1, the Munro Mark 1 is a bold, boxy off-roader specced to deliver decades of all-terrain productivity, exploration and just… Continue reading Brutish electric 4×4 descends the Highlands with old-school 4WD guts

DHL lines up 2,000 electric Transit cargo vans from Ford

DHL Group is making some interesting moves in its efforts to decarbonize its operations, deploying mail-carrying robots in Germany, flying delivery drones in Tanzania and lining up all-electric cargo planes for the US. Its latest steps mightn’t be its … Continue reading DHL lines up 2,000 electric Transit cargo vans from Ford

Canoo’s electric truck for the US Army carries plywood and tactical gear

Electric vehicle out outfit Canoo has made versatility a key part of its DNA since revealing its mobility pod and underlying skateboard chassis a couple of years back, and a freshly delivered truck for the US Army continues to drive the point home. Bui… Continue reading Canoo’s electric truck for the US Army carries plywood and tactical gear

Canoo’s electric truck for the US Army carries plywood and tactical gear

Electric vehicle out outfit Canoo has made versatility a key part of its DNA since revealing its mobility pod and underlying skateboard chassis a couple of years back, and a freshly delivered truck for the US Army continues to drive the point home. Bui… Continue reading Canoo’s electric truck for the US Army carries plywood and tactical gear