You read that right. An electric flying saucer took flight this week that you can actually “fly around” in. The UFO looks like something straight out of a sci-fi movie, but this one won’t transport you to another planet.
An electric flying saucer (UFO) you can ride in
After over three years of development from researchers at Beigang University and Northwestern Polytechnical University, the…
One of the most anticipated electric motorcycles set to hit the road this year, the LiveWire S2 Del Mar, is expected to roll out to customers later this summer. But before it does, Harley-Davidson is shaking things up with a new CEO for the e-motorcycle…
With iOS 17 this year, Apple is further expanding on its set of features in Apple Maps for electric car owners. Starting this year, Apple Maps will show real-time charging availability information and let drivers choose a preferred charging network.
Apple first announced…
Gotion unveils LMFP EV battery it says can deliver 1,000 km per single charge for a lower price
June 6, 2023
Tell us if you’ve heard this one before. A battery developer has unveiled a “breakthrough” in chemistry that will deliver some of the best range in the EV industry. Gotion High-Tech is the latest company to promise more range, but if its LMFP battery chemistry can reach production as planned, it could become a viable option to enable more affordable EVs.
Gotion High-Tech Co., Ltd. is a…
General Motors is launching the 2024 Chevy Equinox EV this fall, what it calls “an affordable game-changer,” with a starting price of around $30,000. Ahead of its official launch, the electric SUV was spotted rolling off GM’s production line at its Ramos Arizpe plant…
Panasonic said that it will add a new battery cell production line at Tesla Gigafactory Nevada to increase production by about 10%.
Gigafactory Nevada is a project owned by Tesla, but Panasonic has battery cell production within the project.
The Japanese manufacturer…
Intramotev is helping electrify the mining industry with its self-propelled battery electric railcars
June 6, 2023
Zero-emissions freight mobility solutions developer Intramotev is helping clean up an industry its technology could one day replace altogether. Pennsylvanian coal mining company Iron Senergy has purchased three of Intramotev’s ReVolt battery electric railcars to reduce emissions on its railways.
Intramotev is a St. Louis-based company founded in 2020 that develops autonomous, zero-emission…
Acura's first EV will arrive with Google apps built-in and can optimize routes for charging
June 6, 2023
We have yet to see the public reveal of Acura’s first EV – the ZDX. However, as that debut moves closer, the automaker has shared some of the integrated apps and features future drivers will be able to take advantage of including Google Assistant, Maps, and Apple…
A Rivian R1T electric pickup truck caught fire while charging at an Electrify America station in California yesterday.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
It’s important to keep in mind that electric vehicles are statistically less likely to catch on fire than…
Luminar and Plus partner up to bring LiDAR- and AI-led driver assist to commercial trucking
June 6, 2023
Automated and fully autonomous driving developer Plus has selected Luminar as its exclusive long-range LiDAR provider to support its PlusDrive assisted driving system for commercial vehicles. Together, the companies hope to expand road safety and autonomy across the commercial trucking segment.
Luminar Technologies Inc. ($LAZR) is an automotive component company founded 11 years ago that has…
