Piaggio offers first look at One e-scooter ahead of full Beijing reveal

Piaggio has previewed the One electric scooter ahead of its official launch at the Beijing Motor Show on May 28. The company is embracing the young market that the e-scoot is aimed at by debuting the new ride on popular video-sharing service TikTok.Con… Continue reading Piaggio offers first look at One e-scooter ahead of full Beijing reveal

Fisker to build first all-electric popemobile for Pope Francis

After unveiling its long-awaited Ocean SUV at CES last year, electric vehicle startup Fisker is turning its attention to papal transport, revealing plans to develop a purpose-built all-electric vehicle for Pope Francis. The car will be based on the Oce… Continue reading Fisker to build first all-electric popemobile for Pope Francis

World’s first battery-electric locomotive cuts train fuel use by 11%

Rail technology company Wabtec has demonstrated an electric locomotive that could help lessen the environmental footprint of heavy-haul freight services. The company’s battery-powered FLXdrive locomotive was used as part of a hybrid system over a three… Continue reading World’s first battery-electric locomotive cuts train fuel use by 11%

All-electric Ford F-150 Lightning hits earth for as little as $32,500

It’s an all-electric version of America’s best-selling vehicle, and it’s engineered and priced to lift that best seller into a new era. It’s the all-electric F-150 Lightning, which debuts after years in the making. The fully electrified workhorse and m… Continue reading All-electric Ford F-150 Lightning hits earth for as little as $32,500

2,040-horsepower electric hypercar makes some crazy battery promises

Italy’s Automobili Estrema is living up to its name with absurd performance figures for its first product. The Fulminea electric hypercar promises an absurd 2,040 all-wheel-drive horsepower, and 0-200 mph (0-320 km/h) acceleration in less than 10 secon… Continue reading 2,040-horsepower electric hypercar makes some crazy battery promises

Canoo’s “Lifestyle Vehicle” electric van to start at $35,000

Mobility startup Canoo now has a number of electric vehicles in the pipeline, but has now offered a few new details on what will be the first cab off the rank, a multipurpose van it calls the “Lifestyle Vehicle.” The company’s entry to the market carri… Continue reading Canoo’s “Lifestyle Vehicle” electric van to start at $35,000

Mahle’s cheap, highly efficient new EV motor uses no magnets

Magnets, typically using rare earth metals like neodymium, are found at the heart of most electric vehicle motors. It’s nice to have a permanent source of powerful rare earth magnetism in your rotor, because using powered coils instead means you have t… Continue reading Mahle’s cheap, highly efficient new EV motor uses no magnets

Mercedes Concept EQT minivan launches all-electric micro-adventures

Mercedes-Benz plans to bring a new level of elegance to the small van segment, and this week it previewed those plans with the Concept EQT. The all-electric concept seven-seater supports a clean, comfortable commute with dual sliding doors, a panoramic… Continue reading Mercedes Concept EQT minivan launches all-electric micro-adventures

Subaru announces Solterra Electric SUV for 2022 production

Subaru has announced that its new electric sport utility will be called the Solterra. Deriving its name from the Latin words for “sun” and “earth,” the EV is part of a collaboration with Toyota on electrified vehicles.Continue ReadingCategory: Automoti… Continue reading Subaru announces Solterra Electric SUV for 2022 production