Sponsored by TWAICE. It is becoming more and more clear that electric vehicles are the future of transport, but with any new technology, consumers tend to focus disproportionately on its risks. The safety risks of Li-ion batteries are no different. However, safety is not the main risk to EV manufacturers and operators. Downtime and performance… Read more…
The Lightning strikes – Ford’s electric F-150 lands in Europe
The iconic Ford F-150, a symbol of American automotive prowess for decades, has reached a new frontier in its electric era, and that frontier happens to be Norway. The first F-150 Lightning, Ford’s electric pickup truck, has been delivered to a customer in the Scandinavian nation, marking a significant step in the company’s EV ambitions. But can this oversized American… Read more…
French Government’s €100-A-Month EV Leasing Plan Falls Victim To Its Own Success
Demand far outstripped supply after an affordable EV leasing program received an overwhelming response. Read more…
Tesla Model 3 Long Range Gets Second Price Hike This Month
And you’ll have to wait longer to get it. Read more…
La Dolce Vita goes electric – Lancia Ypsilon returns with EV power
Remember the chic Fiat 500? Picture its sophisticated Italian cousin, the Lancia Ypsilon, reborn as a fully electric supermini. Lancia, the iconic Italian brand known for its elegant design and innovative spirit, is back with a vengeance, and the Ypsilon is its spearhead, aiming to conquer not just Italian streets, but European hearts. However, beneath the much bigger now, yet… Read more…
Saint-Gobain invests in solid-state battery firm ION Storage Systems
NOVA, the partnership and venture capital branch of building materials company Saint-Gobain, has invested in solid-state lithium metal battery company ION Storage Systems to expand their battery technology collaboration. The companies are working to establish US manufacturing of ceramic material for large-scale solid-state battery electrolyte manufacturing. In September, ION announced a multi-year supply arrangement with… Read more…
Amperesand’s solid-state transformers could help break electric grid bottlenecks
Here’s a story we hear often: a CPO or fleet operator wants to deploy a large-scale EV charging facility, but the project is delayed for months or years because the local utility is waiting for the necessary transformers to be delivered. (Two out of two subjects of infrastructure articles in our current print issue—XCharge’s Alex… Read more…
The fun little JackRabbit micro e-bike gets a gigantic new battery, 2.5x the range
The JackRabbit electric micro bike is as divisive as it is diminutive, which is to say, “very.” But one thing just got a lot less micro on this pint-sized commuter. The company has just unveiled its RangeBuster battery, which has nearly 250% of the capacity of an original JackRabbit battery. Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) makes another key hire ahead of R2 launch, this time from Meta
After hiring former Porsche and Apple executives, Rivian (RIVN) has made another key hire ahead of the launch of its new R2 electric models.. Read more…
When did Republicans turn against EVs, and will the tide turn?
EV bashing has become a regular Republican position and talking point, but it hasn’t always been this way. In a recent InsideEVs article, Detroit-based Republican and campaign consultant Mike Murphy discussed the results of a poll of 600 voters on EVs. Like many other current political issues, it shows a deep partisan divide, in this case with… Read more…
Lack Of Exposure, Experience Is Also Hurting EV Sales: Consumer Reports
Also on tap: Chrysler’s new concept touts advanced but MIA battery tech, and yes, the Sony-Honda Afeela deal is still happening. Read more…
Volkswagen’s First EV Came 50 Years Before The ID. Buzz, Battery Swapping Included
A fleet of converted T2 vans was created in the 1970s to explore alternative energy sources. Read more…
Wallbox kicks off production of the Supernova 180 charger
Wallbox has announced the start of production for its UL-certified DC fast charging station Supernova 180. This is also the product’s official launch onto the North American market. Read more…
Elon Musk claims fatal crash was not on ‘Full Self-Driving Beta’ after Tesla said the logs were lost
Elon Musk has claimed that a fatal crash reported by The Washington Post yesterday was not on ‘Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta’ after Tesla told the police that they couldn’t confirm it because the logs were lost. Read more…
Solar EVs appear closer than ever – Aptera shows off production-intent build process [Video]
Fresh off a successful crowdfunding program to gain capital and secure slots for its first 2,000 solar EV builds, Aptera Motors is offering a peek at its production-intent design currently being finalized in Italy. See more in the video below. Read more…
Rivian app update leaks NACS adapter design, Tesla charger interoperability
Rivian’s new app update has been datamined, leaking some details about how the upcoming NACS connector will look and how it will interface with Tesla’s charging networks. Read more…
Hyundai Kona Electric and VW ID.4 are the top EVs selling below MSRP
The Hyundai Kona Electric, already one of the most affordable EVs in the US, was the top-selling electric vehicle priced below MSRP last month. Volkswagen’s ID.4 was second, with Hyundai’s IONIQ models and Kia’s EV6 also selling well below MSRP. Read more…
The new Mini Cooper E Classic trim takes the price down a notch
The iconic Mini brand has dipped its toes further into the electric vehicle pool with the introduction of the Cooper E Classic trim. This entry-level option promises to deliver the same punchy performance, playful handling in a package that’s easier on the wallet. But is the Mini Cooper E Classic the electrifying choice for everyone? First impressions matter, and the… Read more…
Sacramento wants to ban new petrol stations
The city of Sacramento is looking to keep new petrol stations from being built in the city. Existing stations will only be allowed to expand if they offer charging for electric vehicles. Specifically, petrol stations would have to provide DC chargers with at least 50 kW at a ratio of one charging station per new fuel nozzle. Read more…
Registrations of electric commercial vehicles: two speeds in Europe
Figures from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA) shows in what European countries the electrification of trucks and buses is picking up speed – and which EU nations have ignored the development so far. The figures range from three-digit registration figures in Germany to zero in other countries. Read more…
