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Kumpan electric has just announced the launch of higher-speed versions of its retro-inspired seated electric scooters. The new scooters fill out the Kumpan 54i Series lineup and offer several models with speeds ranging from 45-100 km/h (28-62 mph). The Remagen, Germany-based company had previously rolled out the Kumpan 54 Inspire, a 45 km/h (28 mph) version of the scooter that qualified as an…

Rivian is going to test its claim that its R1T electric pickup is adventure-capable in the Rebelle Rally next month. Ever since coming out of stealth mode with their electric vehicles, Rivian made it clear that they are targeting people who get the most out of their trucks: People who like to go on adventures. They specifically call their R1T pickup and R1S SUV “electric adventure…

The Ford Mustang Cobra Jet 1400 prototype electric car pulled a wheelie in a quarter-mile run that it completed in just 8.27 seconds. Last year, Ford unveiled the  “Mustang Lithium” with 900hp at SEMA in Las Vegas, but I guess we can’t be too mad at them now that they are actually bringing the Mustang Mach-E to production. They followed it up this year with the Mustang Cobra Jet 1400…

The Big Four motorcycle manufacturers in Japan, including Honda, Yamaha, Kawasaki, and Suzuki, are teaming up on electric motorcycle development and testing. Specifically, the companies are working together to develop a shared swappable battery platform for electric motorcycles. The foursome announced the establishment of a consortium to develop swappable batteries for electric motorcycles last…