Rivian’s new Quad-Motor R1S electric SUV just became the first production EV to tackle the Rubicon Trail, recognized as one of (if not the) most demanding off-road trails in North America.
Rivian’s test and development team successfully completed the Rubicon Trail in a stock Quad-Motor R1S, making it the first production EV to do so.
Well-known among the off-road community, the famous…
Geely restructures JIDU partnership with Baidu as 'JI YUE' to bring ROBO-01 EV to market
August 15, 2023
A mere two years after its inception, Baidu’s robotic- and AI-centric EV brand JIDU is getting a rebranding with the help of Geely – previously a minority stake holder increasing its role to help get the partnership’s flagship model into production this year.
One of the largest fast-charging networks in the US, EVgo, announced Tuesday that Rivian R1S and R1T owners can now use its Autocharge+ program.
Rivian EVs now eligible for EVgo Autocharge+
At the end of June, EVgo had over 3,200 DC fast-charging stalls in operation or…
NASA says July 2023 was the hottest month ever; here's why
August 15, 2023
Scientists at NASA’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies (GISS) in New York have officially confirmed that July 2023 held the hottest global temperature ever in recorded history.
It’s quite obvious at this point that we’re feeling the effects of climate change, but what specifically contributed the most to July’s unprecedented heatwave?
Throughout the month, temperature records were…
Tesla's new Models S and X have the same battery pack but with software-locked capacity
August 15, 2023
Tesla has confirmed that its new “Standard Range” Model S and Model X have the same battery pack as the Long Range version, but with its capacity being software-locked.
Late last night, Tesla launched new Standard Range versions of its Model S and Model X.
As we wrote…
GEM, a low-speed vehicle (LSV) manufacturer in Anaheim, California, has just released a new app to make it even easier to use those small vehicles. The GEM Go app shows users a map of all roads in their area and highlights the streets with posted speed limits of 35 mph (56…
Indian electric scooter maker Ola has just launched its new electric scooter models, designed to bring affordability to a wider swath of riders than ever before.
Ola first burst onto the scene in 2021, launching its S1 Pro electric scooter quickly followed by its S1 Air model.
The electric scooters, built by an entirely female workforce in the company’s massive FutureFactory production…
Fisker says it will adopt Tesla's NACS connector
August 15, 2023
Fisker Inc. announced that it will adopt Tesla’s NACS connector as the standard on its electric vehicles.
Like other automakers that have made the move, Fisker says that the NACS adoption will come in its electric vehicles starting in 2025, and it has reached a deal with…
Wide load! Extra-thick four-wheeled electric cargo bikes to replace trucks in New York
August 15, 2023
A proposed rule update in New York will pave the way for four-wheeled electric cargo bikes, which look like small delivery vans with bicycle pedals, to share the bike lanes and roads.
Four-wheeled electric cargo bikes are commonly used across Asia and Europe, often for…
Tesla has launched two new vehicles of the Model S and Model X. The automaker is bringing back ‘Standard Range’ versions with shorter ranges and cheaper prices.
Over the years, Tesla has launched a myriad of versions of the Model S and Model X – most often based around different battery packs from 40 kWh to 100 kWh of capacity.
Sometimes it even offered new trims by simply software-locking…
