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VW stokes electric Microbus buzz with e-Bulli conversionVW stokes electric Microbus buzz with e-Bulli conversion

Stephen Edelstein

Volkswagen plans to launch a new electric vehicle inspired by the classic Microbus, but in the meantime the automaker has partnered with eClassics on an electric conversion of the original. The two companies previously teamed up...

Polestar 2 electric car production starts in China; US deliveries still due this yearPolestar 2 electric car production starts in China; US deliveries still due this year

Bengt Halvorson

The coronavirus threat itself, and perhaps the economic fallout that lingers, will likely affect the rollout schedule—or perhaps even the production viability—for some of the electric cars we were looking forward to this year or next....

Report: Jaguar J-Pace and Land Rover "Road Rover" electric SUVs in the worksReport: Jaguar J-Pace and Land Rover "Road Rover" electric SUVs in the works

Stephen Edelstein

Jaguar Land Rover plans to convert a United Kingdom factory to produce three new electric models, including the already-confirmed XJ sedan and two SUVs, according to Autocar. The automaker announced in 2019 that the Castle Bromwich...

UK project builds electric-car charging into a half-mile of lamppostsUK project builds electric-car charging into a half-mile of lampposts

Stephen Edelstein

The great thing about electric-car charging is that it can take advantage of existing grid infrastructure. A new project in the United Kingdom demonstrates the benefits of that. Siemens built charging stations into 24 lampposts on...

Porsche renews plan to make Macan crossover a "fully battery-powered model series"Porsche renews plan to make Macan crossover a "fully battery-powered model series"

Stephen Edelstein

Porsche is continuing plans to make the Macan crossover all-electric. It’s a significant move, as the Macan is currently Porsche’s bestselling model. In a report of its 2019 financial results, Porsche reiterated that the Macan will...

World-first in-road charging test for trucks successful, highway speeds nextWorld-first in-road charging test for trucks successful, highway speeds next

Stephen Edelstein

Initial tests of in-road charging for electric trucks on a stretch of Swedish road have been successful, according to project managers. The scope of testing will now increase, encompassing more vehicles, additional stretches of road, and...

Tesla’s “touchless” deliveries will help get Model Y out to customersTesla’s “touchless” deliveries will help get Model Y out to customers

Bengt Halvorson

Tesla has announced that at many locations it’s in the process of going touchless with its deliveries of the Model Y and other electric cars. As part of a financial statement Thursday announcing that it will...

2020 Kia Niro EV: Price hike brings bigger infotainment screens but no extra range2020 Kia Niro EV: Price hike brings bigger infotainment screens but no extra range

Bengt Halvorson

Kia’s only all-electric car for the U.S. market is returning for its second model year with just a few changes, none of which affect key specs like range or charging. The 2020 Kia Niro (2019 model...

Fully-electric BMW 7-Series could be carmaker's most powerful sedanFully-electric BMW 7-Series could be carmaker's most powerful sedan

Stephen Edelstein

BMW will build an electric version of the 7-Series—its flagship sedan. The electric model will be the most powerful 7-Series variant, Oliver Zipse, chairman of the board of management of BMW AG, said in a Tuesday...

Samsung solid-state battery tech under development doubles energy densitySamsung solid-state battery tech under development doubles energy density

Stephen Edelstein

Samsung announced last week that is developing new solid-state batteries that could offer double the energy density of current lithium-ion batteries. This would be a major breakthrough for electric cars. Greater energy density means more energy...

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VW stokes electric Microbus buzz with e-Bulli conversionVW stokes electric Microbus buzz with e-Bulli conversion

Polestar 2 electric car production starts in China; US deliveries still due this yearPolestar 2 electric car production starts in China; US deliveries still due this year

Report: Jaguar J-Pace and Land Rover "Road Rover" electric SUVs in the worksReport: Jaguar J-Pace and Land Rover "Road Rover" electric SUVs in the works

UK project builds electric-car charging into a half-mile of lamppostsUK project builds electric-car charging into a half-mile of lampposts

Porsche renews plan to make Macan crossover a "fully battery-powered model series"Porsche renews plan to make Macan crossover a "fully battery-powered model series"

World-first in-road charging test for trucks successful, highway speeds nextWorld-first in-road charging test for trucks successful, highway speeds next

Tesla’s “touchless” deliveries will help get Model Y out to customersTesla’s “touchless” deliveries will help get Model Y out to customers

2020 Kia Niro EV: Price hike brings bigger infotainment screens but no extra range2020 Kia Niro EV: Price hike brings bigger infotainment screens but no extra range

Fully-electric BMW 7-Series could be carmaker's most powerful sedanFully-electric BMW 7-Series could be carmaker's most powerful sedan

Samsung solid-state battery tech under development doubles energy densitySamsung solid-state battery tech under development doubles energy density

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