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Some may not remember this, but Tesla did not always build their own vehicles. Instead, at first, Tesla would buy the Lotus Elise chassis and converted it for electric propulsion. Then, the completed new electric roadster was rebadged as a Tesla. That is how the first Tesla Roadster came into existence. One of those original …

Mention the name Segway, and many people will have the image of the electric, standup personal transportation device on two wheels, a scooter of sorts. Many law enforcement agencies around the world have used the electric transporters, and they were also popularized in the Paul Blart Mall Cop movie series. But, last month, we covered how that electric …

Typically, electric scooters are used in urban settings, rather than for off-roading. For that, you really need something like a dirt bike, electric or otherwise. But if vintage Vespas can venture off-pavement, why not more modern machines? To be fair, the upcoming Kuberg Ranger isn’t precisely a scooter. But it is an electric dirt bike …

Bugatti President Stephan Winkelmann announced in November 2019 that the next vehicle it builds would be available between $550,000 and $1.1 million. That is not exactly inexpensive. But, for Bugatti, it is a far cry for their $18 million for La Voiture Noire. Today, however, the news is coming out that the anticipated entry-level Bugatti is delayed. …

Everything is going electric. Even Chevrolet is jumping on this trend by confirming their electric pickup truck. The upcoming Chevy pickup truck will be a full-size variety that’s ready to take on the Ford F-150 Hybrid, the Tesla Cybertruck, and more.  The Chevy Pickup is going electric  General Motors just released a sustainability report that …

A Reddit user by the name of Balloon Man recently recounted how an internet hiccup caused some trouble for his German father. An order for a single Tesla Model 3 ended up with the father’s order and deposit being multiplied. The original Tesla Model 3 with the Autopilot option was selected. But, when all was …

While the ID Buzz, aka the electric Microbus, isn’t quite production-ready, it may not be the only iconic vehicle Volkswagen’s rebooting into an EV. 2019 saw the release of the final Volkswagen Beetle. Despite its styling and long history, consumer interest lagged, and VW discontinued it. But now, there’s rumors of a new Volkswagen Beetle—an …

Extreme heat and cold temperatures affect electric car battery life and usage. Volkswagen knows this. So, the company has opened the doors to an extensive charging station for electric vehicles at its Arizona proving grounds. The next generation charging facility will be used to evaluate battery charging and electric performance in extreme heat.  The new …

There is a growing desire for the electrification of the automotive industry. That move has taken greater intensity since Tesla proved that electric cars can be possible for the masses and not be ugly. But, that interest in electric cars also bleeds through to the supporting industry, such as repair, restoration, and custom shops. They …

I’ve written before about how automotive shops are starting to add electric conversion as a new menu item in addition to oil changes and brake work. The business of converting classic cars, or any car really, from an internal combustion drive vehicle to an electric vehicle, is in its infancy, but it exists. So, this …

The influx of electric technology hasn’t only affected trucks and cars. More and more motorcycle companies, both established and new, are creating electric models. Some, like Zero and Cake, only offer electric motorcycles. And recently, another brand announced that it would, too. But while this is the first time Soriano Motori is building electric bikes, …

Volkswagen violated the emissions standards of the United States by installing cheating devices in its vehicles. That scandal became news five years ago. Since then, Volkswagen has been busy paying a lot of cash toward satisfying various legal settlements associated with their cheating of the Clean Air Act. On Saturday, the Associated Press reported that …

In many areas of the country, people have solar power generated electricity for their homes. If those systems produce more electricity than the homes need, that extra generated electricity is sold back to the local electric utility. A new project is aiming to see if the same concept can work for electric cars. A vehicle-to-grid …

The new Ford electric truck could be here sooner than you think. Ford has already confirmed the Electric F-150, and now there is an all-new Ford F-150 EV prototype hitting the streets to test its capability and performance. Check out what this new electric truck can do.  What the Electric Ford F-150 Can Do  Built …

Mention the Shelby Cobra of the 1960s to most any car enthusiast, and the air of respect will immediately be given. The round-nosed Shelby Cobra roadster is a V8 muscle car legend right up there with the likes of the 1960s GTO, Mustang, and Camaro. But, many people may not know that the Cobra was …

Despite taking off from the line quickly, Harley-Davidson’s electric LiveWire hasn’t really taken off in terms of sales figures. And the American motorcycle company’s future as a whole doesn’t look terribly bright. Which is a shame for electric motorcycle fans, because the LiveWire itself is a well-made bike. But in making it, Harley should’ve taken …

Getting a good mileage range from an electric car is a concern many potential electric car owners face. There are some cars like Teslas that offer the option for an extended range, but at the end of the day you want to know you’re car is going to take you as far as you need …

Battery-powered bikes, like other EVs, have benefits besides high performance. However, although electric motorcycles do generate fewer emissions, not all of their building materials are necessarily as kind to the planet. And for many potential owners, there’s always the question of, not just battery range, but battery longevity. Brooklyn-based Tarform’s Luna, though, is trying to …

On the outside, the 2021 F-150 may not look terribly different from the previous-gen pickup. But Ford’s best-selling truck, and arguably most important vehicle, has quite a few updates both inside and out. That includes a new hybrid powertrain. However, as impressive as that is, where’s the electric Ford F-150? Does the 2021 Ford F-150 …

Tesla’s Cybertruck is not the only electric pickup truck in town. Lordstown Motors revealed their own new electric pickup today. The truck’s debut happened via a digital livestream event on the company’s YouTube page at noon today. There was a lot of information about the electric vehicle that became clear. A recap on the new …