Falling raw material and component prices have contributed to this trend. Read more…
Watch Mercedes-Benz’s CEO Pull Tank Turn In The Electric G-Class
The EQG also has a button for a “nudge” function that should come in handy when off-roading. Read more…
Li-Metal demonstrates electrolyte reconditioning process for carbonate-to-metal tech
Li-Metal, a developer of lithium metal anode and lithium metal production technologies, has demonstrated an electrolyte reconditioning process that it calls “a pivotal component supporting Li-Metal’s patented and modular carbonate-to-metal (C2M) technology for lithium metal production.” The electrolyte reconditioning process plays a crucial role in the closed-loop operation of Li-Metal’s C2M technology, by facilitating the… Read more…
Rivian (RIVN) officially kicks off EV leasing program, beginning in these 14 states
Less than a week after confirming an EV leasing program was in the works, American automaker Rivian has officially added the option to its online configurator. Beginning today, customers in 14 initial states can sign up to lease an R1T pickup from the automaker’s existing inventory. Read more…
Range Energy’s electric trailer can improve semi-truck mpg by 36%
Range Energy’s electric trailer, which can “electrify” a diesel semi truck just by adding a trailer, has been found to improve efficiency by 36% in independent testing. Read more…
Nissan Skyline is finally going EV, to be reborn as an electric fastback and SUV
The iconic sports car is going all-electric. According to a new report, the Nissan Skyline will be reborn as a powerful electric fastback in addition to an SUV. Read more…
Tesla spotted building a fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks ahead of the launch
Tesla has been spotted building a decent-size fleet of over 25 Cybertrucks at Gigafactory Texas ahead of the launch event on Thursday. Read more…
Trek Refreshes Powerfly 4 Electric Mountain Bike With Trail-Ready Tech
Trek has also managed to lower the price on this hardtail e-MTB. Read more…
Polestones 01 EREV SUV debuts with 476 hp and 1,338 km of range for less than €47,000
China has been at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution, with a slew of homegrown automakers vying for a piece of the fast-growing market. One of the latest contenders to enter the arena is the Pininfarina-designed Polestones 01 EREV SUV, which recently started deliveries in China. The Polestones 01 wants to challenge established players like Li Auto’s L8 and L9.
Developed by Rox Motor and manufactured by Beijing Automobile Works (BAW), this EREV SUV is available in six and seven seat configurations and comes with a bulky look that sets it apart in the crowded EV landscape…. Read more…
BYD Rolled Out Its 6 Millionth Plug-In Vehicle
It took just over three months to produce another million plug-in cars. Read more…
SAE International announces alignment methodology for wireless EV charging standard
SAE International’s Wireless Power Transfer & Alignment Taskforce has been working on a new wireless EV charging standard for some time. Now, following a “lengthy consensus process,” the group has decided upon Differential Inductive Positioning System (DIPS) as the technology alignment methodology for the SAE J2954 standard, Wireless Power Transfer (WPT) for Light-Duty Plug-in/Electric Vehicles… Read more…
Avoiding EV charging station gotchas: site design considerations (Webinar)
In this webinar at next week’s Virtual Conference on EV Infrastructure, presented by Terralink Communications, we’ll discuss how to avoid common EV charging site design problems, including: Reserve your spot—it’s free! See the full session list for the December Virtual Conference here. Broadcast live on December 4-6, 2023. This virtual event will span all things EV… Read more…
2024 Volkswagen ID.4 EPA Range Increases To 293 Miles
That’s thanks to the new, more efficient drive unit, which in Europe is held back by a production bottleneck. Read more…
Air taxi maker Lilium receives major EASA eVTOL development authorization
German electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) plane startup Lilium has obtained authorization from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) that will allow it far greater flexibility and range in developing its future battery-powered air taxi toward certification. Read more…
CEO of Mazda, which makes one bad EV, says EVs don’t sell (except Teslas)
The CEO of Mazda, a company that makes one very mediocre electric car, is still trying to make electrification sound like some strange one-off consumer fad. In an interview with Fortune, Masahiro Moro basically says that if an EV isn’t a Tesla, it’s sitting unsold on a dealer lot somewhere in America. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz opens its first branded Charging Hub in Europe, but with slower rates than US
Less than two weeks after cutting the ribbon on its first Charging Hub in the US, Mercedes-Benz has begun operations at its first location in Europe. Can you guess where? Don’t think too hardâ. Read more…
Volkswagen trademark filing reveals new ID. Cross, hints at a new electric SUV
A new trademark filing with the European Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) reveals that a new Volkswagen EV is likely coming soon. The filing for a Volkswagen ID. Cross suggests it could be an electric crossover or SUV.. Read more…
Lancia teases the Ypsilon EV, coming next year
Lancia is back and it keeps teasing concepts and revealing bits of its plans for the future. For instance, the first flagship Lancia EV is scheduled for the 2026 with over 700 km range. But until then, we have another model to look forward to – the Ypsilon. Today’s teaser reveals some vague details regarding Lancia’s first EV.
The teaser image itself isn’t showing much – we are likely looking at a small part of the central console with the Cassina inscription on it. As the press release points out, Lancia is planning to launch a Cassina Limited Edition variant of the Ypsilon, which… Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Delivery Event Will Start Nov. 30 Around 2 P.M. EST
That’s according to Tesla’s Head of Investor Relations Martin Viecha. Read more…
Does Germany have too many public EV charging stations?
We’re used to hearing a steady drumbeat of pleas for more public EV charging stations. But in certain markets, there might just be too many. Viewing the new technology through the lens of the old, EV-curious drivers assume that driving an EV will still require regular stops at fueling stations—with gas pumps replaced by super-duper-high-speed… Read more…
