The U.S. military is evaluating EV batteries from GM The military’s looking at how to handle its energy-storage needs The project will potentially lead to pathways for domestically supplied energy storage for the military General Motors is supplying EV batteries for a military research project. The automaker’s GM Defense subsidiary is providing… Read more…
Co-op Funeralcare now offers electric hearse
British co-op Funeralcare now offers a new fleet of electric vehicles, including an electric hearse. The EVs are already available at funeral homes in east London, Briston and Leeds. Read more…
How Volkswagen’s Endless Software Headaches Led It To Rivian
Plus, GM’s Cruise gets a new CEO, and we look at the EV market’s “ebbs and flows” as every company struggles to figure out the future. Read more…
These Are The Worst Used Electric Cars, According To Consumer Reports
Tesla, Hyundai, Rivian, Volkswagen, Chevrolet and Audi all have a place on Consumer Reports’s list. Read more…
Ember receives funding to expand electric bus fleet
British electric intercity bus operator Ember has increased its fleet of zero-emission coaches with a £5.6 million loan from Triodos Bank UK. Read more…
Allego charges HPC blocking fee from July
Allego will introduce a blocking fee at its HPC stations in Europe from 1 July. It will apply after 45 minutes of charging and will be around 25 cents per minute – the exact amount depends on the country. Read more…
Sany introduces electric excavator on the market in the Netherlands
Chinese construction machinery manufacturer Sany is marketing an electric excavator outside China for the first time. The SY215E has now been presented in the Netherlands and is to be sold in other European countries in the future. Read more…
Honda releases lease details for its interesting CR-V fuel cell plug-in hybrid
Honda has announced lease pricing for its upcoming CR-V e:FCEV fuel cell plug in hybrid, which operates either on electricity or hydrogen. Read more…
XPeng’s founder tested out Tesla FSD in the US to see how it compares to XNGP [Video]
For a couple of years, two of the leading driving systems pushing the limits of automotive autonomy have been Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) and XPeng Motors’ Navigation Guided Pilot (XNGP). Both EV automakers are leading the race in their respective markets, but neither technology is available in the opposite country (at least for now). In a cool video recently posted by XPeng, founder, chairman, and CEO He Xiaopeng tested out Tesla FSD for himself in the US and documented his experience, which you can see in the video below. Read more…
Kia EV3 In-Depth Video: Way More Than Just A Cheap New EV
Sports-related graphics themes, a sliding center tray, ventilated rear seats and front lounge seats are all part of the Kia EV’s deal. Read more…
Rimac reveals robotaxi service ‘Verne’
Croatian electric car manufacturer Rimac has unveiled its own robotaxi service. Named after Jules Verne, the new service and its ecosystem are based on three key elements – including the autonomous vehicle itself, which is of course powered purely by electricity. Read more…
First-gen Hyundai Kona Electric finally axed in India
The original Hyundai Kona Electric has finally received the axe in India. Introduced globally in 2018, the small electric SUV didn’t find much success in India. Read more…
Tesla China working to rehire some laid-off employees, report says
It’s not an easy work, however, as some of the laid-off Tesla employees have joined brands including Nio Onvo. Read more…
Volkswagen and Rivian agree on EV partnership for software dominance
A surprising partnership is brewing in the electric vehicle world, as Volkswagen and Rivian join forces to develop cutting-edge software for their future EVs. This is a significant shift in the industry, with established automakers seeking the agile expertise of EV startups. Volkswagen, the undisputable giant in the automotive industry, is renowned for its ability to produce and sell millions… Read more…
Geely subsidiary LEVC starts selling L380 electric van
LEVC (London Electric Vehicle Company), manufacturer of the famous London taxis and a subsidiary of the Chinese Geely Group, launched its new L380 electric van in China. The model will also be available in the UK within two years. Read more…
Stagecoach orders 244 electric buses from ADL
Bus manufacturer Alexander Dennis (ADL) will deliver a total of 244 electric buses to UK public transport operator Stagecoach. The order includes double deckers, single deckers, and smaller buses for town service. Deliveries will be completed in 2025 and 2026. Read more…
Tern’s new Quick Haul Long electric cargo bike shows it’s not the size that matters
Tern, one of the leading innovators in cargo electric bike design, has just announced its newest model. Get ready to stretch, because here comes the Quick Haul Long. Read more…
China EV production projected to exceed 10 million units in 2024
China’s NEV production reached 8.91 million units in 2023, up 34.15 percent year-on-year. Read more…
SK On sign lithium supply deal with ExxonMobil
The South Korean battery cell manufacturer SK On wants to procure lithium from the US mineral oil company ExxonMobil. A non-binding multi-year agreement has already been signed. Read more…
Zeekr to enter South Korea as part of its global expansion spree
Zeekr is likely planning to enter South Korea as part of its global expansion spree. Established in 2021, it is one of Chinese auto giant Geely’s several EV brands. Read more…
