In August, plug-in electric car sales in Europe increased quite noticeably, reaching the highest market share so far this year. According to EV Volumes data, shared by Jose Pontes, in August, 270,356 new plug-in electric cars were registered in Europe, about 68 percent more than a year ago. That’s about 30 percent of the total…
Sacrilege Motors, a Connecticut-based company that specializes in restoring and converting old Porsches to all-electric power, has created a zero-emissions 1992 911 Cabriolet that uses a modified Tesla Model S motor for a total power output of 500 horsepower. Nicknamed “Blackbird” by its owner in a nod to the iconic supersonic Lockheed SR-71 aircraft, this…
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce blasted the European Union’s decision to open an investigation into the state subsidies that allow Chinese-made EVs to be sold at “artificially low” prices on the Old Continent, which could lead to the EU imposing tariffs on battery-powered vehicle imports. Beijing described the probe as “protectionist” and said that the…
MIAMI (Nov. 2, 2023) – duPont REGISTRY Group, Driven Lifestyle’s luxury ecosystem for the high-end automotive lifestyle, announces today the launch of duPont REGISTRY Insurance, a licensed insurance agency. The new luxury automotive insurance division offers the highest quality coverage and white glove service for high-end car owners through products offered by Hagerty (NYSE: HGTY)….
Swedish boat company Candela is not only taking electric mobility to the seas but is also breaking world records along the way. The Candela C-8 set a new world record last week, by covering 420 nautical miles, or 483 miles in 24 hours over the in-land waterways around Stockholm. The boat set sail from the…
HiPhi, the Chinese premium EV automotive brand owned by Human Horizons, has unveiled its first collaborative product, the HiPhi A, during a global livestream event from its HQ in Shanghai. The model will have its physical debut at the Guangzhou Auto Show on November 17 2023. HiPhi A is set to be produced in limited…
The Mazda CX-9 PHEV makes the safety honor roll. Honda, BMW, and Ford get together for looking at how EVs could connect to the grid. And we go hands-on with how the Kia EV9 will help back up the home and smooth the grid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The upcoming Kia…
Royal Enfield ‘Electric’ Himalayan Royal Enfield introduced their first electric motorcycle, at EICMA in Milan, Italy, offering a glimpse into their plans for electric bikes. This futuristic motorcycle showcased the company’s commitment to an eco-friendly future while maintaining its legendary heritage, captivating the audience with its silent yet powerful presence. The Royal Enfield Himalayan marks…
When the Tesla Cybertruck bowed on stage for the first time in November 2019, opinions were – and still are to this day – split in half: you either love its edgy design or hate its resemblance to a car drawn by a six-year-old with a pen and ruler. With this being said, the truck’s…
Tesla cars already monitor the driver to make sure they’re paying attention to the road ahead and not staring at a smartphone, but things are about to get a bit more intense because the Austin-based company’s EVs will start monitoring the driver for drowsiness, according to a report from Electrek, quoting the European user manuals…
