Toyota is struggling with its shift to electric vehicles, and it is reportedly considering major changes in its EV plans driven by Tesla’s manufacturing strategy.
However, it may slow down some of its existing electric vehicle programs.
For years, we have been reporting on how Toyota has been lagging behind the competition in the shift to battery-powered electric vehicles. The automaker has…
Ryvid Anthem first ride: Testing a budget electric motorcycle that looks like a million bucks
October 24, 2022
The Ryvid Anthem electric motorcycle is one of the most innovative light electric motorcycles we’ve seen in years. The bike already began taking pre-orders, with deliveries expected next year, and I recently got the chance to test out a pair of Ryvid Anthem prototypes…
This easy-to-use calculator tells you how much money you’ll get from the Inflation Reduction Act
October 24, 2022
US President Joe Biden signed the big climate bill – the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) – in August. It includes a wealth of rebates and tax credits to help Americans transition to electrification with the purchase of everything from electric vehicles to high-efficiency…
Ford CEO shares F-150 Lightning’s official 0-60 mph under 4-seconds, faster than originally promised
October 24, 2022
In recent Ford fashion (when it comes to EVs at least), the American automaker has once again underpromised and overdelivered. Its latest cheeky announcement came in the form of a tweet from Ford CEO Jim Farley, who just admitted the F-150 Lightning with an extended-range battery can travel 0-60 mph in under four seconds. A huge improvement from previously shared acceleration times and a hint that…
Kia has announced US pricing for the refreshed 2023 Kia Niro EV, which starts at $39,450, about $500 less than the outgoing model. The car will arrive at US dealers this month and will be available in all 50 states.
The 2023 Kia Niro EV comes in two trims – “Wind”…
XPeng 1024 Tech Day 2022 recap: Neural net autonomous driving, robotaxis, and ‘flying car’ footage
October 24, 2022
XPeng completed its fourth annual 1024 Tech Day in China today, highlighting several of its latest technological breakthroughs in electric mobility. The presentation included several advancements in autonomous driving, robotic animals, and self-evolving AI platforms.
Ola follows electric car unveiling with its cheapest electric scooter yet, the Ola S1 Air
October 24, 2022
Ola Electric is set on pushing India into the future of electric transportation, whether that means on four wheels or two. And with the company’s latest unveiling of the Ola S1 Air electric scooter, two-wheeled electric vehicles just got even more affordable.
Two-wheelers are of course the company’s main focus, with the Ola S1 Pro serving as the electric vehicle manufacturer’s flagship…
Tesla (TSLA) pulls demand levers in China, launches referral program and cuts prices
October 24, 2022
Tesla has decided to pull on demand levers in China with the launch of a new referral program in the market and cutting prices on Model 3 and Model Y. The TSLA Stock price is down in pre-market.
Over the last few months, there have been increased concerns about softening…
After e-bikes started breaking in half, Fiido promises $10,000 against future frame snafus
October 23, 2022
Last week we reported on Fiido’s latest e-bike frame recall, which saw yet another one of its models demonstrate a propensity to break in half after several months of riding. Now the company is stepping up with a redesign and a $10,000 promise to make Fiido T1 e-bike…
A city in China is planning an offshore wind farm so big that it could power all of Norway
October 23, 2022
The city of Chaozhou, in China’s Guangdong province, is going to build an offshore wind farm so large that it is expected to provide more power than all of Norway’s power plants combined.
The city intends to start work on the 43.3 gigawatt (GW) offshore wind farm before 2025, according to the city’s five-year plan, which is published online. The plan does not disclose how much the offshore…
