![Buzz Drone: The newest moped-style electric bike on a budget [Video]](https://ev-magazine.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1722099245_Buzz-Drone-The-newest-moped-style-electric-bike-on-a-budget.jpg)
With so many different models of electric bicycles on the market, it’s the models that offer a new and refreshing design that tend to draw the most eyeballs. And you can definitely say that the Buzz Drone plays up the aggressive moped-inspired styling. But what else is this new e-bike model hiding under the hood? … Continue reading “Buzz Drone: The newest moped-style electric bike on a budget [Video]”
Written by Electric Vehicles Magazine
China’s Sany brand of heavy trucks made waves when it debuted its all-electric, four-axle “E-mixer” electric cement mixer — and now, Sany thinks it’s ready to take on the world as exports begin. Earlier this month, Singapore’s Pan-United Corp. unveiled the nation’s first electric-powered concrete mixer truck, marking a significant milestone in both its journey … Continue reading “Chinese begin exports of 4-axle Sany electric cement mixer”
Written by Electric Vehicles Magazine
Alfa Romeo Junior is the automaker’s first EV The Junior wasn’t slated for the U.S., but Alfa Romeo might shift its plans If the Junior comes to the U.S. it might only be sold in certain states Alfa Romeo is considering bringing its Junior crossover—the automaker’s first EV—to the U.S., reports Automotive News Europe. The … Continue reading “Alfa Romeo Junior EV might come to US”
Written by Electric Vehicles Magazine
Ford is betting on smaller electric cars as the future. Its “Skunkworks ” team is not so small, and now that the cat is out of the bag, we are learning more about Ford’s new affordable platform. Ford CEO Jim Farley compared its new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla. However, Farley suggested Ford’s … Continue reading “Ford compares new low-cost EV platform to Rivian and Tesla, says rivals will turn to China”
Written by Electric Vehicles Magazine
On the Electrek Podcast, we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we discuss Tesla, Ford, and GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more. The show is live every Friday at 4 p.m. ET on Electrek’s YouTube channel. As a reminder, we’ll have an accompanying post, like this one, … Continue reading “Podcast: Tesla, Ford, GM earnings, Rivian R2, and more”
Written by Electric Vehicles Magazine
California-based EV maker Rivian (RIVN) was the most satisfying US auto brand, according to the 2024 JD Power US Automotive Performance, Execution, and Layout (APEAL) study. Although it had the highest rating, since Rivian didn’t meet the criteria, it was not officially ranked. Here’s why buyers love up-and-coming EV brand. Rivian builds more than just … Continue reading “Rivian tops the most satisfying US auto brands, but it doesn’t count”
Written by Electric Vehicles Magazine
The EU and the Republic of Serbia have signed an agreement launching a strategic partnership on sustainable raw materials, battery value chains and EVs. The partnership aims to support the development of new local industries and jobs along the electric vehicle value chain. It builds on a Stabilization and Association Agreement that came into force … Continue reading “EU signs strategic EV raw materials partnership with Serbia”
Written by Electric Vehicles Magazine
A new Toyota battery plant is reportedly in the works The Japanese plant would make batteries for Lexus EVs Automakers are pulling back on EV production and targets Toyota plans to build a Japanese EV battery plant for its Lexus luxury brand, the Nikkei business daily reported Friday. Circulated by Reuters, the report said the … Continue reading “Toyota reportedly building battery plant for Lexus”
Written by Electric Vehicles Magazine
The Xiaomi SU7 sedan / Source: Xiaomi Automobile / Wiebo The production momentum continues for Xiaomi Automobile, the new EV arm of Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi Inc. Today, the automaker shared it has completed a recently announced production ramp up of its flagship model and is on track to hit 100,000 builds this year… two … Continue reading “EV newcomer Xiaomi completes speedy ramp up and expects to hit 100k production target early”
Written by Electric Vehicles Magazine
Elon Musk is signaling that Tesla is close to reaching its limit with its HW3 onboard self-driving computer despite having yet to deliver on its self-driving promise. In 2016, Musk announced that all Tesla vehicles built going forward have “all the hardware to enable self-driving”. At one point, he even specified “level 5 self-driving”, which … Continue reading “Elon Musk signals reaching limit of Tesla’s HW3 despite self-driving promise”