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The Tesla Cybertruck will now come with a quad-motor powertrain

December 3, 2021 by Adam Birney

The Tesla Cybertruck is undergoing some significant updates as it approaches its release. Even though the Cybertruck has been unchanged since its reveal in 2019, we suspected this was coming. The pattern of Tesla removing Cybertruck pricing and specs from their website back in October, followed by news that Tesla was testing new Cybertruck prototypes …

Lexus RZ all-electric SUV set to launch in 2022

December 2, 2021 by Curtis Joe

The Lexus RZ will be Lexus’ first fully electric vehicle commercially available in North America. A crossover SUV in nature, the car is set to arrive sometime in 2022. Lexus is one of the few companies left that hasn’t put out an electric vehicle in North America. They do offer some hybrids and plug-in hybrid …

Meet the Cyberquad for Kids, Tesla’s mini all-electric ATV

December 2, 2021 by Adam Birney

Inspired by the iconic geometric angles of the highly anticipated Cybertruck, Tesla has quietly launched a mini-version of sorts, the Cyberquad for Kids. Adults are still waiting for their full-size Cyberquad, which Tesla promises will complement the Cybertuck and be able to fit snug into its trunk space. But for the time being, kids eight …

Nissan sets out $17 billion electric vehicle plan

December 1, 2021 by Adam Birney

Nissan recently announced an ambitious EV strategy. Over the next five years, the second-largest Japanese auto manufacturer will invest $17.6 billion to electrify its lineup of vehicles. And it’s quite the lengthy lineup indeed. Nissan will roll out twenty-three new models by 2030, including 15 new electric vehicles. The first to arrive will be the …

The new all-electric Ranger XP Kinetic from Polaris is an off-road powerhouse

December 1, 2021 by Adam Birney

Polaris has revealed a new all-electric UTV, the Ranger XP Kinetic, marking the first vehicle they’ve produced in collaboration with Zero Motorcycles. Made for farmers, hunters, and all the hardworking outdoorsy types, this side-by-side EV packs some serious power for any job. It has 110 horsepower and 140 pound-feet of torque, which according to Polaris, …

Unleash your inner animal with these new e-bikes

November 30, 2021 by Adam Birney

Himiway has just expanded its lineup of e-bikes with three new animal-themed electric two-wheelers. You can check out the full product launch video below (which starts at 1:03:34) then read on for all the highlights. Let’s take a look at what each has to offer Himiway Zebra For its all-terrain electric fat-tire bike, Hemingway has …

Tesla software update makes in-car purchases and subscriptions possible

November 30, 2021 by Curtis Joe

Tesla is now rolling out software update 2021.40.6 to its vehicles. With it comes the ability to purchase upgrades and additional features from the car itself. Spotted by Reddit user sageDieu, the update adds a new menu function in the center console. Read more: Everything you need to know about the Tesla Model S Tesla owners …

Kawasaki to launch three electric motorcycles next year

November 29, 2021 by Adam Birney

Kawasaki may not be a forerunner in the EV market, but they have vowed to only sell electric vehicles in developed countries by 2035. Yet, the Japanese manufacturer still hasn’t released a single road-ready electric motorcycle. However, that’s about to change in 2022. In an announcement from Kawasaki’s CEO Hiroshi at EICMA 2021, the company …

BMW i4 Gran Coupe deliveries begin early with an event in Munich

November 29, 2021 by Curtis Joe

BMW announced the first customer deliveries of the i4 at an event at its headquarters in Munich. The only other fully-electric car that BMW offered until this year was the i3, which has been around since 2013. BMW held an event at its headquarters in Munich to celebrate the first customer deliveries of the BMW …

Mercedes-Benz EQB orders open, deliveries set to start soon

November 26, 2021 by Curtis Joe

Sales of the Mercedes-Benz EQB have officially begun in Europe, and first deliveries are expected soon. If you live in Europe, you can head over to a Mercedes-Benz dealer and set up your own EQB order today. The EQB is the latest addition to the Mercedes-Benz EQ family of electric vehicles. Read more: 10 EVs you …