Ford is offering free home charging to its EV customers in the state of Texas in the US. However, certain conditions apply, such as the energy provider and the time of day. Read more…
British charging startup Gaussion collects 10.9 million euros
Gaussion, a spinoff from University College London which specialises in the development of fast-charging technology for batteries, has closed its Series A funding round of 10.9 million euros. Gaussion has developed a solution to improve battery performance using an external magnetic field during charging and discharging cycles. Read more…
Vietnam could issue subsidies to promote EV takeup
In a move to promote electric cars, the Vietnamese government is looking to subsidise electricity for EV chargers. Apparently, there is also debate about incentives for EV production, imports and scrappage models. Read more…
Tesla drops entry-level variant of the Cybertruck from lineup
Tesla has removed the basic version of the Cybertruck for 60,990 dollars from the US configurator before the first deliveries of this variant have begun. The new entry-level price for the eye-catching electric stainless steel pickup is therefore 99,990 dollars. Read more…
Togg launches tests for new T10F electric sedan
The young car manufacturer Togg from Turkey is launching the test phase for its second model, the T10F electric saloon. Deliveries of the vehicle are scheduled to begin in April 2025. Read more…
Mercedes partners with ByteDance’s Volcano Engine to bring AI capabilities to cockpit
Mercedes-Benz and Volcano Engine have signed a memorandum of strategic cooperation to collaborate in areas including large models, generative AI and big data. Read more…
VW: Will the Trinity be delayed until the end of 2032?
The Trinity was once regarded as the VW Group’s upcoming electric flagship, and it was due to be launched in 2026. However, it was already clear that this date could not be met and that a premiere was more likely to take place towards the end of the decade. Now, the model could be significantly delayed again. Read more…
BMW’s Updated App Wants To Convince ICE Vehicle Drivers To Switch To Electric
After 200 trips in your gas-powered BMW, you can check out the app and see what EV would suit your needs. Read more…
BYD Yangwang U9 achieves top speed of 375.12 km/h in track test
The Yangwang U9 achieved a top speed of 375.12 km/h in a track test, exceeding the 300 km/h mentioned on the model’s regulatory filing page. Read more…
Parkwind installs first charging station for electric ships at sea
Plugging in during a quick break – for EV drivers, that is totally normal. And now, captains of electric ships can do the same. Belgian offshore wind energy firm Parkwind has installed a charging station at its Noblewind offshore wind park. Read more…
Musk: “We Shouldn’t Vilify The Oil And Gas Industry”
“It’s not like the house is on fire immediately,” Tesla’s CEO said during an interview with former President Donald Trump. Read more…
China EV insurance registrations for week ending Aug 11: Nio 3,300, Tesla 15,500, Xiaomi 3,500, BYD 75,800
Li Auto had 11,100 insurance registrations last week, Zeekr 3,400, Leapmotor 5,400 and Aito 3,900. Read more…
GM reportedly cuts jobs in China as sales decline
In the January-July period of this year, SAIC-GM sold 240,579 vehicles, down 55.14 percent from a year earlier. Read more…
Webasto gives energy boost to commercial EVs
Webasto has increased the energy content of its traction batteries from 35 kWh to 40 kWh. Along with flexible installation options, this makes the Standard Battery Pro 40 an ideal solution for electrically powered commercial vehicles. Read more…
Tesla Model Y ranks No. 1 in BEV wholesale in China in Jan-Jul
The Model Y ranked first among BEV models in China with wholesale sales of 298,384 units in January-July 2024, with the BYD Seagull coming in second with 227,2934 units. Read more…
Neta starts pre-sales of Neta S shooting brake with starting price of $24,520
Neta is offering three EREV variants of the Neta S shooting brake with a CLTC battery range of 300 kilometers in pre-sales. Its BEV variants will be available at a later date. Read more…
New Mexico just announced a nearly $1 billion solar cell factory
Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM) and solar cell manufacturer Ebon Solar jointly announced that a nearly $1 billion solar cell factory will be built in New Mexico.. Read more…
BMW just added this cool new app feature to show how easy it is to drive an EV
The latest BMW App update includes a unique new electric vehicle analysis tool. Using real driving data, BMW’s new app feature shows how an EV would have performed on the same trip you took your gas-powered car. Read more…
Enphase Energy’s Level 2 home EV chargers now come with NACS connectors
Enphase Energy (Nasdaq: ENPH) has launched North American Charging Standard (NACS) connectors for its entire line of Level 2 home IQ EV chargers. Read more…
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