Cadillac XTS vs Nissan LEAF — Review Comparison
For a road trip from Tampa (FL) to Cocoa (FL), the best option on the lot after some last-minute changes to our plans was a Cadillac XTS luxury sedan. While it wasn’t what we would have […]
Fitch Ratings: EVs Pose “Resoundingly Negative” Threat To Oil Giants
Despite much of the mass media not acknowledging the disruptive nature of electric vehicle and battery technologies, they do pose a “resoundingly negative” threat to the oil giants, according to analysts at Fitch Ratings. The credit analyst […]
Infiniti’s First EV Will Be Launched In China
The Nissan-owned brand Infiniti is eyeing an attractive opening for its first all-electric vehicle, with an eye on the rapid growth underway in the Chinese market, according to recent reports. Nothing solid is in the works yet, […]
If You Order A Tesla Model 3 Today, Expect A Mid 2018 Delivery
Tesla recently updated the estimated delivery time for new Tesla Model 3 orders on its online design studio to reflect the current state of reservations relative to expected production capacity. People who place new orders now are being told that […]
UK’s Former Energy & Environment Advisor Calls For Rapid EV Rollout
A former Energy & Environment advisor for former UK Prime Minister David Cameron, Stephen Heidari-Robinson, has called for a “massively ambitious industrial strategy for electric vehicles as soon as possible,” according to recent reports. The need […]
Atticus Robocar 4P — $25,000 EV With 93-Mile Range
What do you say to the possibility of an all-electric vehicle with 93 miles of range that sells for $25,000? Not bad, huh? A Brazilian-American engineer by the name of Paulo Camasmie is making the claim […]
Apple Reportedly Scaling Back Automotive Ambitions
Despite all of the work that’s gone into it to date, it seems that Apple execs have made the decision to drastically cut back on its automotive plans — and have thus let go of, or […]
New Tesla Referral Program Prize List Includes Custom Headphones
Tesla recently launched the 6th round of its referral program, which will run until January 15, 2017. As with the last round, Tesla owners will be rewarded with various prizes for referring people who end up buying […]
Tesla Model S #1 In US Large Luxury Sedan Market … By Huge Amount!
The Tesla Model S continued to widen its lead in the US luxury sedan market during the third quarter, with sales during the quarter surging 59% as compared to Quarter 3 2015 (to 9,156 units), according […]
Clearpath Robotics Raises $30 Million For Self-Driving Vehicle Division Expansion
The self-driving vehicle solutions firm Clearpath Robotics has announced the successful completion of a new $30 million round of investment led by iNovia Capital, but also with participation from GE Ventures, Caterpillar Ventures, Eclipse Ventures, RRE […]
Will Volkswagen Offer Rear-Mounted-Drivetrain Electric Beetle?
At the recent Paris Motor Show, Volkswagen didn’t really reveal much that was unexpected, but some news surrounding the I.D. concept car reveal was interesting — in particular, the fact that the car is to be built on […]
EVgo Signs JMPR Public Relations As Agency Of Record
The electric vehicle charging station network firm EVgo has signed JMPR Public Relations as its agency of record, according to a new press release from the major EV charging network. Considering EVgo’s ambitions — and its […]
Ube Industries Expanding Lithium-Ion Battery Separator Production Capacity
In order to meet growing demand from the automotive industry, Ube Industries will be expanding its lithium-ion battery separator production capacity at its Sakai Factory (Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture), which supports the production of Toyota Prius batteries. […]
First Tesla Model X In Portugal (Picture)
The first Tesla Model X delivery to Portugal apparently occurred last week, and the chap who received it was kind enough to post a picture of the vaunted all-electric SUV. Enjoy.
The Tesla Hearse — Will Your Self-Driving Model S Eventually Drive You To Your Funeral?
The Dutch stretch car builder RemetzCar has revealed the “Tesla Hearse” — a modified Tesla Model S intended to bring you to your final resting place. Perhaps autonomously. While that last bit is more of a […]