The first all-electric Range Rover SUV is expected to officially debut later this year. With over 38,000 buyers lining up, the Range Rover Electric waitlist has doubled over the past four months as anticipation builds. Read more…
Mississippi’s first utility-scale wind farm is officially online
Mississippi officially launched its first utility-scale wind farm yesterday, and it’s got the tallest onshore wind turbines in the US. Read more…
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) launches new ‘off the shelf’ performance EV platform
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC) has unveiled a new lightweight modular EV architecture to build several low—to medium-volume vehicle designs, such as sports coupes, off-road buggies, and rideshare vehicles. Read more…
A Kia EV3 Built In Mexico Could Be A Sub-$30,000 Electric Car
Kia won’t say where the EV3 will be built. But Mexico is a possibility, which would unlock tax credits to make it even more affordable. Read more…
Average Tesla Model 3/Model Y Battery Capacity Degradation After 200,000 Miles Impresses
On average, the capacity fade for the Long Range battery version is 15%. Read more…
Mullen introduces battery version of PowerUP mobile EV charger
US-based commercial EV manufacturer Mullen Automotive has developed a new battery-powered version of its mobile EV charging truck, based on its Class 3 electric cab chassis truck. The previous version of PowerUP announced in July 2023 used a gasoline Class 5 cab chassis platform and a propane and natural gas power generation unit. Unlike traditional… Read more…
BYD, CATL Working On LFP Batteries That Could Be Fully Recharged In 10 Minutes
That’s the idea, at least. But whatever the outcome, it’s clear that battery technology is moving extremely rapidly. Read more…
Android Auto 12.2 comes with new icons elements
Google is rolling a new update to Android Auto, with some changes aimed at bolstering both safety and user experience. Version 12.2, now readily available for download via the Google Play Store, primarily comes with new nuanced design elements to distinguish between apps that can be used while driving and those that shouldn’t. You will get grayscale icons for apps… Read more…
Shell opens first megawatt EV charging station for land AND sea
Shell Marine just opened a novel new megawatt charging station designed to service both land-based and ocean-going battery-electric vehicles. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck makes it to Dubai as police vehicle
Tesla Cybertruck, which is officially only sold in the US, has made it to Dubai and it’s apparently going to be a police vehicle. Read more…
Ford Mach-E EV lease prices drop below gas-powered Mustang with new discounts
You can now drive an electric Ford Mustang Mach-E for less than the gas-powered model. With an up to 400% discount, Ford Mach-E lease prices are considerably cheaper. Read more…
How BYD’s EV batteries will soon power up tens of thousands of electric motorcycles
Electric motorcycles are likely not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of BYD, the world’s leading electric car maker. But thanks to a new agreement, the company’s batteries are heading to Africa, where they’ll be used in Ampersand’s electric motorcycles. Read more…
Will The Nissan GT-R Be Replaced By An EV? Here’s Everything We Know
Nissan has just confirmed it’s pulling the plug on its generation-defining GT-R but it could come back as an EV. Read more…
Improving the efficiency of non-invasive degradation analysis of Li-ion battery cells
Sponsored by Chroma. What is non-invasive analysis? The analysis of lithium-ion battery cell degradation can be classified into invasive and non-invasive methods, with non-invasive analysis offering the following advantages: Therefore, whether used to evaluate battery material performance, select batteries, or study battery degradation, non-invasive analysis has seen wide adoption and is known to yield significant… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Owner Tries Towing A Model 3 While Charging It. Here’s What Happened
Having a set of electrical outlets in the bed of the truck can prove to be quite useful. Read more…
char.gy secures funding to expand charging network in the UK
EV charging company char.gy has secured an increase in commitment to £100m to boost the rollout of its on-street charging infrastructure across the UK. Read more…
ChargePoint announces new features for be.ENERGISED platform
ChargePoint has announced a series of updates and additions to its be.ENERGISED platform in Europe and new software in North America compatible with 3rd party manufacturers. Read more…
From Denmark to Le Mans with 48 electric cars and an electric truck
To dispel range anxiety, the non-profit organization GodEnergi has organised “the world’s largest electric road trip”. The route stretches between Denmark and the 24-hour race in Le Mans, France, and back. The 1,300-kilometer journey included not only 48 electric cars but also a Volvo electric truck. Read more…
BMW launches new X3 as PHEV again
BMW has presented the new edition of the X3, which is available as a plug-in hybrid again. The X3 30e xDrive has a system output of 220 kW and the purely electric range has increased significantly. However, the purely electric variant has been cancelled and will come as an independent model based on the New Class. Read more…
2024 Tesla Model 3 LR real world range test
Tesla is now one of the world’s largest automotive manufacturers and the Model 3 plays a major part in that achievement. The compact sedan debuted first in 2017 and recently got a significant update, known as Highland. The interior materials are upgraded (quality is still not the greatest, but certainly a big step in the right direction), while the exterior… Read more…
