In their basic form, electric cars are quiet. Hans Zimmer wants to change that. The Oscar-winning composer behind Gladiator and The black Knight goes from the big screen to the road to answer a question the industry has been asking for years: what should an electric car look like? For a century, the unmistakable hum […]
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Racer and hot rodder creates a charging solution for electric cars
A former racing driver and hot rodder has turned to electric car charging. Jim Bardia currently owns an MG Metro 6R4 Group B rally car and a nitrous-boosted V-8 ambulance which he uses to deliver stuffed animals to children’s hospitals. But its biggest project is Change Wind Corporation, which markets a unique EV charging solution […]
10 ultra-expensive luxury cars and their cheaper alternatives
Luxury cars are what you are looking for if you spare no expense to enjoy the most comfortable, opulent and refined cars and the status that comes with driving them. Many of us are openly obsessed with several automobiles, such as Ferrari, Bentley, and Rolls-Royce models. They turn heads and grab attention like no other; […]
How a handful of metals could determine the future of electric cars: NPR
A worker assembles Volkswagen electric cars at the company’s factory in Zwickau, Germany, on January 27. Automakers like Volkswagen are racing to get enough metals to power the batteries needed to make electric vehicles. Jens Schlueter/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Jens Schlueter/Getty Images A worker assembles Volkswagen electric cars at the company’s factory in […]
Lucide, Mercedes, Tesla and more
If I had a penny for every time I heard someone complaining about electric vehicles and autonomy…wow…I’d be a rich man! In fact, I would be so rich that I could perhaps afford a Lucid Air, the new King range! It will reach 500 miles on the highway, which is about 800 km… but would […]
These 10 electric cars will make range anxiety a thing of the past
The past decade has been great for the electric vehicle industry. Electric cars have gone from futuristic concepts to a reality that is slowly taking over the roads. However, while electric car sales have increased dramatically, there are still a large number of gearheads who still say they will never switch to electric vehicles. One […]
How the recent commodity boom will affect electric cars
Electric vehicles rely heavily on raw materials such as lithium, nickel, palladium and cobalt. Photo: John Walton/PA Images via Getty Commodities are rising due to the Russian-Ukrainian conflict as fears mount that supplies will be disrupted by the ongoing war and sanctions imposed on Moscow. The global automotive industry is also bracing for further impact […]
So, what is the future of gas stations?
Electric vehicles are on the rise and soon conventionally powered cars will be a thing of the past. Service stations are therefore faced with obsolescence. The end of gas stations as we know them is on the horizon. The internal combustion engine (ICE) is giving way to electric vehicles (EV). Already, electric vehicles are hitting […]
Best-selling electric cars (worldwide) in January 2022
Tesla Model Y is No. 1 in the hot electric car market. Registrations rose 87% year-on-year (year-on-year) in January, to more than 603,000 units. The Chinese market was the main driver of growth, as can also be seen on the top sellers list. In terms of share, 2022 started with plug-in vehicles securing 10% share […]
When electric cars rule the road, they’ll need spotlights to power up
Samuel Abuelsamid, principal analyst at Guidehouse Insights, an infrastructure consultancy, agrees with this assessment. “There is certainly a large addressable market for this type of service,” he said. “This whole area is something that’s going to be critically important because you have all these automakers that are making huge plans to build and hopefully sell […]
Ford targets 2 million electric cars per year and 10% operating profit
Ford Motor Company (NYSE:F) is betting hard on e-transportation and is targeting production of 2 million electric vehicles (EVs) per year and an adjusted operating margin of 10% by 2026. The goals are among the most ambitious compared to the company’s current outlook. Image source: Ford (screenshot) – Valuewalk Q4 2021 Hedge Fund Letters, Talks […]
What is synthetic e-fuel and will it make electric cars obsolete?
When Porsche announced it was teaming up with Siemens and energy companies ENEL and AME to build a synthetic electronic fuels plant in Chile, it was music to many people’s ears. The idea of electronic fuels, many believed, would not only allow owners to keep their classic Porsches on the road, it could save the […]
Meet Audi’s All-New First Electric Cars Ready to Shine on the SA Market
Fuel cost stress will soon be a thing of the past as more and more automakers are launching electric cars on the market. In South Africa, Audi SA joined BMW and Mercedes-Benz in the race. But they have since taken the lead, launching a whole range of electronically controlled vehicles this week. Part of the […]
Electric vehicles still burn aboard a ship carrying luxury cars near the Azores
LISBON — Heavy tugs sprayed water on a burning ship carrying thousands of Porsches and Bentleys adrift off the Portuguese Azores islands on Tuesday, the ship’s manager said in a statement. The Felicity Ace, carrying around 4,000 vehicles, including Porsches, Audis and Bentleys, some fitted with lithium-ion Batterycaught fire last Wednesday. The 22 crew members […]
Firefighters rush to save a burning ship with more than 4,000 luxury cars on board
Lisbon: Firefighters are struggling to put out a fire that broke out on Wednesday on a ship carrying thousands of luxury cars, which is adrift off the Portuguese islands of the Azores, a port official said, adding that it was unclear when they would succeed. The Felicity Ace vessel, carrying around 4,000 vehicles including Porsches, […]
TSLA stock can survive and thrive even without cheap cars
You’re here (NASDAQ:TSLA) continues to prevail, even when Wall Street wants to bring it down. The electric vehicle leader once again demonstrated its prowess this week in the face of bearish analyst reports. So what do you need to know about TSLA stocks right now? Source: Sheila Fitzgerald / Shutterstock.com On Monday, Bernstein analyst Toni […]
Electric cars are in a ‘breakthrough moment’ led by Tesla, according to the New York Times
The automotive industry is on the verge of big changes in 2022. According to Jack Ewing and Neal E. Boudette at The New York Times“Battery-powered cars are experiencing a breakthrough. … Their arrival represents the greatest upheaval in the automobile industry since Henry Ford introduced the Model T in 1908.” “Sales of battery-only cars surged […]
Volvo will build electric cars using Tesla’s megacasting process
Volvo, like virtually every automaker on the planet, is diving headfirst into electric cars. This takes a page out of Tesla’s playbook as it prepares an avalanche of new battery-powered models. As part of the electric transition, the company announced on Tuesday that it plans to spend $1.1 billion to upgrade its Swedish auto plant. […]
Luxury Car Market Size, Scope, Growth, Competitive Analysis – Benz, Rover, Tesla, BMW – The Grundy Register
New Jersey, United States,- the luxury car market The report covers the entire global market scenario including key players, their future promotions, preferred vendors, market shares along with historical data and price analysis. It continues to offer key details on changing dynamics to generate market improving factors. It aims to rationalize the expenses of the […]
Are electric cars the new “diesel scandal”? An expert looks at the future of road transport
Do you remember Britain’s ‘dash for diesel’? It all started over 20 years ago when then-Chancellor Gordon Brown announced a new car tax system favoring vehicles that emit less carbon dioxide, the greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming. . Diesel cars tend to be more fuel efficient with lower emissions, and Mr Brown hailed […]
Electric cars sold in record numbers worldwide in 2021
Picture: Wuling NewElectric vehicle sales are growing at such a rapid rate that virtually every month of 2021 has set a new sales record. November saw just over 720,000 new plug-in vehicle registrationsand that record was largely beaten when the December figures hit more than 907,000. The new December record represents an increase of almost […]
6,660 electric cars sold in Norway in January
The Norwegian car market started the new year with 6,660 newly registered electric cars. Electric vehicles accounted for 83.7% of new car registrations in Norway in January. In the model ranking, an MEB SUV was in the lead – but not a Volkswagen. Compared to January 2021, the 6,660 electric cars represent an increase of […]
Electric cars sold in record numbers worldwide in 2021
Picture: Wuling NewElectric vehicle sales are growing at such a rapid rate that virtually every month of 2021 has set a new sales record. November saw just over 720,000 new plug-in vehicle registrationsand that record was largely beaten when the December figures hit more than 907,000. The new December record represents an increase of almost […]
Luxury Car Market Size, Share, Growth Overview, Competitive Analysis
New Jersey, United States,- This detail luxury car market The report outlines the growth development and analysis of the industry, which plays an important role for new market players entering the market. The new players in the market can get a comprehensive overview of the main aspects that control the growth of the market such […]
The pandemic has been great for electric cars
Global battery electric vehicle sales rose to 4.5 million last year from 2.1 million in 2020, according to data from consultancy LMC Automotive. Electric cars accounted for 6.3% of global vehicle sales in 2021, tripling their market share compared to 2019, before the coronavirus pandemic. Overall passenger vehicle sales remain depressed, with just under 72 […]
Plans underway to introduce electric cars in Kenya
Kenya Power says innovation plans are in high gear to move the country into the all-electric vehicle space. According to Rosemary Oduor, acting chief executive of the utility company, the government is looking at the matter critically with a view to making it easier for people to buy electric vehicles in the country. In March […]
Future Mercedes electric cars will feature Luminar self-driving technology
A vehicle with Luminar LiDAR Proactive Safety-based pre-collision braking collision avoidance technology pulls to a halt to avoid a child-sized test dummy, as demonstrated on a test track at CES 2022. PATRICK T. FALLON/AFP via Getty Images Luminar Technologies, an Orlando, Florida-based self-driving startup founded in 2012 by a then 17-year-old entrepreneur, is attracting century-old […]
Plans Underway to Bring All-Electric Cars to the Country » Capital News
NAIROBI, Kenya January 21 – Kenya Power says plans are in high gear for the country to transition to a fully electric vehicle space. The utility company’s acting chief executive, Rosemary Oduor, said the government was looking critically at the issue with a view to making it easier for people to buy electric vehicles in […]
Kenya Power – Plans underway to introduce fully electric cars in the country
Nairobi – Kenya Power says innovation plans are in high gear to move the country into the all-electric vehicle space. The utility company’s acting chief executive, Rosemary Oduor, said the government was looking critically at the issue with a view to making it easier for people to buy electric vehicles in the country. “Kenya Power […]
The United States refuses to fall in love with electric cars
The Environmental Protection Agency’s revised greenhouse gas emissions rules for passenger vehicles, finalized in December 2021, simply bring the standards back to what they were under the Obama administration in the mid-2010s. This contrasts sharply with China and Europe, which have aggressively pursued low-carbon policies that encourage the production of electric vehicles. Besides politics, there’s […]
10 safest luxury cars for 2022
With all the different options on the market today, buying a new car or truck can be a daunting task. Whenever most people decide to buy a new car, they usually consider budget, utility value, cost of ownership, running costs, and even resale value as key factors. However, determining vehicle safety is arguably one of […]
European electric car sales overtake diesel models for the first time
Sales of electric cars in Europe overtook diesel models for the first time in December, according to preliminary estimates, as drivers continue to choose subsidized zero-emissions vehicles over those reliant on fuel that has been tarnished by scandal of Volkswagen’s emissions in 2015. More than a fifth of new cars sold in 18 European markets, […]
Renault will only sell electric cars in Europe by 2030
Renault will only sell electric cars in Europe by 2030. image: wikimedia commons Renault has announced its intention to sell only electrified vehicles in Europe by 2030 Renault is not the first brand, nor the last, to announce that it will stop selling thermal cars in Europe in 2030. The need to adapt to the […]
German transport minister backs electric cars in e-fuel debate – EURACTIV.com
The debate over how best to decarbonize road transport has long pitted synthetic e-fuels against full electrification. In a shift in policy, Germany’s transport minister has now said electric cars have won the race in the EU. As part of the EU’s Fit for 55 package of climate laws, the European Commission has proposed to […]
Here is the full list of China’s best-selling electric cars for 2021
A Neta (Nezha) V electric car is displayed at the Hozon Auto booth during an auto show in Tianjin, China, 4 October 2021. CGV | Visual China Group | Getty Images BEIJING — Tesla and BYD remained by far the market leaders for electric cars in China in 2021, while new competitors have emerged against […]
All 4 out of 10 luxury cars sold in India in 2021 were from Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz recorded a more than 40% increase in sales last year. The company claims to have experienced maximum growth in the performance segment with its range of AMG cars in India. By HT automatic office | Updated: Jan 12, 2022, 1:29 PM The Mercedes AMG A45 S completes the company’s A-Class lineup in India and […]
Electric cars are banned in Idaho, part three
There simply won’t be enough batteries. Click here for a long explanation. The various minerals needed are not easily found. Mining itself is a dirty business and has already caused an environmental disaster in Indonesia. The Chinese have mostly cornered the graphite market, which needs batteries more than lithium. China’s environmental record receives few checkered […]
Toyota spends $ 35 billion on electric cars
MICHELLE TOH TOYOTA is injecting more than US $ 35 billion into electric vehicles as it tries to catch up with other global automakers in the race for cleaner cars. The world’s largest automaker said on Tuesday it would invest billions in developing battery-electric vehicles between 2022 and 2030 with the aim of raising a […]
Are hydrogen and electric cars on the right green path? second part
Read the first part here. Gasoline and diesel cars are no longer a viable green proposition, and the race is now on between hydrogen and electric vehicles. But deciding which of these two will win the checkered flag in the Carbon Reduction Grand Prix is, in reality, an enigma. Currently, it is the concept of […]
2022 next electric cars in India – Tata, Volvo and more | Mobility news
In December 2021, Tata Motors became the first company in India to sell more than 2,000 electric cars, making it the biggest seller of electric cars in India as well. Tata’s electric vehicle growth correlates with electric vehicle growth in India in 2021. Several luxury vehicles were launched in the previous year and this trend […]
Electric cars occupy two-thirds of the Norwegian car market and Tesla leads the race
Sales of electric cars in Norway rose 48% last year, ensuring that nearly two in three new cars were battery-powered and making Texas-based Tesla the top-selling brand. Seeking to become the first nation to end the sale of gasoline and diesel cars by 2025, petroleum-producing Norway is exempting battery-electric vehicles (BEVs) from taxes imposed on […]
Luxury cars enter the growth lane
Even as many were abandoning the luxury market, given the uncertainties the pandemic has brought, premium cars have inexplicably seen a rise. Sector professionals who have done well have upgraded their vehicles to luxury vehicles in 2021. “We had healthy demand in June – with our new products as well as the market picking up. […]
In Colorado, electric cars are mostly for the wealthy. Could federal and state policy change that?
State-level tax data reveals similar disparities in Colorado. From 2017 to 2020, more than 12,000 households benefited from a state tax credit for the purchase of a plug-in electric vehicle. Over 80% of these households reported an annual income of over $100,000 per year. LaSheita Sayer, a black businesswoman and electric car advocate from Denver, […]
Next electric cars in India in 2022
Here is a list of electric vehicles that are expected to launch in India next year. See the pictures A look at the electric vehicles that will go on sale in India in 2022 The year 2021 has posed many challenges for the Indian automotive industry. Challenging situations such as the second wave of COVID-19 […]
VCs say this is the year electric cars became popular, from Ford’s F-150 Lightning to over Rivian
Customers and investors alike await the first deliveries of the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup. Ford Auto executives have talked a lot about electric cars in recent years. Now 2022 is the year of the stock, said venture capitalists who spoke to Insider. Here’s what VCs said to look for in electric cars next year. […]
Top 10 most searched electric cars on Google in India in 2021; Tata Nexon EV, Tata Tigor EV and MG ZS EV lead the race
Electric vehicles have grown in popularity over the past couple of years, and the average number of their monthly searches has increased. See the pictures Here is a list of the most wanted electric vehicles in 2021. Electric vehicles are the future of mobility and this future is undoubtedly not far off. Good! While some […]
Are hydrogen racing cars the key to the future of clean mobility?
Could a hydrogen-based racing series do the same for FCEVs that Formula E does for EVs? By Steve McEvoy Auto racing has always pushed the boundaries of what is technologically possible and has often been instrumental in changing the mainstream car market. Take the example of significant developments in speed, performance, endurance and safety: once […]
As electric cars clean the roads, neighbors of auto factories still hit by pollution
This article is co-published by Energy News Network and Planet Detroit with support from the Race and Justice Reporting Initiative at the Damon J. Keith Center for Civil Rights at Wayne State University. While electric vehicles are better for the environment, the factories that produce them might not be. A new report wants everyone – […]
Electric cars: Reducing plug-in subsidies could ‘hurt the adoption of electric vehicles’ and leave the UK ‘behind’
The British automaker has warned that the move to cut fees could leave the UK “behind other countries” in a race to switch from gasoline and diesel vehicles to electric cars. It comes after the government confirmed that subsidies for electric plug-ins would drop from £ 2,500 to £ 1,500 for cars. The subsidy has […]
French automotive workforce could decrease by switching to electric cars
Image Credit: Provided France risks losing nearly a third of its automotive jobs by the end of the decade in the accelerated transition to electric vehicles that is rendering many suppliers obsolete, according to a new study which, according to its author, could apply to other European countries. The French auto industry – home of […]
Toyota spends $ 35 billion on electric cars to close the gap with rivals
the the largest automobile manufacturer in the world on Tuesday announced it would invest 4 trillion yen ($ 35.2 billion) in the development of battery-electric vehicles between 2022 and 2030 with the aim of raising a more serious challenge to rivals such as You’re here (TSLA), DG (DG) and Volkswagen (VLKAF). Much of that money […]
BMWBLOG Podcast Ep. 59 – Nikki Shields talks electric cars, Formula E and more
We’ve been trying to have Nikki Shields on the podcast for a while now and, as a broadcaster for Formula E, a host of Supercharged on CNN and one of the founding members of Electrifying, it’s not hard to see why. We finally got him on the show and got to talk about electric cars, […]
Top 10 Luxury Cars Coming To India
Check out our list of the top 10 hotly anticipated luxury cars, scheduled / confirmed to launch in India in 2022 Next year will apparently be an extremely exciting time for the Indian auto industry, with many new launches planned. The luxury segment of the market will also see a lot of new entries, and […]
Electric cars and selective taxation
An article written by the Institute of Race Relations‘s (TRI) John Kane-Berman sparked debate, with many in the community commenting on his point of view. The subject? Electric vehicles in South Africa. From an environmental perspective, a lot of people think electric cars are the way to go and you can see why. Emission-free, they […]
All the shocks on electric cars and oil between the United States, Canada and Mexico
Biden’s Three Amigos summit aims to strengthen the alliance between the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, the tension has not been resolved. All the details Yesterday, US President Joe Biden met in Washington with the political leaders of the two countries bordering the United States: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Mexican President Andres […]
Electric cars – the shocking truth from South Africa
Advocates of a widespread shift to electric cars haven’t given any thought to how this might punish consumers in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) where they are mostly out of reach, let alone the powerlessness of Eskom-type public services and lack of support infrastructure provided by government. John Kane-Berman of the Institute for Race Relations […]
Electric cars dominate Top Gear prices 2021
Seven electric cars won awards at this year’s Top Gear Awards, proving that electric vehicles continue to become more and more dominant. In comparison, only two all-electric vehicles were awarded at the 2020 event. This year has seen many electric winners in a wide variety of categories. Initially, the Pininfarina Battista was TG’s Hyper GT […]
10 luxury cars that are surprisingly cheap to own and maintain
Luxury cars represent premium style, comfort and performance. They are equipped with top notch amenities that help them tick many boxes in what one might want in a car, where money is often not an issue. They are redefining the journey, whether it is a short trip or a long road trip. Still, many people […]
Ford on track to sell more electric cars than GM in race against Tesla
Ford is on track to sell more electric cars in the United States this year than its biggest rival, GM. Ford’s Mustang Mach-E SUV sold well, while GM had to stop building its Chevy Bolt EV and EUVs. Morgan Stanley expects GM to beat Ford in long-term electric vehicle sales. Loading Something is loading. Ford […]
Teslas and other electric cars take Switzerland by storm
Originally posted on EVANNEX.Through Charles Morris Whenever I travel from the United States to Europe I am struck by the very different mix of cars on the road. In Switzerland, German and French brands dominate, and many essential models in the States are rare or non-existent birds here. Pickup trucks are rarely seen, except near […]
Toyota says the choice is between cheap electric cars or a range
Photo: Toyota Toyota takes a different approach from other automakers as it moves on to fully electric cars focusing on low price on high range. In an interview with Green Car Reports, Toyota said the key to the electric transition is to make electric vehicles affordable, rather than manufacturing electric vehicles with more than ranges. […]
Could roads charge electric cars? Technology can be close.
Other challenges could slow down the electric road of the future. “To put this in context, on-road charging while driving is probably not a comprehensive solution for all electric vehicles, but it could play an important role for some applications,” said Jeremy J. Michalek, professor of engineering and public policy and director. of the Vehicle […]
Electric cars are the future of mobility: GoodFirms Research 2021
GoodFirms Electric cars appear to be much more durable than any other alternative. We’re about to take off here with large deployments of electric cars. “ – GoodFirms research WASHINGTON, WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES, November 26, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ – GoodFirms, the most trusted search and review platform, has released its latest research study, “Electric car […]
Brumos shares the history of the “Charlatans” and their racing cars
Met with disdain by “real” engineers, the trio Georges Boillot, Jules Goux and Paolo Zuccarelli were nicknamed Les Charlatans by Peugeot’s production engineers when they moved into a space in the company’s workshops. But as detailed in the latest episode of Inside the 59, the video series produced byThe Brumos collection museum in Florida, pilots […]
GM takes on Tesla with electric cars, boats, planes and trucks
General Motors is entering the electric boat market. In fact, like the American auto giant shoot President Joe Biden’s brilliant and ambitious plan to accelerate the deployment of electric cars, GM has also been working quite quietly on a quest to build electric cars. Airplanes, the trains, and delivery trucks – all powered by its […]
“I have heard countless times against electric cars”
“So many times when I approached an auto industry executive, be it my manager or one of my clients, I was faced with ‘what part of no don’t you understand? When I proposed to invest more in electric cars. I’m happy that electric cars are finally becoming mainstream, ”says Dr Prabhakar Patil. Dr Patil, originally […]
California sets a golden example for electric cars
Advocates of electric vehicles cite California as a golden example of what is possible when governments encourage electric vehicles. As of June of this year, California had more than 425,000 electric vehicle registrations. Florida takes second place with just over 58,000. Three states have fewer than 500 registered electric vehicles. California also has many more […]
California sets a golden example for electric cars
Advocates of electric vehicles cite California as a golden example of what is possible when governments encourage electric vehicles. As of June of this year, California had more than 425,000 electric vehicle registrations. Florida takes second place with just over 58,000. Three states have fewer than 500 registered electric vehicles. California also has many more […]
California sets a golden example for electric cars
Proponents of electric vehicles cite California as a golden example of what is possible when governments encourage electric vehicles. As of June of this year, California had more than 425,000 electric vehicle registrations. Florida takes second place with just over 58,000. Three states have fewer than 500 registered electric vehicles. California also has many more […]
California sets an example for the rest of the United States on electric cars (VIDEO)
As of June of this year, California had more than 425,000 electric vehicle registrations. Proponents of electric vehicles cite California as a golden example of what is possible when governments encourage electric vehicles. As of June of this year, California had more than 425,000 electric vehicle registrations. Florida takes second place with just over 58,000. […]
Where Opinions Matters – how will the community adapt to electric cars?
Electric cars hurtle down the road towards us at breakneck speed. And with implications for all of us. Would you let a teenager with a new driver’s license get behind the wheel of a racing car? Electric cars are as fast as supercars. Even less powerful and cheaper electric cars are speed machines. Gasoline-powered four-cylinder […]
Fresnoland newsletter: public transport, electric cars, clean air
One of the Fresno County Rural Transportation Agency buses, this one from Huron / Coalinga, arrives in downtown Fresno on October 28, 2021. JEAN WALKER [email protected] Good afternoon. This week in Fresnoland, Cassandra wrote about Clovis City Council refusing a new 40-unit apartment complex in Old Town, and Danielle wrote about how Fresno County taxpayers […]
Maximum speed and 0-60 for the world’s best electric vehicles
Beginning of November, I drove in a 1,400 horsepower electric drift car. The inventively named Ford Mustang Mach-E 1400 is a unique demonstrator designed to show how fun and exciting electric racing can be. And boy, it works. There was smoke. There was noise. There was dazed laughter. It was incredibly exciting. Although many people […]
9 affordable luxury cars for budget ballers
Bagging the biggest, most luxurious vehicle for your money is actually a lot easier and cheaper than you might think. With careful selection, few of your top spendthrift friends will ever guess you’ve shopped further down the premium food chain. We’ve all done it, researching new car listings for the most extravagant interiors stuffed with […]
NOTICE | Electric cars are on their way to SA – why and when?
Earlier this week, Fin24 reported Ford, Mercedes-Benz, General Motors and Volvo signed a program promise during the COP26 climate talks, committing to “work to achieve 100% sales of new zero-emission cars and vans in major markets by 2035 or before”. Guy Dormehl, Wheels24 columnist has owned an electric BMW i3 for a few years and […]
10 electric cars we are waiting for the most
The next two years promise to be exciting for electric car enthusiasts as new vehicles ranging from advanced electric vehicles to crossovers will flood the auto market. Even though electric vehicles are still quite rare in the market, you cannot deny that they are the future of vehicle development as they will put an end […]
The world’s first drag race between flying electric cars features the Airspeeder MK3
The world’s first drag race between two flying cars recently ended in Australia. Two unmanned MK3 Airspeeders were used in the drag race which was more of a test as it took place as part of the pre-season preparations for a full series of F1 style air races to be held later this year. Similar […]
Biden announces impact of $ 1t bill on electric cars
By HOPE YEN, The Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) – Boasting of his $ 1 trillion infrastructure package, President Joe Biden overestimated its reach by saying it would result in 500,000 electric vehicle charging stations and deliver on his promise to push half of American drivers to electric vehicles by the end of the decade. The […]
UK gears up to produce rare earth magnets needed for electric cars
Britain could revive domestic production of super strong magnets used in electric vehicles and wind turbines with government support, it has been reported. This would reduce the UK’s dependence on supplies from China and achieve vital reductions in carbon emissions, two sources told Reuters. A UK government-funded feasibility study will be released on Friday, outlining […]
Government insistence Electric cars must win risks of wasting valuable interim technology – Book review
electric car and gasoline car concept. hand holding gasoline pump and power connector for refueling Getty Politicians declaring they know best and naming electric cars alone to lead the race green risk wasting valuable and proven resources provided by battery-bound internal combustion engines (ICEs), and hybrid technology is the way the fastest to reduce global […]
Global rush for electric cars threatens to replace last century’s scramble for fossil fuels – Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari has warned that the global rush for electric cars risks replacing the last century’s scramble for fossil fuels with a new global race for lithium found in Africa, endangering geopolitical stability. The president revealed it in a statement on Sunday before flying to the 26th Conference of the Parties (COP26) to the […]
Volvo C40 shows how luxury cars can be green
You know, the car people. Driving a car is a big part of their psyche and something that seriously brings them joy. They are lyrical about the shape of the back of a car or about the wheel hubs. It’s part of who they are – they take long road trips, join auto clubs, visit […]
Race for more electric cars accelerates, but infrastructure challenges remain | DFA 90.7
Thursday, October 28, 2021 The race to bring more electric vehicles to the road is accelerating. More and more automakers are following Tesla’s lead and developing electric vehicles as the industry seeks to become more high-tech and more environmentally friendly. In August, President Biden set an ambitious goal shift half of new car sales to […]
Which brand sells the most electric cars in Europe?
Following our report on the automotive groups that sell the most electric cars in 10 European markets, let’s take a look at which brands recorded the most sales (read: registrations). We’ll also be looking at the model rankings soon when Jose Pontes releases his detailed report on plug-in vehicle sales across Europe (not just the […]
Report, Auto News, ET Auto
Based on the type of propulsion, the electric car market is segmented into hybrid vehicles, battery electric vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles. New Delhi: The electric car market is expected to reach $ 1.9 trillion by 2028, at a CAGR of 37.1% during the forecast period 2021-2028, ResearchAndMarkets.com said in its latest report. In […]
Foxconn plans to make electric cars in India, its president reveals
Taiwan-based tech company Foxconn, which has announced its entry into the electric vehicle space, is eager to come to India to manufacture its electric vehicles. Liu Young-way, chairman of Foxconn, revealed his company’s global manufacturing plans days after unveiling his first three concept electric vehicles. Liu said Foxconn is open to manufacturing its electric vehicles […]
Tesla-Volkswagen Bromance is good for electric cars
Tesla was originally a David and Goliath story, with the fledgling electric vehicle maker facing the seemingly overwhelming gasoline-powered auto industry. Now that Elon Musk’s company is the world’s most valuable automaker, by market capitalization, and other brands are considering a transition to zero-emission vehicles, the tables have been turned. Today everyone is trying to […]
Auto Manufacturers Shift Into Electricity, Auto News, ET Auto
LONDON – As electric car sales skyrocket and regulations increasingly favor zero-emission vehicles, a wave of announcements on Monday showed how the global auto industry has shifted into high gear as it is racing to overtake the era of fossil fuel cars. As part of its own € 30 billion ($ 34.7 billion) electrification plan, […]
New Fifth Gear TV show will focus on electric cars
THE MOTORING Fifth Gear series is set to return to television for its 29the season on November 25, renamed Fifth Gear Recharged and now focused on electric and electrified cars. According to North One, which produces the show, the decision to rebrand to be more focused on electric vehicles is a result of the changing […]
Upcoming electric cars in India 2021-22 under ₹ 15 lakh: launch dates, prices, etc.
Coming Up: Top Electric Cars Coming Under ₹ 15 lakh | Representative images Now that India has started its appointment with electric vehicles, that is, it has started to open up to the idea of using this new category of vehicles in India, more and more more companies are rushing to introduce their electric vehicle […]
Chinese Xpeng and Nio make 100,000 electric cars in less time than Tesla
Xpeng Motors is launching the P5 sedan at an event in Guangzhou, China on April 14, 2021. The P5 is Xpeng’s third production model and features Lidar technology. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC BEIJING – Chinese electric car makers are rushing to ramp up production, faster than Tesla in its early days. The American start-up Xpeng […]
Gadkari, Auto News, ET Auto
Tesla demanded a reduction in import duties on electric vehicles (EVs) in India. Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Friday he had repeatedly called on US-based Tesla to manufacture its iconic electric vehicles in India, while assuring that all support would be provided by the government to business. Speaking to “India Today Conclave 2021,” Gadkari […]
“Work is needed to make electric cars accessible to everyone”
I once heard a theory that no one is disabled until people or society put obstacles in their way. It sounds simple, but it is perhaps a useful way to help understand what the world can look like from different angles. Watching two wheelchair users tackle the myriad of ‘designed’ challenges during the first stop […]
Don’t leave disabled drivers behind when crossing electric cars
According to the UK Equality Act 2010, it is illegal to discriminate against people with disabilities. Why then do so many companies and organizations involved in installing new EV infrastructure seem oblivious to this responsibility? Whether it is facilities provided by national charging networks, retailers, parking providers or local authorities, the picture is the same. […]
Pushing the limits of electric cars: How Extreme E is leading the transportation revolution
The fate of combustion engines is sealed. They are on the verge of extinction, as governments around the world have demanded that gasoline and diesel cars can no longer be produced. Most of the bans will come into effect within the next five to ten years (depending on the country). The obvious successor to our […]
The fastest electric cars | Coach
It just seems a little, um, ridiculous that the elevated seven-seater Tesla Model X can hit 100 mph in less time than the Taycan takes. Think about it for a second: a leather-lined 2.5-ton SUV that can accelerate faster than most supercars, regardless of their mode of propulsion. Key to the gull-winged Tesla’s surprisingly speed […]
The Long View: Electric cars are cleaner than gasoline cars. Period.
2022 Chevrolet Bolt EUV. On the scale from ashes to ashes, electric vehicles win: The International Council for Clean Transport (ICCT) says electric vehicles pollute less than gasoline or diesel cars, not only on a daily basis, but also throughout the world. vehicle life cycle, including extracting raw materials from the earth, producing the vehicle, […]
Classic cars can now be converted to electric cars; Here’s how this startup saves your vintage item!
When auto buyers leave the showroom, most vehicles lose a third of their value. That was before a decade or two of deterioration resulted in a visit to a junkyard. Some automobiles, on the other hand, have a much more lucrative end. If you bought a Ferrari 250 GTO for $ 18,000 in the early […]
Daimler trucks, luxury cars split up
FRANKFURT – Shareholders of Daimler AG, luxury car maker Mercedes-Benz, on Friday approved the split of the company’s truck division, a move intended to enable the world’s largest truck maker to respond more quickly to change and focus on new low-emission technologies transforming the automotive industry. Voting at an online shareholders’ meeting also means that […]
Daimler’s trucks and luxury cars split up to pursue different green technologies
Daimler Trucks North America will manufacture two new models of electric heavy-duty trucks at its Portland plant. Courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America FRANKFURT, Germany (AP) – Shareholders of Mercedes-Benz luxury carmaker Daimler AG on Friday approved the split of the Portland-headquartered truck division of the company, a move intended to allow at most the […]
Electric cars: luxury brands like Tesla, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz lead the charge towards the future of electric vehicles
Next year you will all see electricity Cadillac Not at home. “This is the first step towards the brand’s all-EV future, and while it’s an all-electric vehicle, it’s definitely a Cadillac,” said Mahmood Samara, vice president luxury sales, services and marketing. I am. division of General Motors. It is called LYRIQ, Compact crossover SUV. As […]
Electric cars: luxury brands like Tesla, Cadillac and Mercedes-Benz lead the charge towards the future of electric vehicles
Next year you will see an all electric Cadillac out on the road. “This is the first step towards a fully electric future for the brand, and although it is a fully electric vehicle, it continues to be unmistakably Cadillac,” said Mahmoud Samara, vice president of sales , service and marketing for luxury. division of […]
Democrats on the verge of ruining their plan for electric cars
As Democrats frantically negotiate the shape of their social spending program with multiple deadlines and looming economic chaos, they are would have considered “Test the resources” of some of their new programs. Progressives have long derided means testing – the phasing out of benefits above a certain income threshold – as a practice that undermines […]
Electric cars need to lose weight, turn on and cool down
Speed has always been a top priority for supercar builders, and they’re now in the race of a lifetime to use electricity before climate policy cuts down on combustion engines. Thus, Ferrari and Mercedes-Benz are looking for start-ups such as YASA, an Oxford-based electric motor company, to have the expertise and technology to meet the […]
Audi hires Ken Block to develop electric cars
Audi is hiring Ken Block to work on electric vehicle projects, the automaker said on Tuesday. While Audi has said it will start working with Block immediately, it has not provided any details on what those plans might be. While Block is primarily associated with Subaru and Ford, Block claims that Audi was his first […]
Do electric cars have transmissions? A guide to what powers your EV
When you are driving an electric vehicle for the first time, your car may not even have a gearshift or shifter that allows you to change gears. Step on the accelerator (not the “accelerator pedal”) and you won’t feel any transmission shifting. So, do electric vehicles even have transmissions? The answer depends on who you […]
Hydrogen vs Electric Cars | carwow
Hydrogen cars, or hydrogen fuel cell cars, are a type of passenger vehicle separate from the petrol, diesel, hybrid or electric cars which make up the majority of cars on UK roads. You might be familiar with LPG (Liquid Petroleum Gas) cars, but hydrogen cars are very different and are much closer to electric cars […]
Why electric cars are the new collector’s classics
Most vehicles lose a third of their value as soon as you take them away from the dealership, before a decade or so of decline leads to a date with the scrapyard. But some cars have a much more lucrative fate. If you had been rich enough to pay $ 18,000 for a Ferrari 250 […]
Amid expensive electric cars at IAA Mobility, more affordability is promised
VW ID.Life Volkswagen AG European automakers are relentlessly producing the wrong kind of electric car, but Volkswagen has shown it could be going in the right direction by showcasing its mass-market ID.Life concept at the IAA Mobility 2021 show in Munich. The industry tries to mimic the overall capabilities of internal combustion engine (ICE) cars […]
Best electric luxury cars coming in 2022
Unless you’ve been hiding in the garage for a few years, the premium electric vehicle (EV) market is about to explode. The Tesla Model S and Model X, as well as the Porsche Taycan, will soon face stiff competition for those luxury electric vehicle dollars. Read on for a quick rundown of what’s in store […]