The 2021 Toyota RAV4 Prime will break ground as the most powerful and quickest RAV4 ever, hitting dealerships this summer with a starting MSRP of $38,100. The RAV4’s first-ever plug-in model has up to 302 horsepower with an ability to do 0-60 mph in a …
Author: Blagojce Krivevski
From concept to reality: designing the Porsche Taycan
From concept to reality, Formula E explores the story behind the design of the latest electric vehicles to come from the ABB FIA Formula E Championship stable. Continuing the series, Formula E delve deep into the design story of the Porsche Taycan w…
Pasadena Installs Nation’s Largest Public Fast EV Charging Station
The City of Pasadena announced the opening of the Marengo Charging Plaza at 155 E. Green St. With a total of 44 chargers—24 Superchargers installed by Tesla and 20 Tritium fast chargers installed by the City of Pasadena—the Marengo Charging Plaza is th…
Karma begins prototype testing for supercar-capable E-Flex platform
Following the announcement of Karma Automotive’s all-electric high-performance E-Flex platform with supercar-capable architecture last month, Karma engineers have now begun testing the platform in an all-wheel drive (AWD) performance EV prototype vehic…
Volkswagen invests €2 billion into China’s electric-car industry
Today, Volkswagen has initiated the next chapter for its business in China. Volkswagen plans to increase its share in JAC Volkswagen, its joint venture for e-mobility. Around €1 billion is to be invested. This amount includes the acquisition of 50 perc…
EV drivers face postcode lottery with over 1,000 vehicles per on-street charger in parts of the UK
Electric car drivers face a postcode lottery on public charging as the lack of ‘on-street’ infrastructure threatens to pull the plug on the uptake of ultra-low emissions vehicles, according to UK manufacturer of home charge points Andersen. Analysis of…
Solaris to deliver 50 articulated electric buses to Cracow
Cracow public transport operator Miejskie Przedsiębiorstwo Komunikacyjne S.A. (MPK) has signed a contract for the purchase of 50 Solaris Urbino 18 electric buses. The new electric buses will expand the existing fleet of 400 Solaris vehicles of varying …
Swindon Powertrain’s compact ‘crate’ electric motor available to order
Swindon Powertrain’s compact HPD 80kW ‘crate’ motor for electric vehicle conversions is now available to order from its website. Suitable for OEMs, niche vehicle manufacturers, electric car conversion companies as well as the enthusiast home mechanic. …
Battery production in Kamenz gradually increases production capacities
Local battery production is an important success factor for Mercedes-Benz AG’s electric offensive and the key element to flexibly and efficiently meet the global demand for electrified vehicles. The company is therefore focusing on establishing a globa…
Ebusco to deliver 13 electric buses to Frankfurt
As of the end of 2020, 13 brand new low floor Ebusco 2.2 electric buses will be in operation in Frankfurt by Transdev Rhein-Main GmbH under the Alpina brand, which will replace the current diesel buses. The Transdev Group is Germany’s largest private m…
