Polestar’s 1st SUV is a sleek, bi-charge e-machine with 379-mile range

The all-new Polestar 3 demonstrates once again that Polestar knows its consecutive numbers and knows how to make a good-looking EV. It took the company a little while to fully sharpen its design chops (by deleting the off-putting toothiness of the 1 an… Continue reading Polestar’s 1st SUV is a sleek, bi-charge e-machine with 379-mile range

High-density EV battery puts 10-minute charge times on the table

Bigger batteries that can store more energy are only part of the puzzle when it comes to driving mainstream adoption of electric vehicles, with scientists also working to minimize future plug-in times through advances in fast-charging technology. Scien… Continue reading High-density EV battery puts 10-minute charge times on the table

Don’t blink: EV scorches 0-62 in under 1.5 seconds for world record

GreenTeam absolutely torches the 0-62 mph sprint

While electric hypercar manufacturers have taken to breaking things down to the hundredth of a second to distinguish acceleration times around or below the 2-second mark, university teams have dropped things by full tenths down into the mid 1-second area with track-only electric roadsters. In 2016, the Swiss Grimsel set the Guinness World Record for fastest 0-100 km/h electric car acceleration at 1.513 seconds. Now, the GreenTeam from the University of Stuttgart brings the record back to Germany by breaking the 1.5-sec mark.

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Renault Twizy electric quadricycle reinvented as 2023 Mobilize Duo

Renault’s idea for a compact two-seat electric quadricycle with no side windows and a limited top speed was one of four Z.E. range vehicle presented at 2009’s Frankfurt Motor Show – the others being the Zoe city car and electric versions of the Fluence… Continue reading Renault Twizy electric quadricycle reinvented as 2023 Mobilize Duo

Prototype four-gun EV charger promises full charge in 10 minutes

Zerova plans to launch next-gen EV charging solutions

Zerova Technologies, a new Taiwan-headquartered subsidiary of Phihong, made an energetic debut at this week’s eMove360° Europe show in Berlin. The company previewed a prototype 480-kW charger that promises to make EV charging more convenient than ever by slashing charging time to 10 minutes. Those who don’t have the full 10 to spare can zap nearly 100 miles (160 km) of battery power into their cars in less than half that time. The new Four Gun Charger can also charge four vehicles at the same time from a single unit.

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Pure Advance urban e-scooters designed for stability and comfort

Motoring on many electric kickscooters can have riders twisting their bodies to fit both feet on fairly narrow decks. UK-based micromobility company Pure Electric is looking to encourage a more natural stance with the launch of the Advance e-scoots.Con… Continue reading Pure Advance urban e-scooters designed for stability and comfort

4X4 Gladiator is ready to head for the hills – or the beach

There are quads, there are off-road scooters and skateboards … and then there’s the 4X4 Gladiator. The go-anywhere electric vehicle is currently the subject of an Indiegogo campaign, and it will certainly turn a few heads.Continue ReadingCategory: Outd… Continue reading 4X4 Gladiator is ready to head for the hills – or the beach

Bandit9’s shiny and affordable electric scooter rocks liquid-metal style

Vietnam’s Bandit9 has dropped a new two-wheeler into the e-scooter pond it’s not quite like anything we’ve seen before. Part urban mobility solution and part fashion statement, the shiny, stainless steel Nano e-scooter looks like it was plucked straigh… Continue reading Bandit9’s shiny and affordable electric scooter rocks liquid-metal style

Citroën pares its latest EV concept back to an MPV micro pickup

Trying to achieve “more with less,” Citroën presents a follow-up to its concept-turned-production car Ami. The all-new Oli is a vision for a family-sized electric with SUV-like utility, MPV versatility and urban commuter size and efficiency. It packs r… Continue reading Citroën pares its latest EV concept back to an MPV micro pickup