Electric Cars

I recently got the chance to test ride Honda’s new Motocompacto, a battery-powered suitcase with wheels that comes complete with an underwhelming 15 mph top speed and an adorable bell, which I must say has to be my favorite feature by far. Overall, the Motocompacto’s strongest aspect is its looks, followed by its portability.  For

Stellantis, the automotive group that owns Jeep, among other car brands, is recalling over 44,000 plug-in hybrid Jeep Wrangler 4xe SUVs worldwide because their high-voltage battery pack may catch fire. The company issued a statement yesterday, saying that a routine review of customer data led to an internal investigation that discovered eight vehicle fires. All

By Richard Angle Posted on November 22, 2023 23 more Starlink satellites were successfully launched at 2:47 AM ET (07:47 UTC) from Space Launch Complex 40 at Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. The launch was originally scheduled for launch at 1:47 AM ET, but the Falcon 9 was raised to vertical at SLC-40 a bit

Nissan plans to build electric versions for two of its best-selling crossovers in the UK. According to a new report, Nissan will build an electric Juke and Qashqai at its Sunderland factory. The report from Sky News Wednesday claims Nissan will announce the new electric crossovers on Friday. Citing industry sources, the report says Nissan

VinFast, the Vietnamese automaker that currently sells the VF8 and VF9 all-electric crossovers in the United States, has officially launched the smaller VF7 in its home market in Vietnam. Set to make its way in the United States at some point in the future, the new VinFast VF7 starts at around $35,000 (VND850 million) in

By Zachary Visconti Posted on November 21, 2023 Ford is cutting back on its plans for a new electric vehicle (EV) battery plant in Michigan, significantly reducing the number of jobs it plans to offer as well as the site’s overall production capacity. Although Ford has resumed work on building the site after halting construction

A fascination with electric vehicles isn’t anything new. These days, everyone and their brother seems to have an EV. But I’m not one of the “normal” electric vehicle enthusiasts. I’m drawn to the more oddball designs. And that zeal has seen me end up in some weird places. Most recently, it had me end up

Tesla is accelerating the rollout of the V4 Supercharger across the U.S. Having debuted in Europe early this year, the V4 dispensers are now increasingly available stateside. They have already popped up in Oregon, Nevada, and Alabama, and now YouTuber Kim Java spotted a new V4 Supercharger in Atlanta, Georgia. Previously, we highlighted the improved

By Zachary Visconti Posted on November 19, 2023 Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer VinFast is offering customers massive payouts for extended delays to service on their vehicles, in one of the more unique approaches to post-sales service. VinFast is paying owners when their vehicles are in the shop, with the automaker offering $100 on minor

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The Ford F-150 Lightning is the only traditional pickup truck on the market that happens to be all-electric. The Rivian R1T may have beaten it to market, but it’s more adventure vehicle than a work truck, whereas the Lightning is basically America’s best-selling pickup with a battery-powered drivetrain instead of a gas engine. But what is

By Richard Angle Posted on November 17, 2023 After a one-day delay to replace a failed grid fin actuator, SpaceX is now less than 24 hours from the second test flight of Starship. SpaceX will have a 20-minute launch window that opens at 7:00 AM CT (13:00 UTC). Making this test flight is Ship 25

Golf carts are becoming much more popular these days, even off of the greens, for their use as alternative transportation. But would you be prepared to give up your four-wheeled golf cart for a much smaller (yet still four-wheeled) electric scooter? It’s a bit wacky, but that makes it just right for this week’s Awesomely

Fisker announced a new milestone of delivering more than 100 electric cars in a single day, which is expected to further increase in the coming weeks. The company explains that the key to accelerating sales and deliveries was its new distribution strategy, which already allowed it to deliver 107 Oceans on November 16.  The improved

By Maria Merano Posted on November 16, 2023 Amazon teamed up with Hyundai for vehicle sales and in-car features. The partnership between Amazon and the South Korean automaker involves three key pieces.  The first piece of the partnership relates to Hyundai’s vehicle sales. Auto dealers can sell vehicles through Amazon’s stores in the United States

Snack giant Frito-Lay has launched its first 100% all-electric truck fleet at one of its North Carolina distribution sites. Frito-Lay’s electric truck fleet is based out of the snack giant’s South Charlotte Product Exchange Center (PEC). It consists of 28 Ford E-Transits and a “wide array of charging solutions” (whatever that means), but we know

Electric bicycles are rapidly reshaping the landscape of urban mobility, and compact commuters and cargo bikes are leading the charge when it comes to tackling the urban jungle. We’ve seen electric commuter bikes take all shapes and sizes – from compact folding bikes that can fit in the back of a small car, to heavy-duty

By Maria Merano Posted on November 14, 2023 General Motors (GM) partnered with Niron Magnetics to develop sustainable electric vehicle (EV) motor magnets. The legacy automaker’s motor magnets with Niron will be a crucial part of GM’s Ultium Platform, which is built for electric vehicle production.  General Motors states that the magnets in EV motors are