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Yamaha’s first electric scooter will use Gogoro’s swappable batteries

January 19, 2022 by Adam Birney

Yamaha has given us a look at their first upcoming electric scooter: the Yamaha EMF. The concept art features a sleek and stylish design that set’s it apart from what we’d traditionally expect from Yamaha. It certainly screams futuristic, from striking body panels leading up the front fork to its taillights trailing off the afterburner. …

The new eStream electric RV can park itself

January 19, 2022 by Adam Birney

Camping just got a whole lot smarter and greener with eStream. Thor industries revealed its new electric Airstream concept, bringing RVs into the twenty-first century. Thanks to an electric drive axle, the latest travel trailer pushes itself forward, eliminating range penalties on EV tow vehicles and improving fuel economy for standard haulers. See also: Seven …

CATL unveils EVOGO battery swap brand with modular ‘chocolate bar’ battery packs

January 18, 2022 by Adam Birney

CATL stands for Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd. They are a global energy technology company and the leading manufacturer of EV batteries in China. Initially, ten cities will offer EVOGO services, expanding to more in the future. Other companies like Gogoro have launched similar green energy solutions in the country. Today, CATL introduced a new …

Could the Fiat Panda be the most affordable EV to date?

January 17, 2022 by Adam Birney

Stellantis is targeting the bottom-end of the electric car market with its upcoming Fiat Panda. However, as most consumers know, cheaper doesn’t always mean better. Take the Fiat 500e, for example, which ranked fifth in our list of EV cars you probably shouldn’t buy. Ultimately, that vehicle was a cramped car only suitable for short …

A-Ride combines the best aspects of e-scooters and e-bikes

January 14, 2022 by Adam Birney

E-bikes and e-scooters make up a large part of the electric micro-mobility market, but we get some innovative crossovers now and then. Take, for example, the A-Ride from Canadian company Alpine Riding, a versatile year-round e-crossover. Its dual suspension, powerful motors, and robust design make it ready for any season and terrain. Check out the …

Solar windows get a big boost in funding

January 14, 2022 by Adam Birney

What if your windows could work as solar panels? Ubiquitous Energy is one company that has developed just such technology. Their unique solar window, UE Power, is a photovoltaic glass coating that harnesses solar energy to generate electricity while remaining visibly indistinguishable from traditional windows. See also: Seven best flexible thin-film solar panels Previous solar window …

Meet the Frikar: a four-wheeled e-bike with all-weather protection

January 12, 2022 by Adam Birney

The Norwegian mobility company Podbike has developed a curious-looking four-wheeled electric bike called the Frikar, set to release this spring. “The Frikar e-bike seeks to mate comfort and practicality from cars with low environmental impact and healthy life-style from cycling. Made from easily reusable materials with high efficiency results in personal transport with minimum environmental …

Bugatti’s first electric vehicle rolled out, on two wheels

January 11, 2022 by Adam Birney

Bugatti unveiled their first EV today, and to the surprise of many, it wasn’t some modern electric hypercar. Instead, it’s a simple yet sleek-looking electric scooter. Read more: Bugatti Chiron vs Rimac Concept One The 35-pound, foldable scooter is made of magnesium alloy and is said to be “aerodynamic yet functional.” Riders can reach a top …

Watch BMW’s color-changing iX Flow in action

January 10, 2022 by Adam Birney

BMW made many announcements at CES 2022, including a powerful 610-horsepower electric vehicle titled the iX M60. But the star of the show was the flashy e-ink chameleon skin for its cars; the BMW iX flow. Besides just a paint job, the BMW iX Flow is an electrophoretic layer on the car’s panels that allows …

Damon’s HyperFighter Colossus is a meaty, muscular electric motorcycle.

January 10, 2022 by Adam Birney

The Canadian startup Damon Motors showed off their upcoming line of electric motorcycles at this year’s CES, the HyperFighter Colossus. Built for a new generation of urban riders, the HyperFighter has the technology to match its epic-sounding name. Utilizing Damon’s HyperDrive powertrain, it’ll go fast and far with 170 mph max speed, 146-mile range, and …