ELMS is the first electric vehicle manufacturer founded by SPACs (Special Purpose Acquisition Companies) to fail. Electric Last Mile Solutions (ELMS) has announced its intention to file for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection, almost a year after the electric vehicle startup...
The 2024 Volkswagen ID.Buzz intends to address a completely untapped market in the electric vehicle industry. The ID.Buzz's vintage design is inspired by the legendary VW Bus from the German firm, which inspired the new van's retro style. The new...
BMW and Volkswagen both claim that profits from their respective electric car platforms will catch up to those from their ICE vehicles far sooner than projected. While Volkswagen originally expected that its electric vehicles would meet profit margins on gasoline-powered...
When you think of an electric vehicle, you probably think of a car and Tesla. However, there is a quiet revolution taking place in transportation. It turns out that electrification can benefit practically all of our modes of transportation, including...
In 2019, Amazon made a green investment in Rivian, an electric vehicle manufacturer. It saw nothing but red throughout the opening quarter. Amazon reported a $7.6 billion loss on its Rivian stock in its earnings release on Thursday. In the first...
Every day, it seems like a new carmaker announces its plans to convert to a fully electric lineup by the end of the decade. It's Aston Martin's turn today. The company stated it will launch its first electric model by...
BMW's sales chief believes Tesla's dominance over the EV industry is coming to an end, as the German manufacturer invests extensively in electric powertrains. Tesla has been the market leader in electric vehicles for years and continues to outsell its...
On a single charge, a Mercedes-Benz AG electric car travelled over 1,000 kilometers (621 miles) from Germany to the French Riviera, pushing the battle to steal the technical spotlight from Tesla to a new level. At an average speed of...
Lucid, the electric vehicle manufacturer, has unveiled a new version of its popular and powerful Air luxury sedan. The Lucid Air Grand Touring Performance, which was introduced yesterday, would have 1,050 horsepower and a starting price of $179,000, according to...
Automakers rushing to produce battery-powered, software-driven vehicles to compete with Tesla Inc are facing a new challenge: deciding what technology to develop in-house vs what to buy from vendors. Most global automakers have relied on suppliers to supply crucial parts...
Manufacturers provided fewer than ten electric vehicle models for sale in the United States three years ago. Infrastructure held them back – there were few charging stations, and purchasers were legitimately concerned about running out of juice far from a...
While Tesla's Supercharger network has traditionally been the most extensive for public EV charging, roaming agreements are allowing other networks to compete with Tesla. For example, Electrify America, a Volkswagen subsidiary, recently announced plans to build new "human-centered" charging stations...
Tesla's early 2022 production is off to a solid start, according to data statistics, with new vehicle registrations beating German luxury powerhouse BMW, which led the segment last year. Tesla's modest all-electric portfolio has outperformed the entire German stable of combustion, hybrid,...
The Mini, the little and unexpectedly delightful to drive automobile that arose from the United Kingdom's late 1950s fuel crisis, is experiencing yet another change. Climate change, as well as BMW's ambition to go all-electric by 2030, are driving it...
Honda and Sony are forming a new joint venture to manufacture and market battery electric vehicles, with the first EV expected to hit the market in 2025. Sony has already created two prototype vehicles known as "Vision-S" for the goal of...
Ford Motor Company has announced the division of its electric vehicle (BEV) manufacturing operations from its ICE (internal combustion engine) or gasoline car manufacturing operations into two separate units. The rearrangement was a foregone conclusion. The Ford parent company will...
The Lucid Air production model was unveiled to the public in September 2020, with production starting in 2021. But just as 2022 kicks off, the manufacturer has had to recall 203 models. A probable issue in the front strut damper...
As part of Hertz's mission to lead the future of mobility, the firm announced an investment in UFODRIVE, Europe's premier self-service electric car rental company and eMobility service provider. UFODRIVE is the world's first app-controlled, all-digital, all-electric automobile rental business. Its...
Fisker has finally launched Project PEAR. The Pear, a five-passenger "urban EV" with a starting price of $29,900 before incentives and taxes, is now accepting reservations. You'll have to pay a $250 deposit ($100 for a second reservation) and wait...
Aside from the potential to replace fossil fuels, EVs are gaining popularity due to the benefits they provide in terms of enhanced energy efficiency and reduced local pollution. Nonetheless, there are legitimate concerns about meeting future energy demand for charging...
Airstream and its parent company Thor Industries surprised and excited RV and EV enthusiasts alike with the eStream electric travel trailer concept, which could essentially go off the grid for days, increase the tow vehicle's range or mpg, and potentially...