BMW pushed an update for its mobile apps offers a helping hand to drivers considering the switch to electric vehicles. Working with BMW and Mini connected cars it aims to dispel the lingering anxieties surrounding EVs and streamline the transition to a greener future. Unquestionably, the standout feature is the “Electric Vehicle Analysis” tool. This clever function uses your real-world… Read more…
Human Horizons appears to be on the verge of insolvency
Human Horizons, the parent company of the Chinese luxury electric vehicle brand HiPhi, is facing possible bankruptcy. The company now has six to nine months to work with an insolvency administrator to secure operations and raise the necessary funds. Read more…
Goldhofer to build 14 electric tow tractors for Munich Airport
Goldhofer has signed a framework agreement with EFM GmbH for the delivery of 14 Phoenix E electric tow tractors for the Munich Airport by 2028. This is the first order of this size for Goldhofer. Read more…
New EV functions for BMW and Mini apps
The BMW Group has updated the BMW and Mini brand apps extensively. The new functions focus on electric mobility—for customers who already drive an electric car and for current combustion engine customers. Read more…
Tesla Gets A Warning From Uber’s CEO
How hard can it be to create a ride-hailing service from scratch? Ask a guy who knows. Plus: Volkswagen ID.Buzz news and EV fire fears. Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck Range Extender Is Coming Next Year
You’ll need to pay a $500 non-refundable deposit to reserve the extra battery pack. But that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Read more…
US Department of Energy funds more battery research
The U.S. Department of Energy is announcing $43 million in funding for projects that will advance research, development, demonstration and deployment in several areas critical to the future of advanced batteries. Read more…
China: BEV sales decline; PHEV sales stronger than ever
In July, sales of electric cars and plug-in hybrids in China fell below the one million unit mark again. This was mainly due to weaker sales of battery-electric cars. Sales of plug-in hybrids, on the other hand, reached a new record high. Read more…
Schaeffler to add 5,000 EV chargers by 2030 worldwide
Schaeffler is expanding its EV charging network across Europe. The company announced that it would add more than 5,000 new charging points by the end of the decade – more than half of which will be located in Europe. Read more…
Kuehne+Nagel expands electric truck fleet
The logistics service provider Kühne+Nagel has expanded its vehicle fleet with a further six all-electric vehicles from Renault Trucks. The Renault Trucks E-Tech D 16 4×2 will be deployed at various locations in Germany for the transfer of goods. Read more…
Test drive: 2024 Subaru Solterra feels fit for the blue highways
Solterra efficiency is in the same ballpark as Hyundai Ioniq 5 and VW ID.4 Even with improvements, it’s one of the slower-charging electric crossovers X-Mode off-road mode gives the Solterra impressive AWD traction and finesse Subaru’s vehicles have never completely fallen in line with the mainstream. As I spent more time with the… Read more…
Rivian’s New $1,400 Travel Kitchen Folds In Half And Fits The R1, R2 And R3
We loved the R1T camp kitchen. But with that out of the picture, Rivian’s new travel kitchen is possibly the next best thing. Read more…
Zeekr to start building showrooms in Japan in Q4 for local market entry in 2025
Zeekr will begin building showrooms in Japan in the fourth quarter of this year and plans to start selling and delivering vehicles there in 2025. Read more…
Canada: Manitoba province offers 25 million CAD in EV subsidies
The Canadian province of Manitoba has launched a 25-million-CAD electric vehicle subsidies programme. It covers new and used electric cars and plug-in hybrids. Read more…
Cyclic Materials launches recycling partnership with Synetiq
The Canadian recycling startup Cyclic Materials has entered into a cooperation agreement with Synetiq, a British vehicle recovery and recycling company, for the supply of materials recovered from hybrid and electric vehicles. Read more…
Gentari to supply EVs to Amazon India’s delivery service partners
Amazon India has signed a deal with the electric mobility provider Gentari to give its subcontractors access to electric vehicles. A special focus is on electric three-wheelers for last-mile deliveries. Read more…
Lucid Is Years Ahead Of Competitors, CEO Shows By How Much
The Lucid boss posted a graph illustrating how much it leads the pack in terms of EV efficiency. Read more…
VW: Blume calls for “binding legislation in the direction of electric mobility”
Oliver Blume, CEO of Volkswagen and Porsche, has spoken out “very clearly in favour of electric mobility” in an interview with German media. The VW manager also supports the EU Commission’s course towards 2035 – and will then focus on electric drive systems for new cars. Read more…
Dongfeng considers building car factory in Italy
The Chinese automotive group Dongfeng is apparently about to give the go-ahead for the construction of a car factory in Italy. This could serve as a hub for deliveries throughout Europe. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck charges into Canada
The much-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck has finally made its way to a second market – Canada. It starts at CAD 137,990 (€93,700) for the All-Wheel Drive Foundation Series and CAD 165,990 (€112,800) for the Cyberbeast Foundation Series. Tesla opted to maintain consistent pricing across the border, essentially converting US prices directly into Canadian dollars. Currently, only the limited-edition Foundation Series is… Read more…
