VonMercier’s electric “sports hovercraft” promises exceptional agility

The humble hovercraft has been around since the 1950s, floating drivers over land, sand and water alike on cushions of air trapped under flexible skirts. While they’re not a common sight, they’re still out there – indeed, there are plenty of companies … Continue reading VonMercier’s electric “sports hovercraft” promises exceptional agility

DS flexes 805-horsepower EV drivetrain with E-Tense Performance concept

France’s DS Automobiles has caught our eye yet again with its latest hard-charging electric concept car. The flashy, color-shifting E-Tense Performance brings an 600-kW (805-hp) powertrain across from Formula E, complete with a monster regen system tha… Continue reading DS flexes 805-horsepower EV drivetrain with E-Tense Performance concept

Zero-One premium electric scooter inches closer to production

Berlin-based e-mobility startup Naon has revealed that its first e-scoot is moving into pre-production prototyping. The Zero-One comes in two model options with top speeds of up to 100 km/h on offer, and two battery packs can be installed for 140 km of… Continue reading Zero-One premium electric scooter inches closer to production

Polestar tears up the Arctic with a special edition electric rally car

Using its all-electric five-door fastback as a jumping off point, Polestar has produced a vehicle carefully engineered for excellence in the Arctic Circle. The rally-inspired car features a few special tweaks for high performance in the far north, with… Continue reading Polestar tears up the Arctic with a special edition electric rally car

Continental makes hands-free robotic EV charging as simple as wireless

All EV drivers really want is faster charging, but for now they’re getting creepy and/or complex robo-charging snakes and arms instead. Robotic charging might ultimately make topping off an EV battery easier, but it would be nice if it didn’t terrify c… Continue reading Continental makes hands-free robotic EV charging as simple as wireless

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