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Hyundai will unveil the IONIQ 3 during Milan Design Week in less than a week. Ahead of its debut, we are getting a sneak peek of the electric hot hatch after it was spotted parked in a garage. more…
A Texas Tesla owner says he punched the accelerator to outrun an oncoming train after his car on “Full Self-Driving” drove itself through a lowered railroad crossing arm as the train closed in on the tracks. Joshua Brown
BYD launched its new Flash Charging system, enabling EV charging in as little as 5 minutes, in luxury vehicles like the Denza Z9 GT. Now, it’s set to roll out to some of its best sellers. more…
Tesla has taped out its next-generation AI5 self-driving chip, CEO Elon Musk said overnight, a key milestone that sends the final design to the foundry for fabrication. The tape-out comes nearly two years after Tesla ori
The first “true Volkswagen” is here. Volkswagen revealed the all-new ID.3 Neo with extensive upgrades, including a refined interior and exterior design and a driving range of nearly 400 miles (630 km) on a single charge.
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Unmanned eVTOL aircraft developer AIR shared a key milestone this morning, successfully completing its first flight in a heavy-lift cargo aircraft – one of the world’s largest in its class. more…
When Joe Biden and Democrats got control of the White House and Congress, they revived and extended the $7,500 EV tax credit, with some new stipulations but also very inclusive loopholes. In short, Americans were incenti
Some readers may recall Dinah Shore singing, “See the USA in your Chevrolet.” It was the 1950s and Americans were discovering the allure of the open road. Back then, families would all pile into the car and go for a ride
IONNA recently partnered with Circle K to construct 265 new fast charging stations at Circle K retail outlets. Circle K owns and operates one of the large convenience store chains in the US. Additionally, the existing EV
New design – the new vehicle front end and enhanced light design give the ID.3 Neo the new ID. family face New interior – the new and high-quality interior has been consistently designed for more comfort and intuitive op
CleanTechnica recently received information from a reliable source tied to Jackery that they would be launching the sleek, new Fridgeguard battery in the coming months. The new product indicates a shift in focus for the
The GOTRAX* Accord electric bike is built with a clear goal in mind: to make everyday commuting easier, smoother, and more accessible. Rather than trying to compete with high-end performance e-bikes, it focuses on practi