BMW has only ever made two M5 wagons, and the G99 Touring is the third and most extreme. Read more…
This Chinese EV Is Stellantis’ New Secret Weapon. Reviews Are Glowing
China’s Leapmotor C10 is headed to Europe, thanks to Stellantis. Early reviews praise the car for its value and execution. Read more…
First drive in the Nio EL8: The slightly different luxury SUV
Nio has added a new top-of-the-range model to its SUV range. The EL8 is only available as a six-seater and scores highly on the first drive with its comfort and spaciousness for passengers. There is also better DC charging technology than in previous Nios. Our driving report shows what the catch is.
In Arizona townhouse project, an EV charger in every garage
A townhouse community in Peoria, Arizona, has installed EV chargers in every garage. Haven Townhouses at P83, which opened in 2007 and rents one-, two- and-three-bedroom townhouses, has installed a total of 163 Wallbox Pulsar Plus charging stations at the complex, a spokesperson told Charged. The Pulsar Plus, which is controlled via the myWallbox app,… Read more…
NOVONIX and CBMM sign joint development agreement focused on nickel-based cathode materials
Battery materials and technology company NOVONIX and niobium specialist CBMM have signed a joint development agreement focused on nickel-based cathode materials. Under the agreement, NOVONIX will use its patented all-dry, zero-waste synthesis process to synthesize, test, and analyze cathode active materials (CAM), which will incorporate CBMM’s suite of niobium products. NOVONIX will use its cathode… Read more…
Start of production at Nio’s subsidiary ‘Onvo’
Nio has started production of the first model of its Onvo sub-brand at its F2 plant in Hefei, China. This is a mid-range electric crossover SUV. Deliveries of the Onvo L60 are scheduled to begin at the end of September. Read more…
This Plug-And-Play Conversion Kit Turns Your Porsche 911 964 Into An EV
Whether turning an old air-cooled 911 into an EV is the right thing to do is up to you, though. Read more…
Toyota Could Convert All Of Its North American Lineup To Hybrids
Plus, Ford’s answer to touch screen controls and used EV batteries finding new life in energy storage. Read more…
Lynk & Co Z10 is now up for pre-order from €28,000
The Lynk & Co Z10 was introduced in June and now it’s gone up for pre-order. Only the entry-level version with a 400V system and RWD is up for grabs, for CNY 215,800 which right now translates into about €28,000. This variant has a 200kW motor and is advertised to give you 602 km of range from its 71 kWh… Read more…
UK’s Gridserve looks to expand globally
British charge point operator Gridserve has founded Gridserve Global, looking to expand its business beyond the UK. But the company does not mention which market it is looking to enter next. Read more…
350 US mayors pledge to electrify 50 per cent of their fleets
The Climate Mayors initiative was founded ten years ago by US mayors who see climate change as a serious problem. Now, around 350 mayors from the initiative have formulated the joint goal of electrifying half of municipal vehicle fleets by 2030. Read more…
BMW invests in charging infrastructure in Mexico
The BMW Group has entered into a strategic alliance in Mexico with VEMO, an operator of public charging stations. As part of the partnership, BMW is investing in the construction of 144 new charging stations in the country. Read more…
CATL opens a different kind of EV museum
CATL is the world’s largest battery manufacturer for electric cars. The Chinese company is also making this clear in an ‘experience centre’ that it has now opened in Chengdu. Almost 100 models from around 50 car brands are on display there – all of which have CATL batteries installed. Read more…
Allison Transmission presents electric axle for commercial vehicles
The US transmission manufacturer Allison Transmission will be presenting the latest model in its eGen Power electric axle family for commercial vehicles at this year’s IAA Transportation in Hanover from 17 to 22 September. Read more…
Automobili Pininfarina to deliver a one-of-one coach-built Battista EV during Monterey Car Week
Boutique electric hypercar maker Automobili Pininfarina is showing off another one-of-a-kind model at Car Week in Monterey this week. In addition to the Batman-themed B95 Gotham on display at The Quail, Automobili Pininfarina is showing off a coach-built variant of its Battista hypercar called the Targamerica, which has been delivered to the US client who commissioned it (for a small price we’re sure). Read more…
Lucid offers cheaper Air models with demo cars now available starting under $57,000
Lucid’s electric luxury sedan is more affordable than ever. With Lucid Air demo cars now available to buy, you can snag one for under $57,000. That’s down over $20,000 from when the Air hit the market. Read more…
Young EV conversion specialist Arcade Cars unveils all-electric G-Wagon powered by Everrati
Britain’s EV conversion newcomer, Arcade Cars, has come out swinging during Monterey Car Week, delivering the global debut of the Sojourn – a fully-restored, all-electric version of the classic “G-Wagon” from Mercedes-Benz. With powertrain tech from fellow EV conversion specialist Everatti, the Sojourn is available for order now and will see a limited number of examples produced. Read more…
Polestar 3 electric SUV starts production in US
After some delay, the Polestar 3 electric midsize SUV has started production at Volvo’s plant near Charleston, South Carolina, paving the way for the start of customer deliveries in the U.S. shortly. It joins the related Volvo EX90 which has been in production at the plant since June. U.S.-built Polestar 3s will be sold locally, as well as in… Read more…
Dongfeng Voyah unveils updated Dreamer MPV featuring Huawei’s driver assist system
Voyah said the new Dreamer MPV brings the dream of smart mobility into reality, making traditional MPVs a thing of the past. Read more…
Flixbus starts testing Yutong electric bus between London and Cambridge
Flixbus added another electric route to its UK service this week as a trial. For the next six weeks, a battery-electric coach will be travelling between London and Cambridge. The distance between the two bus stops is around 100 kilometres. Read more…
