Ford plans $185-million research hub for next-generation EV batteries

With a view to one day manufacturing its own battery cells for electric vehicles, Ford has revealed plans for a new research and development center to explore all aspects of the technology. The company’s new global hub for battery research will focus o… Continue reading Ford plans $185-million research hub for next-generation EV batteries

Ford announces Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition

Ford has unveiled new performance models for the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover. These models include “Unbridled Extend,” adding track readiness to the electric Mustang, and boosted performance numbers via motor upgrades.Continue ReadingCategory: Au… Continue reading Ford announces Mustang Mach-E GT and GT Performance Edition

Honda aims for 100% EV sales by 2040, zero road fatalities by 2050

Like Volkswagen, Toyota, Jaguar and other big names in auto-manufacturing, Honda is making moves away from fossil fuels and internal combustion engines, declaring a new strategy to sell only electric vehicles in major markets by 2040. This will start w… Continue reading Honda aims for 100% EV sales by 2040, zero road fatalities by 2050

Mercedes teases EQT, possible electric mini-camper van of the future?

Mercedes-Benz shows no quit in its electric vehicle offensive. Immediately after debuting the new EQB SUV, which itself came mere days after the EQS sedan, the automaker has teased the new Concept EQT, a near-production preview of an all-electric small… Continue reading Mercedes teases EQT, possible electric mini-camper van of the future?

Tilting e-trike rides like a land-going personal watercraft

Ordinarily, riding an electric scooter doesn’t feel that much like riding a Jet Ski. Germany-based entrepreneur Oguzhan Abayrak has set out to make it more so, though, with his Uready tilting e-trike.Continue ReadingCategory: Urban Transport, Transport… Continue reading Tilting e-trike rides like a land-going personal watercraft

Electric Audi A6 e-tron concept beams out video games while charging

Audi is pushing forward with its electric design, adding e-tron power to the A6 lineage. Debuted at Auto Shanghai 2021, the all-new A6 e-tron concept previews a sporty fastback sedan planned for future launch. The new concept uses a combination of LEDs… Continue reading Electric Audi A6 e-tron concept beams out video games while charging

Toyota previews bZ line of BEVs with solar-charging SUV concept

Toyota has expanded on its vision of the future of electrified vehicles, today announcing a bZ series of BEV (battery electric vehicle) models and revealing a new concept as the debut model in the lineup. The automaker will be showing off the Toyota bZ… Continue reading Toyota previews bZ line of BEVs with solar-charging SUV concept

Startup launches three electric rides, reveals motorcycles in development

California’s X Mobility Motors has launched its first three products – an electric skateboard, an electric kickscooter and a folding ebike. But perhaps even more enticing are plans to launch a couple of electric motorcycles later in the year.Continue R… Continue reading Startup launches three electric rides, reveals motorcycles in development

478-mile Mercedes EQS brings top-of-range electric luxury

Fast-building its EQ family, Mercedes-Benz brings all-electric power to the flagship of the brand: the S-Class. After months of teasing, it has finally given the all-new EQS a proper world premiere. The electric sedan explores the highest echelons of t… Continue reading 478-mile Mercedes EQS brings top-of-range electric luxury