By packing batteries and an electric drive axle into a tandem trailer that fits between a conventional semi truck and trailer, Revoy EV promises to “electrify” trucking and cut a fleet’s fuel bill in half. It sounds amazing – but eleven tons of questions remain. Read more…
Ford Will Offer Free Adapters For Tesla’s Supercharging Network This Spring
CEO Jim Farley says that eligible Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning owners in the U.S. and Canada can reserve the OEM adapter soon. Read more…
Kempower is part of a state-wide procurement contract in California
National Car Charging, a charging station reseller and installer, has scored an exclusive contract with the state of California. NCC will be the state’s primary provider of non-networked DC fast charging and has selected Kempower as its hardware partner. Read more…
Production issues with Huawei computing unit hit some Chinese automakers, report says
The computing unit, called the MDC 810, powers advanced driver assistance systems, according to Reuters. Read more…
EV sales near 8% of US new vehicle market
EV sales will reach 8.0% of the total U.S. new vehicle market this month, S&P Global Mobility has predicted. The market share of EVs won’t increase dramatically over the previous month, as automakers, dealers, and consumers digest new federal tax credit rules brought on by the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that went into effect with the start… Read more…
Great Wall Motor looking to open direct sales outlets, with initial numbers likely to be around 100
Great Wall Motor has brought in talents with direct store management experience, including a former retail director at Li Auto, according to local media. Read more…
BMW unveils new i5 xDrive40 and iX2 eDrive20
BMW is freshening up its electric vehicle portfolio in time for the spring. As part of its ambitious plans for 2024 that include 20% increase in EV sales, the company is introducing new models to cater to an even wider customer base. Both BMW i5 and iX2 get new powertrains, the XM gets a hybrid 50e version with a 197… Read more…
Delaware judge voids Tesla CEO’s salary package
Tesla CEO Elon Musk had made major headlines with a compensation package worth up to $56 billion, contingent on the company achieving several milestones, however not all shareholders were happy with the deal. A court in Delaware has now made a decision for the shareholders. Read more…
Ford Pro sells 1,000 Mustang Mach E and F-150 Lightning trucks
Ecolab wants to convert its North American fleet to EVs by 2030. The water and hygiene services provider relies on Ford Pro and has ordered over a thousand top-of-the-line models from the carmaker’s commercial division. Read more…
Eurorepar Car Service announces maintenance for PHEVs and BEVs
Eurorepar Car Service, the Stellantis Group’s brand-independent workshop concept for repairs and maintenance of all vehicle makes, is now also offering maintenance for electric and hybrid vehicles in Europe. Read more…
‘Unfathomable’: Judge Fires Elon Musk’s $55B Pay Package Into The Sun
Plus, more on why General Motors is embracing hybrids again, and Volkswagen starts an AI lab. Read more…
BYD plans to open over a dozen outlets in Singapore and Philippines in 2024
BYD currently has a network of more than 10 dealers in the Philippines and seven in Singapore. Read more…
Ebusco buses form part of ‘HelsingborgsExpressen’ BRT
The Swedish public transit company VR Sverige has commissioned Ebusco to supply 14 electric buses. The 18-metre models each carry a battery pack of more than 500 kWh, ensuring a sufficient range for the Bus Rapid Transit lines on which they will run. Read more…
StoreDot transfers its XFC battery technology to prismatic cells
The Israeli battery developer StoreDot has transferred its silicon-dominated battery technology to prismatic cells. Until now, the company had mainly focused on pouch cells in its development work. Read more…
German operator LNVG buys 23 Solaris fuel cell buses
Solaris has received an order over 23 hydrogen buses from Germany. The order comprises 15 Urbino 12 and eight Urbino 18 Hydrogen buses with deliveries to start later this year, at least for the smaller models. Read more…
Gogoro expands its battery-swapping electric scooters to the Americas
Those who have been hoping to see battery-swapping leader Gogoro bring its electric scooters to the Western world can finally rejoice. The company has just announced its first expansion in the Americas, though you may want to brush up on your Spanish. South America will be the first to receive Gogoro’s scooters and battery-swapping network. Read more…
Lotus thinks the future of the sports car is software
What makes a Lotus, a Lotus? Anyone familiar with automotive history would likely say it’s the coy “simplify, then add lightness” philosophy that defined Colin Chapman’s scrappy sports car manufacturer and UK Formula One legend. But last year, the company began shipping its all-new electric SUV, the Eletre. It weighs 2600 kilograms. It’s built in China. It has more settings than a high-end washing machine. It’s… an SUV. Absolutely nothing about this car says “Lotus” — aside from the many Lotus logos on it. Read more…
Heybike Horizon review: Full-suspension 28 MPH fat-tire e-bike at just $1,499
Heybike has been around the block several times in the past few years, releasing a series of progressively more refined electric bike models. The company’s latest e-bike, the Heybike Horizon, has nailed the comfortable step-through fat tire design with a combination of performance and price that we rarely see. Read more…
Europe’s biggest EV market is about to hit a perfect storm of problems
Germany is Europe’s biggest auto market, and it’s been one of the main drivers of EV growth. But now that is expected to change course, as EV sales are projected to drop – by 14% – for the first time in eight years. Read more…
The Kia EV4 Is Reportedly Coming In Early 2025
The four-door electric sedan with SUV-inspired looks was initially supposed to go into production at the end of this year. Read more…
