The NIO ET7, the flagship sedan and electric smart vehicle of NIO, received the highest possible rating of five stars in the most recent Euro NCAP safety testing. The ET7, which is already available in Europe, received scores of 91% for adult occupants, 87% for child occupants, 73% for vulnerable road users, and 95% for […]
Daily Archive: November 21, 2022
Nissan Picks JATCO & Hitachi Astemo For EV Drivetrains — Are Manufacturers Treating Drive Units Like Transmissions?
Nissan recently chose JATCO and Hitachi Astemo to provide something very important for future cars: the drivetrain. After I cover the basics, I want to place this in historical perspective and industry trends and then explain why it shows something new, too. The Nissan/Jatco/Hitachi Astemo Deal The short version of this story: Hitachi Astemo, known […]
EV startup Faraday Future raises going concern doubt
Faraday Future Intelligent Electric said on Monday that it had "substantial doubt" about its ability to continue as a going concern after it reported lower cash reserves. The company said it had $31.76 million in cash as of the third quarter ended Sept. down from $121 million at the end of the prior quarter.
We tested two brand-new EVs for 48 hours: Here’s how it went (PHOTOS)
We used Turo, a car-sharing platform in Canada that connects local car owners with the local community and travellers, to try out two EVs.
Digging into EV Battery Mineral Market & Automaker Evolution with Mining Investor
I recently sat down with Brian Menell, CEO and Chairman of TechMet, to talk EV battery mineral mining, investment in this fast-changing market, and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022. As someone whose company is investing in mines and lithium mining startups, Brian had more to share and more perspective on these matters than anyone […]
2023 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter First Drive Review: From 4WD to AWD
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Permalink | Email this | CommentsMercedes-Benz To Offer More Power As $1,200 Subscription In Its EVs
The yearly subscription will unlock more power and performance from the EQE and EQS electric sedans and SUVs.
Bridgestone Awarded $35 Million USDA Climate-Smart Grant to Advance Guayule Natural Rubber Production
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has awarded Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) a $35 million climate-smart grant to invest in the desert shrub guayule in order to increase natural rubber production in the United States and provide growers with a crop that is more environmentally friendly while also tackling the ongoing water crisis in the Southwest. […]
Graphite Could Slow Down Domestic EV Supply Chain in the U.S.
China's dominance in the global supply of graphite is the latest roadblock as the U.S. tries to source EV raw materials.
French Company Ellipse Enters E-Bike Market With New E1 Commuter
The new Ellipse E1 presents itself as a simple, elegant, and stylish way to get around town.