Electric Cars

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

By Maria Merano Posted on June 30, 2023 Some EV charger makers and operators in Texas have opposed the Lone Star state’s Tesla NACS mandate. According to a document seen by Reuters, a group of EV charging firms claims that Texas’ Tesla NACS mandate is premature. The mandate requires EV charging companies to provide Tesla NACS

Tesla (TSLA) is expected to release its second quarter 2023 delivery results in the coming days, and Wall Street is expecting yet another record quarter for deliveries. When it comes to delivering high volumes of electric vehicles, Tesla is the only global automaker in the game, and it keeps growing. Tesla is currently on a

The Volkswagen Group might be another electric vehicle manufacturer that will sign-up for Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) charging connector. According to Reuters, the company is in talks with Tesla to adopt NACS in its electric cars, which are sold under several brands (Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, and Scout in the future) in North America.

By Joey Klender Posted on June 28, 2023 Alef Aeronautics is the first company to receive limited FAA Special Airworthiness Certification, as its flying Model A, which was unveiled in October 2022, is heading toward production readiness. The FAA is well aware of the progress and development of flying cars and is working toward policies

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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

By Joey Klender Posted on June 27, 2023 Tesla reportedly abandoned its plans to build a Gigafactory in Valencia, Spain after the plans and negotiations were leaked in a report earlier this month. Earlier in June, we reported that Tesla was in “very advanced negotiations” with the Spanish government to bring an automotive production facility

Eurobike 2023 was my first chance to check out the recently unveiled second-generation FUELL Flluid electric bikes, the Flluid-2 and Flluid-3. I was able to see both models up close and personal, and take a test ride on the Flluid 3 to see how well that new Valeo gear box motor works. First of all,

The Tesla Cybertruck all-electric pickup will have a pretty unusual charging inlet location, and in today’s post, we will take a while to discuss it. The vehicle was recently presented at the inaugural Electrified Cars & Coffee at Petersen Automotive Museum in California. It’s difficult to say how close to the production version it is

By Simon Alvarez Posted on June 25, 2023 Tesla has initiated a recall for the Model 3 and Model Y over a potential fault in the affected vehicles’ pyrotechnic battery disconnect. Unlike previous recalls from the electric vehicle maker, this particular issue would not be fixed through an over-the-air software update.  As noted in a

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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

By Joey Klender Posted on June 24, 2023 Tesla’s North American Charging Connector (NACS) is being made mandatory for state funding in some regions, as it is becoming obvious more areas are interested in adopting the automaker’s charger to make EV charging more available. Washington became the second U.S. state to note that Tesla’s NACS

There’s something oddly endearing about miniature-sized vehicles that can still carry adults. It’s true with electric micro-cars and apparently its true with micro-boats as well. But don’t take my word for it. You can be the judge with this fun looking mini electric jet boat! This little vessel is a perfect candidate for this week’s

Another state is placing an emphasis on Tesla’s North American Charging Standard (NACS) plug. Washington state has plans to require the NACS connection for charging companies in the region that want to use federal funding to build and expand charging infrastructure. If this sounds familiar, Texas recently announced pretty much the same thing just a

By Joey Klender Posted on June 22, 2023 Tesla’s Model 3 “Highland” has been speculated upon for nearly a year after being brought to light in late 2022 by a leaked report. More details continue to pour out, and rumors of a “major” exterior redesign and a slew of modern improvements are set to bring

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