Kia and Rimac Partner for Halo Performance EV

Kia and Rimac may be from two separate parts of the market, but the two automakers will work together to bring a high-performance electric vehicle to market in 2021.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-24 06:00 PT

Jaguar Land Rover Unveils Autonomous and Electric ‘Project Vector’ Shuttle Concept

Jaguar Land Rover introduced a new concept that hits all of the major themes for the future of automobiles: autonomous and electric in shuttle form.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-23 09:00 PT

Tesla Model S Gets 17-Mile Bump in Range, Solidifies Spot as Longest-Range EV

Elon Musk recently promised that Tesla would sell an electric vehicle with a range of 400 miles and the automaker got closer than ever with the new Tesla Model S Long Range Plus.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-21 16:00 PT

Gordon Murray Reimagines Transportation as Electric Autonomous Pod

Famed automotive designer Gordon Murray, who was once known for designing high-performance vehicles and racecars, has revealed his latest take on mobility, which is an all-electric autonomous pod.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-17 08:00 PT

Toyota Joins Forces With Panasonic to Jointly Develop EV Batteries

The joint partnership will see Toyota and Panasonic develop and manufacture prismatic lithium-ion batteries for electric vehicles, which will also be available for other automakers to purchase.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-09 09:00 PT

Rivian, Amazon Provide New Details on Upcoming Electric Vans

The startup's electric delivery vans for Amazon will hit the roads next year.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-08 06:00 PT

Britain Set to Introduce Ban on New Non-Electric Car Sales in 2035

Five years earlier than initially planned, Britain will reportedly set a ban on the sale of new vehicles with an internal combustion engine, including hybrids, starting in 2035.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-07 12:00 PT

Ferrari Patent Application Hints at Possible EV

A new patent application that was published by the European Patent Office recently reveals a possible direction that Ferrari could take for an all-electric vehicle.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-03 06:00 PT

Relectrify Using Old EV Batteries to Power the Grid

Australia-based electronics company, Relectrify, is working with Nissan and American Electric Power to reuse old electric car batteries as a way to lower systems costs for building industrial energy storage.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-02 06:00 PT

Mercedes-Benz Testing Production Version of EQS in California

Mercedes showcased a camouflaged EQS electric sedan that has been testing in California alongside a concept version.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-02-01 06:00 PT

Ford & EV Startup Rivian are Building the First Fully-Electric Luxury Lincoln SUV

With some automakers behind the curve on electric vehicles, forming partnerships with promising EV startups is one way to gain some ground on Tesla. The Ford Motor Company officially announced that it will work with Plymouth, Michigan-based company electric truck startup Rivian to built the first fully-electric SUV under its luxury Lincoln nameplate.

Eric Walz2020-01-29 11:45 PT

Subaru Wants to Sell Only EVs by Mid-2030s

At a recent technology briefing in Japan, Subaru made startling announcements about its future involving electric vehicles and announced a new EV that will be jointly developed with Toyota.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-01-26 15:05 PT

Consumer Interest in Tesla Spells Bad News for the Rest of the EV Industry, Claims Bloomberg

Traditional automakers are having a hard time going up against Tesla’s electric vehicles, which is why they have been so slow to introduce new electrified cars. Things are only going to get tougher for them.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-01-26 06:30 PT

The Kia Niro EV: It's the Electric Vehicle Consumers Should Be Buying

Packed with features, boasting a range of 239 miles, and not requiring any compromises, the 2019 Kia Niro EV is an excellent electric car that manages to feel like a value option.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-01-25 06:30 PT

Mercedes Benz Scales Back Production of the Electric EQC Due to Battery Shortage

German business publication Manager Magazin reported on Thursday that Mercedes Benz parent Daimler has been forced to cut production of the EQC electric SUV by half, from 60,000 units to 30,000 due to the short supply of batteries from its Asian supplier LG Chem.

Eric Walz2020-01-23 13:05 PT

Volvo to Build an Electric Vehicle Battery Plant in the U.S.

Swedish automaker Volvo announced plans to build an electric battery plant at its assembly factory in Ridgeville, South Carolina to support the launch of electrified Volvo models for the U.S. market. Construction of the battery assembly plant will be completed by the end of 2021.

Eric Walz2020-01-16 17:00 PT

Deloitte Study Finds Consumers Are More Interested in EVs, Not Self-Driving Cars

Deloitte’s 2020 Global Automotive Consumer Study finds American consumers are willing to consider an electric vehicle more than ever, but the majority of them aren’t interested in spending more money for autonomous technology.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-01-13 06:30 PT

Nissan Looks to Expand Electric Vehicle Powertrains With e-4ORCE Platform

At the Consumer Electronics Show, Nissan unveiled its dual-motor, all-wheel-drive platform called e-4ORCE that should underpin the automaker’s next generation of electric cars.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-01-10 06:00 PT

Kia Set to Introduce a New EV in 2021, Will Be Based on the Imagine Concept

In order to comply with the new European Union CO2 emissions limits, Kia will set its sights on electrifying its range of cars, including coming out with a new electric vehicle that’s based on the Imagine Concept.

Vineeth Joel Patel2020-01-06 08:30 PT

Reservations Are Full for the First Edition of Ford’s Electric Mach-E Mustang-inspired Crossover

The fully-electric Mach-E crossover will be the first Ford vehicle other than the original Mustang, which debuted in 1964, to wear the iconic pony badge. On Monday, Ford shared some reservation details, which offers a glimpse into just what some of the first Mach-E customers are looking for.

Eric Walz2019-12-30 17:45 PT