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UPS collaborating with Workhorse to deploy 50 electric trucks; rivaling acquisition cost of conventional; no subsidies

Green Car Congress

Each truck will have a range of approximately 100 miles between charges, ideal for delivery routes in and around cities. Modec fully electric vehicle with a cab forward design used in London. The all electric trucks will deliver by day and re-charge overnight.

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Exclusive interview: Former Tesla exec launches 800 hp electric boat; says it’s an extension of Tesla’s mission

Teslarati

Former Tesla Head of Global Manufacturing, Jonathan Vo, is launching the R30, a 30-foot all-electric power boat with 800 horsepower, dual motors, and solar charging. In 2022, he founded Blue Innovations Group (BIG) , which focuses on the manufacturing of all-electric boats and sustainable marine technologies.

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Kia E-Niro electric car review

Drive Electric

Charging costs: Full charge costs £8.69 (calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW) find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car. Charging speed: 0 to 80% in 1 hour 15 minutes at a 50kW charge point Find out more on how long it takes to charge an electric car.

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Kia E-Niro electric car review

Drive Electric

Charging costs: Full charge costs £8.69 (calculated using UK average energy cost of 14p per kW) find out more about how much it costs to charge an electric car. Charging speed: 0 to 80% in 1 hour 15 minutes at a 50kW charge point Find out more on how long it takes to charge an electric car.

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Why Hyundai’s Ioniq 5 N is the track EV you’ve waited for

EV Central

In 2023, Hyundai will introduce its first fully electric performance car, the Ioniq 5 N. At The Bend the RN22e ran for approximately 20 minutes with no loss of performance, and the battery was then charged with a track-side 70kW unit for roughly 45 minutes. Not ideal, but it showed what’s possible now.

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What is the difference between BEVs, PHEVs and HEVs?

Drive Electric

WHAT IS A BEV (BATTERY ELECTRIC VEHICLE)? Fully electric vehicles run on rechargeable batteries, which power an electric motor. BEVs run entirely on a battery-powered electric drivetrain. This battery then provides power to the electric motors to run the car. . WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF A FULLY ELECTRIC CAR?

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electric smart ready for production

Green Cars News

Several cities in the US are also due to start trials of the fully electric car and the invaluable feedback will be incorporated into the development of future production models. The trial lasts for 4 years and customers are leasing the vehicles at a monthly cost of £375. As a company car the smart ed brings big benefits.