Cadillac unveils Sollei all-electric 2+2 convertible concept

Cadillac has unveiled today a new all-electric 2+2 convertible concept called the Sollei. It’s a rare electric convertible, but it doesn’t mean it will ever see the light of day anyway.

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Nordex debuts a US wind turbine optimized for lower wind speeds

German wind turbine maker Nordex Group today debuted a 5-megawatt (MW) wind turbine for the US market that “significantly increases yield” in lower wind speeds.

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Kia’s new EV5 electric SUV faces delays as latest Tesla Model Y rival

As one of the latest mid-size electric SUVs to hit the market, Kia’s new EV5 is already facing delays in overseas markets. The Kia EV5, roughly the size of Tesla’s Model Y, won’t be available this summer in some overseas markets as expected. Buyers will have to wait a little longer.

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Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive

Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive by now giving $1,000 off a new car for people upgrading from Enhanced Autopilot.

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Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive

Tesla ramps up its self-driving transfer incentive by now giving $1,000 off a new car for people upgrading from Enhanced Autopilot.

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Sorry Apple CarPlay fans, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe says that integration is not gonna happen

Rivian has made a name for itself in the growing BEV segment thanks to its uniquely designed vehicles and their supportive software. One flaw argued by some R1T or R1S drivers, however, is Rivian’s lack of Apple CarPlay availability. While the door on CarPlay integration was still only slightly ajar, Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe appears to have shut it for good.

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Saudis tap FlyNow to deploy thousands of ‘eCopters’ to transport people at Riyadh Expo

Saudi Arabia Holding Co. has announced plans to deploy thousands of “automatic” single—and dual-seat eCopter aircraft from FlyNow Aviation to transport the public during the upcoming Riyadh Expo 2030. These unique electric aircraft will begin with cargo before flying actual people around the kingdom.

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Stage 1 of the Electrek American Solar Challenge complete; here are the results

Over the weekend, 16 teams that qualified from the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix (FSGP) departed from the Adventure Science Center in Nashville, TN, for an epic 8-day 1,550+ mile trek to Casper, WY, using nothing but energy from the sun.

Now, the solar vehicles have completed the first stage of the cross-country Electrek American Solar Challenge (ASC). Here are the results and how you can track the team’s locations in real time!

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NIO slots IN 2024 tech day for July 27, where it will debut new OS and possibly its next phone

NIO has set a date for its second annual “IN” or Innovation Day 2024. The event will happen later this week in Shanghai and is promising the debut of NIO’s new SkyOS. We also surmise we will see the launch of NIO’s second branded smartphone.

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BYD just launched the first electric MPV in this booming EV market for under $25,000

China’s leading EV maker, BYD, is making strides in another key EV market with the launch of its M6, the first electric MPV in Indonesia. Unveiled on Monday, the BYD M6 arrives as EV sales are forecasted to continue surging in the region.

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