Plus, China’s V2G pilot program to balance the electrical grid and dealership service is unprepared for revenue shifts with EVs. Read more…
AI-powered Jiyue 07 launches in China with L4 autonomy
With the rising concerns about climate change and the push for sustainable transportation, EVs are quickly becoming the preferred choice for many drivers. China, in particular, has been a major player in the EV space, and the latest release from Jiyue, the Baidu-Geely joint venture, deserves all the attention it can get. The Jiyue 07, an “AI-era smart car,” has… Read more…
Beam Global introduces curbside charging system in California
The San Diego-based infrastructure solutions provider Beam Global has officially launched its patented ‘BeamSpot’ curbside EV charging system. It intends to launch the product in the USA and Europe. Read more…
Wattif takes over Housing Cooperatives portfolio from Mer
Wattif has acquired the Norwegian part of Mer’s business with charging stations for housing cooperatives. Wattif now holds the claim of being one of the largest operators of charging stations for housing cooperatives in Europe. Andreas Strand has also been appointed as the new CEO of Wattif. Read more…
German hydrogen network runs into supply problems
It’s not just the hydrogen trains in Lower Saxony that are currently unable to refuel with hydrogen – drivers of hydrogen cars and trucks are also being left out in the cold at more and more filling stations. The background to this is an accident at the Leuna Chemical Park. Read more…
GM and Hyundai examine alliance – also in the eMobility sector
General Motors and Hyundai are sounding out an alliance in several strategic areas – including the development and production of electric and hydrogen technologies, according to statements from both companies. Read more…
The Best Electric Cars For City Living
Live in a major city? If so, then these EVs are the ones we recommend. Read more…
Swedish researchers report progress with ‘structural’ battery
Researchers at Sweden’s Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg have reported progress in the development of their ‘structural battery’, which they claim could increase the range of an electric car by up to 70 per cent. Read more…
Jaguar boss: Going all-electric has been “hugely frustrating”
Jaguar was one of the first established luxury brands to launch an electric vehicle, but it’s finding a shift to an all-electric lineup difficult, the brand’s boss said in a recent interview with Top Gear. “It’s been hugely frustrating—saying we’re going all EV then ‘nothing,'” managing director Rawdon Glover said in reference to Jaguar’s… Read more…
GM and EVgo to deploy hundreds of 350kW fast chargers at new flagship stations across the US
Longtime collaborators General Motors (GM) and EVgo are expanding upon their existing relationship to bring flagship EV charging stations to major metropolitan areas around the United States. The new stations will be home to 400 fast-charging stalls, some of which will deliver charge rates as high as 350kW. Read more…
Candela’s hydrofoil electric speedboats set new world record with international voyage
Candela can’t stop setting or breaking records with its high-tech hydrofoil electric boats. The latest record takes advantage of the vessel’s DC Fast Charging capabilities and ultra-efficient design to quickly cruise between Sweden and Finland. Read more…
Lotus launches ultra-luxe ‘Carbon’ variant of its Eletre hyper-SUV in North America
Less than five months after opening Eletre orders in North America, Lotus has debuted a new variant of the hyper-SUV called the Eletre Carbon. This carbon fiber-clad luxury spin on an already premium BEV offers swanky new interiors, sleek exterior paint, and some (slightly) improved performance – all for a significant jump in price compared to the other Eletre trims. Read more…
Electric coaches replace trains in the Netherlands
Dutch state railway company NS (Nederlandse Spoorwegen) will use electric coaches for the first time to replace trains when they are not running due to disruption. Last week, the electric coaches ensured service on the route from Amersfoort Centraal station to Zwolle. Read more…
PV Power to build charging network in Vietnam
PV Power, a power generation company owned by the state-owned oil and gas company Petrovietnam, is planning to build 1,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across Vietnam by 2035. Read more…
GM And Hyundai Join Forces To Boost EV Development
The two automakers signed a memorandum of understanding today. Read more…
GM And EVgo To Build 400 Ultra-Fast EV Chargers Across The U.S.
Dubbed “flagship destinations,” most will have up to 20 stalls, proper lighting, canopies and amenities—almost like a gas station. Read more…
Tesla Cybertruck Reviewed By James May: He Brings A Ruler
The former Top Gear presenter focuses most of his Cybertruck presentation on its appearance and implications. Read more…
Infineon announces semiconductor technology breakthrough
Infineon announced that it has succeeded in developing the world’s first 300mm GaN wafer technology for power electronics. This allows for the improvement of efficiency performance, smaller size, lighter weight, and lower overall cost for the chips. Read more…
California awards $32.7 million to fund more than 450 public DC chargers
The California Energy Commission (CEC) and the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) have awarded 32.7 million dollars to nine EV infrastructure projects across the state. The money comes from the NEVI programme and will be used to install a total of 458 new public fast-chargers. Read more…
Tesla’s ‘Unboxed’ EV manufacturing process revealed in patent application
Tesla never ceases to amaze the world with its relentless pursuit of innovation. The company’s groundbreaking modular ‘unboxed’ EV manufacturing process has been revealed through a new patent application. This new approach promises to revolutionize how EVs are built, potentially leading to faster production times, enhanced efficiency, and as a result – more affordable electric cars. The heart of this… Read more…
