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…
E-quipment highlight: Unic UM325 electric spider crane
September 25, 2024
The Furukawa Unic corporation expanded its line of pop-up “spider” cranes earlier this year with the launch of the battery-powered UM325 electric spider crane – and it looks every bit like it’s ready to be cast in a Michael Bay Transformers movie.
Developed with the…
Volkswagen Polo production ends in Europe to prep for smaller, more affordable EVs
September 24, 2024
After 40 years, Volkswagen is no longer building Polo models in Europe. VW has ended Polo production in Europe as it shifts focus to smaller, more affordable EVs.
VW Polo production ends in Europe after 40 years
Volkswagen has been building Polo models in Pamplona, Spain…
Lightyear nabs 10M euros in funding as it looks to reincarnate as a solar systems provider
September 24, 2024
Lightyear, yes, Lightyear (remember them?), is reemerging from the ashes of a failed solar electric vehicle venture and has just secured 10 million euros to boost its operation of developing and providing other OEMs with advanced solar systems. This isn’t the Lightyear you remember, but it is fighting on in its original quest to bring more sustainable energy to the automotive industry.
Lightyear…
NIO's (NIO) new low-cost electric SUV paves the way for a 'brand revival' analyst claims
September 24, 2024
NIO’s (NIO) new Onvo L60, starting at just $21,200, paves the way for a “brand revival,” according to Deutsche Bank analyst Wang Bin’s team. The new low-cost electric SUV is crucial as NIO takes aim at market leaders like Tesla and BYD.
NIO’s new low-cost electric…
ZEEKR launches 7X SUV in China for $32,500 after nabbing close to 60,000 pre-orders
September 23, 2024
Less than a month after its public unveiling, ZEEKR has officially launched its new family-friendly 7X SUV in China before it makes its way to global markets. Today, we also learned the 7X’s starting pricing, which comes in at RMB 229,900, or about $32,500.
Always one to…
Russian warlord claims Tesla Cybertruck used in combat was remotely disabled by Elon Musk
September 23, 2024
Chechen leader and self-proclaimed “Putin’s foot solider” Ramzan Kadyrov claimed that his Tesla Cybertruck used in combat in Ukraine was remotely disabled by Elon Musk.
Last month, we reported on Kadyrov, who has been ruling over the Chechen Republic for more than a decade, taking delivery of a Cybertruck and outfitting it with a machine gun.
The report was controversial for a few…
