Under EV Investor Ideanomics, Electric Motorcycle Maker Energica Looks Beyond Just Building Bikes
The new Energica Experia electric motorcycle is fast, but trades away some horsepower for longer … [+] range from its large battery. Energica American EV investment firm Ideanomics (IDEX) completed their purchase of Italian electric motorcycle maker Energica Motor Company late last year, and both a new motorcycle model and new expansion plans show that
California regulators aim to revoke Tesla’s ability to sell cars in the state over the company’s marketing of its ‘Full Self-Driving’ technology
Tesla CEO Elon Musk gestures during the Tesla China-made Model 3 Delivery Ceremony in Shanghai on January 7, 2020.STR/AFP via Getty Images California DMV regulators accused Tesla of deceptive marketing over its driver assistance systems. Tesla’s “Full Self-Driving Capability” does not operate as claimed, according to the complaint. Penalties may include suspension or revocation of
Plug-in hybrid cars are running out of road
Everybody likes to have options to choose from, or at least they think they do. That’s part of what led some automakers to bet heavily on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, or PHEVs, which offer consumers a way to get a sampling of the EV experience without jumping fully in. PHEVs are often described as a transition technology — a bridge
Toyota earnings drop doesn’t deter full-year outlook
TOKYO — Japanese juggernaut Toyota Motor Corp., coming off a year of record profits, saw earnings retreat in the latest quarter but remains bullish about U.S. economic prospects. The company, in announcing its quarterly financial results last week, downplayed talk of a budding recession in the all-important U.S. market, saying key economic indicators remain strong.