Tesla just released an app update hoping to combat the pesky problem of “phantom drain,” that silent energy thief that nibbles away at your car’s battery when it’s parked. Sometimes dubbed “vampire drain,” the issue involves the energy an EV loses while sitting idle. It’s a common issue among electric cars, but Tesla’s high-tech features, while awesome for drivers, have… Read more…
Fastned is building two HPC charge parks near Barcelona
Fastned is expanding its presence in Spain with two more fast-charging hubs. A new agreement with motorway operator Autopistas provides for the construction of 16 charging stations, each with a capacity of up to 400 kW, at the Garraf Nord and Garraf Süd service stations in the province of Barcelona. Read more…
Saudia orders 50 eVTOLs from Lilium with an option for 50 more
Lilium has received a firm order from Saudia for 50 of its Lilium jets, with an option for 50 additional units. Saudi Arabia’s airline issued a letter of intent in 2022, and the purchase agreement has now been signed. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2026. Read more…
Volvo EX30 Online Reservation Page Disappears In The U.S.
The future of Volvo’s most affordable car in the United States is getting harder and harder to decode. Read more…
Is the Smart Roadster coming back as an electric car?
Smart is considering a new electric version of its Roadster, which was produced from 2003 to 2005. That information is not based on statements from anonymous insiders, but on what the CEO of Smart Europe told the media. Read more…
Arriva orders 51 electric double-deckers from Volvo Buses
Arriva has purchased 51 new electric double-decker buses from Volvo Buses. The battery-electric buses, which are based on the BZL Electric chassis, will be delivered in 2025 and used on the 243 and 341 routes operated by Transport for London in the British capital. Read more…
Ford Backs Off EV-Only Strategy In Europe By 2030: ‘It Was Too Ambitious’
EVs are still on the cards, but they’ll be joined by more hybrids. Sounds familiar? Read more…
Will in-wheel motor tech go big in electric pickups?
In-wheel motors became a reality in a production electric pickup for the blink of an eye—in the Lordstown Endurance. But the technology, also known as wheel-hub motors, hasn’t yet been confirmed as production-bound for any other U.S. passenger vehicle or personal-use truck. That could change in the future. Based on some pictures recently… Read more…
Europe-bound Lynk & Co Z20 spotted for the first time
Volvo and Geely-backed Lynk & Co has been spotted testing its latest creation, the all-electric Z20 SUV, on Chinese roads. Developed on Geely’s SEA platform, it is destined for the international EV markets, with a European launch slated for late 2024. Originally known by its codename E335, the Z20 has now been integrated into Lynk & Co’s fast-growing Z-series lineup.… Read more…
Xpeng opens its 1st showroom in HK
Since sales began on May 17, Xpeng has received more than 500 orders in Hong Kong, with the first deliveries of the G6 set to begin in the third quarter. Read more…
Onsemi presents new generation of SiC semiconductors
US semiconductor manufacturer Onsemi has presented its latest generation of silicon carbide technology platforms for use in electric vehicles and other applications. Compared to previous generations, the platform can reduce conduction losses by 30 per cent and switch-off losses by up to 50 per cent. Read more…
After Musk commits $180m, Trump says he’ll end EV mandate that doesn’t exist
At tonight’s Republican National Convention speech, Donald Trump declared that he’ll “end the electric vehicle mandate.” The only problem is, there is no electric vehicle mandate. Read more…
USA: Volvo stops online orders for its EX30
Following the postponed launch of the small electric SUV in the United States, Volvo is now no longer accepting reservations for the EX30 online. Future customers can only choose to stay updated. Read more…
Ford cancels planned electric car production in Oakville
Ford will use its plant in Oakville, Canada, to expand production of its combustion pickups instead of electric vehicles as previously planned. Production of a three-row electric SUV will be moved to another plant, but it is still unclear exactly where it will be produced. Read more…
Beijing offers extra 20,000 EV quotas in 1st relaxation of car purchase policy since 2011
The 20,000 quotas are additional to the original 80,000 quotas and can only be used to purchase purely electric vehicles. Read more…
Americase builds customisable Li-ion battery cabinet
Americase, a manufacturer of protective containers for hazardous materials and high-value goods, has launched the versatile and mobile Lithium-Ion Battery Cabinet.
The cabinet’s pioneering design meets and exceeds IFC24 storage requirements, providing companies with the freedom to eliminate the costly construction and maintenance of dedicated fire-rated rooms and off-site storage for dangerous goods. Read more…
Solar to meet half of global electricity demand growth in 2024 and 2025
Global electricity demand is rising at its fastest rate in two decades, but solar is on course to meet half of demand growth, says the IEA. Read more…
ZF introduces TraXon 2 Hybrid transmission
The Commercial Vehicles Solutions division of global automotive and technology company ZF has developed a new hybrid transmission, the TraXon 2 Hybrid, designed for use in commercial vehicles. “In developing the TraXon 2 Hybrid, we demonstrate how synergies across our divisions enable us to address customer needs swiftly and flexibly to create viable technologies to… Read more…
Nayax launches EV CloudPay service
Payment processing services provider Nayax has introduced its cloud-based EV CloudPay payment service for EV charging stations. By means of an on-site physical kiosk that can facilitate payments for multiple chargers, drivers can pay using any of more than 80 cashless and digital methods. As the kiosk is cloud-based, a single kiosk can facilitate payments… Read more…
Ford Mustang Mach-E undercuts Chevy Camaro with new EV lease deals
After introducing new deals this month, the Ford Mustang Mach-E is now cheaper to lease than a Chevy Camaro. Even though the Camaro costs over $7,500 more, the Mach-E is a better lease deal with massive savings. Read more…
