Tesla is launching of a new Model S Plaid track package that will finally enable the originally promised incredible top speed.
When Tesla first announced the Model S Plaid, its new top-performance flagship electric vehicle, the automaker promised a top speed of 200 mph (322 km/h). However, when it was first delivered last year, the vehicle “only” featured a top speed of 163 mph (262…
Lordstown’s (RIDE) five-year-long odyssey to bring the Endurance electric truck to market may soon come to an end. The EV startup said Thursday it anticipates production of the Lordstown Endurance will “cease in the near future” with limited funding…
Rivian and Mitchell International revealed a new data licensing agreement for collision repairs Thursday, the first of its kind for the EV manufacturer.
Rivian signs first data licensing agreement for collisions
Rivian produced over 24,000 electric vehicles last year, a…
Rimac Technology has announced the launch of a new brand called Rimac Energy, created to “accelerate the transition toward a sustainably powered planet.” The new division says it will leverage the larger Group’s expertise in EV and battery technology to develop energy storage solutions (ESS) as well as battery-buffered fast chargers.
Rimac Technology is an existing arm of the larger Rimac…
It’s a tale as old as time. Man sees electric bike advertisement touting 50-mile range. Man buys e-bike. Man’s first ride gets 25 miles before the battery’s charge dwindles. Man is justifiably disappointed.
So what gives? Why does it seem like you can never trust the…
Elon Musk had some encouraging words for Ford as the automaker continues to report significant losses from its electric vehicles.
There are many ways in which Tesla leads in the auto industry’s transition to electric vehicles. One of them is margins.
While virtually all…
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The House of Representatives voted to restore tariffs on solar panels made in four Southeast Asian countries – and so did the Senate. That move would seriously hurt the US solar industry.
May 3: The US Senate today voted to restore tariffs on solar panels. The vote was…
IKEA’s investment arm is going to buy Arizona-made solar modules from Swiss solar panel maker Meyer Burger from 2025 to 2029.
As a result of the deal with IKEA, Meyer Burger‘s production capacity at its factory in Goodyear, Arizona, is going to increase from around 1.6…
ACT Expo, the largest advanced fleet expo, is happening this week, and the question on everyone’s lips is: how can we electrify our fleet quickly?
Range Energy thinks it has the best answer, and it doesn’t require any retrofitting of tractors or engines, just a new trailer.
Range figured that so many people have thought about electrifying the semi-truck tractor, but nobody has really focused…
