Electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft have been all the rage for a few years, but what about good old helicopters? Naturally, conventional helicopters are powered by fossil fuels, but they can be electric too. One converted electric helicopter is eager to go on an epic journey to show the potential there, and for […]
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Mauritius’ Light Rail Transit (LRT) System, The Metro Express
Mauritius’ Metro Express is the first investment in train travel in the country since the old train lines were closed in the 1960s. The Light Rail Transit’s (LRT) website says the Metro Express aims to reduce the use of private motor vehicles as well as offer the Mauritian public an environmentally responsible alternative public transport […]
2024 VinFast VF6 and VF7 Are Two More Electric SUVs Coming to America
Joining the already revealed VF8 and VF9 EVs, the subcompact VF6 and the compact VF7 are set to start production near the end of 2023.
Which State Has the Most EV Chargers Per Resident? (Hint: It’s not California)
For EVs to gain critical mass in the United States, the public needs to believe the infrastructure is there to support them. As an EV owner, I know most EV owners charge their cars at home and have little need for public or private charging stations. But for long distance trips and for those who […]
New York State is funding an EV-only consumer loan platform
Tenet, which offers consumer loans for EVs, today announced it has secured $25 million from New York State-backed NY Green Bank.
The EV Market Is Entering An Exciting Phase
One of the first real mass production EVs, the Nissan Leaf, took about 10 years to produce and sell 500,000 units. Just the other day, VW announced that it has sold 500 000 of its ID series, one year ahead of schedule. It took VW just 2 years to sell half a million units of […]
Ford Claims EV Production Requires 40 Percent Less Labor
That sounds like good news for automakers and bad news for staff.
GM raises 2022 profit guidance, now sees EV business profitable by 2025
GM stock is on the move this afternoon as the company raised its full-year profit guidance, and gave investors an update on its EV transformation from the automaker’s investor day in New York City.
Toyota shows second EV prototype, touting itself as a leader in electrification with beyond zero EV sales
At the LA Auto Show, Toyota revealed its bZ Compact SUV Concept, the second fully electric vehicle from the bZ...
Segway Ninebot Introduces The New UIFI Electric Scooter In China
This compact sit-down e-scooter packs loads of tech at an affordable price tag.