The carmakers first fully electric vehicle will start at 59,650 dollars, including a 1,150 dollar destination charge. There are two trim levels that buyers can choose from, premium and luxury. The latter starts at a price of 65,150 dollars and includes 20-inch aluminum alloy wheels and multicolor ambient lighting with shadow illumination. Further options include […] More…

Researchers at the Tesla-funded battery researcher centre at Dalhousie University have discovered an amazingly simple reason why lithium-ion batteries self-discharge over time, even when they are not in use: The use of adhesive tape. In lithium-ion battery cells, coiled electrodes of these batteries are held together with simple PET adhesive tape. At higher temperatures in […] More…

The U.S. Treasury Department has revised its vehicle classification definitions, making even more electric cars eligible for the 7,500 dollar tax credit there. Moreover, the revision is applied retroactively, meaning all vehicles purchased since the beginning of the year can qualify. Now, all variants of the Tesla Model Y, Cadillac Lyric, Ford Mustang Mach-E and […] More…

Jeep has begun with the series production of its new Avenger SUV at its Stellantis plant in Tychy in Poland. According to the carmaker, the Avenger is just the beginning of a portfolio of all-electric SUVs for the European market, as Jeep is looking to become the world leader in zero-emission SUVs. Some 10,000 bits […] More…

Starting in 2027, BMW is looking to build electric models of the „Neue Klasse“ (New Class) at its Plant San Luis Potosí, as well as set up a local high-voltage battery assembly there. The carmaker announced that it will invest 800 million euros in the production site and create some 1,000 new jobs there. Rumors […] More…

Electric cars are increasingly finding their way into films and series. The streaming giant Netflix has announced that it will increase the presence of electric vehicles in shows and films it produces itself. The first step is a cooperation with General Motors. VW is also placing its electric cars in films. Over the next year, […] More…

UK distribution company CitySprint, part of DPD Group, has announced the expansion of their EV fleet with the acquisition of 40 new electric vans from vehicle manufacturer Maxus. The new electric vans have been strategically deployed across the UK with the aim to help reduce pollution levels in cities in which CitySprint operates, including London, […] More…

Volvo Cars has hired a new head of design with Jeremy Offer joining Volvo from British electric vehicle developer Arrival and will take over as Global Head of Design from 1 May 2023, succeeding Robin Page. According to a statement by Volvo Cars, Jeremy Offer brings with him 35 years of design experience in various […] More…

The TwinVECTOR project aims to pool European expertise in the development of next-generation batteries. The EU is funding the project with €1.3 million over a period of three years. The centre of excellence at Tomas Bata University (TBU) in Zlín, Czech Republic, is to be expanded with the support of the consortium partners so that […] More…

British bus manufacturer Mellor has received an order from Sweden. Public transport operator Connect Bus orders 42 elecztic buses of the Sigma line, which Mellor debuted in 2021. The minibuses on order are headed for Gothenburg. Gothenburg is the second-largest city in Sweden and is on the west coast. Connect Bus will deploy the Mellor […] More…

The Canadian city of Calgary is preparing to transition public transportation to zero emission. Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) and the city just announced investing $165 million towards purchasing 259 zero-emission buses by 2027. The new electric buses will replace the same number of diesel vehicles, with Calgary expecting to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more […] More…

German public transport operator VAG Nuremberg has ordered 46 eCitaro from Mercedes-Benz. The 16 electric solo buses and 30 articulated models will gradually go into service this year, turning almost half of VAG’s fleet to zero-emission. Nuremberg’s public transit company is already running e-buses across town. The new Daimler eCitaros will meet 39 electric buses […] More…

The EU-funded TranSensus LCA project aims to develop the basis for a harmonised life cycle assessment approach for electric vehicles across Europe. According to the organizers, such a uniform LCA approach is a key element for achieving the goals of the Green Deal. The project is coordinated by the Fraunhofer Institutes LBF and IST. It […] More…

Renault UK has announced an update for the all-electric Megane E-Tech with the introduction of the new top-of-the-range ‘Iconic’ trim.  It features a new heat pump, among other upgrades, and prices start at £41,995. The new Iconic trim features the extensive specification of the limited version Launch Edition, but included a new heat pump and […] More…

The Austrian Post has put its 3,000th electric vehicle in service. This also marks the kick off for the “Green Vienna” initiative, as the postal service plans to deliver all letters and packages with zero emission in the Austrian capital by 2025. By 2030, it wants to make deliveries across the country zero emission. The […] More…

Powered by four electric motors with a total output of 100 kW, the Pelican Cargo is said to be the largest autonomous electric aircraft do date. The model has a payload of 400 pounds and a range of 200 miles, or 181 kilograms up to 320 kilometers. The four electric motors are mounted on the […] More…

Fertilizer and salt producer K+S is testing, whether electric vehicles are cut out for work in its mines. According to the company, conditions there – such as uneven roads, large inclines and temperatures of up to 50 degrees Celsius – could be possible hurdles for technology. A current project at the Hattorf-Wintershall mine of the […] More…

Due to high battery material costs, Nissan informed dealers in the U.S. that they will only be able sell a limited number of Ariya models this year. Nissan declined to say exactly how many units of the EV will be available, but a person familiar with the matter told news outlets that about 6.000 were […] More…

Chinese carmaker Zeekr published the first images of its third model, the Zeekr X. The SUV will first be shown at the Auto China in Shanghai in April and will probably be available in China before the end of the year. It will most likely also be sold in Europe, but at a later date. […] More…

In Europe, the materials technology and recycling group Umicore and the Finnish state mining company Terrafame have signed a long-term supply agreement for nickel sulphate. According to both companies, deliveries have already started and are to be increased further in the course of this year. The supply contract entails Terrafame providing a substantial part of […] More…