Mini Recharged project electrifies iconic compact city car

Following positive rumblings about a one-off electrified classic Mini at the New York Auto Show in 2018, a team at the Mini plant in Oxford started a side project to produce more. Now BMW has announced the fruits of those labors, the Mini Recharged pro… Continue reading Mini Recharged project electrifies iconic compact city car

Rivian electric truck charging goes glamping at Under Canvas resorts

Rivian and Under Canvas have teamed up to offer Waypoints charging stations at two of the latter’s safari-style glamping resorts. The resorts will expand Rivian’s presence in Southern Utah, an always-popular off-road adventure destination. Whether you’… Continue reading Rivian electric truck charging goes glamping at Under Canvas resorts

Startup looks to reinvent freight by rail with autonomous electric haulers

A California startup co-founded by three former SpaceX engineers has emerged from stealth with a plan to build autonomous electric vehicles to haul freight by rail, and has raised a sizable pot of cash to move things forward.Continue ReadingCategory: T… Continue reading Startup looks to reinvent freight by rail with autonomous electric haulers

Review: 2022 Nissan Leaf continues to be the EV for the rest of us

The Nissan Leaf entered the market in 2011 as the first truly mass-produced electric vehicle since the early part of the 20th century. Today, Nissan has taken the original sub-100-mile-range EV and put it into the post-200-mile genre. Still the lowest-… Continue reading Review: 2022 Nissan Leaf continues to be the EV for the rest of us

Winnebago prepares to show America’s first all-electric motorhome

We’re only two weeks into 2022, and it’s already been a milestone year for electric campers. Winnebago has followed Mercedes-Benz and Thor Industries in announcing plans to show an all-electric camper. Set to debut in just a few days, the Winnebago e-m… Continue reading Winnebago prepares to show America’s first all-electric motorhome

Volvo Trucks gives class 8 electric truck more range, faster charging

Just over two years ago, Volvo Trucks introduced the VNR Electric regional transport truck to the US market, and now the company has announced an enhanced version – with more per-charge range and faster charging.Continue ReadingCategory: Automotive, Tr… Continue reading Volvo Trucks gives class 8 electric truck more range, faster charging

Nuro’s 3rd-gen autonomous delivery pod will have external pedestrian airbags

We first became aware of the little delivery bot back in 2018, after Nuro got a healthy Series A funding bump to develop the autonomous pod. The second prototype was unveiled the following year and the company has been trundling towards deployment ever… Continue reading Nuro’s 3rd-gen autonomous delivery pod will have external pedestrian airbags

Cadillac shows sporty coupes have a gorgeous future in autonomous age

While Chevrolet is busying itself readying the near future, Cadillac is diving deeper into the crystal ball, showing the all-new InnerSpace digital concept car at CES 2022. The ultra-low, sleek coupe has looks to kill, but it’s really an interior conce… Continue reading Cadillac shows sporty coupes have a gorgeous future in autonomous age

Cadillac shows sporty coupes have a gorgeous future in autonomous age

While Chevrolet is busying itself readying the near future, Cadillac is diving deeper into the crystal ball, showing the all-new InnerSpace digital concept car at CES 2022. The ultra-low, sleek coupe has looks to kill, but it’s really an interior conce… Continue reading Cadillac shows sporty coupes have a gorgeous future in autonomous age

Chrysler resurrects the Airflow as a concept electric vehicle

At the Consumer Electronics Show 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Chrysler unveiled a new battery-electric concept car, recalling the Airflow name. Alongside the car, Chrysler announced plans to launch its first fully electric vehicle by 2025 and to have a f… Continue reading Chrysler resurrects the Airflow as a concept electric vehicle