US-based EO Charging, which provides EV infrastructure and services for van, truck and bus fleets, has launched its Genius Fleet hardware and software bundle to simplify depot electrification for commercial vans, trucks, and school bus fleets. Genius Fleet provides fully managed charging capabilities by combining the EO Cloud charge management platform, 24/7/365 monitoring and remote… Read more…
Toray develops ion-conductive polymer membrane for batteries
Toray Industries, a Japanese performance chemical manufacturer, has developed an ion-conductive polymer membrane that it says delivers 10 times the ion conductivity of its predecessors. The new polymer membranes offer ion conductivity through hopping conduction. This mechanism enables lithium ions to traverse between interacting sites within polymer membranes, jumping across sites. The membranes remain non-porous…. Read more…
MG revives record-chasing spirit with the electric EXE181 hypercar
MG, the storied British automaker now owned by China’s SAIC Motor, is ready to turn heads at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show with its mind-bending EXE181 concept. The name pays homage to a 1950s experimental car, and the new concept shares its forefather’s obsession with speed and aerodynamics and its attention-grabbing looks. MG EXE181 next to the original 1957 MG… Read more…
Tesla Sales Declines Put U.S. EV Registrations Into The Red For First Time Since 2020
Without Tesla, which is the biggest player by far in the EV game, the numbers actually went up compared to last year. Read more…
Tesla price cut: Model Y undercuts Model 3 by $5,000 with tax credit
Tesla on Saturday once again cut prices on several of its models for the U.S. market, as part of around-the-world price cuts. Given the cuts, anyone considering the Model 3 and Model Y in the U.S. may want to take a fresh look at the numbers. The base price of the Model Y rear-wheel drive has dropped $2,000 versus last week, to $44,630, while the… Read more…
Tesla has lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand
Tesla has the lowest maintenance and repair cost of any brand, according to a new study by Consumer Reports. Read more…
Walmart is putting AI-powered electric forklifts to work [video]
American retail giant Walmart has announced plans to put 19 autonomous electric forklifts to work at at four of its distribution centers as its experiments with a robotic workforce continue. Read more…
Ford drops its cheapest 2024 F-150 Lightning trim for customer orders
The cheapest 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning trim is no longer available for orders, at least for retail customers. Read more…
Tritium DCFC Limited (DCFC) enters insolvency, is seeking buyers
Australian EV charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse, with its directors declaring insolvency and putting the company into receivership. Read more…
Tesla Drops Full Self-Driving Price From $12,000 To $8,000
The price of the monthly FSD subscription has also been halved and is now $99 per month. Read more…
Hyundai drives material innovations with Toray
South Korean car manufacturer Hyundai has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Japanese chemical company Toray Industries. The goal of the cooperation is to drive forward material innovations as part of the Hyundai Motor Group’s electrification strategy. Read more…
Nikola starts ramping up hydrogen truck sales over Q1
Ahead of its official Q1 financial result presentation, Nikola Motor has revealed its production numbers: The company has produced 43 and wholesaled 40 of its Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in Q1 2024. Read more…
Norway redesigns subsidy programme for electric commercial vehicles
Norway has launched a new funding programme for electric commercial vehicles, which awards funds on a monthly basis. In a first step, the business development agency Enova will subsidise the procurement of 108 heavy-duty electric vehicles with battery-electric or fuel cell drives. Read more…
Connected Kerb introduces smart charging system
UK charge point operator Connected Kerb is rolling out smart charging across its nationwide public network, following a successful trial last year. Read more…
Tesla Investors To Musk: ‘At Least Appear To Make Tesla Your Top Priority’
This week is set to be a tumultuous one for Tesla as investors seek answers about robotaxis, the stock price and Musk’s compensation. Read more…
PepsiCo Ordered 100 Tesla Semis In 2017. Tesla Delivered 36 So Far
Tesla built roughly 140 Semis to date, according to historical data and a new report from Reuters. Read more…
Chinese EV car sales exceed 50% for the first time ever
A quick market analysis between April 1 and 14 shows that EV sales account for more than 50% of all car sales in China. This is a huge milestone that was not coming before 2028, at least according to some analysts. It’s perhaps important to note that the Chinese definition of EV falls under the “new energy vehicles”, which includes… Read more…
Airless tires look like the future for robotaxis, EVs, and more
Michelin built its name on tires that ride on a cushion of air. But the top tire-maker in the world sees the future as completely airless. “We are convinced at Michelin that airless is the future technology that is necessary for many reasons,” Cyrille Roget, the company’s director of scientific and technical communications, said… Read more…
Neta launches Neta L SUV with starting price of $18,000
Neta L is currently available only in EREV variants, BEV variants will be offered in the future. Read more…
Wrightbus places fuel cell order with Ballard
The Northern Irish bus manufacturer Wrightbus has commissioned the Canadian fuel cell specialist Ballard Power Systems to supply a total of 70 fuel cell modules. These are also to be used in buses in Germany. Read more…
