Heavy lifting and transport company Mammoet has officially debuted a new land-based electric crane. Dubbed the SK6000, the company is calling the 200m tall unit the world’s largest, strongest electric crane.
With an absolutely massive, 6,000 tonne lifting capacity (over 14.5 million lbs.), Mammoet says its new SK6000, “redefines the scale of human construction, allowing large energy and…
Ford is giving EV buyers a free home charger and more as part of its new 'Power Promise'
October 3, 2024
Buy a new Ford EV and get a free home charger as part of its new “Ford Power Promise.” The program is designed to finally put the EV misperceptions to rest while making it even easier to go electric.
It’s “not range anxiety, but change anxiety,” Martin Delonis…
New camouflage Tesla prototype spotted, is it the new cheaper EV?
September 30, 2024
A new interesting-looking Tesla Model 3 prototype has been spotted being tested on Californian streets. Is it one of Tesla’s upcoming new cheaper EVs?
Redditor Jacknv spotted the vehicle on the 280 South near Daly City in the Bay Area, California.
As noted by Jack, the…
Kia officially opens its first EV-only plant to build low-cost EV3, EV4 electric vehicles
September 30, 2024
Kia held an opening ceremony for its first EV-only plant, “EVO,” as it looks to establish itself as a leading electric vehicle maker. Kia’s new low-cost EV3 and EV4 models are the first electric cars scheduled for mass production. The new facility will kick off a new era for Kia, with the capacity to build 150,000 EVs annually.
Kia opens its first EV-only plant to boost output
The EVO Plant…
Thor electric RV concept packs a 140 kWh battery and 500 mile range
September 30, 2024
The latest electric RV concept from Thor is a Class A motorhome with big batteries, electric drive, and a range-extending generator. Will this PHERV (?) make it to production?
Visually similar to Thor’s existing Vegas Class A motorhome and co-developed by Thor and…
Tesla progresses on Giga Berlin expansion, workers snuck in the middle of the night with police
September 27, 2024
Workers have reportedly snuck with police in the middle of the night in the forest around Gigafactory Berlin to cut trees for Tesla’s expansion.
Tesla has been trying to expand its Gigafactory Berlin, but it has been facing some opposition.
Earlier this year, the local…
Chinese EV automaker Leapmotor is teasing its latest SUV model and the first to arrive on its new “B Platform” architecture. The company posted initial images of its B10 compact SUV before the new EV model makes its debut at the Paris Auto Show alongside joint venture partner Stellantis.
Zhejiang Leapmotor Technology Co., Ltd., better known as Leapmotor is a publicly traded EV automaker in…
Rare earth element recycler Cyclic Materials to expand after $53M Series B funding round
September 27, 2024
A Canadian company called Cyclic Materials is working to create a circular supply chain for rare earth elements (REEs) using advanced recycling processes. The company just secured $53 million via a Series B equity round to accelerate its global expansion and recycling…
Riding my Pinus: Rattan's new awkwardly-named e-bike is a lot of fun!
September 25, 2024
There’s no real beating around the bush here; the Rattan Pinus is one borrowed vowel away from the king of all middle-school humor. But trying to put that aside for just a few moments, the bike itself is actually a really fun ride and pretty darn decent, too. It’s…
Polestar 3 first drive: This all-electric SUV is masterfully tuned and sneaky fast
September 25, 2024
The Polestar 3 has long been promised to be the first true branded BEV from the Volvo- and Geely-owned automaker, and it has a lot riding on its success. After taking a trip out to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, to test drive both variants of the Polestar 3, I think this SUV is something pretty special inside and out.
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A quick background on the Polestar 3 SUV
Specs of the first two…
