A Volkswagen electric vehicle under $35,000 in the US? That could be the case soon. Head of strategy at VW Group America, Reinhard Fischer, said the automaker aims to build an EV under $35,000 in the US or Mexico. Volkswagen aims to deliver an EV under $35,000 Volkswagen wants to compete with the best (meaning […]
The Tynee Mini 3 doesn’t try to be overly fancy, offering just what most of us need in an electric skateboard: something that’s fast, fun, and most importantly – affordable. The price for a brand new Tynee Mini 3 electric skateboard starts at just $559, putting this squarely in the budget category. You can choose […]
In a disappointing move that could result in billions of euros in health and environmental costs, the European Union today caved to pressure from the automobile industry to rethink its landmark rules setting strict limits for toxic emissions from cars and trucks. As legacy automakers lose ground in the transition to EVs, automobile lobbies are […]
Lucid Motors has introduced a new feature it calls “RangeXchange” which enables vehicle-to-vehicle (V2V) charging, meaning current and future Lucid owners can recharge other EVs using their battery’s stored energy… as long as you buy the adapter cable. It’s been a busy few months for Lucid Motors ($LCID) – a company looking to garner more […]
Volkswagen’s EV production woes in Germany continue. Volkswagen announced it’s pausing EV production at its German plant due to a lack of electric motors. Volkswagen halts EV production at German plant After halting EV production at its Dresden site last month, Volkswagen is pausing output of several electric motels at another plant in Germany. Volkswagen […]
The NHS exists to serve patients. But more could be done to make their experience a key focus when it comes to technology adoption, senior NHS delegates told a recent roundtable. SPARK TSL reports. Sustained challenges faced by clinical teams on the frontline of an NHS under pressure are well documented in daily headlines. Staff […]
The increasing popularity of electric bicycles with their convenient electric boost has seen more and more commuters riding each day, especially car drivers who wouldn’t have otherwise opted for two wheels. This growth in cycling has spawned calls for improved bike lanes and additional bicycling infrastructure. Some drivers have interpreted this call for safer bike […]
Some media say EV demand is slowing, and other media claim there’s record demand. So what’s going on? ZETA’s Albert Gore and I chatted about it. Let’s look at the latest US EV sales stats first. Cox Automotive reported on October 12 that EV sales volumes set another record in Q3, as total sales of […]
Sensors in smartphones and smart speakers could help determine a person’s level of alcohol intoxication based on the changes in their voice, US researchers have learned. Researchers at Stanford Medicine and the University of Toronto conducted a small study of 18 adults ages 21 and above. Participants were given a weight-based dose of alcohol and […]
