The new Fisker Owners Association aims to make sure that Ocean owners can keep their cars running even after Fisker’s bankruptcy. Read more…
Voltloader shares Welch’s charging network to complete HGV delivery
UK-based electric bulk haulage provider Voltloader has used transport and logistics company Welch Group’s heavy goods vehicle (HGV) charging infrastructure to complete a long-haul delivery, as part of Welch’s push to create a collaborative HGV network across the UK. Voltloader would not have otherwise been able to complete the critical job with an electric HGV… Read more…
Honda to begin sales of N-VAN e: commercial EV in Japan in October
Japanese automaker Honda Motor will start sales in Japan of a new commercial mini-EV, the N-VAN e:, in October. The N-VAN e: is a commercial mini-EV model developed by adding EV features to the gasoline-powered N-VAN, such as a power output function and a quiet cabin (and adding a colon to the name). It maintains… Read more…
Steep discounts boost EV registrations in April as Toyota, Ford, Rivian lead growth
Ford, Rivian, and Toyota led the growth in April as US EV registrations perked up. The growth comes after drastic price cuts and other incentives led to over $10,000 in savings on some models. Read more…
CEO says Ford is ‘getting close’ to Level 3 autonomous driving that enables ‘hands and eyes off’
In a recent interview, Ford CEO Jim Farley discussed the American automaker’s progress in autonomous driving, stating that it has achieved Level 3, which allows drivers to take their hands off the wheel and eyes off the road. However, it’ll still be a while before Ford customers get to test it out. Read more…
RadPower’s summer sale increases savings, Goal Zero Yeti 1000 core at new low, Anker SOLIX 522 1-day sale, more
Despite the excessive heat across multiple regions already, it’s officially the first day of summer! Kicking off the season’s Green Deals is Rad Power’s updated summer sale that has increased savings on e-bikes (with new additions) up to $500 and is now taking up to 40% off even more accessories than before, with the RadRover 6 Plus e-bike back at its $1,099 low. It is joined by Goal Zero’s Yeti 1000 Core Portable Power Station at a new $500 low, as well as a one-day deal on Anker’s popular SOLIX 522 Portable Power Station for $189. Plus, all the other hangover Green Deals that are still alive and well. Read more…
NIO confident its affordable Firefly EVs will still be competitive despite EU tariffs
With additional tariffs expected on imported Chinese EVs, NIO says its affordable Firefly brand will still be competitive in the EU. Although it may impact sales, CEO William Li is still confident in the EV maker’s expansion plans. Read more…
Watt Electric Vehicle Company reveals PACES platform for low-volume EVs
Watt Electric Vehicle Company (WEVC), a UK-based EV startup known for its eCV1 van, has just introduced a market-disrupting platform architecture called PACES (Passenger And Commercial EV Skateboard). The company claims the new approach is the key to a new era of customizable electric vehicles. WEVC designed PACES as an adaptable, cost-effective solution for third-party manufacturers looking to create their… Read more…
The Tesla Model X Is Almost A Decade Old. Its Quality Issues Still Aren’t Fixed
As Tesla focuses on new models and pivots to AI and robotaxis, will the Model X continue to be the ignored middle child? Read more…
NIO’s New Battery Swap Station 4.0 Is Faster, Bigger And Automatic
It can complete a swap in just over two minutes and will be compatible with multiple EV brands. Read more…
U.S. EV Registrations Jumped In April 2024. But Tesla Is Sinking
The non-Tesla all-electric car registrations were up 69% year-over-year—and were higher than Tesla’s overall figures. Read more…
What effect do punitive tariffs have on EVs from China Ten questions for Peter Mock, ICCT
The special tariffs on electric cars from China are causing a stir in the industry. “The biggest losers will be the customers,” says Peter Mock. In an interview with electrive, the European head of the ICCT assesses the consequences, including those for the industry. This much can be revealed: There aren’t many winners. There are undoubtedly alternative options for the EU, as experience with past Japan tariffs has shown. Read more…
Eatron and Syntiant introduce new battery management chip
UK-based battery management software developer Eatron Technologies has introduced a new battery management system-on-chip with US-based edge artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductor company Syntiant for light mobility, industrial and consumer electronics applications. The new AI-BMS-on-chip chip integrates Eatron’s Intelligent Software Layer into Syntiant’s low-power NDP120 Neural Decision Processor. The jointly-developed chip uses the processing power of… Read more…
Navitas launches Gen-3 Fast SiC MOSFETs for EV charging
US-based Navitas Semiconductor has introduced a new portfolio of Gen-3 Fast (G3F) 650 V and 1,200 V silicon carbide (SiC) MOSFETs optimized for fastest switching speed, highest efficiency, and increased power density for applications such as on-board chargers and fast EV chargers. The portfolio range covers industry-standard packages from D2PAK-7 to TO-247-4, designed for demanding,… Read more…
Oil industry pushes back versus softened fleet mpg standards
The oil industry last week launched a legal challenge versus the U.S. EPA and its latest light- and medium-duty vehicle standards set for the 2027-2032 model years. The case was filed by the American Petroleum Institute (API), which represents members ranging from valve makers to Shell and Exxon Mobil. Joining in are the National Corn Growers… Read more…
Report: Fat public EV charging cables are a magnet for thieves
Copper remains lucrative for thieves, enough that public EV charging cables are now a target, reports the Associated Press. Charging cables contain large amounts of copper, prices for which are now at record highs. And charging-station operators are reporting increased instances of cut cables and thefts, according to the AP. Two years ago… Read more…
Massive Expansion Of North American Battery Manufacturing Capacity Ahead
It should be enough to build at least 12 million all-electric vehicles annually. Read more…
2024 Tesla prices: How much does your favorite model cost?
Although its sales lead was just usurped by BYD, Tesla continues to dominate as an EV industry leader in 2024. While other automakers are driving their new electrified models through a door in the automotive industry that Tesla originally kicked in, the American automaker now offers five ever-popular EV models. That being said, prices have risen in recent years and, in true Tesla fashion, fluctuate often. Here’s where Tesla prices currently sit in 2024. Read more…
BYD hits a major milestone as its Yuan brand crosses 1 million in sales
China’s leading EV maker, BYD, just hit another major milestone. The BYD Yuan family surpassed 1 million in sales this week, becoming its latest brand to cross the threshold. Read more…
Chinese ministry says EU’s anti-subsidy EV probe made spy-like levels of ‘unreasonable demands’
Another day, another deeper understanding of the conversations going on behind closed doors as China and the EU approach the negotiating table as they toe the lines of a looming trade war surrounding vehicle imports and anti-subsidy probes of Chinese EVs. Read more…
