Humble Motors presents a 1,020hp SUV with 80 square feet of solar roof

Another Californian EV startup has unveiled an electric concept SUV – but this time, it’s built to do between 10-60 miles (16-96 km) per day on pure sunlight. The Humble One will rock more than 80 square feet of solar panels to self-charge even when un… Continue reading Humble Motors presents a 1,020hp SUV with 80 square feet of solar roof

Self-driving EV takes a slow, steady approach to solar-powered mobility

When it comes to making road transportation more sustainable automakers are putting a lot of work into to fitting out conventional cars with electric drivetrains, but others are thinking a little further outside the box. Japanese firm Teijin has teamed… Continue reading Self-driving EV takes a slow, steady approach to solar-powered mobility

Foiling ferry to become the world’s fastest electric passenger ship

Swedish boat-builder Candela is looking to make some waves in the local water transportation scene with a fancy new foiling ferry it claims will be world-beating in a number of ways. The P-30 is designed to become the fastest all-electric passenger shi… Continue reading Foiling ferry to become the world’s fastest electric passenger ship

First tidal-powered EV charging point installed in Shetland Islands

Nova Innovation has announced the installation of the first electric vehicle charge point powered by tidal energy, which is located on the island of Yell in the Shetlands.Continue ReadingCategory: Energy, ScienceTags: Tidal Energy, Scotland, Electric V… Continue reading First tidal-powered EV charging point installed in Shetland Islands

Daymak turns to crowdfunding to build the world’s fastest three-wheeler

For the last decade, Canadian electric vehicle-maker Daymak has been looking to shake things up in the mobility space with all kinds of interesting creations. These included the world’s first wireless electric bike way back in 2011 and more recently, s… Continue reading Daymak turns to crowdfunding to build the world’s fastest three-wheeler

“Massless” carbon fiber battery doubles as a structural component

From electric planes that can only fly for so long to electric cars that need to pull over for a recharge every few hundred miles, heavy, bulky batteries are a huge, limiting factor in how far these types of vehicles can travel. Scientists at Chalmers … Continue reading “Massless” carbon fiber battery doubles as a structural component

800-V Jeep Wrangler Magneto stick-shifts electric torque to Moab rock

At this year’s Super Bowl, Jeep promised a “Road Ahead,” a piece of highway it’s already started navigating with products like its 4xe hybrid models. Speeding a few exits forward down that highway, Jeep today presents its first all-electric vehicle, th… Continue reading 800-V Jeep Wrangler Magneto stick-shifts electric torque to Moab rock

Rivian plots “Adventure Network” of EV chargers across North America

Automotive startup Rivian is starting to make some waves in the electric vehicle space, debuting a pickup truck and SUV at the same LA Auto Show in 2018 and since catching the eye of some very notable customers, such as Amazon. The company is now expan… Continue reading Rivian plots “Adventure Network” of EV chargers across North America

Ultralight Watt Porsche 356-inspired electric coupe transcends time

It’s become quite common for a tuner or EV startup to add a state-of-the-art electric drive to a classic sports car, 4×4 or saloon. But the UK’s Watt Electric Vehicle Company doesn’t take that well-worn road in announcing a light, nimble electric coupe… Continue reading Ultralight Watt Porsche 356-inspired electric coupe transcends time

Urban Delivery electric van to go into production in late 2021

There are currently a number of companies aiming to roll out electric delivery vans – including Rivian, Ford and Canoo – but Michigan-based Electric Last Mile Inc is looking to make its Urban Delivery van the first Class 1 commercial EV to hit the US m… Continue reading Urban Delivery electric van to go into production in late 2021