Rattan, a long-time player now seeing increased penetration in the entry-level e-bike market, has rolled out new electric bicycle models for the 2024 riding season. And believe it or not, it’s the little guy that’s getting most of the attention. That’s right, it’s time to check out the company’s latest small format 20″ folding e-bike. … Continue reading “Rattan’s newest electric bike has a name you can’t say in polite company”
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As more data rolls in from the insurance industry, an unfortunate trend has persisted for electric vehicles: They cost more to insure. And there are enough of them in the vehicle fleet now to underscore that it’s no longer a matter of insurance companies covering themselves for the unknowns of a new vehicle type. Based … Continue reading “Why do EVs cost more to insure than hybrids in 2024?”
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Despite talk of an “EV slowdown,” Hyundai is charging ahead. Hyundai is launching two new electric vehicles in Europe, including a low-cost EV and a new IONIQ model, to boost its market share in the region. Hyundai does not see its EV growth slowing in Europe over the next few years. With two new electric … Continue reading “Hyundai is launching two new electric cars in Europe, a low-cost EV and new IONIQ model”
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on this special Juneteenth edition of Quick Charge: Rivian and Ford are chasing Pike’s Peak glory with their own takes on the best way to get a 1000+ hp electric truck up the mountain. Meanwhile, it’s Ford vs. Ferrari again in terms of who has the most attractive price for their prancing horse, Chinese car … Continue reading “Rivian and Ford chase Pike’s Peak glory, China’s angry, and pricing news”
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The first all-electric Range Rover SUV is expected to officially debut later this year. With over 38,000 buyers lining up, the Range Rover Electric waitlist has doubled over the past four months as anticipation builds. Range Rover Electric waitlist climbs to over 38K After opening orders in December, Range Rover is preparing to finally take … Continue reading “Range Rover Electric waitlist doubles as over 38,000 line up to buy the brand’s first EV”
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Tesla recently shared a chart presenting the average battery capacity retention per distance traveled of the Model 3 and Model Y cars with Long Range battery packs. According to Tesla’s 2023 Impact Report, the average battery capacity loss of the Model 3/Model Y Long Range versions after 200,000 miles is 15%. This also means the average … Continue reading “Average Tesla Model 3/Model Y Battery Capacity Degradation After 200,000 Miles Impresses”
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Electric motorcycles are likely not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of BYD, the world’s leading electric car maker. But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles. Ampersand is one of several leading electric motorcycle makers in Africa, adding … Continue reading “How BYD’s EV batteries will soon power up tens of thousands of electric motorcycles”
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US-based commercial EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has developed a new battery-powered version of its mobile EV charging truck, based on its Class 3 electric cab chassis truck. The previous version of PowerUP announced in July 2023 used a gasoline Class 5 cab chassis platform and a propane and natural gas power generation unit. Unlike traditional … Continue reading “Mullen introduces battery version of PowerUP mobile EV charger”
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Everyone loves a good comeback story. Rocky. The Karate Kid. CAKE? That’s right, the Swedish electric motorcycle company is preparing to rise again. In a new announcement, CAKE said the final chapter of its stylish electric motorcycle saga has yet to be written. After the brand filed for bankruptcy in February on the heels of … Continue reading “E-motorcycle brand CAKE went bankrupt. Here’s how they’re planning a comeback”
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Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com Oxford PV, a spin-off from the University of Oxford, says it’s achieved a new world record for solar panel efficiency. The 60-cell residential-size solar panel has achieved a conversion efficiency – the percentage of solar energy shining on a panel converted into electricity – of 26.9%, surpassing the current best silicon panels … Continue reading “Oxford sets a new world record for solar panel efficiency”