The owner of the battery start-up Britishvolt could be forced into bankruptcy proceedings. The Financial Times reports that a former employee of new owner Recharge Industries has taken legal action against the company to claim outstanding salaries. Read more…
Could Ferrari be readying in-wheel motors for performance EVs?
A recently-surfaced Ferrari patent application hints at in-wheel motors for future performance road cars. In a filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 2, 2023, filed the previous April, the Italian performance automaker appears to be working to integrate motors together with friction brakes, as part of a… Read more…
Ford Cuts Dealer EV Requirements Again
The automaker is reducing the number of chargers that dealers are required to install and is cutting training costs by half. Read more…
Ford CEO Takes A Jab At Tesla Cybertruck’s Off-Road Abilities With F-150 Lightning Video
Both electric pickups took on the same off-road obstacle. But which one performed better? Read more…
Nio says next-gen battery packs for mass market will be what it will share
Nio’s shared battery packs will be the next generation of mass-market battery packs that support ultra-fast charging, and the battery swap experience for Nio customers will only get better, William Li said. Read more…
Renault introduces newest generation of the Master transporter van
Renault has presented the new edition of the Master, which will be more streamlined and will be able to travel up to 410 kilometers in the electric version. The French company has set spring 2024 as the date for the market launch. Read more…
LG Electronics will offer AC and DC chargers in the USA
LG Electronics is preparing to sell EV chargers in the USA next year by introducing its first AC and DC charging stations line. Read more…
Changan signs on as Nio’s battery swapping partner
The Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio is bringing a partner on board for its battery replacement business. Among other things, this involves the development of suitable electric cars – but also future standards for battery swapping. Read more…
Pod Point starts working on BESS; keeps partnership with Mercedes
British charging station provider Pod Point is moving further into the home charging market with two key cooperations. Mercedes-Benz will retain its exclusive relationship while Gotion High Tech is on board to develop a new business segment. Read more…
Ireland to drop EV toll subsidy programme at the end of 2023
Ireland is abolishing the discount on tolls for electric cars at the end of the year. The LEVTI programme, which was introduced five years ago and halves tolls for electric cars, will end on 31 December 2023. Read more…
Haro Unveils The New Skwad LT, A Compact And Versatile Urban E-Bike
Smartphone pairing offers smart connectivity features such as route planning and battery monitoring. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Confirmed For 11,000-Pound Towing Capacity
Shatter-resistant glass, 2,500 pounds of payload capacity, and a composite bed are also confirmed. Read more…
Hyundai Motor Group Surprisingly Beat GM, Ford At EV Sales In Q3 2023
The South Korean group is the top OEM in terms of all-electric car sales after Tesla. Read more…
Second auto maker embraces Nio’s battery swaps
Nio, a prominent player in the electric vehicle industry, has rekindled its ties with Changan Automobile to join its approach to EV charging. The two automotive giants have joined forces to share Nio’s existing battery swap network and further jointly develop it.
Nio decided to open its doors to the industry by collaborating with Changan Automobile on battery swap network sharing. The decision comes after Nio’s earlier joint venture with Changan dissolved a few years ago. This newfound partnership aims to set industry standards for swappable batteries, expand a shared battery swap network,… Read more…
ICPT and Solaris extend battery supply contract
Poland’s battery system manufacturer, Impact Clean Power Technology, will continue to supply Solaris with bus batteries. The Polish bus maker and ICPT have agreed to extend the contract to 2024 throughout 2027. Read more…
A Native American tribe is about to put solar panels over its canals
The Gila River Indian Community signed a project partnership agreement with the US Army Corps of Engineers to put solar panels over its canals. Read more…
The two biggest problems with electric bikes aren’t even about e-bikes
The rise of electric bicycles is leading to a critical shift in urban transportation, bringing with it the potential for cleaner cities, reduced traffic congestion, and a boost to riders’ physical and mental health. However, there are still two significant barriers preventing many from adopting this green mode of transportation. The strange thing though is that neither of the two biggest problems with e-bikes are even about e-bikes themselves.. Read more…
NIO is joining forces with a major OEM for EV battery swapping
In China. I didn’t want to bury the lede too far. Today, NIO and Changan Automobile announced the two companies had agreed to develop a joint standard for swappable EV batteries. NIO is the largest operator of swappable passenger EV batteries in the world, with over 2,000 battery swap stations in its home market of China, along with a small network in Europe. But today’s news is an important milestone for battery swapping regardless. Read more…
Tesla spotted driving Cybertruck into water after claiming it will float
Tesla was spotted driving Cybertruck into the water in the Gulf of Mexico after Elon Musk claimed it would float. Read more…
Atlante to rely on Wallbox Chargers for Southern European network
The fast-charging provider Atlante, which ties into Stellantis, has selected Spain’s charging infrastructure firm Wallbox as its preferred hardware partner. Wallbox will supply its Supernova line for a massive deployment across southern Europe. Read more…
