Three-wheeled electric German “truck speedster” leans into turns

Electric cargo trikes are an eco-friendly option for making deliveries in urban environments, but the things can be unstable when turning corners. Tilting trikes offer a solution to that problem, and the Lastkraftflitzer is a particularly intriguing ex… Continue reading Three-wheeled electric German “truck speedster” leans into turns

BrightDrop readies first electric vans at record-setting pace

It wasn’t quite nine months ago that General Motors introduced BrightDrop as its new brand for electric urban delivery solutions. And now BrightDrop is rolling its first production EV600 delivery trucks off the lines, setting a GM-wide record for the f… Continue reading BrightDrop readies first electric vans at record-setting pace

Volvo tests electric construction machines ahead of North American rollout

Volvo CE has been eyeing the replacement of diesel-belching heavy machinery with battery-electric models for a number of years, previously testing vehicles in Sweden and Paris. For the last year or so, the company has been field testing in Southern Cal… Continue reading Volvo tests electric construction machines ahead of North American rollout

Full-suspension electric kickscooter comes with collision warning system

Oakland-based electric mobility firm Unagi has teamed up with acclaimed industrial designer Yves Behar for a smooth-looking, full-suspension e-kickscoot with AI smarts that warn riders of possible collisions with people or objects.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading Full-suspension electric kickscooter comes with collision warning system

First Eli Zero Neighborhood Electric Vehicles go into production

Back in 2018, Los Angeles-based startup Eli Electric Vehicles announced an electric microcar called the Zero for relatively short, low-speed jaunts around town. Now the Neighborhood Electric Vehicle has entered an initial production run.Continue Readin… Continue reading First Eli Zero Neighborhood Electric Vehicles go into production

Aura concept reimagines classic British roadster for electric era

A concept car without a brand, the all-new Aura electric roadster debuts after four individual British brands applied their individual talents toward creating a greener car that’s still a true Sunday driver. It feels something like a modern-day MG Midg… Continue reading Aura concept reimagines classic British roadster for electric era

Lithium-carbon battery lets electric mopeds recharge in 90 seconds

German outfit Mahle has teamed up with battery-maker Allotrope Energy to put forward a new fast-charging solution for electric vehicles. The duo’s novel lithium-carbon battery borrows elements from the world of supercapacitors to deliver charge times t… Continue reading Lithium-carbon battery lets electric mopeds recharge in 90 seconds

Jewel E offers the longest range of any electric double decker bus

A new entrant has rolled into the electric bus game and might just take things to the next level, taking the shape of a big and bright red people-mover with claims of unparalleled range. The newly introduced Jewel E electric bus boasts the largest batt… Continue reading Jewel E offers the longest range of any electric double decker bus

Electric microcar shape-shifts for moto maneuvering, car stability

Everyone who’s ever driven laps around a packed parking lot or city downtown has had the thought at least once: Wouldn’t it be great if my car could shrink down to squeeze between two parked cars? Finally, it can – at least if your car is the all-new I… Continue reading Electric microcar shape-shifts for moto maneuvering, car stability