Electric vehicles are revolutionizing the traditional driving experience, challenging long-held notions from regenerative braking to the quietness of battery-powered cruising. However, one aspect that is also undergoing a surprising transformation is the interior light. The traditional jaundiced bulb that used to illuminate when a car door was opened has been replaced by a vibrant LED disco. Nowadays, the interior of almost every electric car is adorned with lights in various areas such as the dashboard, door frames, foot wells, and ceiling. For example, drivers of the Cadillac Lyriq can change…

Europe’s electric car sales, which have experienced rapid growth for several years, seem to be slowing down as drivers anticipate the arrival of more advanced and affordable models in the next two to three years. All-electric sales in Europe are up 47% in the first nine months of 2023, but instead of celebrating, automakers including Tesla, Volkswagen and Mercedes-Benz sounded the gloom. They warned that high interest rates and a subdued market are scaring off customers, as Volkswagen’s order intake for electric cars was half of last year’s level. German…

Electric trucks are poised to surpass hydrogen-powered heavy lorries in Europe, potentially relegating the latter to niche markets, despite once being hailed as the future of emissions-free road transport. In western Norway, on the outskirts of Trondheim, the food wholesaler Asko has been testing four hydrogen fuel cell cars supplied by the Swedish company Scania since 2020. Experiences so far have been mixed. Integration problems, faulty parts and a forced shutdown after an explosion at a charging station near Oslo have meant the vehicles have only been in use 30…

In the United States, there are approximately 50,000 public charging stations available for electric vehicles, which pales in comparison to the estimated 145,000 retail outlets where one can buy fuel for a traditional gasoline-powered car. This stark contrast is the main cause of the well-known charging anxiety, as it instills the fear of potentially running out of power during a journey. In addition to the worry of current and potential EV drivers being able to find a charge, they also worry that the charging infrastructure may not work. More than…

Formula E has showcased the untapped capabilities of its Gen3 electric race car ahead of the final two races of Season 9 in London. The electric vehicle series has set a new world record for indoor land speed, reaching an impressive 135.9 MPH (218.71 KPH) in a GenBeta development car. This achievement occurred on a .176-mile straight section of the London E-Prix circuit, which is partially located within the ExCeL London arena. NEOM McLaren Formula E driver Jake Hughes skillfully piloted the car, surpassing the previous record of 102.7 MPH…