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Rivian, Volvo, and EV Demand
This week, Rivian revealed that it had moved forwards the launch date of its more compact, cost-effective R2 model line from 2025 to 2026. Rivian has stated that it intends to begin manufacturing at the $5 billion Georgia facility as...
The Silent Feature of EVs
One of the first things new owners learn about electric vehicles is how quiet they can be. It soon became one of the little-known advantages of owning an electric car. What makes electric vehicles so quiet all depends on the kind of...
Italy's Macchina Elettrica
Nearly two decades ago, Elon Musk's Tesla opened the way. The world's shift to completely electric vehicles is already littered with entrepreneurs, driven by a new age in mobility and the cheaper cost of manufacturing EVs than its fossil fuel-guzzling...
What is a Kei EV Model
Due to lengthy delivery times of a year or more, Nissan has temporarily suspended accepting new bookings for its recently revealed light electric vehicles. On Tuesday, the Japanese manufacturer announced the suspension of accepting orders for the Sakura on its...
EV Competitors Increase in the East
Tesla disclosed lower production and delivery numbers than anticipated for the third quarter, which has caused shares to decline more than 35% this year. That's partially because other electric vehicle start-ups like Rivian and Lucid, as well as GM, Ford,...
Understanding Levels of Autonomous Driving
The electric car joint venture between Sony and Honda intends to start shipping to the US and Japan in 2026. The company, known as Sony Honda Mobility (SHM), plans to begin accepting pre-orders for its vehicle in the first half...
The Ingenuity of Regenerative Braking
Regenerative braking was invented back in the sixties and Toyota was the first automanufacturer to use it in the hybrid Prius EV. Tesla has taken massive advantage of this technology that makes it one of their best features. Hybrid and...
Volta Zero Enters EV Truck Space
You may not be familiar with Volta Trucks yet, but it has the potential to soon establish itself as a major player in the field of electric transportation. The Swedish company is pushing forwards with its new 16-ton electric truck...
What is Autonomous Driving, really?
We are getting closer to a time when new cars will increasingly have autonomous driving technologies. Although it sounds cool, have we really considered what it might mean? What will future insurance premiums resemble? How about those crazy hackers? Are all...
The Exit of VW's CEO
Herbert Diess's grand strategy for defeating Tesla Inc. depended on 10,000 software developers turning Volkswagen into a tech powerhouse by taking the place of jaded factory workers. Instead, Diess was forced out after two years of angry comments from owners...
Can LDV Challenge EV Competitors?
LDV (Light Duty Vehicle) is a recognized commercial vehicle brand with manufacturing in China and exported to places like Europe and Australia. LDV models are also sold under the Maxus brand. There hasn’t been much global fuss over LDV’s electric...
Rivian Getting the Run on Testing
Recent tug-of-war tests pitted the Rivian R1T and Ford F-150 Lightning against one another. Although the two models are not direct rivals, tests of all types are unavoidable because they are among the first contemporary all-electric pickups on the market....
Lucid Misses The Mark
Tesla’s CEO, Elon Musk criticized competing electric startup, Lucid Motors. In a dismissive tweet, the controversial Tesla boss had a dig at one of his oncoming competitors. After Lucid Motors failed to meet its production and revenue targets at the...
Flashy Fiat 500e Gains Favor
The tiny Fiat 500e has overtaken Tesla sales in the west European electric vehicle market. It is the first time Tesla has lost this lead in 18 months. Tesla has likely been affected the hardest by Covid-19 lockdowns in China...
GM Revving to take EV Lead
Next year, General Motors will begin selling a battery-powered Chevrolet Blazer, making it a direct rival to Tesla's Model Y, the most popular electric SUV in the US. The carmaker announced on Monday that the electric Blazer model will go...
EV Demand Good For Future
More Americans are thinking about getting an electric car the next time they need a new vehicle. For electric vehicle-only automakers like Tesla and Rivian Automotive, this is excellent news. It's also good news for established automakers like Ford Motor and...
Top EV Infotainment Systems
Car infotainment systems are undergoing somewhat of a revolution because of the recent increase in popularity of electric vehicles. The strength of lithium-ion batteries, which power electric vehicles, has allowed automakers to advance infotainment systems. Most modern electric vehicles now...
The MG EV vs the Citroen EV
More electric vehicles are coming to the market this year that may add to the queue of rivals wanting to knock Tesla off as EV industry leader. MG 4 EV The new MG 4 EV, an electric hatchback competitor to...
Polestar Debut Misses Pole Position
Since making its public debut on Friday, Polestar's price has dropped, warning other businesses that the purge might not be finished. The lackluster response to Polestar, the most recent American electric vehicle company to go public, is a warning sign...
Big Moves in Big EV Trucks
According to its CEO, Nikola has started producing an electric truck known as the Tre. The tiny print, however, discloses that it is actually an Iveco chassis coupled with a third-party electric engine. The new truck, which was built in...
Off-road Cruising into the EV World
A deeper look at Toyota's electric response to the Suzuki Jimny is now available. In 2021, the Compact Cruiser and 15 other electric vehicles were unveiled as part of a strategy to sell 3.5 million electric vehicles annually by the...