Transportation
Rivian might have plans to launch a range-topping “Ascent” trim of its R1T electric truck and R1S electric SUV in 2024, according to a Rivian Forums member who was tipped by a “solid source.” The leak suggests cosmetic upgrades and aerodynamic enhancements to the R1 models. The source claimed that the dual motors deliver over…
Mazda’s first battery-electric production model, the MX-30 crossover, has not been the success story fans of the Japanese brand had hoped it would be. In the US, the Mazda MX-30 only survived for two model years, 2022 and 2023, being plagued by a subpar range rating of 100 miles and limited availability – only California…
Tesla has registered its updated Model Y in China with an optional radar, according to regulatory filings with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). The Model Y features on two pages of the catalog, and supports options for radar, newly styled wheels, and front fog lights, Cnevpost reported. Tesla introduced the Model…
California-based e-bike specialist Addmotor is all about supercharging your cycling experience. Indeed, its name could be interpreted as to simply add (a) motor to your cycling experience. As it would turn out, adding a motor to a bike unlocks all sorts of potential, allowing you to ride further and carry way more than a regular…
Battery packs are the most critical component of an electric vehicle, and they also happen to be the most expensive. How much a battery pack costs largely depends the chemical composition and its capacity; raw material costs, production expenses, packaging complexities, and supply chain stability are also big factors. Add to that the fact that…
Lexus appears to have filed four new trademarks with the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPA), a Lexus EV Forum member first reported. The trademarked names include LF-ZC, LF-ZL, LF-ZV and LF-ZA. Parent company Toyota filed the trademarks on October 12, 2023, and the application is under EUIPA examination. Anyone familiar with Lexus nomenclature would…
Nissan has just announced that the new 2024 Nissan Leaf will qualify for the $3,750 federal tax credit through December 31, 2023. Previously, despite local production of the Nissan Leaf (as well as its battery cells and battery packs) in Smyrna, Tennessee, the model was not eligible for the federal tax credit of up to…
Tesla announced on its Chinese Weibo channel that customer deliveries of the “evolved” Model Y have started in China. The company noted that “Only those that continue to evolve are called smart cars” (via Google Translate), suggesting that the constant updates to its cars will continue in the future. The updated Made-in-China (MIC) Tesla Model…
Tire Rack recently tackled a big question that’s often asked by electric car drivers. That question is “Do you really need EV-specific tires?” Let’s dive right in to find out if there’s a definitive answer to this burning question. First off, we’ll note that Tire Rack recently added a Tesla Model 3 to its tire-testing…
A Vermont man who managed to trick Tesla into delivering him five cars worth $560,000 without paying was sentenced to four years in prison. According to federal prosecutors (via MarketWatch), Michael Gonzales exploited a loophole in the automaker’s online ordering system that allowed him to take delivery of five Tesla vehicles although he had no…
