Ford gets F-150 Lightning electric pickup rolling off assembly lines

America’s best-selling vehicle series has officially gone electric. Ford kicked off production of the F-150 Lightning today, becoming the second manufacturer to get an all-electric pickup truck onto American roads, following Rivian. With a starting pri… Continue reading Ford gets F-150 Lightning electric pickup rolling off assembly lines

Lexus rolls out first battery-electric for global markets: the RZ

Lexus has unveiled a new all-electric vehicle model, the RZ. The luxury brand will offer the RZ to the global market, and its underpinnings will likely be the basis of more EV models to come. It’s the first of Lexus’ planned electric vehicles, with a g… Continue reading Lexus rolls out first battery-electric for global markets: the RZ

U-Boat Worx puts the focus on all-around views for 9-person flagship sub

Back in 2016, Dutch submersible builder U-Boat Worx revealed a double-bubble tourist vessel named the Cruise Sub that could take up to nine people deep below the ocean waves. Now the company has unveiled an all-acrylic sibling with a single egg-shaped … Continue reading U-Boat Worx puts the focus on all-around views for 9-person flagship sub

Kia unveils 2nd-gen Niro in electrified formats at New York show

Kia has pulled covers off the second-generation Niro, showcasing a hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and battery electric model in New York. The new Niro is roomier, more efficient, and includes more technology than its predecessor.Continue ReadingCategory: Auto… Continue reading Kia unveils 2nd-gen Niro in electrified formats at New York show

Mercedes Vision EQXX concept EV takes 1,000-km European road trip

Mercedes officially launched the sporty long-range Vision EQXX concept at a digital event back in January, promising 1,000 km (621 miles) of per-charge range in normal driving conditions. Now the company has put that claim to the test on a cross-border… Continue reading Mercedes Vision EQXX concept EV takes 1,000-km European road trip

2,200-hp Deus Vayanne eyes most powerful electric hypercar throne

Hypercar newcomer Deus Automobiles has emerged from the shadows of Vienna, Austria, to throw its hat into the “world’s most powerful cars” ring. Its Vayanne super-coupe puts out four figures’ worth of all-electric power and torque on its way to screech… Continue reading 2,200-hp Deus Vayanne eyes most powerful electric hypercar throne

Jeep Wrangler Magneto 2.0 pounds Moab with a vicious electrical storm

Jeep has gone all in on its annual raft of Easter Jeep Safari concepts this year, dazzling the Moab 4×4 crowd with what it defines as its most impressive lineup of Safari concepts ever. Its slogan “Zero Emissions Freedom” helps shape the concept slate,… Continue reading Jeep Wrangler Magneto 2.0 pounds Moab with a vicious electrical storm

Smart kicks off all-electric brand renewal with #1 compact crossover

Following a “near production” concept reveal last year, the 50/50 Mercedes-Benz and Geely Automobile partnership that is the new Smart has now debuted the production version of its #1 compact electric crossover SUV in Berlin.Continue ReadingCategory: A… Continue reading Smart kicks off all-electric brand renewal with #1 compact crossover

E-scooter injury rates are worse than motorcycles, new study finds

Their appeal as a last-mile transport solution in urban areas has seen a huge uptake of e-scooters in cities around the world, driven by the simplicity of dock-free, smartphone-based schemes that make hopping on and off a breeze. But this convenience d… Continue reading E-scooter injury rates are worse than motorcycles, new study finds