Transportation
Confirmed in March, the BMW iX2 all-electric compact crossover will make its world debut at the Japan Mobility Show 2023 in Tokyo on October 25 as a new member of the second-generation X2 model family. BMW will first reveal the all-new X2 and iX2 on October 10 as part of a digital world premiere, followed…
French brand Kilow may be familiar to you for the La Bagnole, a compact, lightweight electric car that can pretty much drive anywhere. The brand has a certain aesthetic about it, fusing minimalist and rugged elements to create visually unique products. The same is true about its first venture into the world of e-bikes. The…
The Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, the brand’s highest-selling electric cars globally, cost less than the average transaction price for a car in the US, according to a new report. Bloomberg stated that the price war might cost the company $1.2 billion a year, but the trade-off is price parity with gas cars and trucks….
The first deliveries of the Rivian R1T began in September 2021, and the electric truck has been around long enough for ownership reviews to pop up. Edmunds bought an R1T Launch Edition a little over a year ago, and its road testers have shared aspects that put a wide grin on their faces, and ones…
Honda has unveiled a prototype Autonomous Work Mower (AWM), the company’s first battery-powered electric zero-turn riding (ZTR) mower. Created to help improve efficiency of lawn care and landscape maintenance companies while offering an eco-conscious solution with zero-emissions, the AWM will make its official debut at the upcoming Equip Exposition (October 17-20) at the Kentucky Exposition…
“The production of BLDC (brushless direct current motor) and PMSM traction motors will add to our existing portfolio of motors as we strive to offer our customers high-performance and cost-effective electric drivetrain solutions with a high level of localisation,” Aditya Auto Products and Engineering (India) CEO Mihir Jayaraman said. Electric mobility startup Entuple E-Mobility and…
In September, the overall wholesale vehicle shipments (local retail sales and exports) of Tesla Made-in-China (MIC) cars decreased for the first time this year. According to the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA)’s initial data, the overall volume of Tesla MIC Model 3/Model Y cars last month amounted to 74,073 units, which is nearly 11 percent…
Mercedes-Maybach already makes some out-of-this-world vehicles. But now, together with a startup called Space Perspective, the high-end luxury automaker is actually heading off-planet (sort of). The partnership starts on the ground. The Maybach EQS SUV will act as the official transport vehicle for the Space Perspective program when it kicks off, whisking six passengers per…
The European Union’s decision last week to formally open an investigation into whether EV makers in China have received government subsidies is a sign that a trade war may be brewing between the two entities. But how much does the Chinese state actually support domestic electric car manufacturers? Quite a lot, the New York Times reports. Focusing…
The Rivian R1T is quite different from the majority of internal combustion pickups out there, not only because it has an all-electric powertrain but also because it has a hybrid construction that mates a unibody shell to a skateboard platform that’s similar to a traditional ladder frame chassis. This has its benefits: more load-sharing points…
