After a fire broke out at Kia’s No. 3 plant in Hwaseong, South Korea, Tuesday, the automaker is pausing production until September 6. Kia’s EV6 electric crossover is one of the models built at the facility.
Kia shuts down SK plant where EV6 is built over a fire
Kia, a Hyundai Motor Company affiliate, is suspending operations at its Autoland Hwaseong 3 plant just south of Seoul.
According to…
Tesla Autopilot’s so-called “Elon Mode,” which is not really what it is called, is drawing attention from regulators because it enables fewer driver monitoring alerts.
Earlier this year, we reported on some confusion in the media about Tesla having a secret Autopilot…
To be fair, the Äike T electric scooter is an interesting and innovative ride by itself. But the fact that it’s the world’s first USB-C enabled electric scooter is icing on the cake.
But what makes the Äike T electric scooter stand out so much from the hundreds of…
Porsche is bringing fresh design features for its upcoming electric vehicles. According to Ingo Scheinhütte, head of advanced exterior design at Porsche, the brand’s new EVs “must be an evolution” of the German firm’s heritage.
Porsche vehicles are known for their performance, but the design plays an integral role, especially when it comes to EVs.
Scheinhütte recently sat down with…
Tesla has greatly expanded Supercharger access for non-Tesla EVs in Australia, with now most of the network being opened to everyone.
Over the last two years, Tesla has been working to open its Supercharger network to non-Tesla electric vehicles.
In Europe, Tesla has…
Mercury Marine has just announced the launch of its two newest electric outboard motors, the Avator 20e and Avator 35e.
The news follows the launch of Mercury’s first entry in the lineup, the Avator 7.5e, which splashed down earlier this year. And the company isn’t even…
Move over Quad-Motor, the Dual-Motor Rivian R1 EVs have the makings to be something special
August 30, 2023
Since Rivian began R1T pickup production in 2021, I’ve been trying to get behind the doors of its facility in my native Illinois and only managed to get arrested for trespassing once (kidding). Last week, I finally got a chance to tour the revamped EV plant and test drive the new Dual-Motor R1 vehicles featuring Rivian’s new Enduro drive unit and I’ve gotta say – it begs the question…
Why more teenagers should ride electric bikes
August 30, 2023
Much of the media is at it again, hyping up a manufactured fear of electric bikes. (Side note: I know that sentence makes me sound all MAGA, but even as a card-carrying liberal, I can call out media bias). The issue this time centers around American teenagers on e-bikes and…
Electrogenic unveils its most complex EV conversion to date – a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II
August 30, 2023
EV conversion specialist Electrogenic is back, showcasing its latest electrification of a classic vehicle. This time, the company truly rolled back the clock in converting a 1929 Rolls-Royce Phantom II into an EV – describing it as its most complex conversion yet. Check…
You may know of EGO POWER from the company’s electric lawn care tools, such as their extensive line of mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, and more. But now we’re seeing something that looks like a lot more fun than the rest of the company’s work-focused catalog – an electric mini bike. The creatively named EGO POWER+ Mini Bike uses the company’s swappable lithium-ion battery packs…
