The Tesla Semi Class 8 electric semi is just around the corner, with first deliveries set for December 1, 2022, and another sign of the upcoming market launch is new images of a 3D model, available in the Tesla iOS App v4.14.3. The images, spotted by several Tesla enthusiasts and users of the app,…

The Renault Group has created a new standalone company for its electric vehicle and software activities called Ampere, after French physicist and mathematician André-Marie Ampère. Described as "the first EV and software pure player born from an OEM disruption," Ampere will develop, manufacture and sell fully electric passenger cars featuring cutting-edge software-defined vehicle (SDV) technology…

We all know that not all e-bikes are made equal. Sure, if budget wasn't really a concern, and you wanted a top-notch e-bike that's reliable, stylish, and comes with extended warranty, then you'd head over to the likes of Trek, Specialized, and Giant. However, up and coming e-bike makers are also stirring the pot, offering…

BMW claims it won’t forget about affordable EVs. Bollinger chooses batteries from Michigan. And Rivian pushes some future models a little farther out as it continues to ramp up its existing three models. This and more, here at Green Car Reports.  Rivian revealed with this week’s quarterly business update that it has delayed the arrival…

Based on recent reports from customer emails, Tesla is canceling multiple solar projects across the US. Not only is Tesla reportedly informing people that it can't move forward with their planned projects right now, but also that its intention is to cancel them entirely. Solar power and home battery storage haven't yet taken off…

Automakers and the media have been telling us for years that EVs are going to get cheaper as battery prices come down and ramped-up manufacturing leads to economies of scale. These points are likely true, and they'll probably happen over time, but the COVID-19 pandemic, chip shortage, and skyrocketing gas prices have boosted the demand…

BMW won't abandon its entry-level models in the transition to EVs, the automaker's CEO said in a recent interview with Reuters. "We are not leaving the lower market segment," BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said. "Even if you consider yourself a premium manufacturer, it is wrong to leave the lower market segment—that will be the core…

Elon Musk seems determined to convince Tesla-rivaling automakers to resume advertising on Twitter following his acquisition of the social media platform. Speaking in a town hall for advertisers that was broadcast on Twitter Spaces, Musk pledged not to give unfair advantages to Tesla seeing as he is the CEO of both companies. He added…

Bollinger Motors will source battery packs for its commercial EVs from Michigan-based startup Our Next Energy (ONE), Bollinger announced Thursday in a press release. Bollinger plans to use ONE's Aries line, which consists of cell-to-pack technology and a modular design that allows for linking multiple packs together, in its vehicles as an apparent replacement for the…

The new models from Italian electric motorbike manufacturer Energica were on display at the EICMA 2022 exhibition in Milan. A redesigned EMCE electric motor and revised battery composition will increase the torque and range of the company's 2023 lineup. The EsseEsse9+, Ego+, and Eva Ribelle were three models that Energica displayed at the EICMA 2022,…