Volvo Buses has received its first order for electric buses with bodies from MCV. The Luxembourg bus operator Demy Schandeler, which has already been operating ten Volvo 7900 Electric buses since the beginning of 2023, has now ordered 15 more Volvo 7900 Electric buses – for the first time with bodies from its partner MCV. Read more…
Live Wire: How Much EV Range Do You Actually Need?
It’s nice to know you have miles to spare, but isn’t that dead weight? Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Trucks electrifies its factory logistics
The Mercedes-Benz Trucks truck assembly plant in Wörth in Germany’s automotive hub of Baden-Württemberg is electrifying its local supply chain. The German truck maker aims to fully electrify the logistics to and from the plant by the end of 2026. Read more…
UK to invest £70 million in rapid charging pilot scheme
UK Transport secretary Mark Harper has announced a new £70 million pilot scheme to boost the number of ultra-rapid EV charge points at motorway services and spark private investment. Read more…
Tesla shares 48V architecture with other automakers to move the industry
One of the less obvious features of the Tesla Cybertruck is its vehicle voltage architecture. The Cybertruck is the first EV from the automaker to use a 48-Volt (48V) electrical system implementation throughout the entire vehicle, as compared to the 12V systems that are used in pretty much every other vehicle on the planet. Today, Tesla shared its 48V implementation documentation with other major automakers — including competitors like Ford. Read more…
Ford to help F-150 Lightning owners save on electricity costs with new V2H partnership
Ford aims to help F-150 Lightning owners save on monthly electricity costs with a new vehicle-to-home (V2H) partnership. The “first-of-its-kind collaboration” will use the Lightning’s powerful battery with smart thermostat tech to unlock new savings.. Read more…
Tesla Holiday update leaks, and it’s a bit of a weak one
Tesla’s annual Holiday software update, which is generally a big and fun one, has leaked, and it’s a bit disappointing this year. Read more…
Stellantis And Ample Launch EV Battery Swap Tech For The Fiat 500e
Ample’s battery swap stations can replace a depleted pack in five minutes. Read more…
Want your Cybertruck now? That’ll be $135,000
Tesla has extended an intriguing offer to Cybertruck reservation holders. The automaker is allowing customers to configure the Foundation Series trucks, which come with a hefty price tag starting at over €112,000 and reaching well above €125,800. And if you place an order for one of these obscenely trucks, there’s a chance you could have it in your driveway in… Read more…
DKV Mobility and Fleetcor integrate Tesla Supercharger
DKV Mobility customers now have access to over 10,000 Tesla Superchargers throughout Europe. And customers of the Travelcard charging card distributed in Germany by Fleetcor can now use it at all Tesla fast chargers in Germany. Read more…
Reminder: Most EVs don’t deliver EPA range at 70 mph
The real-world range of EVs can vary a lot at highway speeds, Consumer Reports found in a recent test. The publication tested 22 EVs from multiple automakers at a constant speed of 70 mph to simulate highway-driving conditions. While some cars exceeded their EPA-rated ranges—one by more than 70 miles—nearly half fell short. A Ford… Read more…
Morgan electric 3-wheel sports car chases Aptera, open-air style
British automaker Morgan on Wednesday unveiled a new prototype for an electric version of its classic 3-wheeler. In addition to charmingly anachronistic sports cars, Morgan is known for three-wheelers, which the company originally started producing to exploit a tax loophole in its home market. Morgan has teased both three-wheeled and four-wheeled… Read more…
Pilot Travel Centers, GM And EVgo Launch Full-Blown EV Charging Stations
17 sites are already online, with hundreds to follow in the next few years. Read more…
You Can Get A New Tesla Model 3 For As Little As $35,090 Without Incentives
Factor in the federal tax credit and state EV incentives and the final cost can go below $23,000, depending on the state. Read more…
LaneCharge consortium presents final findings
The consortium partners presented their research results at the final event of the LaneCharge project, which was launched in 2019. According to the results, the practical tests of the “pioneering” inductive charging system were successful. Read more…
ABB to deliver megawatt charging systems (MCS) for ferries
Charging specialist ABB is to provide what it says are is the world’s first maritime megawatt charging systems (MCS) to Auckland Transport (AT) to recharge electric ferries in and around the port at New Zealand’s largest city. The Swiss-Swedish electrical engineering and charging specialist says the charging system is expected to improve electric vessel competitiveness against fossil-fueled counterparts.
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Gotion’s Thailand JV sees 1st battery pack roll off line
Gotion’s joint venture plant in Thailand has a planned capacity of 2 GWh of battery packs per year for the first phase, which will be expanded to 8 GWh in the future. Read more…
Tesla confirms Texas as first production site for compact model
Tesla will launch production for its compact model for around 25,000 dollars in the existing factory in Texas and only later in the new plant in Mexico. Elon Musk has now explained this in an interview. The compact car will also be built in Grünheide at a later date. Read more…
Take A Look At Juiced Bikes’ New 1,000-Watt Scrambler X2
A rugged build ensures tons of off-road fun, while standard safety features promise an enjoyable on-road experience. Read more…
Thousands to lose their jobs as VW slashes $11 billion in costs
Warnings about another wave of massive job losses at Volkswagen have been circulating for a few weeks, but now a new report says the company will cut one-fifth of its administrative staff. But it is hoping to soften the blow by offering early retirements as opposed to all-out firings, for now at least. Â. Read more…
