Mini announced the first official key data for the upcoming Cooper Electric. The fifth generation of the 3-door Mini will be available for purchase by the end of the year and is to be produced in Leipzig from November. The fifth generation of the 3-door Mini will come as Mini Cooper E with 135 kW […] More…

Citroën has integrated a new drive system and a larger battery into its ë-C4 and ë-C4 X electric models. Previously, the models were only equipped with 100 kW of power and a 50-kWh battery, which were now upgraded to 115 kW of power and a 54-kWh battery. Initially, the new drive will only be available […] More…

In Norway, the car market recorded a slight decline last month. Contrary to the trend, EV sales increased minimally but came in significantly behind the March result. The best-selling model was the Tesla Model Y, but here, too, with declines. From over 16,800 units in March, the 7,471 new electric cars in April represent a […] More…

InCharge Energy, a US provider of infrastructure in which ABB holds a majority stake, has launched a new DC charger range. The vehicle-to-everything (V2X) chargers target the fleet market and include three options. The charger suite comprises the ICE-22 V2X, ICE-44 V2X and ICE-66 V2X models. InCharge says they all qualify for grant funds with […] More…

It looks like Saab engineers secretly developed the best electric car to come out of Trollhättan yet – there is only one problem. The Swedish factory has been put into hibernation as new owner NEVS is facing bankruptcy. Still, the EV might be worth waking up to. Taking a step back, however, reports came out […] More…

The goal was to build a highly efficient EV. And that is what the TUfast Eco student group said they did with the Muc023. The electric racecar will participate in the upcoming Shell Eco Marathon, where the vehicle with the least energy consumption will be crowned the winner. The small electric runabout weighs 65 kilograms […] More…

The New York City Department of Transportation (NYC DOT) and New York Power Authority (NYPA) announced plans to set up 13 EV charging hubs at municipal parking facilities across the city. Collectively, the hubs will feature around 50 fast-charging plugs. The announcement did not detail the type of chargers. However, the roll-out is part of […] More…

Opel and ADAC have extended their partnership in electric rallying ahead of schedule until 2024. The next will be the third season of the electric racing series, taking part across Europe. Even before the start of the third season, the electric rally one-make cup, which was previously known as the ‘ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup’, is […] More…

The Regional Transportation Commission of Southern Nevada (USA) has ordered seven fuel cell buses from New Flyer. The public transport provider also signed an option for up to 100 more buses under the five-year contract. The new H2 buses are the Xcelsior Charge FC in the 18-metre version. They will be used in the Las […] More…

The South Korean company SK IE Technology (SKIET) has reached an agreement with the Chinese battery manufacturer Sunwoda to supply separators for electric car batteries. Initially, the agreement will cover China, but later the supply will also be extended to Europe. According to the letter of intent that has now been signed, SKIET will initially […] More…

VW takes another step towards establishing a new local sub-brand for electric cars in China. German media reports the new label would incorporate the lines of the ID family, which Chinese customers have met with only moderate enthusiasm. Yet, VW already has a model in mind. The new Volkswagen China brand shall convey more lifestyle […] More…

The Norwegian company ENRX wants to inductively charge electric vehicles with 200 kW while driving on a section of highway in Florida. A one-mile section of a four-lane highway near Orlando is to be electrified. ENRX was founded in March this year, as a merger of EFD Induction, a provider of induction heating solutions, and […] More…

BMW and E.ON have agreed to cooperate on smart charging. Initially, the aim is to charge EVs at home at times convenient for the grid. But bidirectional charging could also play a role in the long term. The ‘Connected Home Charging’ service will launch in several European countries in the second half of the year. […] More…

Hyundai unveiled its fuel cell tractor Xcient for the US market. The class 8 vehicle is already available in five other countries, including Germany and Switzerland. The model shown in Anaheim, California, has two 90 kW hydrogen fuel cell systems (total 180 kW power) and a 350 kW electric motor. According to Hyundai, the 6×4 […] More…

Great Wall Motors’ brand Ora has presented its newest model for the UK. The new model is yet to be named and is a fully-electric saloon with a range of more than 300 miles (482 km). It will go on sale in early 2024. For the UK, there is no pricing or technical specifications for […] More…

The insolvent company Compleo Charging Solutions has found a buyer. The Kostal Group will take over the charging infrastructure manufacturer. All activities concerning stationary charging technology will continue under the Compleo brand name. That is according to a provision in the acquisition contract – which is still subject to reservations. Because Compleo has been in […] More…

California is getting serious and banning the sale of new trucks with combustion engines from 2036. This is provided for in the “Advanced Clean Fleets” regulation now passed by the California Air Resources Board (CARB). On Friday, CARB voted unanimously to ban the sale of new large diesel trucks, vans and rubbish trucks by 2036 […] More…

Mercedes-Benz has presented the new E-Class. It is to be the manufacturer’s last new model on a pure combustion engine platform. From the market launch of the new E-Class in the autumn of 2023, Mercedes-Benz will offer three fourth-generation plug-in hybrid models. With an electric drive output of 95 kW and a 25.4 kWh battery […] More…

It is the largest single order for electric refuse collection vehicles in the UK to date. Westminster City Council has ordered 40 eCollect from Dennis Eagle, part of the Terberg Environmental Group. According to the company’s press release, Veolia will operate the vehicles in partnership with Westminster Council. The order comes after the city tested […] More…

The Californian fleet leasing provider Zeeba is procuring almost 250 electric vehicles from Ford. These are a mix of the Mustang Mach-E, F-150 Lightning and E-Transit models. Additionally, Ford will supply Zeeba with AC chargers at various locations in Southern California. The number of charging stations is not specified, but Ford Pro charging stations will […] More…