Government officials from six cities in the US as well as Montreal, Canada have made a commitment to use more electric construction equipment in North America. Leaders in the municipalities of Austin, Texas; Boulder County, Colorado; Los Angeles, California; Montréal, Canada; New York City; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; and San Diego, California pledged to support pursuing programs… Read more…
Rincon Power launches energy-dense contactor for EVs
Rincon Power has introduced its RXX50 Series compact, energy-dense contactor for electric vehicles, electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) and aviation applications. The 500 A contactor offers a 3 MW interrupt rating (1,000 VDC/3,000 A), fast-break actuation technology and a hermetic ceramic seal with gas fill rated up to 170° C. The RXX50 operates in… Read more…
First Deutschlandnetz site opened at unmanaged motorway service area
The first of 200 planned fast-charging parks at unmanaged motorway service areas has been put into operation at the Depenauer Moor service area (A21) in Germany. This means that the first four of the 1,000 planned fast-charging points are now available at Depenauer Moor. Read more…
Chevrolet Bolt EV recalled again to fix possible battery fire
The latest recall addresses the failed software fix for the previous Bolt EV fire recall The software fails to prevent the battery from overheating The recall is limited to 107 Bolt EV and Bolt EUV models General Motors is once again recalling the Chevrolet Bolt EV because the installation of diagnostic software to address a previous battery-fire… Read more…
Politics may be weighing less on EV interest, despite election
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election reaches its conclusion, politics may be playing less of a role in EV interest, data from research firm AutoPacific shows. AutoPacific’s EV Consumer Insights Study from June 2024—when election rhetoric was already charged—surveyed 12,000 Americans, including a mix of electric vehicle and plug-in… Read more…
Ford F-150 Lightning Lease Price Hits A Record Low
It now costs almost the same as the Mustang Mach-E to lease and its monthly payment is even lower than the hybrid Maverick. Read more…
Want An Electric Truck With Apple CarPlay? You Have Very Few Options.
Many car companies are moving away from Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Nowhere is this more obvious than in the EV truck world. Read more…
Lilium to conduct insolvency proceedings under self-administration & seeks investors
A few days after the electric flying taxi developer Lilium filed for insolvency, Weilheim Local Court has authorised restructuring under self-administration. This is only likely to succeed if Lilium finds new investors – and KPMG is now looking for them for Lilium. Read more…
America’s EV Revolution Enters ‘Wait And See’ Mode On Election Day
Plus, China formally beefs with Europe over EV tariffs and we look at the Tesla Cybertruck’s latest sales. Read more…
The Complete Guide To Electric Vehicle Platforms
Here’s a rundown of the EV platforms currently in use in America or revealed to be in development. Read more…
U.S. Department of Energy to advance the production of affordable EVs
The $44.8 million award will fund 8 projects to advance research and development in battery recycling and provide the necessary apparatus and materials to achieve a domestic battery supply chain. Read more…
Amprius Technologies introduces SiMaxx A-Sample EV Cells
The SiMaxx A-Sample EV cells which are based on silicon nanowire battery technology record an energy density of 360 Wh/kg and can charge up to 90% of their rated energy within 15 minutes. Read more…
Kia to take the Niro EV out of the order books
Kia has delisted the Niro EV from its German language website. This is likely due to the new Kia EV3 hitting the market with remarkably similar specifications, but standing better in every category from charging to pricing. Read more…
No backing down on CO2 targets, says EU’s next transport head
The next European commissioner for sustainable transport drew a hard line in a hearing this week: Apostolos Tzitzikostas backs e-mobility and has no intention of watering down the EU’s plan to ban new registrations for ICE cars in 2035. Problem is, it’s not clear how he aims to make this happen. Read more…
Honda’s Prologue electric SUV is taking the US by storm
Honda’s first electric SUV, the Prologue, is already a top-selling EV in the US. With demand picking up, the Honda Prologue is shaping up to be a hit. Read more…
Ford scales back its leadership team in Germany again as restructuring continues
Ford is losing two of its most experienced leadership team members in Germany. The long-time leaders are leaving their roles as Ford continues restructuring its business overseas. Read more…
EV deliveries rise in the UK over October
Despite the overall vehicle market in the UK dropping by 6 per cent over October, electric vehicle deliveries have gone up by an impressive 24.5 per cent. During the same period, petrol car deliveries went down by 14.2 per cent. Read more…
This YouTuber Bought A Cybertruck To Promote His Business. Now, His Sponsor Is Out
“We would rather not be featured alongside Cybertruck content at this time,” one sponsor told famous YouTuber JerryRigEverything. Read more…
Scout’s South Carolina Plant Could Build EVs For Volkswagen And Others
Contracted manufacturing could be in the books for Scout’s $2 billion facility in South Carolina. Read more…
Xiaomi SU7 monthly production expected to reach 24,000 in Nov-Dec, report says
Monthly production of Xiaomi SU7 is expected to reach 24,000 units in November-December, with capacity utilization close to 200 percent, according to local media. Read more…
