BMW has unveiled the i Vision Future Interaction concept at the CES event in Las Vegas. Based on the already futuristic i8, the car is painted a wild and funky orange, with a doorless layout evoking the seminal BMW Z1 of 1989. The centrepiece though, is the interior, where a […]
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Tesla Model S catches fire at charging station in Norway
A Tesla Model S has been burnt to a crisp after catching fire at a supercharging station in Norway. Fortunately, nobody was injured in the incident. It’s understood the driver parked his Model S at the supercharging station and hooked it up to the supercharging port, at a station around […]
1000hp Faraday Future FZERO1 EV concept racer revealed (video)
California-based upstart Faraday Future has pulled the sheets off its all-electric FZERO1 concept racer, two full days ahead of its Consumer Electronics Show debut at Las Vegas. The FZERO1 could be the next stage in supercar evolution, with four ‘quad core’ electric motors, totalling 736kW (1000PS), and a futuristic carbon […]
Tesla posts record global sales in 2015, Q4 sees 17,400 deliveries
Tesla has released its global sales figures for the fourth quarter of 2015, setting a record for the period and for the year. A record-breaking 17,400 Tesla vehicles were sold around the world during the final quarter of 2015, with 17,192 being the Model S and 208 of the new […]
Volkswagen developing flat battery system for future EVs
Volkswagen has confirmed it plans to install flat battery packs into future models to boost its EV lineup and environmental credibility. With demand for EVs growing, and technologies becoming more affordable and accessible, Volkswagen brand chief Herbert Diess has confirmed it is time for VW to get involved in the […]
IONIQ: Hyundai’s new hybrid/EV previewed again, interior shown
Two more teasers for the upcoming Hyundai IONIQ electric/hybrid have surfaced, revealing more details and clues about the company’s first ever dedicated eco model. Inside, there is a traditional instrument cluster, infotainment/HVAC layout and gear selector, surrounded by Porsche-like buttons. This is a stark contrast to the rival Toyota Prius […]
Tianjin in China fights emissions with 1000-EV fleet share program
China’s fourth most populated city, Tianjin, has announced plans to reduce pollution with the announcement of an EV fleet of 1000 cars. Tianjin, in the north east of China – where the huge explosion occurred earlier this year – is home to more than 15 million people. Air pollution has […]
BAIC-Atieva preview new Tesla-rivalling Chinese electric car
BAIC Group, known for manufacturing the Foton ute and having collaborations with Daimler/Mercedes-Benz, has released a teaser image of a purported Tesla-rivalling electric car. With a projected 480km full-charge range, thanks to a 23.4kWh battery pack, the fully electric car should be an interesting one to follow. It is being […]