Electric vehicles

Nissan e-NV200 Electric Van Tows Margot Robbie's House in Record Attempt

Nissan's updated e-NV200 van, equipped with a 40 kWh battery, towed a house linked to Margot Robbie in a publicity push for electric van capability and sustainability.

Volkswagen Sticks With Diesel as Tesla Pushes Electric

Volkswagen's CEO says diesel engines will remain part of the line-up for at least another decade, despite the company's growing focus on electric vehicles and Tesla's all-electric strategy.

Volvo XC40 Leads Brand’s Push Into Premium Small Models

The XC40’s 2017 launch marked the start of Volvo’s strategy to expand its 40 Series with compact SUVs, hybrids and electrified models built on the new CMA platform.

Volkswagen plots electric flagship to succeed Phaeton

Volkswagen is preparing an all-electric luxury saloon concept to preview a successor to the Phaeton, with a debut expected at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show.

Porsche Delays Electric 911 and Hypercar Pending Battery Advances

Porsche will hold back fully electric versions of its flagship 911 and next hypercar until new battery technologies, such as solid-state cells, deliver a breakthrough in performance and weight.

Samsung SDI Unveils Modular EV Batteries at Frankfurt, Eyes Tesla

Samsung SDI introduced a modular battery pack and a new 21700 cell at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, aiming to challenge Tesla’s lead in EV battery technology.

Smart Brabus Fortwo 15th Anniversary Edition marks partnership at Frankfurt

Smart and Brabus unveiled a limited-run Fortwo 15th Anniversary Edition at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, offering 150 units with bespoke styling and a choice of powertrains.

Honda Urban EV concept previews production electric city car at Frankfurt

Honda unveiled the Urban EV concept at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, previewing a production-bound electric city car with retro-inspired styling and new platform.

Audi Aicon Concept Reveals Level 5 Autonomous Vision at 2017 Frankfurt Show

Audi’s Aicon concept, unveiled at the 2017 Frankfurt Motor Show, previews a fully autonomous luxury saloon with no steering wheel, four electric motors and a claimed 500-mile range.

Jaguar E-Type Zero: Classic Icon Reborn as Electric Concept

Jaguar Land Rover Classic has unveiled the E-Type Zero, a fully electric conversion of the 1968 Series 1.5 E-Type, pairing original looks with modern EV technology.

DreamCase Turns Tesla Model S Into a Mobile Bedroom

Slovenian firm DreamCase has developed a folding memory foam mattress designed to fit the Tesla Model S, offering owners a quick and comfortable camping solution.

Supervolcanoes Identified as Potential Lithium Sources for EV Batteries

Stanford research highlights dormant supervolcanoes as promising sites for lithium extraction, offering a possible answer to rising demand from electric vehicle manufacturers.

Audi introduces power-based naming but keeps S, RS and R8 badges

Audi has launched a new global naming system based on power output, but S, RS and R8 models will retain their established names to mark their top-tier status.

Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet Unveiled as All-Electric Luxury Flagship

Mercedes-Benz revealed the Vision Mercedes-Maybach 6 Cabriolet at Monterey Car Week, presenting an electric convertible concept that stretches over 5.8 metres and delivers 750hp.

Ford and DHL launch StreetScooter Work XL electric van for urban deliveries

Ford and Deutsche Post DHL Group have started production of the StreetScooter Work XL, an electric delivery van based on the Ford Transit, with 150 units on German roads by end of 2017.

Fisker EMotion to launch with 145 kWh lithium-ion battery

Henrik Fisker confirms the EMotion electric saloon will use a 145 kWh NCM lithium-ion pack from LG Chem, targeting over 400 miles of range and 800-volt rapid charging.

Musk Eyes Two or Three More Tesla Gigafactories for US Expansion

Elon Musk has revealed plans for two or three additional Tesla Gigafactories in America, with site announcements possible within the year as the company accelerates its domestic growth strategy.

Tommykaira ZZ Roadster Debuts Polycarbonate Pillar-less Windscreen

Japanese boutique brand Tommykaira introduces a lightweight, pillar-less polycarbonate windscreen option on its ZZ electric roadster, marking a technical first for production cars.

Daimler breaks ground on major German battery plant

Mercedes-Benz parent Daimler has begun construction of a large lithium-ion battery factory in Kamenz, Germany, aiming to boost EV production from late 2018.

Antonov and Jaguar collaborate on multi-speed EV transmission

Antonov's 3-speed transmission, developed with input from Jaguar's Limo-Green project, promises up to 15% efficiency gains for electric vehicles.

Apple reportedly still weighing Tesla acquisition as US tax changes loom

Reports suggest Apple continues to consider acquiring Tesla, as changes to US tax policy could make large-scale acquisitions more attractive for the tech giant.

Volkswagen targets one million EV sales and SUV expansion by 2025

Volkswagen aims to deliver at least one million electric vehicles annually by 2025 and expand its SUV line-up to 19 models as part of a major strategic shift.

Chevrolet Bolt Car-Sharing Opens Ride-Share Work to More Drivers

Maven’s California trial lets Uber, Lyft and delivery drivers rent a Chevrolet Bolt for weekly gigs, with insurance and maintenance included in the price.

Audi opens reservations for E-Tron Quattro SUV in Norway

Audi has started taking NOK 20,000 deposits in Norway for its E-Tron Quattro, the brand’s first all-electric SUV, ahead of planned 2018 deliveries.