It’s official: Volkswagen confirms new electric Golf GTI will be FWD only

Volkswagen CEO Thomas Schäfer has confirmed the company’s plans to develop a full range of “monster” electric hot-hatches, including an all-new electric Golf GTI that will stay true to its iconic namesake with a boxy profile and, of course, front-wheel drive.

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CATL battery swap electric semi tech cleans up the “messy middle”

There’s a CATL battery in just about every EV you can name, so it’s safe to say they know a thing or two about electrifying mobility at scale. Now, they’ve turned their attention to heavy trucks – and their proposed universal battery swap solution for HDEVs could be just the thing to clean up that “messy middle.”

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This Yamaha-backed plan hopes to eliminate electric bicycle charging forever

Range anxiety on e-bikes (for those who even worry about that) might soon be a thing of the past. ENYRING, a Yamaha Motor-backed startup offering swappable battery subscriptions for electric bicycles, has announced a new partnership with Swobbee, the leading battery-swapping infrastructure provider in Europe. And now they’re set to soon bring their services to Amsterdam and Berlin.

Instead of ever needing to charge their own battery again, e-bike riders could swap it out for ready-to-ride batteries at swap stations.

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Tornadoes knocked out my home power for days, but my Rivian became a backup energy savior

The title says it all. Heavy thunderstorms and tornadoes ripped through the Midwest Thursday evening, leaving thousands of homes without power or internet. Luckily, my home dodged severe damage, but I was without power and internet for days. Luckily, I had my Rivian R1S in the garage that I used as a backup energy source, which I documented below (because I honestly had nothing else to do without power and internet).

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Nissan may have just found its saviour… Toyota?

Nissan is on the brink of collapsing. After the Honda deal fell through, it looks like another Japanese automaker is tossing it a lifeline. As Nissan struggles to stay afloat, Toyota is emerging as a potential “backer” in a new tie-up.

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Tesla wipes odometer on Cybertruck in service, scratches it, and returns it to owner

Tesla has wiped off the 26,000 miles on the odometer of a Cybertruck in service, scratched the vehicle, and then returned it to the owner like nothing happened.

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Xiaomi to launch its new YU7 this week as a potential game-changing SUV

About one year after first catching wind that EV newcomer Xiaomi Automobile was working on an SUV we’d come to know as the YU7, the company is finally set to launch the new model in China. This will be a direct competitor to the Tesla Model Y and has the potential to reimagine the all-electric SUV market in China.

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Genesis GV90 sheds camo and shows off its ultra-luxe look

Genesis is preparing to introduce its new flagship EV, the GV90. The brand’s largest, most luxurious electric SUV already looks stunning. The Genesis GV90 was spotted with less camo ahead of its debut, giving us a sneak peek of the “ultra-luxe” EV.

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BYD Ride electrifies Oakland Int’l Airport shuttle bus fleet

Oakland International Airport (OAK) in Alameda, California is helping stressed-out air passengers breathe a little bit easier with the introduction of five new battery-electric K9MD shuttle buses to its ground equipment fleet.

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Linfox adds 30 fully electric semi trucks to Australian logistics fleet

Australian logistics company Linfox is making big moves to electrify its heavy-duty semi fleet with the addition of thirty new Volvo FH and FM Electric semi trucks as the Swedish brand works to begin production at its Brisbane facility.

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