[ad_1] EV startup Bollinger Motors isn’t scheduled to start production on its rugged utility trucks until next year, but it’s already looking toward the future. It’s given the first glimpse of its electric delivery van, the Deliver-E. Bollinger has only released renders of the EV’s design for now, but they give a taste of what […]
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Sony plans to test its prototype Vision-S electric car on public roads
[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 […]
UK government opens trial for wirelessly charged taxis
[ad_1] The UK government is investing £3.4 million ($4.43 million) into the technology as part of a six-month trial, which will see 10 Nissan and LEVC electric taxis fitted with wireless charging technology and offered to drivers rent free. A similar pilot was launched in Oslo last year, helping Norway cement its reputation as a […]
Nissan crams more safety tech into the base 2020 Leaf
[ad_1] On top of that, every 2020 Leaf will have an eight-inch touchscreen. The Leaf Plus already had that, but the previous Leaf S and SV had five- and seven-inch touchscreens respectively. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will also be available as standard. But those additions (along with others such as knee-level and side-impact airbags) […]
EVgo is adding Tesla connectors to its fast charging stations
[ad_1] EVgo, which is working with Tesla on the project, is deploying the connectors to all of its San Francisco locations at the outset, with stations elsewhere getting them next year. The company plans to install them at all of its 750+ stations across the US. It’s said to be the first time Tesla connectors […]
Electric Mini Cooper SE pre-orders are open in the US
[ad_1] The base Mini Cooper SE will set you back $29,900 with an $850 destination and handling fee (federal and state credits will bring down the price a bit, if you’re eligible). Among the features on the standard model are a 6.5-inch display with a navigation system, Apple CarPlay compatibility, automatic dual zone climate control, […]
EVs outsold manual transmission cars in the US last quarter
[ad_1] Around 1.1 percent of car buyers opted for cars with clutch pedals in Q3, while 1.9 percent chose an EV. J.D. Power exec Tyson Jominy suggested to Driving.ca that declining manual transmission sales were down to “the discontinuation of many compact and sub-compact sedans.” Those were often seen as a cheaper way to buy […]
Toyota will debut its tiny city EV at the 2019 Tokyo Motor Show
[ad_1] There’s a reason why Toyota kept on stressing that the car was created for short-distance trips in its announcement: it can only last 62 miles on a single charge with a top speed of 37 miles per hour. That said, the automaker has several applications for the BEV in mind other than to serve […]
Seat wants to sell its Cupra Tavascan EV concept some day
[ad_1] The Tavascan is more defined by its aggressive looks and performance. It’ll ride on parent Volkswagen’s MEB platform used by the numerous ID and Audi vehicles and pack a potent drivetrain. The twin motor, four-wheel drive system delivers 302 horsepower, accelerating the Tavascan from 0 to 62 mph in 6.5 seconods. With a 77 […]
China gives Tesla a pass on trade-war tariffs
[ad_1] Earlier this month, China said it would reinstate some car tariffs it paused in April, including a 25 percent levy on vehicles from the US and a five percent tariff on auto parts. They’re set to come into force December 15th as part of a wave of tariffs China announced in response to the […]