Electric Cars

Ford has just announced that its future electric cars will get Tesla’s NACS charging connector, which means that Ford EVs will be able to use all Tesla Superchargers in the US and Canada without the need for an adapter. The announcement took place during a live Twitter Spaces event featuring Ford CEO Jim Farley and

By Joey Klender Posted on May 24, 2023 Tesla dominated the top four spots in a new survey from iSeeCars, which showed the twelve most-driven electric vehicles on average per year, with the Model X leading the way. The Model X averaged 10,378 miles per year, leading the Model Y with 10,199, the Model 3 with

A new picture of a Tesla Cybertruck prototype has revealed the interior of the electric pickup truck, and it’s definitely not for everyone. Despite being only months away from the start of production of the Cybertruck, Tesla is still keeping a close lid on new information about the electric truck. We have to rely on

E-bikes have the potential to offer more than just functionality; they can also embody style and aesthetic appeal. Commuting by bike can be a delightful and pleasurable experience, in addition to being environmentally friendly and beneficial for one’s health. This principle is precisely what the German brand Coboc stands for: a harmonious fusion of style

By Richard Angle Posted on May 23, 2023 SpaceX is targeting 11:25 PM ET (03:25 UTC) tonight to launch Arabsat BADR-8 to a geosynchronous transfer orbit (GTO). The launch window extends for 127 minutes, which SpaceX may need to use as the weather outlook only shows a 25% chance of acceptable conditions. If weather conditions

Tesla is starting to flood the Canadian EV market with China-made electric cars, which are cheaper and could change the market. When first announcing plans to build cars in China, CEO Elon Musk clearly stated that it would only be to satisfy local demand and that Tesla wouldn’t export vehicles from China. That changed after

YouTuber Tedward recently released a video demonstrating the real-world capabilities of the GMC Hummer EV Pickup Edition 1. He took the 1,000-horsepower beast for a spin in a parking lot, along some back roads, and also on the highway in an attempt to answer an important question: Can such a large pickup be a daily

By Richard Angle Posted on May 21, 2023 Launching at 5:37 PM ET, the SpaceX Falcon 9 with Crew Dragon Freedom lifted off from LC-39A at Kennedy Space Center. This is the 2nd mission for Crew Dragon Freedom, previously supporting the Crew-4 launch in April 2022. Liftoff of Ax-2! pic.twitter.com/YS3SDuStNy — SpaceX (@SpaceX) May 21,

When it comes to finding the coolest and/or weirdest EVs in China for the Awesomely Weird Alibaba Electric Vehicle of the Week column, I’ve never shied away from work vehicles. Whether that’s tiny electric fire trucks or an ice cream van shaped like a 60s VW bus, odd little work vehicles somehow have extra charm.

Rolls-Royce’s custom-built motor cars are a source of delayed gratification, spending months in the careful hands of the company’s craftspeople before rolling out of the Goodwood, England factory and on to their patiently waiting owners. That entire process takes a targeted 12 to 15 months. But demand for the company’s first EV, the Spectre, is

By William Johnson Posted on May 20, 2023 Twitter has begun hiring for positions related to its upcoming “everything app” offering. Since Elon Musk started the process of acquiring Twitter late last year, his intentions have been clear; make an “everything app” that could rival the incredibly successful WeChat offering in China. From this app,

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Tires on electric cars are usually a hit or miss. Whether it’s eco-centric tires providing little grip and lots of noise or grippy summer tires negatively impacting range, finding the right tire for your EV might be difficult. Bridgestone is trying to alleviate this convolution with its all-new line of tires made specifically for electric

By Richard Angle Posted on May 18, 2023 SpaceX plans to launch two Falcon 9 rockets hours apart from Florida and California. Starlink group 6-3 will launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station with a planned launch time of 12:41 AM ET (04:41 UTC) and from Vandenberg Space Force Base, Iridium OneWeb rideshare launch at

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Yesterday we learned that the Rimac Nevera set no fewer than 23 records in one day, including 0-60 mph in a staggering 1.74 seconds and 0-249-0 mph in a mind-blowing 29.94 seconds. That’s impressive stuff for any car, even for an ultra-limited electric hypercar that starts around $2.15 million (2 million euros). It also proves

By Simon Alvarez Posted on May 17, 2023 Track Mode is coming to the Tesla Model X Plaid. The update was confirmed by Elon Musk during the recently held 2023 Annual Shareholder Meeting. The Tesla Model X Plaid is the electric vehicle maker’s second-fastest car. With a 0-60 mph time of 2.5 seconds, the large,

Volvo is set to release its smallest SUV ever with the electric EX30. Despite its compact size, the Volvo EX30 is packed with safety features to protect “both you and others in hectic urban environments.” In January, Jim Rowan, Volvo’s CEO, confirmed that the brand would release its smallest and cheapest electric SUV this summer.