The Kia EV9 electric SUV is shaping up to be one of the most important EVs yet for North America. That’s partly because it takes a shape and size that lands right in the midst of the U.S. family vehicle market, and in at least some forms lays down the promise of 300 miles of range. But it’s also because the EV9 promises to help make… More…
2024 Kie EV9 bidirectional charging: Here’s how it will work
The Kia EV9 electric SUV is shaping up to be one of the most important EVs yet for North America. That’s partly because it takes a shape and size that lands right in the midst of the U.S. family vehicle market, and in at least some forms lays down the promise of 300 miles of range. But it’s also because the EV9 promises to help make… More…
The most affordable electric microcar yet starts making deliveries
When I first covered the ARK Zero electric microcar, its specs and pricing sounded too good be true. “I’ll believe it when I see it,” I quipped. Well I guess now I have to believe it, as the company says it has begun making deliveries and shared its first on-road photos. More…
Chinese EVs hit with EU probe after massive surge of cheap electric vehicle imports
The European Union launched an investigation over Chinese EV subsidies as the global markets are “now flooded with cheaper electric cars.” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed the probe Wednesday, claiming Chinese EV makers benefit from state subsidies. More…
15 Tesla vehicles were torched by a group of radical morons
Fifteen Tesla vehicles were lit on fire at a car dealership in Frankfurt, Germany, this week, and a radical group of environmentalists has claimed to be behind the act of arson. More…
Wall Street Analysts Tear Down BYD Seal, Say Tesla Should Worry
Analysts at UBS described the Chinese electric sedan as a great Model 3 alternative for a fraction of the cost. More…
Audi & Porsche issue recall in the USA
Audi and Porsche are recalling 6,676 electric cars in the US. In 1,899 Audi e-tron GT and 4,777 Porsche Taycan, there is a risk that the battery is not adequately sealed and liquid is leaking in, posing a potential fire hazard. According to the NHTSA’s Safety Recall Report, Porsche began using a Teroson sealant in […] More…
From 0 to 100 kph in under a second
From a standstill to 100 kph in less than a second – this feat was achieved by students from ETH Zurich and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts with their self-built electric racing car ‘mythen’. The car accelerated from 0 to 100 kph in just 0.956 seconds, beating the previous Guinness World Acceleration […] More…
BP aims for 20,000 HPCs in Germany by 2030
Aral is to have built a total of up to 20,000 ultra-fast charging points in Germany by 2030. This announcement is part of a 10 billion euro investment package by parent company British Petroleum for Germany by the end of this decade. With more than 1,700 charging points for cars, BP is operating one of […] More…
VinFast to build vehicle factory in Indonesia
The Vietnamese electric car manufacturer VinFast also wants to produce vehicles in Indonesia from 2026. This was revealed via a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission. According to the filing with the US SEC, VinFast plans to invest up to about US$1.2 billion in Indonesia “over the long term”, including about $150 million […] More…
Ascend Elements develops cathode material for Freudenberg
The US battery-materials company Ascend Elements has entered into a development partnership with Freudenberg e-Power Systems. This means that recycled battery materials could be used in heavy commercial vehicles and ships in the future. This is because, as part of the agreement, Ascend Elements will develop an NMC cathode material that meets Freudenberg’s exact specifications. […] More…
Tesla Adds Brake Pad, Red Caliper Kit Upgrades For Model S, Model X
Tesla charges $750 for the upgraded brake pads that offer “better pedal feel, braking predictability, and slower brake fade onset.” More…
Santa Cruz Is Ready To Hit The Urban Jungle With The New Skitch E-Bike
The Santa Cruz Skitch boasts the Fazua Ride 60 motor and is offered in both flat bar and drop bar configurations. More…
Switzerland: Migros wants to expand network to 2,000 charging stations
The Swiss retail company Migros wants to expand its charging network at its supermarkets and the petrol stations of its subsidiary Migrol to 2,000 charging stations in the coming years. In addition, it will opt for more DC chargers. According to Migros, it has installed about 300 charging stations at some 200 branches – AC […] More…
BYD’s Upcoming EV Aims To Beat Tesla And Mercedes-Benz In Aerodynamics
BYD claims that the Yangwang U6 will be the world’s most aerodynamic production car. More…
Chinese solar giant Trina is opening a 5 GW factory in Texas
China’s Trina Solar, one of the world’s largest solar panel makers, has announced it will build a 5 gigawatt (GW) solar panel factory in Texas. More…
CaetanoBus & Temsa to develop hydrogen coach
CaetanoBus and Temsa want to launch a hydrogen-electric coach in 2024. The cooperation between the Portuguese and Turkish manufacturers specifies that the first product will be a two-axle H2 coach based on an electric version of the Temsa HD12. The partners are aiming for series production of the dual-axle version in 2025. A three-axle hydrogen […] More…
Harley’s new LiveWire Del Mar electric motorcycles begin deliveries in US
The long-awaited deliveries of the new LiveWire Del Mar Launch Edition electric motorcycles have just begun, and we’re already hearing feedback on the rides from early customers. More…
Fuso sells 900 eCanter trucks to home delivery service Yamamoto
Daimler Truck subsidiary Fuso has scored a record order for its eCanter truck in Japan. Logistics company Yamato Transport ordered around 900 units of the latest generation. Fuso has delivered the first eCanter and says the remaining will follow “sequentially from now on”. Yamato Transport also signed up for Green Lease by Daimler Truck Financial […] More…
Ionity partners with Village Hotels in the UK
High power charge point operator Ionity has found the next location partner in the UK and will install HPC hubs for the Village Hotels chain. They selected 33 sites and planned installing 380 ultra-rapid charge points for much extended public use. With up to 350 kW of power, the charging stations will graze Village Hotels […] More…
