[ad_1] Sony said it created the prototype to showcase its technology to auto manufacturers. However, it seems the company is interested in actually doing something more with the car. The Vision-S has dual 200kW engines, one in the front and the other in the rear. It can go from 0-62 MPH in 4.8 seconds and […]
Category: electric vehicle
eBussy is a modular EV that’s also a camper, pickup truck and more
[ad_1] It turns out nostalgic consumers won’t have to wait for Volkswagen’s ID Buzz to get their hands on an electric microbus. A German company called Electric Brands is working on a VW Bus-inspired EV called the eBussy (via The Drive). But there’s more to the eBussy than a mere nostalgia play. In addition to both […]
Bugatti's first EV in decades is a $35,000 'toy' car
[ad_1] Bugatti hasn’t produced an electric car since the ultra-rare Type 56 from 1931, but it’s ready to leap back into the field… in a manner of speaking. Autoblog reports that the automaker has introduced the Baby II, a 75 percent scale electric replica… [ad_2] Source link
Chevrolet is working on a full-size electric pickup truck
[ad_1] GM has revealed its various brands’ electric vehicle plans in its 10th sustainability report, and one of the most notable projects is Chevrolet’s BET Truck. Apparently, Chevy is working on its first full-size electric pickup truck, and it will have the capability to run over 400 miles on a single charge. That’s pretty much […]
Nissan unveils its $40,000 electric Ariya crossover
[ad_1] Nissan Inside, designers claim this crossover is more like a lounge than a traditional vehicle cabin. It has a voice recognition system to control the features, and supports over-the-air updates. Tech features range from its ProPilot 2.0 driver assists to integration with smart home technology, built-in Amazon Alexa and, of course, support for wireless […]
Superstrata’s $3,999 Ion is a made-to-measure carbon fiber e-bike
[ad_1] Superstrata frames won’t be a single piece, though. The team is planning to print the main portion of the frame — which doesn’t have a traditional seat tube, creating an open diamond shape — and front forks separately. Still, it’s an impressive design feat that is catch the attention of other cyclists and road […]
Tesla drops Model Y price by $3,000
[ad_1] Tesla just gave would-be Model Y buyers an unexpected treat: a sudden price drop. Electrek has discovered that Tesla lowered the cost of a Long Range AWD variant by $3,000 to $49,990 before taxes and incentives. The electric crossover still isn’t a trivial purchase at that price, but it might be easier to justify […]
Porsche unveils more affordable rear-wheel drive Taycan, but only for China
[ad_1] The automaker didn’t explain why the car was China-only upon announcement, although research chief Dr. Michael Steiner previously said the RWD model was for regions where the weather didn’t necessitate AWD. Take heart, though, as Porsche said this version was “still in consideration for the USA.” It wouldn’t be surprising to see the base […]
EV maker Byton halts operations for six months amid financial woes
[ad_1] Another luxury electric car maker is taking drastic action in light of financial trouble. Chinese firm Byton has told The Detroit Bureau and The Verge that it’s stopping operations for “at least” six months due to financial struggles exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most China-based workers will be furloughed, with just a “small group” […]
California push for zero-emissions heavy trucks starts in 2024
[ad_1] The state of California is requiring all trucks to be zero-emission beginning in 2024, thanks to a new mandate from the California Air Resources Board. The regulation, which CARB calls the “first in the world,”is meant to be a step towards California meeting its long-term emissions goals. The rule would apply specifically to medium- […]