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A Defunct EV Startup’s Assets Are Up For Grabs, Including 20 Electric Trucks
The assets of bankrupt EV startup Bollinger Motors are being auctioned off. The lots include 17 brand-new Class 4 electric cab-forward truck chassis and 3 test vehicles. Manufacturing equipment, a DC fast charger, and a high-voltage battery tester are also…
Ford’s Souped-Up Mustang Cobra Jet Is Now The Fastest EV On The Quarter Mile
Ford’s new Mustang Cobra Jet 2200 is the fastest electric drag racer on the quarter mile. To set the record, engineers had to shed serious weight, including using slimmer vinyl. Despite having more power than the previous Super Cobra Jet…
Geely Says This Is China’s First Purpose-Built Robotaxi. I’m Not So Sure
Geely says the EVA Cab was designed from the ground up for robotaxi duty. The EVA Cab has no steering wheel and supports battery swapping and automatic cleaning. Geely's ride-hailing division, CaoCao, wants 100,000 EVA Cabs in service by 2030,…
Audi’s Most Affordable EV Gets More Range, Faster Charging And Updated Tech
The updated Audi Q4 E-Tron gets more range, faster charging, and bidirectional power. The longest-range model, the Q4 E-Tron Sportback, now goes up to 368 miles on the WLTP cycle. Audi also added new screens, ChatGPT integration, OLED lights, and…
Audi Is Recalling Nearly 20,000 E-Tron EVs Over Serious Brake Issue
Audi is recalling nearly 20,000 E-Tron electric SUVs over a potentially dangerous issue. The brake pedal may detach from the brake booster. If this happens, drivers can use the emergency brake to come to a stop. Audi is recalling 18,853…
BYD’s Denza Z Is The 1,000-HP Roadster Tesla Refuses To Build
China’s BYD has revealed the Denza Z, an electric convertible with over 1,000 hp. Unlike the perpetually delayed Tesla Roadster, the Z will be offered in coupe, convertible, and track-focused versions. It comes with BYD’s “Flash” charging tech, enabling it…
This Strange New French EV Is Actually An E-Bike That Can Hit 75 MPH
A French company is working on a mashup between an electric car and an e-bike. The Cixi Vigoz has pedals and a steering bar, but it can also hit 75 miles per hour. It can go 100 miles on a…