Normally I’d say that alcohol and vehicles don’t mix – but in this case I think we’ve found a nice compromise. With a sober driver and a gaggle of tipsy riders in back, this 7-seater electric beer bike might be one of the weirdest ways to get your brew on. And since I found it on my favorite collection of ridiculous EVs on the internet, it’s a great addition as this week’s Awesomely…
Sono Motors files for proposed IPO to list on Nasdaq as ‘SEV’
October 23, 2021
SEV automaker Sono Motors announced it has publicly filed a registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for an initial public offering (IPO). If the IPO is approved, Sono Motors intends to list on the Nasdaq Global Market under ticker symbol…
Tesla is increasing prices for the base versions of the Model 3 and Model Y base prices, the second time this month alone.
Delivery timelines slip a few months again.
Earlier this year, Tesla started doing regular incremental price increases throughout its entire…
Electric vehicle (EV) charging standards and how they differ
October 23, 2021
As more and more consumers make the green decision to forego their combustion engines for electric vehicles, they may not be as in tune with charging standards. kW, voltage, and amps might sound like jargon compared to miles per gallon, but these are essential units to understand to get the most efficiency out of your shiny new EV.
Let the following serve as a guide, offering all you need to know…
Stellantis and Samsung SDI will open a Lithium-ion battery factory in North America [Update]
October 23, 2021
Amsterdam-headquartered global auto manufacturer Stellantis and South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution announced a joint venture on October 18 to produce battery cells and modules for North America. Now Stellantis has today announced yet another battery production…
Extreme E takes the Island X Prix to Sardinia to bring focus to extreme weather events
October 23, 2021
Extreme E continues its debut season at the Island X Prix in Sardinia this weekend, racing in Europe for the first time.
Each Extreme E venue is picked to bring awareness to one aspect of environmental damage humans are doing to the Earth. In the case of the Island X Prix…
The BMW CE 04 was first unveiled as a civilian model, but has now gotten the police cruiser treatment to enable its use by law enforcement agencies.
BMW showed off the new police version of the CE 04 electric scooter for the first time, where it is on display today at the Paris Milipol trade show.
The police version of the scooter is upgraded with flashing LED lights surrounding the scooter…
Tesla stock (TSLA) has reached a new all-time high, surpassing a market capitalization of $900 billion.
Until somewhat recently, Tesla was a rare pure play in all-electric vehicles and sustainable energy on the public market.
It attracted a lot of retail and institutional…
This past summer we learned that Apple was in talks with China’s CATL and BYD to supply battery packs for its electric vehicle. But now it appears the negotiations have stalled as Apple allegedly wants the batteries to be made in the US as well as an exclusive…
BMW starts production of the i4 electric car
October 23, 2021
BMW announced that it has started series production of the BMW i4 electric car today at its Munich factory.
Milan Nedeljković, BMW AG board member for production, said that the start of i4 production marks the beginning of BMW’s important Munich plant going electric:
For the plant and team, the launch of the BMW i4 is a milestone on the road to electric mobility. By 2023 more than half of…
