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For-sport e-bikes aren’t exactly a new thing. For several years now, bike manufacturers have been supercharging non-electric bikes with electric motors to provide extra range and more enjoyable performance. A lot of these fancy performance-oriented e-bikes are based on existing non-electric models, and thanks to the sophisticated tech thrown into them, provide a seamless and

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has opened an investigation into the 2022 Kia EV6 after some owners sent reports complaining about loss of power. The agency has opened a preliminary evaluation to assess the scope and severity of the potential safety defect, which could affect nearly 20,000 EV6 electric crossovers. NHTSA’s Office of

Stellantis reports 434,648 vehicle sales in the United States during the second quarter of 2023, which is six percent more than a year ago. This enabled it to improve its year-to-date result and almost reach the 2022 level. Results in Q2 2023 and year-to-date: Chrysler sales: 49,144 (up 33%) and 81,043 (up 23%) Jeep sales:

Tesla recently opened in Europe its second Supercharging station equipped with V4 stalls, envisioned to handle Tesla and non-Tesla electric vehicles. The new site, located near an Ibis hotel in Clermont-Ferrand in France, has 12 individual stalls, including one pull-through type for larger vehicles or vehicles with trailers. Let’s recall that Tesla‘s first Supercharging station

New research on electric vehicle growth in the US reveals that nearly half of consumers who intend to purchase a new vehicle in the next two years are planning to buy a plug-in model. The data is part of multi-national accounting firm Ernst & Young’s (EY) annual Mobility Consumer Index (MCI). EY surveyed more than

Volkswagen reports that during the second quarter of 2023, its vehicle sales in the United States amounted to 76,934 (down 1.7 percent year-over-year). Year-to-date sales stand at  144,787, which is one percent more than a year ago, but not even close to what it was several years ago. In terms of all-electric car sales, the

These days, MG has been producing some incredibly compelling products. The MG4 is a perfect example of one of these vehicles. It offers remarkable range, performance, and versatility all while undercutting many established automakers’ prices. But MG isn’t the same MG it was back in the day. Today, MG is operated by SAIC (Shanghai Automotive

E-commerce giant Amazon has begun deploying its Rivian-made Electric Delivery Vehicle (EDV) to Europe, with the German subsidiary being the first to get the electric van. The 300+ Amazon EDVs shipped to Germany will operate from Amazon sites in Berlin, Düsseldorf, and Munich in the next few weeks, adding to the existing 1,000 electric vans

After announcing last week that it will supply Aston Martin with EV powertrain components and software, Lucid Group says it plans to pursue similar deals with other OEMs as well. CEO Peter Rawlinson says Lucid is looking to grow its technology supply business, adding that the recently announced deal with Aston Martin is just the

German company ZF, which makes things like automatic transmissions, airbags, and advanced driver assistance systems, has unveiled a working prototype of a steering module that could all but eliminate the need for three-point turns if it goes into production and is adopted at scale by car makers. Dubbed the Easy Turn Strut, ZF’s invention is

The Fisker Ocean is finally on sale, over four years after it was first revealed to the world. Customer deliveries began in Demark one month ago, meanwhile US deliveries commenced last week.  The only version of the electric crossover currently being delivered is the $69,000 launch edition, which produces 550 horsepower and can sprint from 0-60 miles per

Rivian has started deploying the large commercial vans it builds for Amazon as mobile service vehicles for its growing fleet of consumer and commercial vehicles. With a cargo capacity of 500 cubic feet, Rivian’s Electric Delivery Vehicle (EDV) – which is called Rivian Service Van – is much better suited for the job than the R1T pickup

Polestar is the latest automaker to reach an agreement with Tesla to adopt the new North American Charging Standard (NACS) for its electric vehicles.  In a short press release, the EV maker said the switch to NACS will enable access to Tesla’s expansive Supercharger network for all Polestar drivers in the United States and Canada.

General Motors doesn’t expect to equip the all-new Chevrolet Silverado EV pickup with Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector before the 2025 model year, according to Reuters. The comment comes as the first units of the 2024 Silverado all-electric pickup are rolling off the assembly line at GM’s Detroit-Hamtramck plant, with deliveries expected to

Getting an electric bicycle is only half of the experience of actually embracing the e-bike lifestyle. Indeed, electric bicycles are first and foremost designed to be replacements for your car or public transport on a daily basis. However, what these electrified two-wheelers can bring to the table goes so much deeper than that.  E-bikes are

The North American market appears to be at the beginning of a major transition related to electric vehicle charging – from the Combined Charging System (CCS1) to Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) connector. Today, we will take a look at one more thing – the SAE J1772 (AC) charging connector, also called Type 1,

A new set of spy photos shows the upcoming Tesla Cybertruck’s front trunk open, confirming once again that the all-electric pickup will have a front trunk that opens in a similar way to the Ford F-150 Lightning. Posted on the Cybertruck Owners Club forum by the user MarkusNZL, the photos were shot in New Zealand

New drone footage has shown Tesla Cybertruck production is well underway at Giga Texas, with casting presses now installed. Two 9,000-ton Giga presses were visible in the footage, as were plenty of Cybertruck rear castings.  Tesla has been manufacturing alpha versions of the Cybertruck since Q1 2023, as per official factory photos from the automaker.

When it comes to e-bike systems, there are mainly two things manufacturers focus on: performance and weight. Powerful e-bike systems tend to be heavy, but produce massive amounts of power and torque. Conversely, lightweight e-bike systems are compact and weigh next to nothing, but require a lot more muscle power from its user. On the

Folding electric bikes are all the rage with commuters of today. They’re perfect for folks who utilize multiple forms of transport – say, a car for driving into the city, the train or bus for moving within the city, and the bike for riding around their vicinity. These small and compact e-bikes are light, easy

Once considered an American EV startup, automaker Tesla has progressed far beyond that status now, though it still holds the American part at its core. That’s why Tesla landed the first four spots in the 2023 Cars.com American-Made Index ranking. According to the index, the top 10 most American-made cars are: Tesla Model Y Tesla

Nowadays, nearly all types of bicycles have been electrified. From sporty road bikes to all-terrain-capable mountain bikes, e-bikes have even ushered in new types of commuters and cargo bikes. The result is undoubtedly generally positive, with more and more people relying in their two-wheelers for commuting on a daily basis.  That being said, if we

Electric vehicle startup Nikola Motor said on Friday it would lay off a total of 270 employees across its European and US operations.  The company motivated the layoffs by the need to cut costs and sharpen its focus on the North American market – it has already announced plans to sell its European joint venture

Tesla revealed that its cumulative production of 4680-type cylindrical battery cells at the Giga Texas site reached 10 million units. The company attached an image of the team, celebrating the milestone, which is crucial for the future of many EV projects. “Produced our 10 millionth 4680 cell at Giga Texas this week!” Currently, Tesla produces

Electric car sales are on the uptick. In January 2023, EVs accounted for 7.1 percent of the U.S. new car market share. Broadening out to the first quarter of this year, most manufacturers are seeing massive sales increases, with Tesla, Ford, Volkswagen, and others seeing huge year-over-year improvements.  However, while consumer sales are one thing,

Tesla revealed today that its global, cumulative number of Powerwall home energy storage system installations surpassed 500,000. That’s a huge number – the highest in the industry, as far as we know – and quickly increases, with hundreds of new units basically every day. The previous milestone of 250,000 units was reported on November 17,

KOA, the largest network of campgrounds across the US and Canada, reports the number of camping households has grown 77 percent since 2015. The total number stood at 57 million in 2021, which was an 18-percent increase over the prior year.  With this level of popularity, it was inevitable that people begin taking their new

Tesla doesn’t expect to start higher-volume production of the Semi Class 8 electric semi-truck before late 2024, CEO Elon Musk said yesterday citing battery supply constraints. Speaking at an energy conference in Austin, Texas, Musk did not provide details on what higher-volume production means for the Semi, the Wall Street Journal reported. However, Musk previously

Rivian has received the last components for the 2.8-megawatt wind turbine that is currently being installed at its manufacturing facility in Normal, Illinois, as shown in a short video published on the automaker’s official Twitter account (embedded below). The California-based EV maker, which produces the R1T pickup, R1S SUV, and Amazon EDV, announced last year

For decades now, it’s been proven that there’s a huge market for do-it-yourself stuff. From furniture from the likes of Ikea, to model kits and other hobby-focused crafts, people love building things, and there’s no doubt that the sense of accomplishment that accompanies the completion of a project of this sort is something to behold.