Aptera Gamma prototype SEV makes public debut in San Diego

We’ve been following an automotive startup’s journey to get its three-wheeled solar-electric vehicle on the road for more than 15 years, and now the latest teardrop-shaped Aptera prototype has made its public debut in San Diego.Continue ReadingCategory… Continue reading Aptera Gamma prototype SEV makes public debut in San Diego

Retro-styled Brat ebike cuts through the city and wanders off-road

Texas-based e-bike outfit Volcon has trotted out its fourth ebike, introducing an all-electric two-wheeler capable of adventuring off the road and on it in equal measure. The Brat carries on the company’s retro-inspired aesthetic with a moto-style fram… Continue reading Retro-styled Brat ebike cuts through the city and wanders off-road

Rivian and Mercedes team up to accelerate production of electric vans

With the aim of bringing next-gen electric vans to the streets sooner rather than later, Rivian and Mecedes-Benz have entered a new partnership to rapidly scale up their production. The collaboration is expected to bring about vehicles bearing the badg… Continue reading Rivian and Mercedes team up to accelerate production of electric vans

400-mile electric Wagoneer S and rugged Recon lead Jeep’s EV offensive

Jeep has been talking about going electric, but so far it’s released only 4xe hybrids, trailside charging stations and wild, voltage-stuffed Moab concepts. Today it started moving a little money toward its mouth, announcing more specific plans to launc… Continue reading 400-mile electric Wagoneer S and rugged Recon lead Jeep’s EV offensive

Zeekr goes to production on 1,000-km electric car using CATL batteries

Geely’s electric brand Zeekr has teamed up with Chinese battery giant CATL on an ultra-long-range version of its Zeekr 001 shooting brake, resulting in a production electric car capable of doing more than 1,000 km (621 miles) on a single charge.Continu… Continue reading Zeekr goes to production on 1,000-km electric car using CATL batteries

Zeekr goes to production on 1,000-km electric car using CATL batteries

Geely’s electric brand Zeekr has teamed up with Chinese battery giant CATL on an ultra-long-range version of its Zeekr 001 shooting brake, resulting in a production electric car capable of doing more than 1,000 km (621 miles) on a single charge.Continu… Continue reading Zeekr goes to production on 1,000-km electric car using CATL batteries

Rivian’s “Camp Mode” auto-levels the vehicle for a good night’s rest

Automaker Rivian has rolled out a new software update for its electric trucks that makes them even more at home in the wilderness, launching an auto-leveling feature for campers looking for a good night’s sleep. The capability comes as part of newly in… Continue reading Rivian’s “Camp Mode” auto-levels the vehicle for a good night’s rest

Rivian’s “Camp Mode” auto-levels the vehicle for a good night’s rest

Automaker Rivian has rolled out a new software update for its electric trucks that makes them even more at home in the wilderness, launching an auto-leveling feature for campers looking for a good night’s sleep. The capability comes as part of newly in… Continue reading Rivian’s “Camp Mode” auto-levels the vehicle for a good night’s rest

We Can’t Switch To Electric Cars Until We Get More Copper

Reducing emissions from human activity requires a great deal of effort in many different sectors. When it comes to land transport, the idea is generally to eliminate vehicles powered by …read more Continue reading We Can’t Switch To Electric Cars Until We Get More Copper

Dongfeng kicks off “Warrior” brand with two 1,000-hp 4WD concepts

China’s third-largest automaker Dongfeng has fired up a luxury off-road brand called Mengshi (Warrior), and launched it with a pair of tricked-out, military-inspired, thousand-horsepower 4WD concepts that look, well … about as Chinese as apple pie.Co… Continue reading Dongfeng kicks off “Warrior” brand with two 1,000-hp 4WD concepts