Activesphere concept imagines a stylish electric Audi Allroad pickup
Audi has saved the most intriguing—and arguably, most American—of its four sphere concepts for last: an electric pickup. Well, sort of. The Activesphere concept is “a master of metamorphosis,”...
Tesla Gigafactory boost, Semi and future product, GM batteries: Today’s Car News
Cylindrical batteries are being considered by GM, according to a report from South Korea. Tesla is ramping up its new battery cells in Nevada for much more than the Semi. And will Tesla tease more...
Report: GM mulling cylindrical cells for future EVs
In a potentially significant shift for the Detroit automaker, General Motors is considering cylindrical battery cells for future EVs, according to TheElec, a battery-focused South Korean trade...
Tesla teases product roadmap March 1: Robovan, Cyberwagon, Model 2?
Tesla has a number of other future products under development, it teased on Wednesday, as part of its quarterly update for investors. And while there’s no guarantee we’ll get an update on persistent...
Tesla’s Nevada Gigafactory expansion: Batteries for 1.5M EVs annually
Tesla has confirmed a $3.6 billion expansion of its Nevada battery “Gigafactory” that the company claims will supply over one million EVs annually. The investment will add 3,000 new jobs...
VW Brand Design Boss Replaced Over Claimed EV Differences With CEO
The Volkswagen brand will have a new design chief in the person of Andreas Mindt starting February 1, 2023. Mindt, who previously headed Bentley’s styling department, will replace Jozef...
Munro Live Checks Out The Super-Efficient Mercedes EQXX
Mercedes made it clear that the Vision EQXX was much more than just a design study. The automaker said it shows the way forward for its EVs, hinting at what future production Mercedes EVs coming...
Honda Civic Hybrid, Lucid in Formula E, Uber needs an EV: Today’s Car News
Formula E is running with Lucid motors. Uber is looking for a spacious, lower-performance EV for ride-hailing. And the Civic Hybrid is next in Honda’s shift to about half hybrids. This and more,...
Rumor: General Motors Might Also Use Cylindrical Battery Cells
General Motors, which is currently scaling up its electrification efforts using its new Ultium platform, might make a major move related to batteries. According to The Elec, unofficial sources...
Report: Uber working on EVs for ride-hailing, deliveries
Uber is working with unnamed automakers to design EVs customized for its ride-hailing and delivery services, according to The Wall Street Journal. Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi confirmed the project...
Lucid motors are already helping energize Formula E racing
California’s Lucid Motors on Wednesday confirmed that it’s supplying the standard front drive unit for “the world’s leading single-seater electric racing series.” Yes, that’s Formula E, and...
Nissan Could Ditch Titan, Pivot To Smaller Electric Pickup Instead
There has been a rumor around for months that Nissan is looking to cut the Titan full-size pickup from its lineup, possibly because the model has been underperforming in the sales charts in recent...
2024 Polestar 2 refresh, Ford magnetic charge connector, wind and solar: Today’s Car News
Ford might be considering a new charging connector. The shift to wind and solar is making EVs cleaner, fast. And Polestar switches to rear-wheel drive. This and more, here at Green Car...
2024 Polestar 2 EV switches to rear-drive, seeks 300-mile range
Polestar has announced a comprehensive drive-system refresh for its Polestar 2 hatchback that boosts range and efficiency. It includes new motors, a slightly larger battery pack for some versions...
Ford patents magnetic charging connector: MagSafe for EVs?
Ford has filed a patent application for a new type of EV charging connector based on a magnetic coupling. In the application, which was filed with the United States Patent and Trademark Office...
US shift toward wind and solar will cut coal, make EVs cleaner
Increased use of renewable energy will help reduce electricity generation from coal and natural gas power plants, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) in turn making EVs...
Rumor: GM-LGES Deal On 4th Ultium Battery Plant Not Certain
General Motors’ electrification strategy includes building four lithium-ion battery plants in the United States, under the Ultium Cells joint venture with LG Energy Solution. Three projects...
2023 Genesis GV60 Driving Notes: Fun And Funky
After languishing for a few years in value-priced mediocrity, the Genesis brand is in a really good groove nowadays. Each time a key wearing the wing-and-shield logo crosses our desks, we know we’re...
Aptera details, Lightyear 0, Tesla heat pump, luxury EV leases: Today’s Car News
Lucid offers one of many expected luxury EV leases tapping into federal money. Aptera details the first of its three-wheeled solar EVs due to have up to a 1,000-mile range. Tesla claims its heat...
Lightyear 0 solar EV nixed, as company pivots to Lightyear 2
Lightyear on Monday announced that it is halting production of the Lightyear 0 solar EV, which it has claimed to be the first production solar car in the world. Instead, the Netherlands-based...