Electric Cars

Toyota has been under constant fire from environmentalists and shareholders in the previous 12 months because of its feet-dragging approach to the electrification of its lineup. But now it’s fighting back with an ambitious plan that envisions EVs with over 600 miles (965 kilometers) of range from 2026 and around 900 miles (1,448 km) on

By Joey Klender Posted on June 10, 2023 The robber that stole a Tesla Model X belonging to tennis star Nick Kyrgios pleaded not guilty earlier this week. In early May, Kyrgios’ had his Tesla Model X parked at his home in his native Australia, in the city of Canberra. However, a masked man identifying

For the first time in US history, US-made wind and solar components are now cheaper than imports, according to a new study. US-made wind and solar Dartmouth and Princeton researchers just released a study called, “Effects of Renewable Energy Provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act on Technology Costs, Materials Demand, and Labor” that was funded

The Tesla Model S remains the number one electric vehicle when it comes to real-world range, at least according to a recent test conducted by Norwegian outlet Motor.no. The summer range test saw the Model S Long Range compete against 32 rivals from brands including BMW, Mercedes, and NIO. The Model S managed to go 418

By Joey Klender Posted on June 10, 2023 Tesla Superchargers are being introduced and opened to legacy automakers like Ford and General Motors (GM). However, other companies in non-automotive sectors are also planning to adopt the North American Charging Standard (NACS), including GM-owned Pure Watercraft, a maker of electric boats. Pure Watercraft is a startup

In June 2022, Rivian announced it would install a 2.8 megawatt wind turbine at its Normal, Illinois, factory – and the turbine’s final components have now arrived. Rivian has partnered with Charlottesville, Virginia-based Apex Clean Energy to install the new wind turbine. Once it’s online, it will be capable of generating nearly 10 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a

If you’re adamant on commuting via bicycle, but you need to carry quite a lot of stuff on a daily basis, what do you do? You either get yourself a full-on cargo bike, but utilize only a fraction of its carrying capability; or you get a regular old commuter bike, but strap on all sorts

By Richard Angle Posted on June 8, 2023 United Launch Alliance successfully test-fires new Vulcan rocket Following a successful Flight Tanking Test (FTT), United Launch Alliance fired up the Vulcan rocket for the first time last night. The two Blue Origin-built BE-4 rocket engines ignited for 6 seconds and pushed ULA closer to their maiden

Tesla’s connector, now known as the North American Charging Standards (NACS), is truly living up to its name as the GM announcement gets the domino effect going with EV charging station companies now adopting the standard. When GM CEO Mary Barra and Tesla CEO Elon Musk announced their cooperation for General Motors to integrate NACS

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB is an important model for VW Group of America for several reasons.  For starters, it marks the return of the Bus stateside 20 years after the T4 generation EuroVan people carrier was retired from North America without being replaced. It’s also important because the ID. Buzz LWB marks the reinvention

By Maria Merano Posted on June 7, 2023 The Volkswagen ID. Buzz will arrive in North America next year, and the German automaker wants to ensure its arrival runs smoothly. Volkswagen of America CEO Pablo Di Si warned dealers ID. Buzz price markups. Volkswagen held a media roundtable last week. The VW of America CEO

NIO’s new ES6 already looks to be a key factor as the EV maker looks to expand its brand and compete in the booming Chinese electric vehicle market. According to Morgan Stanley, NIO hit a new year-to-date order intake record aided by the launch of the second-generation ES6. After launching what many consider its most

Aston Martin’s first-ever series-production battery-electric vehicle (BEV) is “on schedule” to arrive in 2026, according to Lawrence Stroll, the brand’s chairman, quoted by Autocar. The British marque will offer details of all the new cars it plans to launch over the next five years – including plug-in hybrids – at its capital markets day on

By Joey Klender Posted on June 5, 2023 Tesla Superchargers are still being ICE’d in 2023, as some claim its confusion, and others do it as a weird and strange way to push back against electric vehicle adoption. ICEing was heavily reported on several years ago as Superchargers and other public EV charging stations became

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A standard-range Tesla Model 3 can cost less than half its MSRP in certain California districts. The base rear-wheel-drive Model 3 with 272 miles of EPA-estimated range, and 0-60 miles per hour time of 5.8 seconds, starts at $40,240. Factor in California’s two possible tax credits, along with the federal tax credit, and that Tesla

By Maria Merano Posted on June 4, 2023 The Tesla Model S Plaid Track Pack is officially out of stock just hours after its release. The long-awaited upgrade promised to significantly improve the physical Model S Plaid vehicle and its software.  “Designed for the ultimate track experience, the Model S Plaid Track Package delivers high-speed

Tesla’s new inventory vehicles are going down following a high earlier this year as recent discounts, new tax credits, and referrals appear to be working. High-interest rates and inflation have made the auto market have reduced the pool of new car buyers and made the auto market more competitive. To compete, Tesla has slashed prices