To rival Tesla’s proliferating Supercharger network, Hyundai Motor Group is developing its own ultra-fast EV chargers.
Although many automakers recently partnered with Tesla to use its Supercharger network, Hyundai looks to take the road less traveled.
According to a new report from KED Global, Hyundai Kefico Corp, an electronic management systems supplier under the Hyundai Motor Group, is…
Juiced Bikes RipRacer Class 3 e-bike sees $600 discount, electric water heater $295, other EVs, more
August 28, 2023
The popular Juiced Bikes RipRacer Class 3 e-bike is starting off all of today’s best deals with a $600 discount to the new all-time low of $899. Also detailed below, this boosts your existing tank’s efficiency to go alongside a massive list of other e-bike…
Could zinc-air batteries revolutionize the EV industry?
August 28, 2023
Scientists at Edith Cowan University in Australia found that zinc-air batteries could be a better alternative than lithium-ion batteries to power EVs.
A zinc–air battery consists of a negative electrode made of zinc and a positive electrode made of air. Their major…
Watch Tesla Cybertruck’s comically large wiper at work
August 28, 2023
A new video of a Tesla Cybertruck shows the electric pickup truck’s comically large wiper at work.
It looks like it will actually make it to production.
The Cybertruck’s wiper (that’s not a typo – it’s a singular wiper) has been a point of controversy.
Early Cybertruck prototypes featured a monstrously large windshield wiper. The wiper, which is so large it looks like it could be used…
Nearly nine months after announcing its initial plans for a rollout of a global high power EV charging network, Mercedes-Benz has shared a progress update that should see some stations opening up very soon. Here’s the latest.
Back in early January, Mercedes-Benz announced…
XPeng buying Didi's Smart electric car unit to launch new affordable EV brand in 2024
August 28, 2023
Chinese EV maker XPeng (XPEV) announced Monday it plans to buy out Didi Global’s Smart electric car division. XPeng revealed the partners will launch a new mass-market EV brand next year with a starting price of around 150,000 RMB (roughly $20,500).
XPeng to launch new…
Elon Musk finally did his promised livestream of a drive on Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta v12. Here’s the video and my impressions.
After three years of FSD being in beta, Tesla CEO Elon Musk says that Tesla’s Full Self-Driving package is about to get out of beta with the version 12 update.
The main difference with the v12 update is expected to be vehicle controls being taken over by…
Propella has long been known for its lightweight, slick-looking electric bikes at reasonable prices. The company’s minimalistic design has been praised for keeping things simple and affordable for the masses. And it seems they’ve done it again now that we’re getting…
Why more college campuses are starting to ban electric bikes
August 27, 2023
Students around the US are now heading back to college, but there’s one thing many of them won’t be able to bring with them: electric bikes and e-scooters. Several campuses are joining a growing movement in higher education, banning these efficient transportation…
The field of swappable batteries for electric motorbikes is booming, and Honda is trying to play catch up with its own design. The Honda Mobile Power Pack e: (MPPe:) is headed to Indonesia as the company makes a play for greater international market share.
The Honda MPPe: is a Gogoro-style swappable motorbike battery that even comes with its own Gogoro-style battery cabinet known as the Honda…
