The electric, all-wheel-drive hot hatch comes in only one configuration. Read more…
24M Technologies introduces new recycling process for its SemiSolid EV batteries
Massachusetts-based 24M Technologies, an MIT spinout that has a partnership agreement with Volkswagen, has unveiled a new recycling process for its SemiSolid EV batteries. 24M says its new Liforever tech, which is built into the company’s battery manufacturing process, offers a way to recycle battery materials like lithium iron phosphate (LFP) more efficiently and cost-effectively…. Read more…
Two Ford F-150 Lightnings Race 1,000 Miles: Tesla Supercharger Vs Electrify America
Cooking frozen pizza in an oven in one of the F-150s might have led to it losing the race. But would you rather have oven-fresh pizza or a bag of chips? Read more…
Wallbox & COIL secure funds from Washington State
Wallbox and subsidiary COIL are to receive $25.6 million from the Washington Department of Commerce’s Electric Vehicle Charging Program to install charging infrastructure in residential areas across Washington State. Read more…
Porsche’s new electric Macan earns 10,000 orders ahead of deliveries
Porsche is launching four new vehicles this year, its most ever. This will include the new all-electric Macan EV, which Porsche says is already seeing strong orders.. Read more…
Bosch’s first 28 MPH electric bike with Smart System in US launched in Gazelle Eclipse
Gazelle Bikes, the largest Dutch bicycle maker with dozens of popular bicycle models, has just announced the launch of its Gazelle Eclipse trekking model for the US market.. Read more…
Donald Trump trashes electric cars and again shows he knows nothing about them
Donald Trump has talked about electric cars in a new interview, and as usual, he has decided to trash them and show that he doesn’t know much about them. Read more…
BYD is ‘just getting started’ in Europe with plans to triple its EV market share
China’s BYD will challenge automakers in Europe with plans to triple its share in the EV market by 2025. After dominating its home market, BYD is expanding its brand overseas.. Read more…
Porsche ‘Overwhelmed’ By Orders For Electric Macan: CEO
Porsche kicks off the biggest year of new product launches in its entire history, and the electric Macan seems off to a good start. Read more…
How China Became A Battery Manufacturing Juggernaut
When the U.S. pulled back investment in EV and battery manufacturing, China doubled down. Now, over 80% of the world’s lithium-ion batteries are made in China. Read more…
The Most Affordable 2024 EVs With At Least 300 Miles Of EPA Range
If having over 300 miles of range is a priority, the upcoming Chevrolet Equinox EV might be a game changer. Read more…
Van Hool announces exit from electric bus business and faces unclear future
The Belgian bus manufacturer Van Hool wants to completely discontinue the production and sale of city buses. The company no longer sees any chance of being competitive in the increasingly electric city bus segment. The economic situation is also likely to be very tense. Read more…
Customcells founds US subsidiary and opens office in Detroit
Customcells opens its first international location. The German battery cell manufacturer has founded a US subsidiary and is now represented with an office in Detroit, Michigan. Customcells plans to coordinate its market entry there from there. Read more…
Daimler Truck announces dealer certification program for EVs
Just like passenger cars, commercial vehicles are traditionally sold through dealerships, and these dealerships must also make investments in new facilities and training in order to sell EVs. Vehicle-makers are establishing certification programs to make sure their dealers are prepared to provide a good experience to their customers as they make the transition to EVs…. Read more…
Ekoenergetyka to sell 140 bus charging stations to Scandinavian public transport operator
Polish EV charging provider Ekoenergetyka will deliver up to 140 chargers for electric buses to Nobina, a Scandinavian public transportation operator. Ekoenergetyka will install its Axon Easy 120 kW and 180 kW DC chargers at four bus depots in Stockholm this year, and plans to bring them online by January 2025. Ekoenergetyka sells throughout Europe—it… Read more…
Fiat unveils two new 500e luxury versions for US market
Fiats have always exuded a certain effortless cool, and the new 500e electric vehicles are no exception. The Italian automaker has embraced a bold ‘drop’ strategy for the US release of this iconic electric car. In a surprise move, Fiat revealed two uniquely themed, luxury iterations – the ‘Inspired By Music’ and ‘Inspired By Beauty’ trims. Fiat’s ‘drop’ approach does… Read more…
Blink Charging to establish new HQ in Maryland
Blink Charging has announced its intention to move its company headquarters to Maryland, USA. There it will establish its global production HQ, as well as R&D capacities in the former SemaConnect facilities. Read more…
Can This Detachable Cable Make Curbside EV Charging Less Annoying?
New York startup itselectric hit an important milestone with its detachable Level 2 chargers, coming soon to Detroit and other cities. Read more…
Automakers May Be Sharing Your Driver Data With Insurance Brokers
Plus, Tesla is prioritizing Cybertruck deliveries to high-value shareholders and Volvo says its future EV charging times will drop by 30% Read more…
Milence announces first truck charging park in France
The Milence electric truck charging joint venture between Daimler Truck, the Traton Group, and the Volvo Group will open its first charge park south of Rouen. The location should be operational in April. Read more…
