WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, R-Mo., is seeking more information from Ford Motor Co. about the automaker’s deal with China’s Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Ltd. to use its technology at a planned $3.5 billion battery plant in Michigan. In a letter sent Monday to Ford CEO Jim Farley, Smith raised concerns over whether the […]

Electric bikes are particularly popular in metropolitan areas due to their ability to handle traffic and avoid congestion, making them an excellent alternative to vehicles and public transportation. They also have the added bonus of being an enjoyable and exciting way to travel. The new Volcon Brat is an excellent example of an e-bike that

Lotus officially revealed its new electric car charging system that reportedly delivers up to 500 kW, which is impressive if the company’s claims are substantiated. While few of today’s electric cars are capable of accepting such levels of power, that stands to change going forward. While the simple fact that Lotus‘ DC fast charger is

Electric-vehicle company Lordstown Motors Corp. said on Tuesday production and deliveries of its Endurance electric pick-up truck resumed this month after a pause in February to address quality issues. EV startups have been struggling with dwindling cash balances and production challenges as access to capital tightens amid rising U.S. interest rates to tame inflation. Ohio-based

Tesla Inc. has been cutting prices this year to bolster sales of its aging EVs, but that has also likely reduced its industry-leading profit margins. That volume-over-profit approach will be the major focus of its first-quarter earnings report Wednesday. The EV maker likely sold 161,630 vehicles in the U.S. in the January-March period, according to

Polestar on Tuesday revealed the sporty Polestar 4 electric “SUV coupe” at the Shanghai auto show, including mention that it sees over 300 miles of range by EPA standards.  With a 0-60 mph time of just 3.8 seconds and a maximum power of 544 hp and 506 lb-ft of torque in it top-performance dual-motor version,

You’ve probably heard that even though EVs are expensive, they’ll save you money over the long term thanks to lower costs for fuel and maintenance. While that’s arguably true in most cases, there are many variables. Our friend Ben Sullins breaks down just how much it costs to charge the Ford F-150 Lightning electric pickup truck. The

Toyota has received more than 5,000 orders for the bZ3 electric sedan in China on April 16, the first day of sales. The automaker announced the order figure soon after the launch, according to CarNewsChina. Built by the FAW-Toyota joint venture, Toyota’s second model in the bZ series and its first electric sedan starts at