Electric Vehicles

In development for more than a decade, the Venturi Antarctica was finally set to work in Antarctica at the end of 2021. Now the first and only electric polar exploration vehicle has undergone key upgrades to help it survive higher temperatures.

Campervan Co has long been one of the world's premier hybrid camper van innovators. Now it brings some of that innovation to all-electric RVing with a versatile Toyota e-camper that uses a dual-battery layout for zero-emissions touring and camping.

Munich-based designer Andrea Mocellin has presented his latest personal mobility device. The Exo-Line is an exoskeleton-inspired, battery-powered wearable vehicle you can lower yourself onto chest-first for a "physically engaging riding experience."

For folks looking to get around the city quietly and cleanly, ebikes and e-scooters are popular choices. But if you want to throttle only and a kickscoot feels a little too unstable, the Bondi large-wheel electric scoot could be worth a ride.

Mercedes began introducing its EQ line of electric vehicles with the EQS sedan, which was followed quickly by the smaller EQE sedan and the EQB small crossover. All three share a common platform. We’ve now driven all three and here's how they compare.

Audi is exploring a more rugged, adventure-ready breed of electric utility vehicle. The Activesphere concept is a more versatile multipurpose EV, combining a sport sedan's body, 4x4's high ground clearance, and pickup truck's gear-carrying utility.

It's been four years since Polestar first revealed the Tesla 3-battling Polestar 2 sedan. The sedan has been itching for an update, and Polestar has delivered with more of virtually everything buyers want – range, power, performance and standard features.

German brand Alpincamper has prepared the first fully converted VW ID. Buzz electric camper van in the world. The prototype camper suggests a promising future for tiny electric RVing, packing in a smart, compact and functional interior.

Australian mining company Fortescue has taken delivery of a 1.4-MWh prototype battery that's heading for a 240-tonne electric mining haul truck developed in partnership with Liebherr, and will begin testing later in the year.

The means of carriage needn't be the means of locomotion, says Node Air, and logistics for passengers and cargo will work better with detachable pods that can connect to air or ground vehicles as needed. It's teamed up with JetX to pursue its vision.

The solarized Lightyear 0 might be the world's most impressive EV, but at close to US$270,000, it's also prohibitively expensive. The Lightyear 2 promises the same style of aerodynamic, solar-boosting capability in a package priced for the masses.

Italian design house Pininfarina is usually associated with supercars such as Ferraris. Now, however, the company has teamed up with Austrian mobility firm Benteler to produce an autonomous electric shuttle known as the Holon.