Author: Sibley Presley

Canadian e-bike manufacturer Dost has been making practical, utilitarian e-bikes since it hit the scene in 2019. Its latest model, the Crate, continues this trend with impressive cargo-carrying capabilities and advanced technology. With a rear-focused cargo design and a modular cargo system, the Crate can carry up to 440 pounds of cargo or passengers. Dost’s focus on practicality and versatility is evident in the Crate’s design. Its compact size eliminates the need for extended racks, allowing it to maintain proportions similar to that of a standard city commuter. The bike features a sturdy, stable platform thanks to its beefy square-tube…

General Motors (GM) is making a big splash in the electric vehicle (EV) market with a slate of new models, including the upcoming GMC Sierra EV, which will be the brand’s second fully electric truck after the Hummer EV pickup. With an estimated range of 400 miles, the Sierra EV is positioned to compete with the likes of the Ford F-150 Lightning and the forthcoming electric Ram 1500 REV. Although GM only sold two units of the flagship Hummer EV in the first quarter, the company has high hopes for its flexible Ultium platform, which can be used to build…

Chinese new energy vehicle (NEV) giant, BYD, has extended its recent promotion on its Seal model, offering combined discounts of up to RMB 31,000 ($4,510) to customers who purchase the vehicle between April 7 and April 30. The benefits include a cash discount of RMB 15,000, a trade-in subsidy of RMB 6,000, and a 2-year zero-interest loan. This new promotion comes on the heels of a price war in the Chinese auto industry last month, where BYD offered discounts on its Seal and Song Plus models. BYD’s Song Plus series also received a discount of RMB 6,800 in March, but…

Cenntro Electric Group Limited, a provider of electric commercial vehicles, has announced that its subsidiary Avantier Motors Company will soon launch a new line of electric micro-cars. These vehicles are specifically designed for use in urban areas and will initially be released in Europe and Central America. The Avantier is a three-door hatchback that has been approved for commercial use in Europe under EU L7e Type approval. Additionally, a passenger version of the Avantier will be available in Central America. The compact design of the two-seat Avantier provides a spacious and comfortable interior for the driver. The vehicle is powered…

BP and Uber have announced a new partnership that will allow Uber drivers to access BP Pulse’s HPC (high power charging) network. The initial focus of the collaboration will be on core markets in Europe, the UK, and the US, with plans to expand to other countries, including Australia and New Zealand, in the future. The two companies will work together to offer drivers on Uber’s platform bespoke access to BP Pulse’s high-speed charging network, including special offers. The partnership builds on an initiative already launched by Uber, which shows the nearest charging point on a map in the Uber…

The Volkswagen ID. Buzz is one of the most anticipated electric vehicles to hit the market this year. With its retro styling, spacious interior, and advanced technology, it’s no wonder that the German automaker is forecasting the production of over 40,000 units for global markets. However, despite being a new and niche product, the aftermarket scene is already starting to release innovative products designed specifically for the ID. Buzz. One such product comes from ABT, a German performance tuning specialist company that has developed roof solar modules for the long-wheelbase version of the ID. Buzz. These solar modules are designed…

Oxfordshire is leading the way in sustainable transport by launching a new mini electric car club. The initiative is a collaboration between three rental companies and six regional councils, including Oxfordshire County Council, Oxford City Council, Cherwell, South Oxfordshire, Vale of White Horse and West Oxfordshire district councils. The project will offer 14 electric vehicles for hire on an hourly or daily basis, with the aim of assessing demand for the service across the county. The local authorities have partnered with car club providers Co Wheels, Enterprise CarClub, and Thame EV Car Hire to launch the pilot scheme. Fourteen locations…

European logistics provider DPD Switzerland is making strides in decarbonizing its operations by transporting goods across the Alps without tailpipe emissions. The company is using a combination of electric trucks and the railway system to move parcels between Ticino and the northern side of the Alps. This move is considered a “paradigm shift in transalpine freight transport” in terms of exhaust and noise emissions, according to DPD. The Gotthard route, one of the oldest transalpine routes, has had trains running on electrified tracks for over 100 years. The train line has been continuously running on electricity between Chiasso and Lucerne…

Ram Truck has recently revealed the much-anticipated technical specifications of its 2025 Ram 1500 REV, the all-electric pickup truck set to hit the market soon. In February 2023, the company had introduced the model, but it didn’t provide many details. However, now the truck maker is ready to get into the nitty-gritty of its upcoming EV, and it’s impressive. Firstly, the Ram 1500 REV can travel up to 500 miles on a single charge, which is a significant achievement for an electric vehicle. The truck’s two 250-kilowatt electric drive modules, one for each axle, produce 654 horsepower and 620 pound-feet…

Kia’s unveiling of its EV9 SUV has been one of the most eagerly awaited events in the world of electric vehicles. The EV9 was officially debuted last week at a global premiere streamed from Korea, and has now been unveiled to the US market at the New York Auto Show. The new SUV is the second all-electric model on Hyundai Motor Group’s 800V E-GMP platform, following the EV6 crossover, and is set to make waves in the growing EV market. The EV9 is a massive, three-row SUV that has been in development since it was first teased as an SUV…

Rivian, the American electric vehicle manufacturer, has released a short documentary titled “Zero to Rally,” showcasing its preparations for the 2022 Rebelle Rally. The video follows four Rivian employees, Lillian Macaruso, Alex Anderson, Rosanna Nuch, and Nicole Johnson, on their journey to participate in the event with two all-electric vehicles: a R1T pickup and a R1S SUV. The Rebelle Rally is the first women’s off-road navigation rally raid in the United States, covering 1,600 miles over eight days. Rivian’s team, comprised entirely of women, competed as rookies in last year’s event, using stock vehicles and relying only on paper maps,…

Customcells, a German battery company, has partnered with industry and research partners to create a digital battery factory. The project, named TwinTRACE, will be located at Customcells’ site in Tübingen, Germany, and will involve the creation of a digital twin that will collect data related to product and manufacturing processes. According to the partners involved, this will lead to the quality and traceability of battery cell production reaching a world-leading level. “The future of battery cell development and production is undoubtedly networked and high-tech,” says Dirk Abendroth, CEO of the Customcells Group. “The digitalisation of the entire process chain contributes…

Alexander Dennis has announced that CAVForth, an autonomous bus service in East Scotland, will commence on May 15, 2023. The service will utilize five Alexander Dennis Enviro200AV buses and will be the first registered service in the UK to use full-sized autonomous buses, following the successful completion of an extensive testing program and registration of the bus service by Stagecoach, the largest bus and coach operator in the UK. The CAVForth project is a joint venture of Fusion Processing Ltd, Stagecoach, Alexander Dennis, Transport Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University, and Bristol Robotics Lab. It is partially funded by the UK Government’s…

Turkey has just started production and deliveries of its all-electric Togg T10X SUV, and the keys to the very first example have been handed over to President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The president noted that his office placed the first order for the T10X back in 2019, and expressed hope that the vehicle would be “auspicious for our nation.” Despite being a new brand with no proven history, the Togg T10X has garnered strong support from locals. In fact, more than 177,400 people submitted preorders in the first 21 days of its availability, forcing the company to increase its 2023 production…

Elon Musk, the CEO of both Tesla and Twitter, has responded to a request from a Tesla owner on Twitter to add a safety feature that would detect people left in a parked car and maintain a comfortable temperature. Twitter user @Tesladiva99 expressed concern that if a child were left in the car and couldn’t or wouldn’t touch the screen to turn it back on, they could be at risk of heatstroke. Musk’s response was reassuring, stating that all Teslas keep their interior temperatures in a safe range, even when the car is turned off, in order to protect infants…

Swedish electric airplane manufacturer Heart Aerospace has teamed up with BAE Systems to develop a battery system for its ES-30 electric plane, marking an important step towards sustainable electric air travel. Heart Aerospace has been making waves in the aviation industry with its leading-edge zero-emission aircraft, starting with its ES-19 electric airplane that can carry up to 19 people up to 250 miles. United Airlines and Air Canada have already made investments in Heart, with United committing to purchasing and deploying 100 ES-19 electric aircraft to its fleet. Heart Aerospace’s latest model, the ES-30, has a fully-electric zero-emission range of…

In a matter of months, Ford’s F-150 electric truck has increased in price by a shocking 50 percent, leaving many consumers stunned. Just last year, Ford was boasting about selling an electric truck for less than $40,000, but now the base model of the F-150 Lightning Pro starts at $59,974. While the price increase may come as a shock to consumers, Ford has attributed it to material costs, market factors, and supply chain constraints. The company had also experienced a brief halt in deliveries and a recall of the electric truck due to defective battery cells that caused a fire…

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has issued a recall for the Tesla Semi, citing a potential problem with the parking brake that could result in a rollaway. While the number of delivered Semis to customers is still unknown, the recall affects 35 examples of the electric truck. Owners will be notified by letter this May. According to NHTSA, the issue may stem from the electronic parking brake valve module (PVM), which was supplied by Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC. The component “could fail to move into parking position when the parking brake is activated,” potentially causing the truck…

Fisker Inc. has opened the configuration tool for its Ocean all-electric SUV, marking a significant milestone in the company’s journey towards delivering sustainable, luxurious vehicles to customers around the world. The Ocean comes in three variants: Sport, Ultra, and Extreme, with prices starting at £35,970 in the UK. The Ultra and Extreme versions sell from £54,265 and £63,070, respectively. In continental Europe, the Ultra variant is available from €54,322 in Germany, while the Extreme version starts at €67,272. Fisker also offers a launch edition, the Fisker Ocean One, which is available from £60,880 in the UK and from €67,272 in…

Norway has always been an important market for Tesla, and this year, the American electric car manufacturer has hit a new milestone. According to the Norwegian Road Federation (OFV), Tesla has captured almost 50% of the EV market share in Norway, thanks to its impressive Model Y sales in March. Tesla has been dominating Norway’s EV market for quite some time, and the company set a new sales record this March. As of March 26, Tesla sold approximately 5,639 Model Y units in Norway, beating its previous sales record of 5,315 Model 3 units in March 2019. In total, Tesla…