Hybrid Electric Vehicle

The next European commissioner for sustainable transport struggled in a speech this week: Apostolos Tzitzikostas supports mobility and has no intention of undermining the EU's plan to close new registrations of ICE vehicles by 2035. The problem is, it's not clear how you intend to make this happen. In a hearing that lasted several hours …

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In today's episode of Fast ChargingTesla's Cybertruck is now available in Canada – and, like in the US, there's no waiting! Also, we have a “really” smart summons for Tesla actually he stuckGM hits a sales milestone, and we get a brand new title sponsor! Today's episode is the first with our new title sponsor, …

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Photo: Yoshi Mobility Mobile car maintenance company Yoshi Mobility has unveiled a mobile DC fast-charging EV unit that it likens to a “supercharger on wheels.” November 4, 2024 update: Yoshi Mobility will only be charging EVs on the side of the road for now – it announced today that it will sell its fueling operation …

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All-terrain E-scooter developer Ausom has had a busy year, releasing several new products in the US and EU. To celebrate, it's offering sales on most of its inventory, but for a limited time only! Introducing Ausom E-scooters Ausom is a micro-mobility developer specializing in off-road electric scooters. This company is driven by its love of …

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The battery pack manufacturer has released a new solution for the Tesla Roadster with worn out battery packs. It can reduce the car's weight by about 400 pounds, but it's not cheap. In many ways, the Tesla Roadster sparked the electric car revolution. It was the first commercially available consumer EV with lithium battery cells …

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Italy-based ZAPI Group has acquired Ubiquicom, a provider of Real-Time Locating Systems (RTLS) for production, transport and logistics processes, to expand its capabilities as an integrator of electronic systems and warehouse automation. The acquisition improves OEMs' access to automation systems that drive safety and efficiency in material handling and manufacturing operations, ZAPI said. ZAPI Group …

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For years I have been following the progress of the STREEK cargo trike, an attractive looking electric cargo trike from Japan. This utility-oriented electric bike relies on a tilt frame design with a rare tadpole trike setup, which is a stable design that we rarely see in the electric trike market. And now this unique …

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As the carmaker prepares to launch its first electric models, Bentley CEO Frank-Steffen Walliser believes electric cars are on the way. The auto industry is now reaching the end of the first phase of EV development, Walliser said in a recent interview with Autocar. The second phase, which Walliser expects to begin around 2027, will …

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Tesla recently rolled out an update to its car's “summons” feature — which it calls Actually Smart Summon — and as a result, one Tesla owner is no longer able to use his car. For years, Tesla has been touting the “samamon” feature, which allows owners to move their cars remotely. It started with simple …

Tesla has updated its calling feature. Now the owner can't get to his car. Read More »

LE base model and Nightshade black trim join 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid lineup The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid is expected to get up to 36 mpg combined The 2025 Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid costs $45,660 The Toyota Grand Highlander Hybrid crossover SUV lineup is expanding in 2025, adding two more models. A Nightshade …

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