Electric Car

Environment A programme to increase electric vehicle adoption in California increased air pollution in lower-income communities and communities of colour – groups that are less likely to own electric cars By James Dinneen Electric vehicle use is increasing in California Shutterstock/Sheila Fitzgerald A rise in the number of electric vehicles in…

Kaneka said the cells will be utilized in the roof glass of Toyota’s Prius PHEV electric car. It plans to begin full-scale delivery of in-vehicle PV products this year. May 3, 2023 Emiliano Bellini Kaneka's VIPV panel on a Toyota's car. Image: Kaneka Japanese chemical company and solar module manufacturer…

This is Honda's first electric car for the European market, so let's see if it's likely to hit the road in big numbers this year. Some manufacturers have arrived at the EV party a little earlier than others. One latecomer is Honda which, to many, is a little surprising as…

Chris Davies/SlashGear EDITORS' RATING : 8 / 10 Pros Stylish inside and out Solid range All-wheel drive version is perky Very quiet cabin Cons Rivals are faster and drive further Charging is comparatively slow None of the extra EV bells & whistles If the Leaf showed us electric cars could…

By Spooky on May 1st, 2023 Category: Auto A Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer hopes to become the IKEA of small EVs by shipping its cars as individual parts that can be assembled at their final destination. Luvly, a Swedish start-up specializing in small and affordable electric vehicles, has announced plans…

China’s electric car makers and tech giants are racing to develop level-three autonomous driving, but slow development has pushed some to focus on existing assisted-driving systems...Read More

States have taxed motorists at the pump for more than a century. Yet, as electric cars gain ground, what happens when folks stop refueling altogether? State lawmakers are increasingly imposing annual fees on EV owners, arguing they should pay up because they still rely on public infrastructure to get around.…

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is not just a trend but a technological leap forward in the automotive industry. As more people become interested in EVs, understanding the technology behind them becomes more crucial. One of the essential components of an EV is its electric motor. In this blog…

The electric Hilux Revo (image: Toyota)Toyota's future electric vehicles could use batteries from Tesla supplier LG, including cylindrical 4680-style ones. LG will form a joint venture over a 20 GWh battery factory in the US to serve Toyota's big vehicle electrification push, and make its EVs eligible for federal subsidies.…

The sun is setting on the Chevy Bolt. Credit: General Motors General Motors (GM) is discontinuing the Chevrolet Bolt, despite the car being its most popular electric vehicle. Production is slated to cease by the end of the year. The Chevy Bolt's surprise retirement announcement came during GM's earnings call…