Slow-moving Mazda, which currently sells one electric car, the MX-30 (and in limited quantities), says it will finally wake from its long slumber and crank out a few more EVs, seven or eight in fact, and sell them internationally by 2030. Here’s hoping that the promised electric Miata is part of the lineup.. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck dumps 12V for 48V, so might next-gen Ford EVs
The Tesla Cybertruck does without a 12-volt lead-acid accessory battery, shifting to a 48-volt electrical system. For a mass-produced vehicle, it’s an industry first, and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is taking on the role of 48-volt evangelist. John Hayes, CEO of autonomous-driving software company Ghost Autonomy, recently posted on X (formerly Twitter)… Read more…
The People Want Affordable EVs. Making Them Profitable Is The Hard Part
Also, on today’s inaugural Critical Materials roundup: Mazda’s quest for EVs and a promising battery startup faces some roadblocks. Read more…
First units of Zeekr 001 delivered to Europe
Zeekr, the electric vehicle brand under the Chinese automotive giant Geely Group, has officially begun deliveries in Europe, starting with the Netherlands, where the eagerly awaited Zeekr 001 shooting brake was handed over to its first European customer. The much-anticipated delivery took place at Zeekr’s delivery center in Zeist, Netherlands. “Incredibly proud of the amazing Zeekr Europe team that has… Read more…
Bharat & Tata to build charging network in India
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility have signed an MoU to set up 7,000 electric vehicle charging stations in India by next year. Read more…
Eesti Energia to install charging at Norfa supermarkets in Lithuania
Enefit Volt, the EV charging arm of Estonia’s state-owned energy company Eesti Energia, has been commissioned by the Lithuanian supermarket chain Norfa to install a total of 250 charging stations, each with two connections, at 107 Norfa locations across Lithuania. Read more…
This Volkswagen ID.3 Lost 10% Of Its Battery Capacity After 30,000 Miles
Battery degradation doesn’t seem to be this German EV’s forte. Read more…
Morgan presents electric three-wheeler
British car manufacturer Morgan is once again working on an electric vehicle. After a five-year break in the electric programme, the company has presented the XP-1 concept vehicle – which is only 60 kilos heavier than a three-wheeler with a petrol engine. Read more…
UK consortium researches new way of designing vehicles
A new design process for electric vehicles being developed in the UK should enable more space for batteries without extra weight. To develop these new processes, Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has joined forces with battery maker Danecca and Altair, which specialises in computational science and artificial intelligence (AI). Read more…
5 Myths About Electric Vehicles & Charging Debunked
Whether you’re a new EV owner, or considering purchasing one in the future, there’s a chance you’ve come across myths about living with an EV. Read more…
2024 Corratec E-Bikes To Come Standard With C-Finder Tracking Tech
The new C-Finder makes use of Apple’s Find My Network to enable owners to quickly locate their bikes at any given moment. Read more…
Autocar Industries purchases FC systems from GM
General Motors has received another order for its Hydrotec fuel cell technology. The US commercial vehicle manufacturer Autocar Industries wants to develop a whole series of vehicles with Hydrotec fuel cell systems from GM. Read more…
House votes to block emissions rules with misconception of EV mandate
The House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill aiming to block the EPA from finalizing stricter emissions rules for model years 2027-2032. The bill, H.R. 4468, or the “Choice in Automobile Retail Sales Act of 2023,” seeks to prohibit the EPA from “finalizing, implementing, or enforcing a proposed rule with respect to emissions from… Read more…
Tesla once again threatens to sue Cybertruck scalpers for $50k
Tesla has re-added a clause to its Cybertruck purchase contract, threatening to sue owners who try to flip their Cybertrucks within the first year of ownership. But its also being unclear about its threat, because the language doesn’t seem to exist in Tesla’s pre-order documents. Read more…
Biden’s ‘poster child’ for US-made electric car batteries gets a new CEO
Michigan-based EV battery startup ONE, Our Next Energy, has been touted as “a poster child” of President Biden’s agenda to wean the US off its dependence on China by building batteries in the US, and bringing a flood of new clean tech jobs with it. But after a wave of layoffs and a loss of funding, the company has announced a new CEO. It is replacing its CEO and founder Mujeeb Ijaz, known for his dazzling genius in the field of battery engineering, with a seasoned executive and board member. Read more…
Zeekr begins vehicle deliveries in Europe
Zeekr has delivered the first European version of the Zeekr 001 in the Netherlands, marking the official start of the company’s deliveries in Europe. Read more…
Structural carbon fibre research
Researchers at Chalmers University in Sweden have shown how the manufacturing of carbon fibres can be tailored for developing structural batteries (writes Nick Flaherty).
They worked with Carbon Nexus at Deakin University, in Australia, to build a variety of fibres that are strong enough to use in vehicles but can also store significant amounts of energy.
However, the properties of the carbon fibre vary depending on the process parameters and which precursor is being used. Some types of carbon fibre can be very stiff, but have a far too low a storage capacity, and vice versa. Read more…
China cracks one million new energy vehicles per month
Sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China exceeded the million mark on a monthly basis for the first time in November. According to figures from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM), sales reached around 1,026,000 new energy vehicles last month. Read more…
Nio considers further models with LFP batteries
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio is planning new variants of its models with LFP batteries in order to reduce costs. Nio is continuing to rely on its main battery partner CATL. Read more…
Farasis presents battery system with semi-solid pouch cells
The Chinese battery manufacturer Farasis Energy has revealed its Super Pouch Solution (SPS) for electric cars. The system uses semi-solid pouch cells directly installed in the chassis. Read more…
