Bullet-like Pininfarina concept car reshapes electric driving

Given the lack of auto shows, it’s been a rather slow year for envelope-pushing concept cars. But Pininfarina makes up for lost time with the all-new Teorema, reshaping automotive exterior and interior packaging for a more comfortable all-electric self… Continue reading Bullet-like Pininfarina concept car reshapes electric driving

McMurtry Spéirling may be the fastest, loudest electric car ever built

British company McMurtry Automotive has gone to Goodwood to show off its new Spéirling, a miniature electric hypercar with a Gordon Murray-style fan system in the back capable of generating more than 500 kg (1,100 lb) of downforce at a standstill.Conti… Continue reading McMurtry Spéirling may be the fastest, loudest electric car ever built

Jeep previews future of all-electric lineup and autonomous off-roading

Jeep vehicles may not seem like the most obvious candidates for electrified powertrains, but the process of electrifying every Jeep is already underway … and it’s only going to pick up speed. Instead of dragging its heels, Jeep intends to throw itsel… Continue reading Jeep previews future of all-electric lineup and autonomous off-roading

Lightyear One hits the track for 710-km single-charge test drive

In development since 2017, the Lightyear One solar EV made it to the pre-production prototype stage a couple of years later and promised a per-charge range of 725 km (450 miles) on the WLTP cycle. Now the development team has taken its validation proto… Continue reading Lightyear One hits the track for 710-km single-charge test drive

BMW Motorrad officially launches futuristic CE 04 electric scooter

The head-turning Concept Link electric scooter of the future that BMW Motorrad revealed in 2017 has finally been launched. The mold-breaking CE 04 has a top speed of 120 km/h and a per-charge range of up to 130 km, and a bunch of upgrade options are al… Continue reading BMW Motorrad officially launches futuristic CE 04 electric scooter

Vanderhall’s big-tired 404-hp electric buggy explodes through the sand

It took a little longer than initially planned, but American boutique auto builder Vanderhall has provided a closer look its forthcoming all-electric off-road buggy. Switching names from Navarro to Brawley, the all-new 300-V e-4×4 relies on four motors… Continue reading Vanderhall’s big-tired 404-hp electric buggy explodes through the sand

Volvo utili-wagon concept fast-charges toward 600-mile EV horizon

Volvo is laying out an ambitious calendar as it moves toward becoming an all-electric premium car brand by 2030. As previewed by the all-new Concept Recharge SUV(ish), the Swedish automaker’s next generation of electric vehicles will push toward longer… Continue reading Volvo utili-wagon concept fast-charges toward 600-mile EV horizon

Lithium strips take next-gen battery into record-breaking territory

One particularly promising architecture for next-generation batteries uses pure lithium-metal, a material with excellent energy density that could see electric vehicles travel many times farther on each charge. A research group in the US has taken a si… Continue reading Lithium strips take next-gen battery into record-breaking territory

Evolve’s supercar-inspired electric skateboard hits a blistering 50 km/h

By taking lessons from the world of supercar design and leveraging its own expertise built up over 13 years of production, Australian outfit Evolve has just wheeled out its most advanced electric skateboard to date. The newly introduced Hadean series f… Continue reading Evolve’s supercar-inspired electric skateboard hits a blistering 50 km/h