Electric Cars

Following the debut of the production-intent design of its Helix light eVTOL, electric aviation startup Pivotal has begun selling the personal aircraft in the US. The Helix is unique in that it does not require FAA pilot certification, opening the skies to a larger pool of potential customers… if they have the money. Pivotal is

New vehicles from the 2022 model year sold in the United States made good strides in the fuel economy and nasty emissions categories, which ultimately translates into cleaner air for us to breathe. According to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) 2023 Automotive Trends Report, new vehicle carbon dioxide emissions and fuel economy had the biggest

By Maria Merano Posted on January 7, 2024 SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is helping Japan’s restoration following the earthquakes on January 1.  One day into 2024, Japan was hit with a series of quakes called the Noto Peninsula Earthquake. The largest quake hit a maximum seismic intensity of 7. After the Noto Peninsula Earthquake, local

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Surprise, surprise, the built-in-Texas Tesla Cybertruck is turning out to be one of the most American-made new vehicles on the road today. A first glance at the Cybertruck’s Monroney sticker reveals just how much of the truck is sourced not only from the U.S. but also from its free trade partners in Canada and Mexico.

By Joey Klender Posted on January 5, 2024 Of all of the crazy and unique cars that we have seen celebrities drive over the years, it was not a stretch of anyone’s imagination to think that the Tesla Cybertruck would be a high priority to some celebrities. It appears that the first A-list star to

The electric Nissan GT-R we’ve been waiting for may arrive by the end of the decade. Nissan said the 1,300 hp Hyper Force EV concept “gives a glimpse” of what the next electric GT-R could be. Nissan unveiled the Hyper Force EV concept at the Japan Mobility Show in October. The futuristic-looking electric supercar is

Michael Bettencourt is a long-time EV owner, both of BEV and PHEV vehicles, and automotive journalist whose vehicle reviews have specialized in EVs and plug-in hybrids for the past 10 years. We’re following Michael in a new series about the experience of EV ownership, in the short and long term.  The pattern goes way back,

By Joey Klender Posted on January 4, 2024 Tesla added two new colors for the Model Y all-electric crossover on Thursday night and simultaneously updated range estimates for two configurations of the vehicle. The two colors are not new to Tesla’s repertoire but are new to the Model Y. The automaker has added Stealth Grey

Hyundai and Kia are teaming up with Samsung to save EV owners time and money through connected car and home services. Through a new agreement, Hyundai (and Kia) will use Samsung’s “SmartThings” IoT platform in their connected car services. This way, you can control home devices like air conditioning and lights directly from your car.

Hyundai Motor America reported 75,164 vehicle sales in the United States in December, which is up 4.3% year-over-year. That represents Hyundai’s 17th month of consecutive growth and the best December ever. In 2023, the brand sold 801,195 vehicles, which is 10.6% more than a year ago. However, the strongest growth was seen in the all-electric car

By Zachary Visconti Posted on January 2, 2024 New rules for the U.S. electric vehicle (EV) tax credit have taken effect, significantly limiting the number of qualifying options in 2024. Tesla is one of many automakers that saw some of its vehicles excluded at the turn of the new year, and only a handful remain

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Mihogo, an e-bike manufacturer headquartered in Los Angeles, California, is all about compact urban mobility solutions that offer impressive value for money. We previously talked about the brand’s Mini E-Bike, with an MSRP starting at just $799 USD. This time around, Mihogo is scaling up not just in terms of the number of models it’s

By Simon Alvarez Posted on December 31, 2023 One can say a lot of things about Elon Musk and Tesla, but it’s very difficult to deny the fact that the CEO and the electric vehicle maker have a pretty good sense of humor. Both Musk and Tesla are more than willing to poke fun at

Riding an e-bike in the snow can be an exhilarating experience, but it also poses unique challenges. The combination of electric power and snowy conditions requires a different approach to make sure you’re staying safe while having a blast. Here are ten tips to help you navigate the winter wonderland on your e-bike this year.

The all-new 2025 Volvo EX90 is a premium three-row SUV, which debuted in November 2022 and is set for market launch in 2024. The Volvo EX90 is based on Volvo’s new Scalable Product Architecture 2 (SPA2) platform, which will be used also on the Polestar 3 model. According to the Swedish brand, there will be

By Zachary Visconti Posted on December 30, 2023 General Motors (GM) is suing the city of San Francisco for allegedly taxing the automaker unfairly by using its self-driving unit Cruise to subject the company to $108 million in taxes over a seven-year period. Last week, GM filed a lawsuit against San Francisco — dubbed General