[ad_1] Is Tesla’s Cybertruck too enormous for your garage? Unfortunately, you’ll have to shop for something else. Elon Musk has revealed that the electric pickup will stay “pretty much” the size of the prototype despite previous claims the production model would get smaller. There isn’t much room to shrink after a design review, according to […]
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Volkswagen will only sell its ID electric cars online
[ad_1] Volkswagen is switching up the way it sells its electric vehicles. The company’s dealerships will no longer be the primary point of sale for the ID family of EVs — instead, they will assume the role of an “agent” that facilitates the sale. If you’re in the market for a VW EV, you can […]
Jaguar ends I-Pace electric race series due to COVID-19
[ad_1] Jaguar maintained that the series had hit “many of the targets” the company set for itself. It translated racing knowledge to I-Pace upgrades, for instance. As Inside Electric observed, though, there were problems well before the pandemic put racing on hold. The eTrophy never managed to get a full grid of cars. It was […]
An electric dragster has passed 200MPH for the first time
[ad_1] Serious drag racing is becoming a bit kinder to the environment, as the first four-wheel all-electric dragster has completed a 200MPH pass for the first time ever. Driven by drag enthusiast Steve Huff, his car — aptly named “Current Technology” — set a trap speed of 201MPH at the Tucson Dragway in Arizona. Huff […]
Dyson finally unveils its cancelled electric car
[ad_1] Despite its 2.6-ton weight, Dyson’s aluminum car could go from zero to 62 mph in 4.8 seconds (about half a second more than the long-range Model X), with its top speed apparently reaching 125 mph (30 mph shy of the Model X’s). This is all coming from the twin 200kW electric motors rated with […]
Kia’s future EVs will sport extra-fast 800V charging
[ad_1] Super-speedy 800V charging won’t just be reserved for luxury EVs in the near future. As part of a roadmap outlining its next wave of electrification, Kia has revealed (via Autoblog) that some of its upcoming EVs will boast an 800V charging capacity — and not just in the high-end models. Instead, the architecture will […]
Gocycle’s GXi is a folding e-bike with few equals
[ad_1] While not without its flaws, the bike is an easy recommendation for those who want power and flexibility at any cost. Design The GXi’s distinctive design is a guaranteed head-turner.Engadget From afar, the GXi looks identical to Gocycle’s previous wares. And that’s perfectly fine because the company’s trademark design language doesn’t feel outdated in […]
Tesla delays Semi electric truck to 2021
[ad_1] Whatever the causes, the Semi delay was a setback in a first quarter that was otherwise upbeat for Tesla. It continued a streak of year-over-year surges in revenue ($5.98 billion) and profit ($1.23 billion). Deliveries didn’t reach the record high from the fall, but the 88,496 cars that reached customers were a distinct improvement […]
Lincoln cancels its Rivian-based EV due to COVID-19
[ad_1] The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has led to another car cancellation: Lincoln’s Rivian-based electric SUV. After a report in Automotive News, Lincoln has confirmed to Autoblog that the EV has been scrapped due to the “current environment.” The pandemic, in other words. The two are sticking to their overall commitment and an “alternative vehicle” based […]
Volvo’s Polestar 2 will feature autopilot and battery safeguards
[ad_1] The Polestar 2 is still slated to come to the US this summer, despite the coronavirus pandemic. The Swedish company — a subsidiary of Volvo — recently announced that the all-electric sedan will start at $59,900. That’s well above the similarly spec’d Tesla Model 3, which starts at about $40,000. However, given the Volvo […]