Researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg have reported progress in the development of their ‘structural battery’, which they claim could increase the range of an electric car by up to 70 per cent. Read more…
Jaguar boss: Going all-electric has been “hugely frustrating”
Jaguar was one of the first established luxury brands to launch an electric vehicle, but it’s finding a shift to an all-electric lineup difficult, the brand’s boss said in a recent interview with Top Gear. “It’s been hugely frustrating—saying we’re going all EV then ‘nothing,'” managing director Rawdon Glover said in reference to Jaguar’s… Read more…
GM and EVgo to deploy hundreds of 350kW fast chargers at new flagship stations across the US
Longtime collaborators General Motors (GM) and EVgo are expanding upon their existing relationship to bring flagship EV charging stations to major metropolitan areas around the United States. The new stations will be home to 400 fast-charging stalls, some of which will deliver charge rates as high as 350kW. Read more…
Candela’s hydrofoil electric speedboats set new world record with international voyage
Candela can’t stop setting or breaking records with its high-tech hydrofoil electric boats. The latest record takes advantage of the vessel’s DC Fast Charging capabilities and ultra-efficient design to quickly cruise between Sweden and Finland. Read more…
Lotus launches ultra-luxe ‘Carbon’ variant of its Eletre hyper-SUV in North America
Less than five months after opening Eletre orders in North America, Lotus has debuted a new variant of the hyper-SUV called the Eletre Carbon. This carbon fiber-clad luxury spin on an already premium BEV offers swanky new interiors, sleek exterior paint, and some (slightly) improved performance – all for a significant jump in price compared to the other Eletre trims. Read more…
Electric coaches replace trains in the Netherlands
Dutch state railway company NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) will use electric coaches for the first time to replace trains when they are not running due to disruption. Last week, the electric coaches ensured service on the route from Amersfoort Centraal station to Zwolle. Read more…
PV Power to build charging network in Vietnam
PV Power, a power generation company owned by the state-owned oil and gas company Petrovietnam, is planning to build 1,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across Vietnam by 2035. Read more…
GM And Hyundai Join Forces To Boost EV Development
The two automakers signed a memorandum of understanding today. Read more…
GM And EVgo To Build 400 Ultra-Fast EV Chargers Across The U.S.
Dubbed “flagship destinations,” most will have up to 20 stalls, proper lighting, canopies and amenities—almost like a gas station. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Reviewed By James May: He Brings A Ruler
The former Top Gear presenter focuses most of his Cybertruck presentation on its appearance and implications. Read more…
Infineon announces semiconductor technology breakthrough
Infineon announced that it has succeeded in developing the world’s first 300mm GaN wafer technology for power electronics. This allows for the improvement of efficiency performance, smaller size, lighter weight, and lower overall cost for the chips. Read more…
California awards $32.7 million to fund more than 450 public DC chargers
The California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have awarded 32.7 million dollars to nine EV infrastructure projects across the state. The money comes from the NEVI programme and will be used to install a total of 458 new public fast-chargers. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘Unboxed’ EV manufacturing process revealed in patent application
Tesla never ceases to amaze the world with its relentless pursuit of innovation. The company’s groundbreaking modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process has been revealed through a new patent application. This new approach promises to revolutionize how EVs are built, potentially leading to faster production times, enhanced efficiency, and as a result – more affordable electric cars. The heart of this… Read more…
Factorial solid-state tech could boost Mercedes EV range 80%
Several years in, a partnership between Mercedes-Benz and battery firm Factorial is finally showing progress toward developing viable solid-state battery tech for EVs. Factorial on Tuesday announced that its Solstice solid-state battery cell developed in collaboration with Mercedes could boost EV range by up to 80% through greater energy density… Read more…
MAN expands financing options for electric commercial vehicles
MAN Truck & Bus has announced new financing solutions for customers who want to purchase electric commercial vehicles. The rollout of MAN Financial Services is thus currently “running at full speed,” as it says. Daimler Truck recently publicised an upgrade of its finance subsidiary to include electric mobility services. Read more…
BMW to bank on AI to developt battery technology
The BMW Group and the University of Zagreb are developing joint solutions to improve the production of battery cells with the help of artificial intelligence (AI). Read more…
BYD denies plans to launch motorcycles after rumors swirl
BYD is focusing on its main businesses and has no plans to launch motorcycles, an executive said, after some patent drawings sparked speculation. Read more…
Stellantis invests in production of electric Ram and Jeep
Stellantis is investing $406 million in three sites in the US state of Michigan to make them fit for electric car production. Models from the Ram and Jeep brands will benefit. Read more…
China’s commerce minister to visit Europe over EV tariffs
China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao will visit Europe in recent days and on September 19 will talk with EU trade chief Dombrovskis on the EU’s anti-subsidy investigation case against Chinese EVs. Read more…
India introduces new EV subsidy scheme
India has launched a new scheme to fund electric vehicles called PM Electric Drive Revolution In Innovative Vehicle Enhancement (PM E-DRIVE). It reserves funds for electric two- and three-wheelers, as well as commercial vehicles and infrastructure. But not for passenger cars. Read more…
