Lucid’s fast-charging 1080-hp, 500-mile electric sedan debuts for real

There’s been a whole lot of “believe it when we see it” in the burgeoning electric vehicle market throughout recent years, and Lucid Motors has been one of the poster children of that phenomenon. But the Silicon Valley company is now ready for the worl… Continue reading Lucid’s fast-charging 1080-hp, 500-mile electric sedan debuts for real

Off-road electric unicycle packs air-sprung suspension

As electric unicycles become more popular, it goes without saying that some people will want to use the things off-road. InMotion’s V11 is designed with that in mind, as it features 2.75 inches (70 mm) of air-sprung suspension travel.Continue ReadingCa… Continue reading Off-road electric unicycle packs air-sprung suspension

Grand Wagoneer Concept introduced as a Jeep model – and sub-brand

Jeep has introduced a new Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer concept as a full-sized, three-row SUV in the premium segment. The Grand Wagoneer shown has much in common with the Grand Cherokee, and likely shows what the Wagoneer name would mean to other Jeep m… Continue reading Grand Wagoneer Concept introduced as a Jeep model – and sub-brand

Jeep adds Wrangler 4xe to electrified lineup

Jeep’s new 4xe sub-brand of electrified vehicles has added the iconic Wrangler to its growing list of plug-ins. The Wrangler 4xe is a plug-in hybrid version of the new-generation Wrangler, and has been designed from the ground-up to be electrified. It … Continue reading Jeep adds Wrangler 4xe to electrified lineup

Volta Trucks reveals electric truck built for inner city cargo hauling

Back in July, Volta Trucks released some specs and rendered images of its upcoming Zero electric truck. Now the start-up has revealed the first prototype, with trials due to start next year ahead of full production in 2022.Continue ReadingCategory: Aut… Continue reading Volta Trucks reveals electric truck built for inner city cargo hauling

eUtility Electric Tractor is powered by a battery, not diesel

If you were a farmer, wouldn’t you prefer to just recharge your utility tractor, instead of refuelling it from your limited onsite supply of diesel? That’s exactly where the eUtility Electric Tractor is designed to come in.Continue ReadingCategory: Env… Continue reading eUtility Electric Tractor is powered by a battery, not diesel

Bollinger expands into the commercial market with Deliver-E van

Best known for its brutal, boxy, powerful electric off-roaders, Detroit’s Bollinger has announced a slightly less brutal and boxy front-wheel-drive electric delivery van with a wide range of battery options, up to a massive 210 kWh.Continue ReadingCate… Continue reading Bollinger expands into the commercial market with Deliver-E van

Lunaz 300-mile electric drive sparks new life into classic Rolls-Royces

To ensure that future generations never want for the timeless style of generations past, Lunaz has launched ahead with its all-electric Rolls-Royce restomods. Rarely are we surprised these days at classic cars electrified to modern-day standards, but t… Continue reading Lunaz 300-mile electric drive sparks new life into classic Rolls-Royces

Electric vehicles could save the US billions each year, study finds

While electric vehicles usually cost more for the consumer at the point of purchase, a new study has applied a much broader scope to the economics of green transportation and found it could actually save the US tens of billions of dollars each year. Th… Continue reading Electric vehicles could save the US billions each year, study finds

Hackaday Podcast 080: Trucks On a Wire, Seeing Sounds, Flightless Drone, and TEA Laser Strike

Hackaday editors Elliot Williams and Mike Szczys flip through the index of great hacks. This week we learn of a co-existence attack on WiFi and Bluetooth radios called Spectra. The craftsmanship in a pneumatic drone is so awesome we don’t care that it doesn’t fly. Building a powerful TEA laser …read more

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