Tesla’s best-selling model is due for a Model 3 Highland-style update eventually, but it’s unclear when it will arrive. Read more…
Ascend Elements supplies recycled cathode material to Freudenberg
BMW nixes Northvolt battery deal
BMW cancels deal with Swedish EV battery supplier worth $2 billion Northvolt, based in Sweden, still has deals with Volvo and Volkswagen Group BMW has shifted to more energy-dense cylindrical battery cells BMW has canceled a contract worth roughly $2 billion for EV battery cells from Swedish firm Northvolt, Reuters reported Thursday. German media… Read more…
EVs dominate 2024 Pikes Peak Hill Climb, preview next-gen motorsports
Annual Pikes Peak run took EVs to the top of the 14,115-foot summit Ford’s F-150 Lightning SuperTruck set this year’s pace Hyundai, Rivian also raced versions of the Ioniq 5 and R1 vehicles, respectively EVs had a strong showing at the 2024 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, showing the potential for electric powertrains in motorsports. This is… Read more…
Fisker Headed For Liquidation, Not Rescue And Rebirth
Fisker’s remaining 4,300 cars could head to a “single buyer,” but what happens to owners? Plus, Hyundai gears up for Amazon sales. Read more…
Plug-In Hybrids Overtake EV Growth. But There Are Some Catches
A new report suggests that testing cycles and electric-only range need to improve vastly to draw climate benefits from PHEVs. Read more…
EVs conquer the clouds at Pikes Peak
The 102nd Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, a grueling 20 km race up a treacherous mountain, witnessed a historic feat as electric vehicles claimed numerous victories, setting new records and challenging traditional notions of automotive performance. This legendary “Race to the Clouds,” known for its thin air and challenging terrain, has always been a proving ground for cutting-edge technology. But… Read more…
Texas Instruments and Delta Electronics join forces to research power electronics
The US semiconductor manufacturer Texas Instruments (TI) and Taiwanese electronics specialist Delta Electronics are jointly developing improved power electronics for electric vehicles. In the first phase of the collaboration, the partners are focusing on the development of a lighter and more cost-effective 11 kW onboard charger. Read more…
Trumpf presents laser system for battery recycling
German laser specialist Trumpf has presented several laser systems that can be used to recycle batteries on an industrial scale. In particular, the medium-sized company wants to use lasers to improve the cost-effectiveness of dismantling electric vehicle batteries for reconditioning or recycling. Read more…
Transdev Blazefield takes delivery of the Enviro400EV
British public transport operator Transdev Blazefield presented its 19 Enviro400EV. The all-electric buses will go into service for subsidiary The Harrogate Bus Company, serving route 36. Read more…
Europe’s EV tariffs seen as minor speed bump for BYD
BYD received the lightest penalty in Europe’s new set of auto tariffs, to the relief of investors, but the sector is already looking to Southeast Asia as a growth driver. Read more…
Iberdrola plans 1,000 charging points at Eroski locations
Iberdrola plans to install 1,000 new charging points of different power levels as part of a partnership with Eroski. These will be operational over the next three years at around 300 of the retail chain’s locations in eleven autonomous communities in Spain. Read more…
Rocky Mountain Power opens HPC chargers in Utah
Electricity provider Rocky Mountain Power has partnered with Electrify Commercial, a business unit of Electrify America, to set up its first fast-charging locations in the US state. The goal is to add 20 new charging hubs in the Salt Lake area. Read more…
California offers additional $14,000 in low-income EV incentives
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has introduced incentives of up to $14,000 on EVs under a new Driving Clean Assistance Program (DCAP). The new scheme is aimed at promoting clean mobility among low-income consumers. Read more…
EnBW and LevertonHELM produce high-purity lithium carbonate
In Germany, LevertonHELM and EnBW have successfully produced lithium carbonate with a purity of over 99.5 per cent. The material extracted by LevertonHELM comes from an EnBW geothermal plant in Bruchsal, in the state of Baden-Wüttenburg. Read more…
New York subsidises electric shared mobility solutions
Micromobility concepts, shuttles, and ridesharing services can now all receive funding in the US state of New York. Governor Kathy Hochul has earmarked $32 million for the sector. Read more…
Evri to increase electric fleet
British parcel delivery service Evris wants to triple the number of electric bikes in its fleet, and increase the number of electric vehicles by roughly 50 per cent. And that is just the beginning. Read more…
China, EU to meet over electric vehicle subsidies as trade tensions rise
Beijing and Brussels are set for high-stakes discussions over the European Union’s investigation into subsidies for Chinese electric vehicles. This comes after the EU announced preliminary tariffs on Chinese EV imports, sparking strong opposition from China. The announcement of the talks followed a video conference between China’s Commerce Minister Wang Wentao and European Commission Executive Vice President Valdis Dombrovskis on… Read more…
The US state that just accidentally banned kids from riding electric bikes off-road
In what appears to be a first of its kind, a new law was just enacted in Arizona that seems to have swept up some electric bicycles in an effort to outlaw kids operating off-road vehicles. Read more…
New negotiations between the EU and China on EV tariffs
During a trip to China, German Economy Minister Robert Habeck made headway in the trade dispute over additional tariffs for EVs. The Chinese government and the EU want to start intensive negotiations, fuelling hopes of a short-term solution. Read more…
