REE starts testing a radically modular EV chassis for trucks and buses

REE’s hyper-modular EV chassis looks like little more than a flat-bed trailer, but it’s the entire guts of an electric vehicle in a single, radically modular package. It stores a surprising amount of energy in a super-thin skateboard, and squeezes the … Continue reading REE starts testing a radically modular EV chassis for trucks and buses

Solar-roofed Mercedes Vision EQXX hypermiles toward Tesla overthrow

In a bid to deliver the most desirable electric vehicles the world over, Mercedes-Benz has pulled out all stops in its mission to increase range and efficiency. The Vision EQXX is the latest fruits of its labors, a sleek, four-door technological tour d… Continue reading Solar-roofed Mercedes Vision EQXX hypermiles toward Tesla overthrow

Startup taps spirit of BMX for Pipegun electric kickbike

A startup out of Istanbul, Turkey, called Tozz Bike is hoping to inject some fun into getting around city streets with a stand-up electric kickbike called the Pipegun #1 that’s inspired by BMX bikes and skateboarding.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Tra… Continue reading Startup taps spirit of BMX for Pipegun electric kickbike

MoonBikes announces full specs and pricing for its electric snow bike

Right around this time last year, we first heard about the MoonBike electric snow bike. Although the French-designed vehicle was in prototype form back then, its makers have now announced full specs and pricing for the production version.Continue Readi… Continue reading MoonBikes announces full specs and pricing for its electric snow bike

Audi tests urban EV charging hub with included customer lounge

Not all drivers looking to ditch the combustion engine in favor of battery-electric drive have ready access to chargers at home. We’ve seen a number of novel solutions proposed for on-street charging – including plug-in lamp posts and flat and flush ch… Continue reading Audi tests urban EV charging hub with included customer lounge

First Taiga electric snowmobiles roll off the production line

Back in 2018, Quebec’s Taiga Motors announced an all-electric snowmobile called the TS2 that could get up to 100 km/h in just 3 seconds. The company tweaked the design the following year, and expanded the model range to three. Now the first consumer-re… Continue reading First Taiga electric snowmobiles roll off the production line

Fantastical Thundertruck EV has fold-out solar and snap-on 6WD caboose

This all-electric 4×4 off-road concept has a monster battery pack, a brutally angular and military look that borrows heavily from the Cybertruck, and pop-out solar panels for off-grid charging. Oh, and if you need extra range, you can snap two extra wh… Continue reading Fantastical Thundertruck EV has fold-out solar and snap-on 6WD caboose

Nissan electrifies 1986 Bluebird for 35th birthday celebration

Nissan’s Sunderland Plant in the UK has now been churning out cars for 35 years, and to mark the occasion the first model to roll off the production line has been given a modern electric makeover to create the one-off Newbird.Continue ReadingCategory: … Continue reading Nissan electrifies 1986 Bluebird for 35th birthday celebration

Nio EP5 promises colossal 620-mile range – but miles ain’t miles

Chinese electric vehicle brand Nio has debuted a new mid-size family sedan with a battery option for all-day driving. The EP5 can be specified with an “ultra long range” pack that delivers up to 1,000 km of driving – although all might not be as it see… Continue reading Nio EP5 promises colossal 620-mile range – but miles ain’t miles

Nio ET5 promises colossal 620-mile range – but miles ain’t miles

Chinese electric vehicle brand Nio has debuted a new mid-size family sedan with a battery option for all-day driving. The ET5 can be specified with an “ultra long range” pack that delivers up to 1,000 km of driving – although all might not be as it see… Continue reading Nio ET5 promises colossal 620-mile range – but miles ain’t miles