Ørsted says it’s now the world’s first offshore wind company to use autonomous giant drones to transport cargo to turbines. More…
Factorial claims largest US solid-state EV battery plant yet
Factorial Energy recently announced the opening of a new manufacturing facility it claims is the largest thus far in the U.S. for solid-state batteries—although there’s not yet a timeline for scaled-up production. Located in the Boston suburb of Methuen, Massachusetts, near Factorial’s existing headquarters and R&D center, the $50… More…
Ola Electric closes funding round to build battery plant
The Indian electric scooter manufacturer Ola Electric has closed a 32 billion rupee ($385 million) funding round. It plans to use the funds to expand operations and complete its planned battery cell factories. Read more…
China’s Autel scores significant deal with Vattenfall
Charging hardware manufacturer Autel Energy has partnered with Vattenfall, the operator behind the InCharge network. The collaboration will see Vattenfall deploy two AC models from Autel in Germany. Read more…
Next.e.GO Mobile plans microfactory in the US
The Aachen-based electric car manufacturer Next.e.GO Mobile also wants to build a microfactory in the USA for the production of its electric cars. In doing so, Next.e.GO Mobile wants to benefit from the subsidies of the US. Inflation Reduction Act. Read more…
VW to continue research cooperation with University of Tennessee
The Volkswagen Group has extended its research partnership with the University of Tennessee at the Volkswagen Innovation Hub in Knoxville until 2028. The project, which focuses primarily on eMobility innovations, has been in place since 2018. Read more…
SkyDrive is about to launch eVTOL production at Suzuki plant in Japan
Suzuki and SkyDrive agreed to share business and technology in March 2022, and the cooperation has reached a new height. Suzuki is lending manufacturing capacity to SkyDrive to produce up to 100 eVTOLs annually starting in the Spring of 2024. Read more…
Rivian Halloween Software Update Turns Pedestrians Into Zombies And Witches
Just in time for trick-or-treating. More…
VW ID.7 Tourer electric wagon to debut in 2024
Volkswagen’s new ID.7 electric hatchback is set to spawn a wagon body style, which the automaker confirmed on Monday as the ID.7 Tourer. The ID.7 hatch is VW’s Tesla Model S rival, and is slated to reach the U.S. next year as a 2025 model. It will help to fill the void left by the discontinued Passat sedan. The ID.7 Tourer wagon will make its… More…
Report: 2024 Ford F-150 Lightning Will Be More Expensive
Depending on the trim level, prices might will go up by $2,095 to $9,595. More…
Could The Semi-Trike Be The Ultimate Urban Cargo Hauler?
Civilized Cycles’ latest concept looks to be a game changer when it comes to urban delivery. More…
VW ID.3 Still Has 93% Battery Capacity After 62,000-Mile Tough Test
ADAC, Europe’s largest automobile association, did not protect the battery during the long-term test – often fast charging it to 100%. More…
Volkswagen’s ID.7 Tourer Electric Estate Brings Wagons Into The EV Era
Here’s our first glimpse of an EV due to launch (in Europe) in 2024. More…
Polestar 4 prices revealed: €25,000 cheaper than Polestar 3
While the automotive world eagerly anticipates the official release of Polestar’s new electric vehicle, we now get to learn how much it will cost. Polestar 4, perplexingly, positions itself smack in between the Polestar 2 and the more expensive Polestar 3. The Polestar 4 will carry a starting price tag of nearly €65,000. And while it’s more expensive than the Polestar 2 by about €13,600, it saves you a hefty amount when compared to the starting price of the Polestar 3, which is more than €25,000 pricier than the Polestar 4. For those who fancy the base Long Range Single Motor… More…
Nio and auto parts supplier Baolong sign cooperation deal
At the current stage, Baolong and Nio will cooperate on products including air springs, wheel speed sensors, and optical rain sensors. Read more…
EU approves one-billion-euro fast-charging business by BP and Iberdrola
The European Commission has given the green light for BP and Iberdrola to align their charging infrastructure businesses in Iberia. The companies in 2022 earmarked one billion euros for a joint venture, which may now go ahead. Read more…
2020-2022 Chevy Bolt EV owners: $1,400 instead of a new battery?
General Motors is offering 2020-2022 Chevrolet Bolt EV and EUV owners an early $1,400 payment for a class-action lawsuit settlement over the recalled EVs in exchange for installing diagnostic software the automaker plans to use to determine if cars need new battery packs. First reported by Electrek, the payment offer is the latest development in a… More…
Tesla leaks new Model S sports seats for Plaid version
Tesla has leaked upcoming new sports seats for the Model S Plaid through its service manual. More…
Panasonic slows battery production amid weaker EV business, but Tesla looks good
Panasonic announced that it is slowing down its battery production amid weaker demand for electric vehicles, but it hints at demand from Tesla still being good on that front. More…
France boosts EV infrastructure budget; incoming changes to bonus schemes
The French government announced another 200 million euros to push the national charging infrastructure program Advenir. France targets 400,000 public charge points by 2030, but Advenir still has work to do at current levels. Read more…
