Shortly after electric-vehicle startup Canoo unveiled a pickup truck, a rival startup in the space, Alpha Motors, revealed renderings of its own electric truck. Just as the Canoo pickup is based on the same “skateboard” platform used by the company’s minivan and delivery van, the Alpha Wolf is based on the startup’s other two proposed
Lion Electric, a manufacturer of electric medium- and heavy-duty urban vehicles, has secured an order for its electric school buses from the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD). The initial order of 10 LionC buses follows Lion’s recent delivery to the Twin Rivers Unified School District in Sacramento. LAUSD is the second-largest school district in
Tesla has released a video of its new Tesla Semi electric truck prototype on the test track. The new prototype is believed to be Tesla’s first vehicle to be equipped with the new 4680 cells. Last week, we reported on Tesla being spotted filming a new Tesla Semi prototype on its test track at Fremont
Easy-going electrification – Audi UK has teamed up with online electric car subscription provider Onto to make the e-tron 55 Black Edition available to its subscribers for one simple, all-inclusive monthly fee, and for periods of as little as one month. All-inclusive electric car subscription provider expands its fleet with 300 Audi e-tron Black Edition SUVswhich
By Simon Alvarez Posted on March 14, 2021 The Tesla Semi is not like traditional long-haulers out there. It’s all-electric, so it does not pollute the air during its operations; it’s quiet, unlike the massive, loud diesel engines of conventional semis; and it’s amazingly quick, going from 0-60 mph in 5 seconds flat without a
Tesla Owner Coen Swijnenberg experiences a breathtaking road trip through southern Europe with Tesla Model X 100D. He begins his journey in Lyon, France, with a quick stop at a racetrack to test Model S P100D, before driving through the French Alps to Lac du Mont-Cenis. He later crosses the Italian border into Turin. Enter
The 2017 Toyota Prius Prime is a new plug-in version of the fourth-generation Prius hybrid launched last year. It succeeds the previous Prius Plug-In Hybrid, but it’s a much better—and considerably more electric—vehicle than that discontinued model. We’ve driven the new Prius Prime in southern California, but is it the right car for you? Subscribe
Sandy Munro talks about all electric Hummer EV from GM and what to expect for this electric pickup’s future, as well as how it compares to Tesla Cybertruck and Rivian R1T pickup truck. Sandy’s giveaway video: https://youtu.be/7Gcw5sagBl0?t=46 OUR SPONSORS: ❤️ XPENG MOTORS – Follow China’s leading smart EV automaker on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/XpengMotorsGlobal ❤️ NeoCharge:
Xpeng, one of the most kell-nown Chinese EV startups, has just achieved a great milestone of delivering 50,000 electric cars. Almost all of the sales fall on China, although in the recent months, the company has delivered hundreds of cars also to Norway. In the relatively slow month of February, Xpeng delivered 2,223 EVs
Alpha Motors stands out among the many current EV startups by bringing a retro-cute styling sensibility to its vehicles. The startup’s latest EV is a pickup truck called the Wolf, joining the Ace coupe and Jax crossover coupe. The Wolf continues the same styling theme as the other two models which, on a truck, most
EV startup Canoo has announced plans for an electric pickup truck. Executive Chairman Tony Aquila said the Los Angeles-based company will begin taking pre-orders in the second quarter of 2021, and aims to launch the truck in the first quarter of 2023. “This is like no truck you’ve ever seen,” Aquila said at a recent
Mini will stop selling gas cars by 2030, according to a report by Der Spiegel. The brand also plans to introduce its last gas model in 2025 and for half its sales to be electric by 2027. The official roadmap will be presented next week, according to Spiegel’s report. The plan would make Mini the
LIKE if an electric estate is appealing & SHARE if you think EVs should be more affordable The MG5 is not only the first estate to join the electric car market, but it’s also very competitively priced. Designed and made in China, this 5 door electric estate is solid, stable and well built. The interior
T/CCI Manufacturing, a maker of compressor technology, including reciprocating, swash plate, wobble plate and variable compressors, is introducing a range of electric compressors for the heavy-duty and mass transport markets. T/CCI’s new compressors include high-voltage electric designs spanning 15 cc/24 V to 120 cc/850 V, with power ratings from 2 kW to 30 kW. The
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RMI has released two reports showing practical, cost-effective, near-term steps to rapidly decarbonize America’s electricity sector while maintaining reliability Boulder, CO – March 10, 2021 The US power system will need to transition rapidly over the next decade not only to meet a need for greater resilience but also to prevent the worst effects of climate
By Joey Klender Posted on March 13, 2021 Volkswagen has a long and storied tradition of building world-class vehicles. While they have managed to make a legacy off of offering affordable, stylish, and effectively-performing models for 84 years, their next big challenge comes in the tall task of creating and engineering electric vehicles that are
EV Morning presents some of the hottest EV news of the week and this time the focus is on the Hyundai Ioniq 5. It’s Saturday, so our appointment with Martyn’s podcast is back. Grab a cup of coffee and make yourselves comfortable! Today we talk about: 00:00 – 2021 PORSCHE TAYCAN CROSS TURISMO DEBUTS 04:35
Which electric SUV arriving later this year makes an “awesome car-camping setup,” according to the company’s CEO? Owners of which electric vehicle will soon get new battery packs in the U.S. and elsewhere? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week ending March 12, 2021. After
Israel-based REE Automotive has established a new development facility in the UK. The company’s Engineering Centre of Excellence is located at MIRA Technology Park in the Midlands of England. MIRA Technology Park is home to some 35 global OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers and other automotive technology companies. “A key driver in our decision to establish
If your biggest problem with motorcycles is that they are just too darn safe, then I’ve got just the product for you! This week’s entry in the Awesomely Weird Alibaba EV of the Week series is the strangest one-wheeled self-balancing electric motorcycle you’ve ever seen. And also probably the only one you’ve ever seen. If
The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer made its debut, we drove the 2021 Dodge Durango Hellcat, and the 2023 Honda Pilot was spotted. It’s the Week in Reverse, right here at Motor Authority. The 2022 Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer were unveiled with up to 75 inches of screens, a pair of V-8 engines, and luxurious interiors.
A bill that would impose a yearly tax on EV owners is quietly making its way through the Florida legislature. The bill (actually a pair of bills, Senate Bill 140 and House Bill 819) appears to be similar to one that was proposed during last year’s legislative session, but did not pass. It would impose
Elon Musk says that has Tesla removed from the Full Self-Driving Beta drivers who they determined weren’t paying enough attention. The automaker also expanded the beta to now a total of roughly 2000 Tesla owners. Last week, Musk announced that Tesla is doubling the size of its Full Self-Driving beta program. Back in October 2020,
+++ New method from Boston Metal to be industrialized in mid-decade +++ BMW Group continuously reducing CO2 emissions in its steel supplier network +++ Focus on secondary material and closed-loop material cycles at BMW Group press plants +++ Wendt: “Around two million tonnes less CO2 across our steel supplier network by 2030” +++ BMW Group
By Joey Klender Posted on March 12, 2021 Rivian has begun notifying R1T reservation holders of the anticipated June 2021 first deliveries for its all-electric pickup truck. In a new company communication to reservation holders, Rivian outlined its appreciation for the patience that many future R1T owners have displayed in the past year. “As we’ve
Tesla Autopilot relieves drivers of the most tedious and potentially dangerous aspects of road travel. We’re building Autopilot to give you more confidence behind the wheel, increase your safety on the road, and make highway driving more enjoyable. While truly driverless cars are still a few years away, Tesla Autopilot functions like the systems that
As we caught last month in this demonstration at the Paris Auto Show, inputs from the motor-controller, steering, and gyro sensors let the i-Road lean just the right amount.
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