EV maker Lucid Motors plans to take on Tesla’s top-selling Model Y and Model 3 models with an electric vehicle priced around $50,000.
CEO Peter Rawlinson recently spoke with ABC News in an interview about accelerating EV adoption and how vehicle efficiency will be key.
Lucid’s leader and chief tech officer said cheap electric cars with small, efficient batteries would get Americans to…
Cars and city living – it’s a complicated relationship. While cars offer the promise of supposed freedom and convenience, they also come with parking nightmares, fuel costs, and the dreaded rush-hour gridlock. But what if there was a middle-ground solution? Enter the…
Close look at Tesla Model 3 Highland
September 5, 2023
Today, we get a close look in person at the Tesla Model 3 refresh – aka Model 3 Highland – in Munich for IAA.
The update was officially launched in Europe and Asia last week.
It is not yet available in North America as Tesla is right now only producing it out of…
How I flew halfway around the world with an electric bike (legally)
September 5, 2023
Have you ever tried flying with an electric bike? It’s surprisingly hard since those big lithium-ion batteries are usually not allowed in your checked luggage or in your carry-on. But that just made me even more determined to figure out a way to do it.
Electric bikes are a fast growing and fun way to get to work, get exercise, or just get around and have fun. While often used for transportation…
Despite recent financial ups and downs correlating with company news, XPeng Motors is looking to expand its global footprint of available EVs. According to words from the Chinese automaker’s president earlier today, XPeng will be beginning sales in three new markets around…
Volkswagen slashes ID.4 prices in China, now starting at $20,000
September 4, 2023
In a new promotion, Volkswagen’s joint venture in China, FAW-VW, has drastically cut prices on the ID.4. The electric SUV now starts at 145,900 yuan ($20,060).
Volkswagen cuts ID.4 prices in China
When Volkswagen launched the ID.4 in China in January 2021, it debuted…
The world's longest subsea power cable is now complete
September 4, 2023
Testing and installation of the world’s longest onshore and subsea power cable, which connects Denmark and the UK, is complete.
Viking Link is a £1.7 billion ($2.15 billion) joint venture between the UK’s National Grid and Denmark’s Energinet, and it’s due to come online by the end of this year.
Italy-based principal contractor Prysmian Group, responsible for designing, manufacturing…
A 14.3 MW offshore wind turbine was installed in just 30 hours
September 4, 2023
Chinese wind giant Goldwind announced on social media today that it installed its 14.3 megawatt (MW) offshore wind turbine in “just 30 working hours.”
Goldwind says it was able to rapidly install its GWH252-14.3MW offshore wind turbine as the result of refining its…
Check out the Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar design inspired by hammerhead sharks
September 4, 2023
Swedish EV maker Polestar presented the Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar at IAA Mobility in Munich on Monday. The electric supercar combines three winning designs from Polestar’s latest competition.
Meet the Polestar Synergy electric fantasy supercar
Polestar…
Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon is getting a smaller, cheaper electric model
September 4, 2023
One of the most expensive Mercedes-Benz models will soon be easier to get your hands on. CEO Ola Kallenius said Sunday that Mercedes will build a smaller, cheaper, all-electric version of its iconic G-Wagon. The “baby” G-Class EV will be “fun to drive” in a compact size.
Smaller, cheaper electric Mercedes G-Wagon confirmed
Mercedes-Benz first unveiled the G-Class EQG concept at IAA…
