Daimler Introduces Denza 400 EV, A China-Only Electric Car
23 Aug 2016, 13:33 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Daimler has an ongoing partnership with BYD and the Denza 400 is an improved version of an earlier model. It comes with tech from previous B-Class
Volkswagen Brand Boss Announces Near-Production EV Will Be Shown This Fall
17 Aug 2016, 16:54 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Volkswagen's brand boss Herbert Diess has revealed that the company will showcase a Golf-sized electric vehicle set for production in 2019, but it's no e-Golf
Subaru Reportedly Planning To Launch All-Electric Crossover By 2021
12 Aug 2016, 13:29 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to company insiders, Subaru is planning to launch an AWD EV by 2021. The model will be a crossover, but it has not been officially confirmed
Karma Showcases The Revero Before Public Unveiling, It Still Looks Like A Fisker
12 Aug 2016, 07:56 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Karma, the company that used to be Fisker Automotive, is preparing to launch the Revero. The car looks like an updated Fisker Karma, but has a few tweaks
Mercedes-Benz's EV Sub-Brand Might Be Called "EQ"
12 Aug 2016, 06:22 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mercedes-Benz is reportedly planning to sell a range of electric vehicles under a sub-brand. Recent patent filings have revealed the brand has trademarked "EQ"
Faraday Future Hires The Chief Engineer of GM's EV1 Project As Powertrain Boss
8 Aug 2016, 15:58 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Peter Savagian, the former electric propulsion project leader at General Motors, was hired by Faraday Future. Savagian was the GM EV1's chief engineer
Mercedes-Benz Reportedly Plotting Electric Sub-brand With Four Models In Plan
5 Aug 2016, 15:27 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to reports, Mercedes-Benz is planning to compete with Tesla and BMW i, and is preparing a sub-brand to handle the job. It does not have a name yet
Mercedes-Benz Unveils Urban eTruck, A Short-Range Electric Truck
27 Jul 2016, 15:53 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Mercedes-Benz has published the first official images of its electric truck, the Urban eTruck. It is designed for short range transport with zero emissions
Faraday Future Hires Toyota Veteran Designer To Lead Exterior Design
26 Jul 2016, 09:40 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Faraday Future continues its hiring spree, and has poached a talented designer from Toyota's Calty Studio. The new employee designed the FT-HS Concept
Jaguar Reportedly Considering Building Battery Factory With BMW And Ford
25 Jul 2016, 17:06 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The latest word in the automotive industry announces a potential partnership between Jaguar, Ford, and BMW. The parties would reportedly build a battery plant
General Motors Will Launch Its First Fully Autonomous Car Through Lyft
20 Jul 2016, 12:16 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / General Motors' first fully autonomous vehicle will also be a fully electric model. The American automaker intends to launch the car with Lyft, its partner
BMW i3's Sales Reportedly Rise After Germany Introduces Plug-in Car Subsidies
13 Jul 2016, 18:20 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Germany's subsidy plan for plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles has reportedly benefitted BMW and its i3. The model has recorded an increase in demand in June
Tesla Accused of Indirectly Killing Flamingos, Elon Musk Slams Claims
8 Jul 2016, 16:19 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Elon Musk, Tesla Motors' CEO, has mocked claims that accused the automaker of killing flamingos. Tesla was indirectly accused of this for using lithium
California Considers New Rules For Zero-Emission Vehicles, Tesla's Not Happy
8 Jul 2016, 12:16 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / California is pondering the possibility of limiting the sale of zero-emission credits between automakers. Tesla is not excited about the idea
Mahindra Wants To Make Self-Driving Electric Vehicles
5 Jul 2016, 16:24 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Indian giant Mahindra wants to invest in the field of electric vehicles and self-driving cars. The company plans to build autonomous EVs
China's Hanergy Unveils Four Solar-Powered Concept Cars
4 Jul 2016, 16:27 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Chinese energy company Hanergy has revealed four solar-powered concept cars at a local event. They say production of these models could begin in 2020
Blake Fuller Sets Pikes Peak Record In Tesla Model S In EV Production Class
27 Jun 2016, 17:03 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Blake Fuller has succeeded in setting a record at the famous Pikes Peak hillclimb. Driving a Tesla Model S, he beat the record for the Electric Production class
Porsche Wants Its Mission E Production Model To Mop The Floor With Any Tesla
20 Jun 2016, 15:39 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / Porsche is feeling confident about the new Mission E, and one of the company's engineers have revealed plans to make the EV "a true Porsche."
Fossil Fuel Use In Electric Plants Will Peak Soon, Green Power Will Prevail
13 Jun 2016, 20:23 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / According to an analysis, the use of fossil fuels will drop in the coming decade. Statistics say current usage of fossil fuels will never be reached again
Peugeot, Citroen, And DS Plan An Electrified Revolution
13 Jun 2016, 16:47 UTC · By: Sebastian Toma / The French at Peugeot-Citroen have big plans for the future, and electrification is a major topic for the automaker. Its electric revolution will start in 2019