Electric Cars

The Tesla Cybertruck is closer and closer to market launch, as the manufacturer is moving to the last stages of testing. This weekend a Tesla Cybertruck test vehicle was spotted towing a large trailer on public roads, most likely to empirically check the pickup’s capabilities. We don’t know whether the trailer was empty or full,

By Simon Alvarez Posted on September 1, 2023 A recent set of images featuring the Tesla Cybertruck has provided a number of key details about the upcoming all-electric pickup truck’s frunk and interior. The photos also hinted at the Cybertruck variant that may be released by the electric vehicle maker first.  Members of the Cybertruck

One of the cool things about window shopping through China’s largest online mall is that you find some weirdly cheap yet impressive-looking things. And that’s exactly what we’ve got in store for this week’s Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column. If you’re a fan of vintage automotive culture, well then prepare to

It seems that GMC is finally significantly increasing production of its all-electric duo – the GMC Hummer EV Pickup and GMC Hummer EV SUV. According to GM Authority, sources familiar with the matter indicate that the company produced 2,439 electric Hummers in July, which after 2,590 units in May and 2,750 units in June, is

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 31, 2023 One of the reasons why the original Tesla Cybertruck prototype was so unique — apart from its polarizing looks — was its lights.  The Tesla Cybertruck’s headlights, which come in the form of a large, bright strip that spans the front of the vehicle, are definitely eye-catching.

The last NIO model to convert to the automaker’s second-generation platform, the EC6, was spotted ahead of its official debut in September. NIO’s CEO, William Li, believes the new EC6 “will be dominating the major market share” in its segment after launching. NIO unveiled the first-gen EC6, a five-seat premium electric coupe SUV, in December

For a brand that has pledged to go all-electric in the US and Canada by 2030, Buick is taking its time.  The automaker has yet to launch an all-electric model in its home market, despite offering no fewer than four BEVs in China: the Velite 6 compact wagon, the Velite 7 subcompact crossover and the

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 29, 2023 GM’s self-driving robotaxi unit, Cruise, is poised to deploy a small fleet of autonomous cars in Seattle, Washington. The initial deployment of the vehicles will reportedly include safety drivers.  Cruise’s deployment in the city will begin in sections of downtown Seattle, Capitol Hill, Queen Anne, Fremont, the

EV conversion specialist Electrogenic is back, showcasing its latest electrification of a classic vehicle. This time, the company truly rolled back the clock in converting a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II into an EV – describing it as its most complex conversion yet. Check this thing out. Electrogenic is an EV conversion specialist based in the

Ford Pro is a subdivision of Ford and focuses its resources primarily on the technology sector for commercial applications. The division centers on fleet management tools, telematics, and other tech services. With the relatively recent product launches of the Ford F-150 Lightning and E-Transit, Ford has a responsibility to provide reliable and accessible charging for

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 28, 2023 Recent reports have emerged suggesting that Tesla CEO Elon Musk, along with other notable tech leaders such as Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Alphabet CEO Sundar Pichai, will be attending an artificial intelligence forum on September 13. The forum will reportedly be hosted by US Senate

In a sign of things to come, the global offshore wind industry brought 8.8 GW of clean energy online in 2022, its second-best year ever, according to the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC). The GWEC, the international trade association for the wind power industry, reports that a total of 64.3 GW of global offshore wind

The driver of a white Tesla Model Y was involved in a police chase this last weekend in Orange County, California, that ended with at least two tires of his EV being shredded to pieces, wrecked rims, and a blow to his ego. As you can see in the video embedded above, which was streamed

By Joey Klender Posted on August 26, 2023 Tesla’s train at Giga Berlin will take roughly 4,500 employees to work every day and will commute on its route almost 60 times daily. This week, Tesla confirmed it would use a shuttle connected to the public railway network running between Erkner Train Station and the Giga

The field of swappable batteries for electric motorbikes is booming, and Honda is trying to play catch up with its own design. The Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPPe:) is headed to Indonesia as the company makes a play for greater international market share. The Honda MPPe: is a Gogoro-style swappable motorbike battery that even

The Kia EV9 is set to arrive at United States dealerships by the end of this year. The electric SUV will be quite large, with a length of around 197 inches, putting it in the same size category as its internal combustion engine-powered Telluride sibling. While pre-order holders eagerly await their vehicles, the Korean automaker

By Richard Angle Posted on August 25, 2023 NASA and SpaceX are set to launch Crew 7 to the International Space Station early Saturday morning, with lift-off scheduled for 3:27 a.m. ET (07:27 UTC) from Launch Complex 39A at Kennedy Space Center. NASA and SpaceX held off on the first attempt just prior to crew

For those waiting to buy the 2023 Mustang Mach-E, now may be the time. Ford is offering a range of incentives and lease offers to get you in your new EV, including a discount of up to $3,000. Ford’s all-electric crossover SUV, introduced in 2019, has risen to become one of the top-selling EVs in