UK-based electric motor manufacturer Helix has developed a bespoke dual-motor propulsion system for the McMurtry Spéirling, the single-seater electric fan hypercar that holds records at Goodwood and Laguna Seca. Customer deliveries of the production car are set to begin in 2026. The system pairs two Helix SPX242-94 motors at the Read more
Curbside charging is the solution for urban drivers who want to go electric, but who lack private parking spaces and can’t install their own chargers. A pioneer in this space is it’s electric, which we profiled in our July-September 2024 issue. Now Washington DC’s District Department of Transportation (DDOT) has Read more
Berlin-based traceability firm Minespider has launched Recircle.market, a digital marketplace designed to connect companies across the EV battery reuse, refurbishment and recycling value chain. The platform enables listing and trading of second-life batteries with verified technical and lifecycle data, sourcing of recycled battery materials and components, and connecting with service Read more
Lithium-ion battery technology has played a significant role in the advancement of electric vehicles and other consumer electronics. As market competition intensifies, manufacturers are striving to achieve higher power densities and production throughput. While lithium-ion technology has matured, electrical shorts can still develop inside the cell after passing production tests Read more
Ford offered a closer look at how its most important project ever, the Universal EV Platform, will drastically cut costs and deliver more driving range. The first vehicle based on the platform will be a mid-size electric pickup, which Ford said will start at around $30,000. more…
Tesla has reported five new crashes involving its “Robotaxi” fleet in Austin, Texas, bringing the total to 14 incidents since the service launched in June 2025. The newly filed NHTSA data also reveals that Tesla quietly upgraded one earlier crash to include a hospitalization injury, something the company never disclosed Read more
Ford’s goal is to make an electric truck you can actually afford. Here are some of the tricks they’re using to pull that off.
Perhaps one of the most requested features for Tesla vehicles by owners is the addition of Apple CarPlay. It sounds like the company wants to bring the popular UI to its cars, but there are a few bottlenecks preventing it from doing so. The biggest reason why CarPlay has not Read more
Chinese state media outlet China.com has published a report about a Tesla Model Y that lost all power on a highway despite showing 72 km of remaining range, and the story has gone viral across Chinese social media. The incident is drawing attention not just for the failure itself, but Read more
The LiveWire S4 Honcho hasn’t officially launched yet, but it may already be one of the most important electric motorcycles the company has ever developed. As of early 2026, the S4 Honcho is still in the pre-release phase, with LiveWire indicating a likely launch sometime this year, potentially spring or Read more