In addition to being less expensive than the current R1T pickup truck and R1S SUV, Rivian believes its upcoming R2 EV will have a smaller carbon footprint as well. And looking beyond the initial R2, Rivian intends to keep cutting the footprint of its vehicles. As noticed by The Verge, the company said in its first environmental impact report that… Read more…
London gets Ford all-electric ambulances to go with its Mustang Mach-E’s
London’s ambulance service already has 42 Ford Mustang Mach-E vehicles in its emergency fleet, but now it’s adding 12 bright, shiny all-electric ambulances designed by Ford for emissions-free first response – and the first full-service electric ambulances in the city. London is pouring some $39 million into “greening up” its emergency vehicles. Read more…
VW turns to another solid-state battery maker after delays with QuantumScape
Volkswagen has been trying to develop solid-state EV batteries with US startup QuantumScape for years, pouring millions into the startup, with the dream that VW Golf EVs would zip along with long ranges and charge in minutes, but that hasn’t happened – not yet anyway. Now Reuters reports that the automaker is in talks with France’s Blue Solutions. Read more…
Lightyear shelves solar EV plans, hires executives to spearhead solar systems for other OEMs
Star-crossed startup Lightyear has finally thrown in the towel on attempting to bring its long-promised solar EVs to market – at least one donning its own badge and design language. The startup’s founding CEO, Lex Hoefsfloot, has been replaced as the born-again startup pivots toward solar panel development to be implemented on other companies’ vehicles. That, frankly, is just not as sexy. Read more…
Ram’s first EV, the Ram ProMaster electric van, hits the US to rival Ford and Rivian
Ram unveiled its first electric vehicle for the US on Tuesday – the Ram ProMaster electric van. The new Ram ProMaster EV offers up to 162 miles of city driving range and an array of new features. Read more…
Mercedes-Benz Isn’t Sure Sold State Batteries Are Really Worth It
Plus, the market gives Tesla a reality check, feds launch investigation into Fisker over loss of braking and GM’s Ultra Cruise has an uncertain future. Read more…
New Zeekr 001 coming with LFP battery, MIIT confirms
Zeekr is gearing up for a significant update to its mainstay model, the Zeekr 001. Courtesy of the latest MIIT, we got an early scoop on what’s new under the familiar skin. Following the standard procedure, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released its latest catalog of approved models for public comment. Members of the public have the… Read more…
Greenflux integrates Milence charging points
Dutch charging software provider Greenflux is expanding its roaming network to include charging points for heavy goods vehicles. The company, part of DKV Mobility, has signed a roaming agreement with the electric truck charging joint venture Milence. Read more…
Is Shimano Working On AI-Powered Automated Suspension Adjustment?
Would you ride a bike that can automatically adjust its suspension according to your riding habits and the terrain? Read more…
The Tesla Cybertruck’s Low Voltage Battery Is Rated At Just 4 Amp Hours
Plus, according to the owner’s manual, the electric pickup has two 48-volt power feeds for accessories. Read more…
Ree Automotive starts deliveries of its P7-C electric chassis cab
The Israeli start-up Ree Automotive announced that it has started handing over its newest electric truck to customers. The vehicle also received FMVSS and EPA certification in the US, making it eligible for US subsidies of up to $100,000. Read more…
EuroGroup expands EV components plant in Mexico
EuroGroup Laminations, an Italian manufacturer of stators and rotors for electric motors, is investing 50 million euros to expand its production capacity in Mexico for the automotive industry. Read more…
Hyundai UK announces Ohme as new home charging partner
Hyundai Motor UK has announced an agreement with smart home charging business Ohme as its new official home charging partner. Read more…
ZeroAvia enters energy partnership with Scottish utility company
Electric aircraft propulsion specialist ZeroAvia is partnering with energy supplier ScottishPower to work on the development of a hydrogen supply for key airport sites to drive the decarbonisation of the aviation sector. Read more…
2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 undercuts Tesla Model 3 by more than $9,000
New incentives can make the 2024 Hyundai Ioniq 6 much cheaper than the newly updated Tesla Model 3, according to CarsDirect. A dealer bulletin shows that all versions of the 2024 Ioniq 6 are eligible for $7,500 in “retail bonus cash”—a rebate that can essentially be applied only to purchases, and not with Hyundai’s current low-interest… Read more…
Top All-Electric Car OEMs By Sales In Q4 And 2023: Tesla Vs. BYD
BYD won in Q4, but Tesla still sold more BEVs in 2023. Read more…
CATL to build battery plant in Beijing
CATL is planning its first battery plant in Beijing – probably to supply Li Auto and Xiaomi in the future. Construction of the production facility is set to begin this year. CATL is not yet represented in the Chinese capital. Read more…
Fiat 500e hits road bump, Stellantis lays off thousands of workers
Stellantis has decided to temporarily lay off some 2,250 workers at its Mirafiori plant in Turin, Italy. More than half of the affected workers handle production of its all-electric pint-sized Fiat 500e, Stellantis’s first all-electric vehicle to launch in the US. Another 1,000 workers producing Maserati models will also be affected by the layoffs. Read more…
Xiaomi trademarks Hyperfactory and Gigafactory names in China
Xiaomi applied for a couple of intriguing trademarks. “Xiaomi Automobile Gigafactory” and “Xiaomi EV Hyperfactory” were registered by the company, suggesting the next steps it plans to take on its EV journey. Beyond the factory names, which suggests high production rate, we also get some material and product related trademarks. We have the “Xiaomi Titan” and “Xiaomi Titan Alloy” clearly… Read more…
Volkswagen considers sourcing solid-state batteries from Blue Solutions
Volkswagen is negotiating with the French company Blue Solutions, which already produces solid-state batteries for Daimler electric buses. The aim is to adapt the battery design for cars. Both sides are said to have ambitions for a joint development cooperation. Read more…
